how does it look?!

redinfred — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:31:00 +0000

“We just purchased these wonderful drawers from you that we’re using for end tables. They worked out fabulously and are very baby proof from our Ian’s prying hands! Thanks again.”

Regards, John, Cynthia and Ian

the very day we brought them to the floor, we were happy to see the above pair of vintage end tables snatched up by the Riddles. we loved these sets of small drawers for their great lines and terrific hardware and were thrilled with Cynthia, John and Ian Riddle sent us a picture of how well they work in their home!

we are aching to see all the different ways you’ve brought red’s pieces into your home to make them your own! send us your pictures (email: info (at) redinfred (dot) com), we promise to oooh and aaah!

paper wings

redinfred — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:04:00 +0000

each time i take up collaging again, i start with a call for magazines. after collecting all that i can, in every genre, from fishing to fashion, i sit and begin to search. for color, for texture, for pattern…

(above: ‘Sam’ 24″ x 30″x 2″ - torn magazine paper on wood, NFS)

i’ve collected a substantial pile of magazines and i am starting up again, with red’s encouragement and collaboration. we’re teaming up early, it’s true, but the goal is to give you one bit of frozen time. one moment, one memory, one day that you’d like to keep, in the form of a torn magazine paper collage, ready in time for the holidays.

(above: ‘Indian Princesses’ 60″ x 48″ x 4″ - torn magazine paper on wood, SOLD)

i would love to work from your favorite picture memories…
(above: ‘The Proch Family’ 11″ x 14″ x 1″ - torn magazine paper collage on particle board, NFS)

or create a one of a kind piece tailored to your interests, your hobbies, your taste. my collages are priced by size and by face:

for example, a 24″ x 30″ like ‘Sam’ above, with one face starts at $750.

smaller pieces, with no faces like ‘The Proch Family’ above, start at $250.

additionally, each piece is treated with a UV resistant sealant that has been time tested to protect printed paper from fading for over 100 years.

(above: ‘Breasts or Thighs?’ 21″ x 20″ x 1.5″ – torn & cut magazine paper collage on wood, NFS)

from family members furry or otherwise, to ‘the one that got away’…

(above: ‘Elvis’ 16″ x 20″ x 1.5″ – torn magazine paper on wood, SOLD)

if this is the year to give something unique and lasting to you and yours…

(above: ‘Facing’ 13″ x 10″ x 1″ - torn magazine paper on particle board, SOLD)

i would love to help and am available, through red, to start thinking and working on the perfect gift!
call us at 830.990.0700 and ask for Carolyn, Darla or Theresa or send us an email at info (at) redinfred (dot) com.

thanks for your ongoing support and interest,
nikki

(above: ‘(C)harm’ 60″ x 48″ x 4″ – quilted & torn magazine pages on wood, $2900.)

the thrill of the hunt, the joy of the harvest

redinfred — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:11:00 +0000

the leaves are turning and so is your attention: it’s hunting season. the time when your searching skills are at their peak. you’ve done your homework. you know what you like and what you are looking for… or you’ll simply know it when you see it.

and the time is ripe for a harvest: a way to bring things near and dear into your home and enjoy these months when being inside, being cozy, being together is what matters most.

for all these reasons, we’ve set our sights on natural materials, uncommon design and pieces as agile, beautiful and rare as they come. we’re ready to help you track your own exotics, and we invite you to come in and share the bounty at red, autumn 2009.

red’s very own design diva

redinfred — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:34:00 +0000

you’ve heard us sing her praises: Theresa Heard is red’s very own design diva. well… it’s true, we can’t claim her as our own – her designing star began to rise during years as an apprentice to her godmother, who just happens to be the hill country’s home couture heroine: Carol Hicks Bolton. on hand during a stream of endless magazine photo shoots, Theresa watched and learned and honed her skills as the display queen for Homestead’s former white on white delight, Room #5.

she is now the beauty at work in each of red’s in-store displays, (we like to think of them as home bound works of art!) and the designer to all our hill country stars (meaning red’s shining friends, customers and clients, of course!) available in-store to help you create somethings wonderful and whimsical, and in-home as red’s one and only redesign diva!

