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Colleen's Picks
A carefully curated selection of HOME DÉCOR ITEMS WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY COLLEEN COLEMAN OF CMC DESIGN STUDIO LLC Colleen Coleman is the Principal of CMC Design Studio LLC located in Saratoga Springs. With certifications in Kitchen & Bath Design, Aging in Place and True Color Expert, her curated design extends into all areas of her field including new construction, historical and major renovations. Her passion is in designing & customizing hand-crafted cabinets for all areas of the residential market.
I was recently at GRANITE AND MARBLE WORKS consulting with a client and was mesmerized by the beauty of nature in their stone offerings. Rather than feature one or two complete slabs, I really wanted to impress on you this sense of AWE that comes over me each time I walk in there. Even in current trend reports, the word “biophilia” appears again and again. It suggests that as humans, we possess an innate tendency to seek a connection with nature; its calming effect on our mental health, the ability to relieve stress and an overall feeling of increased wellbeing. These stones offer their owners the chance to touch the outdoors right from inside their own kitchen, bath, or even as a table top. Frequently, I express to my clients that they will never look at their stone tops the same twice. Are you ready to have these magnificent gems at your fingertips?!
GRANITE AND MARBLE WORKS
A Celebration of Summer, Togetherness and Moving Forward
Spring has sprung, which means that our Saratoga Summer is right around the corner, and what a great summer it will be! We have come out of the starting gate and made it over hurdles TOGETHER…reaching the finish line in a true Saratoga Fashion! So, lets keep a good thing going by continuing to support our local shops as we prepare for our summer BBQs and even celebrate birthdays, showers and graduations together!
CALACATTA VAGLI MARBLE
FUSION WOW LEATHERED QUARTZITE
Speaking of gems and nature, I couldn’t resist chatting about this organically striking upholstered piece from the FURNITURE HOUSE on the Lake. The Glimmer of Hope Chair stretches our imagination of sitting among the branches in luxury while gold brushed limbs gently wrap you in accents of shimmering white enamel. The performance, neutral fabric creates a calm in a storm of spills and allows you to rest in opulence surrounded by the quiet of natural surroundings…Calm fills the air… If you are already in love as I am, be sure to head over to the Furniture House to experience this chair in person! FURNITURE HOUSE 1254 NY-9P, Saratoga Springs TheFurnitureHouseNY.com 518-587-9865
LEMURIAN BLUE
ONICE BLACK ONYX
8 Commerce Park Dr, Wilton GraniteAndMarbleworks.com 518-584-2800
WHITE SOUL
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