Jan Ware…One Of Birmingham's Finest Designers

Birmingham truly is home to a host of wonderful and extremely talented designers. I've known Jan for quite a while and I can promise you that she is just as sweet and kind as she is talented!

And yes, her eyes really are that blue! 

They strike me as even more beautiful every time I see her!

This picture was found from an article that Birmingham Home and Garden did a while back…I thought it was wonderful…it's the entrance to Jan's "secret garden!"

 So come on in and take a look…I think you will like what you see!

I always love to see the inside of a designer's home and this one certainly held up to my expectations!

 It was featured in the winter issue of Decor Magazine in 2013.

It's breathtaking!

Her dining room is ever so elegant but understated. I love that! Especially as she tells the magazine that her family truly uses it! We truly use ours as well and I think that's important! You don't want rooms that no one can go in…it sort of defeats the purpose!

The foyer is stunning…I love the simple lines of the console and the art work certainly compliments it.

If this is a family room it certainly evokes that feeling! 

"Let's all go in and sit awhile, shall we?"

The bedroom couldn't be more soothing!

 In color and style it is a vision to behold!

The chandelier is fabulous!

The sitting room is warm and cozy and dressy all at the same time!

I'm guessing this is a powder bath but no matter…the sink is fabulous!

I love this modern chair and am so glad I spotted it used in two different vignettes!

 It looks great in both of them!

Just look at the living room as pictured in Decor Magazine. 

It's stunning!

 And somewhere along the way as I was searching I found these images of Jan's living room before the re-do. It's always fun to see them as they were before…and they are still fabulous!

Then, as I began to look at her wonderful website I decided I had to share some of her work that is posted there. You really will have to take a look for yourself…you won't be disappointed!

These aren't really in any order…just random shots I enjoyed as I was looking.

Love the lamps in this picture above!

These next few kitchens are to die for!

And so are the beautiful bathrooms and bedrooms!

I really love the use of architectural elements as well in her designs.

And what's not to love about any of these family room photos? 

Warmth, depth and stylized but livable perfection is what I see!

I hope you've enjoyed getting just a glimpse of Jan Ware! I promise you that you would love her no matter if she didn't have great design taste! But she does…and it is quite evident in everything she does! Her clients love her and I have a feeling you will too! Make sure and check out her website!
 You won't be disappointed! You can see it right HERE! And most definitely check out the fabulous work of Jean Allsopp…she did most if not all of the photography and I know you will love seeing her work! You can see it HERE!!!

I  really hope you are all fairing well this Winter! 
It's been a tough one on me…I don't mind telling you! I'm thankful for each one of you and your friendships! 
Have a great week!

This Wednesday's Wonderful Designer Is Birmingham's Own Richard Tubb!

I was so glad to have run across some fabulous pictures of Richard's own lake house that in 2008 won the coveted AIG Award when I first though of doing this post.You can see for yourself just how fabulous it is from these next few images.

I would think I had died and gone to "Lake Heaven" if this were my lake house! And I don't even like lakes! I'm a beach kind of girl but this certainly could make me a believer!

It is truly stunning as it should be! Richard enlisted the help of architect Jeff Dungan ...

And the rest was history, as they say! Look at these beautiful pictures of the outside!

It's the windows that drew me in!

It was an amazing transformation from the old lake house below to the magnificent lake retreat of today!

This next home was featured in Birmingham Home And Garden magazine several years ago and Richard was chosen as the designer to help with it as well. I was lucky enough to get to attend a lovely party there. It is as beautiful in person as it is from these pictures!

The couple built their dream home on one of Birmingham's most coveted streets because of the sweeping views of the city. Caroline and I went to school together way back when and although I've been inside it before it's been fun to get glimpses of her home from Facebook pictures to magazine articles.

I remember this incredible stairwell being one of my favorite things in the house! And trust me, there were many favorites!

You can see Richard's incredible style all throughout the house. Caroline has exceptional taste as well…I'm guessing that's why she chose Richard to be the designer!

The images below are taken from Richard Tubb's website. Just a good sampling of his work!

And in the end, I ran across something I had forgotten about! I'm beginning to worry about myself! This article was just in Birmingham Home and Garden magazine and I also blogged about it and yet it didn't pop into my head like one would think! How worried should I be about myself?? Hmmm…Oh well! It was exciting nonetheless to be researching Richard Tubb and run across something my own son worked on with him as well! It reminded me again that I am a very proud mama!

If you'd like to see more of the work Mitch did as well as what Richard did you can see that post HERE!

Hope you enjoyed these great images of the work of Richard Tubb Interiors. Enjoy the rest of your week and have a great Wednesday!