MAKE AN ENTRANCE!

Mark Boone of London Boone

Scott Louis Brown for J.S. Brown design

Every good design project needs a dramatic entrance, it's the first and last impression. I went gaga for the antique door and surround leading to this homes courtyard, designed by Mark Boone of London Boone. You must check out more of this fantastic design in the November issue of Architectural Digest.

The other photos are my design for our family home in Bend Oregon. The antique door from India similar to the one Mark found is the focal point leading to a foot bridge and the homes entry. In both cases a simple stucco wall shows off the door spectacular!

SCREEN SAVER

My client had this beautiful antique screen, unfortunately the six panels did not fit on any of the living room walls. Our solution was to turn the corner and use two panels on the short wall, it creates a wonderful backdrop for this intimate corner arrangement.

Furnishings from Michael Taylor designs.

THIS CRYSTAL ROCKS!

After searching every chandelier in LA, I fell in love with this rock crystal nugget chandelier from Studio workshops. My client in Newport Coast has the most incredible art collection from Asian antiquities to modern sculpture and art. This does it for me!

ANTIQUES IN LA

On a recent trip to LA we stopped in at my favorite antique resource. J.F. Chen, one of the best collections of 20th century modern furniture and art from some of the best designers around the world. Joel has two locations one is the "loft" and the other the "vault". If you can't find it at one of these locations it's not on the market. While access is to the "trade only" you can visit with your favorite designer. You can find some of Chen's collection here.

DID YOU SAY ZEN?

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I must have been Asian in another life, it sure does it for me! I love this antique Elm wood table, with dishes from Pottery barn and maple leaf branch from the garden. Bon Appetite!

TABLE FOR TWO PLEASE

Here is the challenge: Create an intimate table setting using whatever is laying around.

My answer was Imari plates I just bought for $5 each, darn could not find persimmon colored chargers so banana leaves will have to do. I had this wonderful king sheet in a poppy color, it all works especially the antique Chinese tomb house. LOVE IT!

DID SOMEONE SAY PARTY!

We all have something to celebrate about these days, and I can't get enough color! I set this festive party table in the corner of my living room with some of my favorite things. For a few of you lucky people who watch morning television you can catch my design tips on table settings and entertaining. (Good Morning Central Oregon airs my design tips the first Friday of every month).

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Dale Ferguson raku bowl, Rainbow Gate charger, Poppy Dully pastel of the Portland Japanese garden. I was inspired by color for this assemblage on my living room mantel.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

SANDY & ALEX ANDERSON

Not only wonderful people but very talented artists, Sandy & Alex Anderson from Bend Oregon.

There works in clay have a very strong architectural line while at the same time very quiet.

Check out more of there work here.

A ROOM WITHOUT A VIEW

We all have that problem window, weather it's a lackluster view or worse the neighbor with opposing window. This is my latest design to solve that problem. I used a resin panel with natural thatch grass embedded between two sheets one clear and the other opaque. The result let's all the natural light in, blocks the neighbor and creates a wonderful focal point in this dining room. See more of the 3-from collection here.

ART IN THE HIGH DESERT

Lauri Chambers

Leif Holland








This weekend I was fortunate to spend time with friends viewing some very nice art in Bend. The second annual "Art in the High Desert" was held along the banks of the Deschutes river. This is a juried fine art and craft festival with over 100 artists from around the country. A couple of my favorite artists are shown here.

Leif Holland creates beautiful "botanical sculpture" If you know me, you can see why I love his work. You can find Leif Holland, here

Lauri Chambers creates these fantastic hats! they are works of art each and every one. When surrounded by Lauri's work one has the biggest smile, What could be better than that! Find Lauri here.

MY LITTLE CORNER OF PARADISE

What a fantastic trip! Thank you Terry & Richard.

A few visual moments from the garden and new sculpture, INSPIRING!

WORKING + VACATION

While it's been hovering around 100 degrees in Central Oregon, I'm heading to Laguna Beach for some inspiration ! I will be staying at this fabulous location while working on a new project for this client.

See you all in mid- August with more thoughts + posts + inspiration

Scott~

ARTIST OF THE MONTH + SUE SKELLY

Years ago I found this wonderful artist Sue Skelly from the Pacific Northwest. She works in natural elements like redwood vines and creates beautiful garden ornaments. This photo shows one of my clients gardens with a Skelly sculpture 60" sphere. WOW! When I return from my "working vacation" I will share more photos of her work. CIAO!