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We celebrated Saturday, May 26, 2012, during the Grand Central District's “Spring Fling” when Betsi Burgess, Florida Dream Painter, painted her Outdoor/Yard Art live at our Mall.

Betsi Burgess, "Florida Dream Painter" Outdoor/Yard Art

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Also on Saturday, May 26, Foussenyi Samake, African Art Dealer, will show some of his masks and statues at our mall.

Senufo or Senafu or Senofu Ivory Coast African mask. Bird Signifies "God of Spiritual Guidance".

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Hollywood Regency Style:

                              Get the Look

Few interior design styles carry with them the glitz and glamour of an entire decade. But Hollywood Regency is making a modern comeback, well after its heyday in the '30s.

When designers from Hollywood's Golden Age, like William Haines and Dorothy Draper, encouraged West Coast film luminaries to decorate their home with overtones of glitz and glamour, a new design style emerged. The 1930s Hollywood Regency style was a favorite of celebrities ranging from actress Joan Crawford to the future First Lady, Nancy Reagan.

Going Hollywood Regency is all about the details, says interior decorator and furniture designer Barclay Butera. "The wonderful fabrics, fringe on lampshades, chandeliers with crystals — Hollywood Regency style is about glamour, but so much is found in the wonderful details," he says.

Lovely Lacquer
Hollywood Regency focuses on making the home a showpiece for guests, and classic designers spared no shine, glitz or glamour in making that happen.

Lots of Luxe
Velvet drapes, silk lampshades and thick, sculpted carpets mark the Hollywood Regency design style. "In the era when Hollywood Regency evolved, people really wanted to impress each other with their homes," says Butera. "Homes were really destinations." Butera says adding showy fabrics into a decorating scheme gives any home the sense of scale and glamour that Hollywood designers of the era strived for.

Watch the Scale
In the era of overstuffed sectional sofas and imposing double-chaise lounges, the idea of small-scale furniture is a bit of a novelty. But that is exactly what Hollywood Regency design calls for, says Karen Figilis, publicist for William Haines Designs. "It's hard to get the scale right," she says. "The furniture is supposed to really fade into the background, because Hollywood Regency design is all about the people."

Butera notes the design's emphasis is not on the furnishings or accessories, but the feeling they create. "It's about entertaining, from before we all had great rooms and large televisions and open floor plans," he says. "Centering a room around the furniture and the way people will interact with each other is the idea."

Design for the Individual

"The whole concept is that this is a suite of furniture for an individual," "It's classic furniture that never goes out of style. It's back because it's luxurious and glamorous, and because you can create an individual look because it allows you to mix and create your own living space."

Invest in Classics
For those who truly want to imitate the masters, however, investing in a few classic pieces can be a real point of pride. "Any pieces from Dorothy Draper or William Haines are a great investment," says Shawn, noting the high prices these items fetch.

If the price tag for a vintage Hollywood-design table is too intimidating, however, Henderson recommends looking to the supporting furniture cast. "Start with smaller pieces like lamps or side tables," he says. "To create balance, introduce some bold colors and layer in some chinoiserie pieces as part of the artwork and accessories."

And Kristan says even if you don't want to go full-out Hollywood, that's OK. "Hollywood Regency is a perfect style for a younger generation to be able to mix vintage, borderline-tacky pieces, and have them live in harmony," she says, adding that even if you love modern lines, you can still incorporate something like a high-lacquered Queen Anne chair.

Glitz, Glamour and Gorgeous
While Hollywood Regency design is a throwback to another era, it's still incredibly modern and relevant to today's hurried lifestyle, where people view homes as havens where they can relax.

"The whole style is about enjoying people, enjoying time [together]," says Butera. "It's about glamour and getting a glimpse of those bygone days where TV was less important and it was about cocktail hour and company."

Credit: Alyson McNutt English, HGTV



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Mall Mascots

Lola and Zoey in Recliner

Lola in her pink basket

Zoey on her pillow

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Christmas Party 2012 three videos - Click to Antique Galleries Video Gallery

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450 34th Street N. (US 19)
St. Petersburg, FL  33713

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