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Colleen’s Picks

from Simply Saratoga Spring 2020

from Simply Saratoga Spring 2020, page 114

Calling all X-Philes

Colleen Coleman is the Principal of CMC Design Studio LLC located in Saratoga Springs. With certifications in Kitchen & Bath Design, Aging in Place and True Color Expert, her curated design extends into all areas of her field including new construction, historical and major renovations. Her passion is in designing & customizing hand-crafted cabinets for all areas of the residential market.

A carefully curated selection of HOME DÉCOR ITEMS

WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY COLLEEN COLEMAN OF CMC DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Idon’t know about you, but I am ready for SPRING! I may have three feet of snow at the edge of my property, but I can envision my pool uncovered, flowers peeking out of the soil and my soul being revived by the warmth of the sunshine...like someone flipped a switch and suddenly my whole outlook is changed. I’m not much of a winter person, but you’d think by the time I reached my 50’s I would have found something to do in the cold winter months! Alas, I cling to the warmth, to getting my hands dirty in the garden and nights at the fire pit under starry New York skies! I’m sure I have plenty of readers who would agree with me...I see you nodding yes… So, what are we to do? I have the perfect idea...you with me? Let’s shake these winter blues off and start planning for warmer weather, outside BBQ’s and adding a touch of color to our living spaces!!!

Our local shops are filled with goodies to put a smile on your face. ACCENTS AT ALLERDICE, located in their Malta store, is featuring these tranquil Water Wick Candle Fountains. Available in 5 pastel colors; pink, yellow, green, blue and purple, these charmers can be set to operate with a timer or remote control. Add a touch of summer fun to your outdoor dining or scatter them amid the sitting areas around your patio. As evening approaches, watch these spaces come to life with the touch of a button from your lounge chair! As the candle flickers, the gentle fountain bubbles like a moving liquid flame! They’re also great for a guest room welcome, table side at your favorite reading nook or infusing calmness amid your hectic work space. Pick up these colorful Spring stoppers while they’re available! Need a creative storage solution for your little ones? I found this adorable Rattan Giraffe Shelf abounding with a variety of open spaces for small books or knickknacks. Standing at 48” tall, this sweet woven creature adds texture and enjoyment to a playroom or bedroom for a “big kid who can do it themselves”. And be sure to add Accent’s Spring Open House, on Saturday March 21st at 10am-3pm, to your calendar where you’ll find even more treasures for preparing your home for the upcoming summer season! Have you been looking for that one item to add a little joy & pop of fun? Head over to CURTAIN & CARPET CONCEPTS to catch this Colorful Oceanic Area Rug crafted at 6’-2” x 8’-6”. Hand-knitted of 100% New Zealand Wool, the fish design can make any area of your home come to life! From a child’s play area to your sun-soaked sitting area off the back of the house, the medley of rainbow colors set on a background of taupe, gray and cream work in any decor! Better get over there quick...it’s one of a kind!

ACCENTS AT ALLERDICE Inside Allerdice Ace Hardware 2570 Route 9 Malta Allerdice.com 518.899.6222

CURTAIN & CARPET CONCEPTS 146 Marion Avenue, Suite 7 Saratoga Springs CurtainToCarpet.com 518.886.1389

If you’re as excited as I am to gear up for the outdoor patio season, now is the time to review your needs for your outdoor spaces and get your orders in! The outdoor market starts to ramp up in mid-April so don’t wait until the sun is warming your deck to start shopping for a new patio set. If your ideal outdoor collection is not readily available on a showroom floor, your best bet is to place your order no later than early April. AT SARATOGA SIGNATURE, you’ll find a broad selection of outdoor furniture including this Braxton Culler Blue Rock Collection of Table & Counter Stools. Sometimes, all we need is a little pick-meup to our existing pieces. These open weave dining seats are mounted atop natural teakwood bases and come in either table or counter height. Need more…How about adding a classic touch to your outdoor patio with the Palermo Collection! The ebb and flow of natural rattan is woven throughout each piece while the high back ensures hours of cozy outdoor entertaining. Their underlying construction for each woven piece is an aluminum frame to ensure longevity in your purchase. Finalize your outdoor space by choosing from a wide variety of outdoor and high-performance fabrics to make this upcoming summer bright and cheery! Looking for something more year-round? TOGA HERITAGE has recently partnered with Frittelli and Lockwood, a weaver in Saratoga Springs, to craft their new Local Woven Tartan Collection including a Lap Robe and Classic Scarf. These items are handwoven from 100% USA New England wool. Be sure to read Deborah’s story on page 10 to get the behind-the-scenes details of Toga Heritage owner, Deborah Pasquale’s, vision for her local weave and her enduring venture to source high quality suppliers for her unique gifts. To top it off, she’ll be celebrating National Tartan Day on April 4th with a gathering at her Broadway Shop located at Silverwood on Broadway, lower level. Mark it on your calendar!!! If you wish to take your new woven treasure with you, pick up one of TOGA HERITAGE’S Hand- Woven Baskets, available in a custom modern finish, natural or white. I loved this small option with leather straps and brass fittings for my bike rides with the hubby! There is plenty of room to take a few choice goodies along too! Built to last, you’ll have endless years of totable storage! As you ascend the steps to SILVERWOOD HOME AND GALLERY, you will be drawn to the colors of Spring with their Luxe Green Velvet Pillows boasting gilded garden insects. Green embodies nature, tranquility and health…it renews and restores depleted energy. Oh my, I’d pick up a couple if I were you! Another way to inject Spring greens into your home without the care of live plants is through preserved Boxwood Topiaries. These variety of petite potted lovelies are small enough to rest on an open shelf, side table, or display a variety of heights along your fireplace mantle. Either way, injecting green into your living spaces or office will brighten your day with a guaranteed smile!

