Out of India

Recently I returned from a journey that few will ever know. Unlike much of my travel, this trip was not prompted by design. As a member of the board of directors for Mona Foundation, I was traveling to India to visit the schools that it partners with there. Mona Foundation supports grassroots initiatives that provide education to all children and increase opportunities for women and girls in some of the most impossible places on the planet. In its completely unique way Mona partners with these schools to help them develop into juggernauts changing their communities. So from Delhi to Lucknow, then to Indore and remote villages - days by car deep into the countryside, my friends and I journeyed to see first-hand the schools, programs, people and places that are being impacted by Mona’s support.

Tammy Randall WoodDecember 6, 2019Interior ArchaeologyComment

High Point Highlight #2: “But I’m gonna need to sit on that sofa”

A Brief, Passionate Note from Your Designer After Her Highly Productive Visit to High Point:

Are you familiar with the concept of “ruining” something for yourself that you enjoy by doing it as a profession? Filmmakers can’t enjoy movies like you or I would, Graphic Designers can’t look at art with an objective eye, Architects can’t ignore an ugly building like the rest of us can...I cannot ignore any facet of interior design. This has a lot of benefits for my clients, but I want to highlight for you one of the areas where you can take total advantage of my inability to not absorb all aspects of the design around me at all times, which I am absolutely shocked is not the number one reason I’m hired.

High Point Highlight #1: It’s Complicated

I just returned from the Spring Furnishings Market in High Point, NC, as always feeling inspired and enthusiastic to specify some of the wonderful pieces that I’ve just spent the week getting to know.

Hiding Out in Hidden Hills

Now that I’ve had time to settle into my temporary residence in Hidden Hills (see our January blog post for how I ended up there!), I’ve begun to notice something really marvelous. These are people who are not afraid to make bold changes to their homes! “Hidden” in this charming 1950s ranch-style community, relaxed and infused with an informal pastoral energy, are a critical mass of Hollywood creatives, celebrities and influencers.

Lemonade from the Lemons of the Woolsey Fire

As I touched on in my last update, so far our year has out of necessity been focused on rebuilding and restoring the things lost and damaged in the fire. I thought I’d take a moment to share with you some of the actions I took immediately before, during, and after the fire which have made this process easier!

Happy Holidays from Interior Archaeology!

The Woolsey Fire has certainly provided an interesting way to start off our first newsletter! In case you weren’t aware, Interior Archaeology’s studio was located right in the path of this devastating fire, and, although it smells like a giant fireplace around here, we are overjoyed to report that our home and studio are still standing (albeit a little crispy around the edges!).

Deck the Halls with Local Flora !

I love to create my holiday décor against this backdrop of living color which keeps going strong from autumn to the New Year. Rather than wading through the mass-produced options in stores, I’ve found that it takes just the tiniest bit more time (and usually less money) to create my own beautiful arrangements from natural materials

High Point Furniture Show - Spring 2015

Here are a few of the highlights from our recent visit:

Kelly Wearstler's stunning new collection for EJ Victor. Stumbled upon during the first day of Spring Market but so far this is my new favorite look. Elegant, sporty but oh so sophisticated. Yum!

Tammy Randall WoodMay 2, 2015Comment

High Point Furniture Show - October 2014

"Market" as it's called in the industry, refers to The International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, NC which takes place every April & October. Like Brigadoon, every spring and fall this quaint southern hamlet bursts into life with vendors and buyers descending on it from all over the world to do business. Permanent and temporary showrooms bustle all around the city and are festooned with the latest trends, collections, and achievements displayed by vendors in every category of home furnishings