whether you are starting from scratch and just finished pouring the foundation for your new home or you’ve been looking at the same living rooms for all too long and are ready for some re-arrange refreshment, Theresa is a delight to work with and a design talent that should not be missed. when you just need a second pair of eyes to help with fabric selection for custom linens, or someone with a great sense of style and an knack for helping you design custom beds, sofas, chairs, tables and/or ottomans, Theresa is the queen of furniture placement, accent & accessory selection and custom creations.

call us today to schedule a time with Theresa in-store or in-home to see for yourself:

the first one hour in-home consultation is free and all in-store pow-wows and brainstorming sessions are on us!

a material world

redinfred — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:43:00 +0000

it may not be what madonna had in mind while floating above those handsome tuxedo clad gents, but when we think about ‘living in a material world’ we’re thinking rich and sumptuous too… in just a slightly little different context! from the lovely washed and worn fabrics featured on our newest 82″ slipcovered, fully washable rolled-arm sofa to rich leather and metal accents old and new – we’re happy to be ‘material girls’… naturally!

the leather club chair: it is a hill country signature piece. something so essential, we’d like to think of them in pairs, particularly his & hers! yet if this delicious club won’t fit perfectly beside your fireplace, red is ready to help you custom design a one-of-a-kind chair considering shape, size and leather for your home. we’ve got so many leathers to choose from – whether you’re looking for granny apple green, a bold tooled black or smokey saddle-worn shades of cognac and espresso – our design savvy team will pull out all the stops to fit your family in classic style.

we love the look and feel of these flat-head distressed tacks. for industrial farmhouse details, nothing compares.
as each of our upholstery pieces are created, start to finish, on a single upholster’s bench, the quality and customizability is as rich as the materials we offer. made in the USA, we are thrilled to be able to offer pieces that not only bring the best practices of the industry to bear for you, we are proud to support products that employ talented american craftsmen.

another timeless material shaped in a cool modern-classic style – these metal chairs with a baked on powder paint finish will undoubtedly wear better than we do! and once you sit in them, well… you’ll be happy to have an hour or two, lemonade or cider in hand, to sip and sit and smile.

quality craftsmanship shaped in Eames’ timeless style…

what’s not to love for porch, patio or as an occasional chair that adds spunk to any room?!
and speaking of spunk, you’ve seen this vintage table style in old advertisements… donna reed, setting the table for dinner or serving cupcakes. it’s a lovely thought, but today, we love this table as a computer desk! by pulling one of the extensions out like so (see above) your keyboard will sit just below your monitor for comfort and style that just won’t quit! perfect as a multi-purpose piece for small spaces; this sleekly striped metal gem will still pull out into a table anytime you get the itch to whip up a chocolate cake for the whole gang, *wink!

ode to loyalty

redinfred — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:56:00 +0000

they follow your every move. every day you walk in the same door, and every day they couldn’t be happier to see you. in an ode to man’s best friend (though we all know he really loves her best, *wink!) we’ve collected a few fun ways to celebrate and remember your favorite little four legged lovelies!

above, salt & pepper scotties… only $6 a pair!

leather bone frames in tan (shown above) and in chocolate (available in store) are the perfect dog-lover’s gift at $10. and don’t forget this little metal nutcracker! this is one puppy whose bite is thankfully worse than his bark!

this fantastic series of dog days will start every day off on the right foot …or, rather, paw! 365 days of clever pictures and adoring photography for only $30 would equal $.08 per day… (mere puppy chow!) except that as perpetual calendars, they’ll continue to stand by you year after year – just like s/he does!

when it rains, it pours!

redinfred — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:12:00 +0000

we’ve taken our cue from the Morton Salt girl, brightening up with each welcomed rain these past weeks. after a hot dry summer, we are bringing in all new pieces that celebrate the great outdoors – featuring an organic, sustainable and local mix of sofas, chairs, gifts and home accessories that will really grow your style!