SARATOGA SIGNATURE 82 Church Street Saratoga Springs SaratogaSignature.com 518.581.0023

TOGA HERITAGE 398 Broadway Saratoga Springs TOGAHERITAGE.com

SILVERWOOD HOME AND GALLERY 398 Broadway, Saratoga Springs SilverwoodGalleries.com 518.583.3600

Just down the street on Beekman is DEHN’S FLOWERS AND GIFTS OF SARATOGA…But did you know they had a Gift Shop located at 15 Trieble Ave in Ballston Spa? If not, it’s worth the short drive to see their collection of delightful gifts at the ready for those hard-to-buy-for peeps in your life. One of their newest lines is Naked Bees Lotions, Lip Balms and Bath Goods. Of course, I had to sample the hand lotion...Devine… Smooth without being oily and the orange sweet smell made my senses crave the warmer days ahead. I loved it so much I purchased the Hospitality Travel Kit of hand & body lotion with Shampoo & Conditioner for our newly remodeled Guest Bath! I can hear my guests now, longing for more...no worries… They sell larger sizes as well in either 6.7 or 2.25 oz. that I can give as a sweet parting gesture. While you’re there stocking up on these summery scented morsels, be sure to browse their shop for other gift giving ideas as well!

I think by now you have all read my column and had an opportunity to see some of the finely crafted Amish and upholstered selections at PATTERSONVILLE FURNITURE. Amid their offerings is also transitional pieces by Hallagan Furniture, notably, the Highland Park Collection. A small mid-century anthology with simple lines with one foot in the future and another nodding to the past! This is achieved by offering 6 arm styles, 3 different backs, 4 bases and 3 seating depths!I think there’s a chair or sofa to satisfy even the pickiest of furniture hunters. This particular Highland Park chair is suited with a detached, boxed straight back, rising round arms with a 24” deep seat and finished with a Metro Trim base. The fabric alternatives are endless including performance choices. The possibilities are endless. What are you waiting for…now’s the time to toss that worn out set you received from your mother and dive into a style all your own!

And men, the same goes for you! Take that old grill you’ve been hanging onto that cooks the grit stuck between your flames more than the filet on your rack! Be sure to visit EARL B. FEIDEN’S and ask about the 42” Sedona by Lynx Freestanding Grill. The top selling feature…The ProSear Infrared Burner! It boasts an immediate response of intense heat to properly sear scallops, pineapple slices and even that 3” thick Filet Mignon! My mouth is watering…With variable settings, even delicate dishes can be cooked to perfection! In addition, the infrared burners offer even heat while the charcoal briquettes radiate a steady glow of heat beneath your food to eliminate hot spots. No more running back to your grill every five minutes to flip your chicken in fear of uneven cooking and so much more…Now THAT’s a grill!

Outdoor storage solutions have become a big ask lately as well. When your entertaining, the last thing you want to do is constantly run inside. With the Sedona by Lynx Storage Solutions, you can keep your grilling gear at the ready, house plates, wine glasses and serving trays…all with full extension drawers and easy closing latches. Drawers or doors, you choose…then get on with joining the fun at your own party!

S S Go colorful, have fun and allow your inner child to feel the warmth of Spring that lies just ahead. Now is the time to prepare…And if you need a little help putting it all together…you know where to find me!

Until next time my friends,

DEHNS FLOWERS AND GIFTS 180 Beekman Street Saratoga Springs DehnsFlowersAndGifts.com 518.584.1880