but
more often than not
we never really know about the creative process
and more importantly
we never really know much about these renovators, architects
and designers
The interiors that stand out amongst the millions of photos we see
in magazines, books and on the internet,
are those special images
are those special images
that capture our imaginations
possess a style that is timeless
possess a style that is timeless
Those homes are as captivating today as years ago
and I dare say we long for more pictures and more houses...
that have that certain
"something"
which we can't seem to get out of our head
that have that certain
"something"
which we can't seem to get out of our head
whom I so greatly admire
named Nancy Fischelson
Her work is timeless, humble and graceful
Her work doesn't shout...
it is a whisper of enjoyable collections, neutral pure colors
and serene light filled rooms
Her work doesn't shout...
it is a whisper of enjoyable collections, neutral pure colors
and serene light filled rooms
I had the opportunity to speak with Nancy for couple of hours
and I am so happy to share some
of her thoughts and insights with you
of her thoughts and insights with you
Nancy calls herself an Architectural Designer
She draws elevations when needed
and passes those on to a draftsman or structural engineer
if the project warrants it
Her career saving and remodeling old houses
started with a wonderful friendship
with a contractor in Los Angeles
some 20 years ago
You remember this house right?
A little bungalow in Venice California
This house is full of salvaged windows, doors and fixtures
which make it a simple and inviting and interesting space.
She always opens up a floor plan as much as possible,
sometimes loosing bedrooms in the process
to accommodate more visually open and light filled rooms
Another renovation in Mar Vista California
Wonderful light filled rooms and beautiful old American furniture
An awesome antique mantle
with an architectural fragment above
If you look at most of Nancy's living rooms
you will usually see the most incredible mantels,
repurposed
and full of charm character
She is a collector and Antique dealer as well
and has a great eye for the
"simple" form and shape
of objects and furniture
A lovely old home in Park City Utah built in 1898
I never told Nancy this but I know this house!
I lived in Park City for about 3 years and some friends of mine rented it...what a small world!
It didn't look quite like this but I loved it even then.
Nancy was collecting and using French sheets, linens and grain sacks well over 15 years ago
when no one knew what to do with them
She credits her mother for her love of white slipcovers
as her mother always used them in her childhood home
in the summer time.
Another LA project
A cluster of 5 small building and garages
Los Angeles again...a home filled with Americana, folk art and signage
Another one of her beautiful mantles
Nancy's color pallet is always neutral tones of white and grey,
with an emphasis on texture
Her interiors are always interesting with so much character
and allow for space to move
Nancy's told me she is a bit claustrophobic
which is why she feels more comfortable
in open clean spaces
Next up...Nancy moves East
and more thoughts on her design and renovation process,
future projects
and how her style has evolved
I'll hurry back
xo kelley