Do you remember Show and Tell from grade school? I do, and I always loved it. And quite frankly, I still do. And I can tell Laura Lee Clark loves it too, because "The Shop" at 1615 Dragon Street is a marvel for the eye at every turn. Wow! The minute you walk in there, you can tell that someone really cares deeply about creating a beautiful experience for you.
If you have already been by Laura Lee Clark's space, then you know. But if you haven't, make a beeline for it. It's really special. What I particularly love about The Shop is it is ALWAYS evolving. It's like an adventure through the best and the brightest of the design world. There are treasures that let you know loud and clear that Laura Lee Clark takes her work very seriously, but also has fun with it. The selection is exquisite, yes. But there is also great value to find there too. Everything in there you can see yourself actually touching, enjoying, living with in your home!
Although I love everything in The Shop, there are a few honorable mentions. There is a door with a red/orange patina and interesting hardware which is simply breathtaking. Very unusual and elegant. And if you love timeless white marble like I do, there is a large marble top table with an ornate and sculptural iron base that is simply stunning. Is it the marble that looks like it came right out of The Plaza Hotel in New York or the stunning iron work that excite me so much? OK, you guessed it...it's both.
I also really love the way Laura Lee mixes succulents, orchids, sea shells and coral. And the heavily glazed horses are simply must haves and will work in every decor. I don't know how she does it, but when I'm in there I get that feeling I get when I'm at the beach, or walking through Central Park, or traveling to some exotic locale. You know that feeling? It's like AHHH...now this is nice!!
Open from 9 to 5, I highly recommend dropping by. It's always a visual treat. Laura Lee Clark, I can't decide if your pleasant personality or your amazing design talent is at the top of my favorite list. So I've decided that it's both!
And by the way, check out what Allan Knight had to say about Laura Lee Clark and The Shop and at www.allanknight.blogspot.com. Apparently good news.....particularly when it's about wonderful design talent.... travels fast!
Bravo!
Steve McElroy
The Old State House of Web Design & Development