hill country couture, organically inspired and sumptuously & sustainably built: we think this sofa, complete with a banded trim of upholstery tacks and a welcoming woven flax colored fabric lays the groundwork for a fabulous living room. make this one your own, or come in today to choose a frame and fabric that will grow with you through years to come!

clearly, we’re just wild about hunting this season, which for red means nothing less than hunting down handmade and local pieces that are irresistably unique! these petite little jewelry, snack or serving platters feature deer, owls, canoes, birds and fish as well as non-violent ways to capture them all – by painted pistol or video camera!

these wild animals are already on the run – with a dozen sold before they hit the floor, we are glad this cardboard menagerie (our own little set of soon to be ‘endangered’ species) can be reordered and restocked! made from post-consumer cardboard and 100% biodegradable, from rhino to deer, they are the naturally perfect home accessory further your natural selection with a pair of our favorite barstools and jute storage boxes and you’ve brought the outdoors absolutely and stylishly in!

and no menagerie would be complete without an aviary… we think these lovely little yellow vintage lovebirds are just what dr. doolittle would have ordered for a brighter morning all day long!

we’re speechless…

redinfred — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:58:00 +0000

it arrived this week: something so sparkling that even we are almost without words… almost. the truth is it is hard to know where to begin. choosing from the most incredible fabrics, adding in details we’ve only dreamed of, this chair is home couture and then some.

whether you are looking for a chair to change your perspective on life or a sofa to set your mind a’spin… red’s newest custom line is for the design maven in you that knows what she wants, dreams of putting it together, and is willing to wait for the very very best.

if you are nodding, if you are that very maven, look no further and call us or drop in today. and if you’ve fallen in love already, as we have, with this chair that just couldn’t be any more perfect: we’ll order one, just like this, for you as soon as you say the word!

reclaiming the beauty of form and function

redinfred — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:37:00 +0000

in exquisitely simple industrial farmhouse style, red is bringing you a new way to completely customize the way you store, stow and showcase your home media pieces.

the process is simple:

first, choose from a wide selection of reclaimed special order oak carts, available in classic reclaimed oak, whitewashed oak (shown above) and black.

next, determine the size cart that will best suit your needs – media carts are available in 8 foot & 6 foot lengths (6 foot shown above, with the 8 foot piece shown as the first image in this post).

finally, let red help you figure out which configuration of doors, drawers, shelves and storage space will work best for the media center you are creating. the above piece, starting from the left, includes one set of shelves, one two door TV case, one set of stacked drawers and, on the bottom shelf, two large storage drawers.

are you looking for a place to store wine? or just in need of a cupboard with style and storage space? this cart has been customized to hold two wine racks as well as two 2-door glass front shelving pieces, crowned with a top molding for a more traditional finish.

these reclaimed oak racks are also available in side-board or buffet dimensions. add drawers and you have the perfect place for quilt or sweater storage in the off seasons!

smaller rolling carts are a terrific way to add surface space to a kitchen, an eco-chic way to shelf books or bath towels, and…

for a TV stand, they are unparalleled in functionality with simple shelves or drawers and doors configured to hold all the peripherals.

come in and see us, call or email to spend time with our talented design and sales staff who will make this process as fun and easy as the time you’ll spend enjoying your new custom media center.

we’ll be your deer blind

redinfred — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:33:00 +0000

it’s texas, and hunting season is rearing its horns, antlers and, now, … sustainable cardboard.

it isn’t as if you haven’t done the work: you’ve been lying in wait for the right gift, the right mount, the perfect tongue-in-cheek and your patience has finally paid off as red is now carrying a lease’s worth of ‘trophies’ made from recycled cardboard, in white or natural!

you can even choose the size, color and breed you’d like to wrangle home: Billie Bison, Fred the Moose, Robbie Rhino and Bucky the Deer come in a variety of sizes. from petite to praise-worthy, these heads are as humane, humorous and hill country-home-haute-couture as it gets!

take home a pair before he does and hang them with pride!