Vivid Hue meets Parker Kennedy!

Where in the world has this month gone?  Earlier this month, I went to visit my sister Kurby in Atlanta and welcome my precious new little nephew into this world.   I came back from my five days in Atlanta with bunches of things to chat about and, before I could do that, my family jumped on a plane that very next weekend for another excursion. 


I've been playing catch up ever since!  And I haven't had a chance to share one of the best parts of my Atlanta trip.  (Aside from meeting my awesome nephew Townes, and spending time with my other adorable nephew Jude, and catching up with my sister and B-I-L). 

There was cool design-related stuff that we managed to fit into the mix during my visit too...

1.  I went to Scott's Antique Market for the first time ever.

2. I got to meet Lance and David of Parker Kennedy!

3. I also got to meet one of my blogger buddy soul mates, Dorothy Burke while at Scott's! 

4.  Did I mention that I met Lance and David in real live person??  (Promise, I'm not a stalker, ya'll).  PS- Unfortunately, David isn't pictured here. 

and Here's PROOF! 
 

Pictured My sister "kurby" (Brett), Dorothy Burke, Me, and Lance of Parker Kennedy

ok...everyone probably wonders what in the hay is the big deal about this.  But let me tell you that I absolutely adore everything about Parker Kennedy and if you read my blog, this should be very apparent.    Here was my first introduction to Parker Kennedy on Vivid Hue Home. 

(For those that need to be brought up to speed...take a minute out from reading to check this out:  You can see a snapshot of the fabulous finds they offer here.   And then if you missed their room in the Atlanta tour of homes, visit here . 

I was over the moon when I learned I would be visiting Atlanta during the exact same weekend as Scott's Antiques.  And even MORE thrilled when I found out that Dorothy Burke* would be manning the Parker Kennedy booth.  And then it was icing on the cake when I learned that Lance and David themselves were there too.  (*Dorothy is from the same part of Connecticut where I currently live and we have recently become friends when she befriended me via my blog over a post I wrote about the Parker Kennedy show house.  What a stitch.  So cool when you make awesome connections via the blogging world).

Take a peak at some of the kick arse stuff  Parker Kennedy had on hand the day I visited (be sure to read the very bottom  of this post for some secrets): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Lance and David were busy bees when I was there.  They were almost completely cleared out of inventory from selling so much and Lance had found some super cool finds at the market that day that he was having carried over to the booth.  These gentlemen are truly talented at selecting items with panache!  And it seems they will be needing to stock up on their inventory, because in the near future, they will be featured as Tastemakers on One Kings Lane!  Date is yet to be determined, but be on the look out for Parker Kennedy in the near future!  (Believe me, I will shout it from the roof tops!) 

And lastly, I knew there was a reason I fell in love with these fellas from the moment I laid eyes on their style.  I was leafing through photos for this post and recognized that I share their love of Palm Beach/ Hollywood Regency.  (Not like that just dawned on me).  But check out my master bedroom nightstand on the left.  And then the Parker Kennedy Scott's booth on the right.  We've both got the Pagoda Lamps and Lacquered Boxes and Yellow accents and vibrant color.  Ahh, yes, soul mates. 

PS- That small oil painting hanging in the back behind my blue lamp was a score from Scott's that day!


For more information on Parker Kennedy, please visit their facebook page here.  They are growing so fast ya'll, they are in the process of updating their website right now so it will be super chic and wonderful for us.   These are the most down to earth gentlemen you will meet. 

In Atlanta:
1. Parker Kennedy is a at Scott's in the South Building, Isle I-7
2. Visit their retail and designer showroom at 1227 Logan Circle (By Appt: (404) 431-8632)

They have multiple warehouses and locations. 

For those of you in North Carolina, you are in luck! 
3. Visit Cotswold Market Place (See Cotswold Facebook Page here).   
4. Visit Slate Interiors (Visit Slate facebook page here)

5.  Look for them as Tastemakers on One Kings Lane
6. Visit them at High Point Market (They accessorized the CR Laine  Showroom in the Fall 2012) 

(pps) Dorothy, it was sooo great to meet you in person that day!  I just booked my resie for the Design Bloggers 2014 conference in ATL so see ya next March if not sooner. 



 
xoxoxo Heather | Vivid Hue Home

My Parker Kennedy Faves

  This weekend I drooled over Parker Kennedy's Living Room in the Atlanta Cathedral Inspiration Showhouse 2013.  No, you sillies.  I didn't actually tour the house in person.  I *wish.*  (Except, I'm all the way in Connecticut).  I would send my sister, Kurby, to do the task but she's about 15 months preggo with baby number two.  So we toured the fabulous room vicariously through photos that I've been stalking on their facebook page.  

As promised, today, I'm sharing with you some of my favorite Parker Kennedy items.  They find the best character pieces.  I literally scour their pages just waiting to stake my claim.  I must warn you, though...their finds are so darn wonderful that they go quickly.  If you even *think* you may be interested in something, reach out to David or Lance and inquire about the item because the best stuff tends to disappear in a hit minute.  My recommendation is to always ask because even if they may no longer have something that is pictured, they could have something in the showroom or warehouse that they've just got in that could be a great back up!  (And if you live locally, even better...get your butt to Scott's or one of their show rooms and see this stuff in person!). 

Here are some of my favorites!

Vintage Pagoda Lamp

It's hard to really tell from this photo, but these bamboo stools have a shade of pink to them!  Pink mixed with the blue and white chevron is perfect!

Fully restored vintage bamboo console and matching stools.

Photo of the Parker Kennedy booth at Scott's Antique Market, located South Building Isle I-7

 

   

 

 

 

  Do you have a favorite piece above?  What do you like about the style?    Rumor has it that Parker Kennedy is working with One King's Lane so I'd be on the lookout for a sale in the near future!  You never know, maybe even some of these finds will be featured there!   In the meantime, visit the Parker Kennedy facebook page to keep tabs on their latest finds.    xoxo Heather | Vivid Hue Home