Monday, June 28, 2010

Debra Phillips: 1 Designer, 2 Different Stores

Yes, Chicago is still on my mind! During my trip I had a chance to attend the opening party for Debra Phillip's new store in Chicago, SG Grand, as well as visit her first store, Scentimental Gardens, in Geneva, Il. First I should say that both stores share something in common - unique pieces displayed beautifully. SG Grand has an exciting urban vibe and features work by local artists. If you count Elle Decor as one of your favorite magazines, this store will be a slice of heaven to you. It's on my must-visit list the next time I'm in Chicago.
A Richard Taylor concrete bust and lotus leaf.
A gorgeous (and comfortable) linen settee with a beautiful pillow.
Adore this chair!


Some of my pictures didn't turn out well - I may have been enjoying their signature mango champagne cocktail a bit too much. This image of the amazing bubble chandelier is from Chicago blogger Alaina of Live Creating Yourself. You can read more about SG Grand's opening night at her post here.
Debra's other store, Scentimental Gardens, is in a former residence on a main street in Geneva and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. Debra is known for both landscape design and exterior transformations. The setting is idyllic and the entire store is imbued with a relaxed and sophisticated charm.
Absolutely love these turquoise chairs! (and the way this whole vignette is displayed)

This sconce would be a stunning focal point in anyone's home.


**In my next post I have a few more pieces to show you from Debra's stores - at least one of which I think you will find absolutely amazing...

10 comments:

pve design said...

Who needs to go to Europe? Wow, what wonder and beauty Debra has, what talent for compositions and what lovely stores.
pve

Michelle said...

Getting away can sure tweek our design file can't it?...I love that about travel. I have never been to Chicago...and really want to go after reading your last couple of posts!

Are you still thinking of Vancouver this summer?

Best,
Michelle

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, unique things--Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Love the bench!

debra @ 5th and state said...

michele

what a wonderful surprise to see this post! you are beyond wonderful and i am so appreciative. may i borrow some of your photo's to do a post? forgot my camera most days and when i did....blur.....yep, champagne, fresca/vodka, eddie's marguerita's

debra @ 5th and state said...

ooops.....hit 'send' too soon. final thought.......to all of michelle's readers; EVERYONE here in chicago and all our visitors are still talking about MICHELE and how wonderful she is and how much she is missed.
luv you new friend!
debra

Acanthus and Acorn said...

More amazing than what you just featured???? WOW! I REALLY want those aqua chairs!!!

Lauren said...

how beautiful!!! i'm heading out to chicago soon & hope i can get to sg!!
xoxo

Natalie said...

wow- gorgeous stuff!

Hello Lover... said...

I really have to get over there, it's on my to do list for the next week!

Thanks so much for commenting on my blog!

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