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Interior Design Spotlight: Ornate & Modern w/ Photographer Michelle Drewes

7/2/2011

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You never know who you are going to meet when you're out on the town! Case in point, I was dining with friends one night when I happen to see a very chic woman across the restaurant eating with her friends. I said, "Wow, that gal has style! If her home decor style is anything like her fashion style, she must have a fabu house!"  Well a few hours later at another bar, she & her posse waltzed in & bumped into us. We hit it off immediately!

When I found out my new amiga Michelle Drewes was a photographer, I blurted out, "I have not seen your house but I MUST MUST MUST videoblog about it!" So the next day, Michelle graciously let me interview her in her lovely 1929 bungalow & she failed to disappoint. She & her husband bought it as a fixer and took a year to renovate. (It's still not done! She's revamping the backroom to be a photo studio!).  Below are photos of her home & my chat with this lovely San Francisco based shutterbug. (She's really rockin' that black lace top & chunky necklace)

To get Michelle Drewes' look, follow these design tips:
  1. Take a risk: Use bold complimentary colors that others would shy away from
  2. Mix Ornate & Modern: Juxtapose West Elm pieces with family heirlooms. Did you see those exquisite china pieces placed against a blood red wall? Genius!
  3. Design Inspiration can come from anywhere....like her Grandma!
  4. Don't copy magazines verbatim. Put your own personality into your home.  Check out the images of renowned artist Shepard Fairy on Michelle's walls! (He's the Obama poster guy)
Let me know what you think of Michelle's design skills! If you know anyone else who has decked out their home or office space, pop me a note. I would love to showcase their work right here on Habitat For Hermanity!
(all photos courtesy of Michelle Drewes, duh)
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eliza melum
7/1/2011 06:55:26 pm

wonderful!

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Ross Farrell link
7/2/2011 04:46:23 am

Hi Herman, I follow you on Facebook and love the write-up on Michelles Drews., Your right, she’s very talented. I’m a self taught Interior Designer and artist living in the Los Angeles area (San Marino) if your ever in the area I would love to show you my work/home. I am very eclectic in my design approach and think you would appreciate my home. I too like Michelles Drews have some Shepard Fairey and other edgy artists works that I juxtapose with fine antiques and interesting accessories. Please take a look at my website at www.rossfarrell.com. Thank you for your time and keep up the great work. Cheers, Ross Farrell

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Herman link
7/2/2011 07:58:38 am

Ross! Merci beaucoup for reading my silly-billy blog. I accept your invitation to San Marino to check out your place. Really impressed with your work from hgtv,as well as your abstract art and T-shirts. (is there anything you can't do?!) I will contact you directly.
happy 4th!
Herman

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Angie Angie
7/2/2011 12:29:40 pm

Thanks for sharing these pics and tips with us! We always enjoy your wit

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Julianna
7/2/2011 05:26:44 pm

Herman, you need to do more of these videos!

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