10 May 2011

Better Homes & Gardens Shoot

Yesterday a team from Better Homes & Gardens Magazine photographed my DC Design House room for an upcoming issue!  Art director Shelley Caldwell flew into DC to direct the shoot done by photographer Helen Norman & her assistant F.J. Hughes for the day.

{Shelley & FJ}

Like all good photoshoots, props were brought in to make the room feel more lived-in.  They brought in some things that I would have loooved to have taken home with me incuding some cute bags.  :)

They took my picture in one of the madhatter wing Chairs & it was pretty hysterical because my man hands kept getting in the way. 


Dave (my husband) came to help me undo the room after the photoshoot and it was crazy to see the showhouse room almost empty again.  We loaded most of the room back into our cars and headed home.  Very bittersweet, but onto the next thing!  :)
 

xoxo, Lauren

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24 comments:

  1. Lauren@BaylorSays...May 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh how fun! You're getting to be a pro at photoshoots, right? Still adore the room and can't wait to see it in BHG. I had a layover in DC two weeks ago and sooo wanted to come by!

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  2. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Man hands.... You make me laugh! I always think of my hands that way....Because they are large, strong and can do anything, right??? Love them!
    I can imagine how you feel to dismantle this wonderful room, which took you long to conceive and set up! But I am sure, as you say: On to new things! All is in flux!

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  3. GloriaMay 10, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I always love getting to see the behind the scenes. Can't wait to see what's next!

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  4. SHERRY HARTMay 10, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Can't wait to see it in BH&G! You really did a fabulous job!

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  5. Lynda @ Happenstance HomeMay 10, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I think this room you created was just over the top perfection!!! Seriously beautiful pieces and the giant window seat - love it! I will really look forward to seeing this space in BHG. Must have been so sad to take it apart.

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  6. JWKMay 10, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Wish I could have seen it in person!! Love everything you did!

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  7. ChristenMay 10, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    This was awesome...always moving forward!

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  8. Anne-Marie @ 10 RoomsMay 10, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    congrats Lauren - that room was so, so beautiful!

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  9. WhitneyMay 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Congrats Lauren! Your showhouse room has gotten TONS of press and interest in your business. Way to go girl! Looking forward to the BH&G spread -- keep us posted on publish date!

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  10. AnneHHMay 10, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Wow, wow, wow!!! So exciting! Even though you had to dismantle the room, how fun is it that it will be immortalized in BH&G!?!?! Congratulations and no one could be more deserving!!
    xoxox, Anne

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  11. Acquired ObjectsMay 10, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I know it must have been bittersweet to take your room apart after all that work and stress but think of all the fun you had! I can't wait to see your room in the magazine.

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  12. under spanish mossMay 10, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Can't wait to see the room in BH & G. Having the room captured in that way will be great!!

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  13. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    How very exciting, Lauren! I can't wait to see it in an upcoming issue!!

    xo Elizabeth

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  14. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)May 10, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Lauren- I can't wait to see your stunning room in the magazine! Tell us what issue when you know.

    I hope you were able to find a few minutes to lie alone in the windowseat and just stare out the windows while the room was up. What a peaceful room it was!

    Loretta

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  15. Low Tide High StyleMay 10, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I look forward to seeing the finished spread. Photo shoots are always so exciting and also exhausting!

    Kat :)

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  16. lisaroyMay 11, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Can't wait to see it in BHG - that window seat is divine! :)

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  17. The Remnant RoomMay 11, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Very exciting! Look forward to seeing the photos. It is always sad to take apart a showhouse room. So much time & work goes into it. Hope you get some great new clients from it!
    Paula

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  18. BennyMay 11, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful chairs)))

    My interior design pictures

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  19. Velvet and LinenMay 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Yay!!! Can't wait to see the article.
    Congratulations Lauren!

    xo
    Brooke

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  20. ChristineMay 13, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    You are so talented, I love all that you have done. I'm wondering if you could share the fabric manufacturer, type and color of your green sofa. I love that green sofa!
    Thanks!

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  21. davidMay 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Hi Christine, the sofa is by lee industries and the fabric is faber in artichoke at calico corners:)

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  22. ChristineMay 15, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Thank you!!

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  23. Jerico JienMay 15, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    First, congratulations for being featured on a Home & Garden magazine. It's such a great achievement which pays all your efforts and hard work and I must say. You deserved it.

    You've mentioned some things you'd loved to have taken well mine would be the huge white laptop correct me if i'm wrong. It's just so elegant and I'm pretty sure it has a lot of great features and options.

    Congratulations again Lauren

    "denadadenada | kitchenaid artisan review"

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  24. LindsBMay 17, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    So exciting!! I cant wait to see your work on the glossy pages of BHG- woohoo!

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