Greetings! 
There is a lot of moving and shaking around town this week-literally! Here at The Red Vault, we are pleased to introduce to you new design talent, update you on showroom movement, and keep you current on upcoming events.
Sally Wheat is quickly becoming one of Houston's most promising new designers. After spending years designing and decorating homes for herfamily, she has turned her passion into a successful design firm and has recently launched a new website, www.sallywheatinteriors.com. She has been creating exquisite spaces, gaining new customers through word of mouth from satisfied clientele. Her beautiful home has been featured on the Cote de Texas and La Dolce Vita blogs and also in Houston Home and Garden magazine. It has also become the inspiration for many of her design projects. Wheat's rooms are light and airy, with an ease about them. She often starts with a neutral palette. Not only are her rooms simply elegant, they're also livable. Her style is the current and fresh. She describes her taste as "quirky", mixing important modern and antique pieces, along with great finds and organic items. She has an acute sense of what her clients are looking for and pays great attention to them to deliver the desired results. Visit her profile and portfolio at www.theredvault.com or at her booth at Antiques and Interiors on Dunlavy (3845 Dunlavy, Houston, Texas, 77006 ph. # 713.522.6996).
I stopped by Vieux Interiors (3701 W. Alabama, Suite 160, Houston, Texas, 77027 ph. # 713.626.9500) to check out the new showroom. What an amazing space! There is over 7000 square feet of new merchandise, an expanded collection of original art work, plus a huge assortment of accessories. The showroom is filled with natural light and is set up with beautiful vignettes throughout. The owner, Marty Bratton, and his staff have a great eye when it comes to design and the selection here ranges from antiques to contemporary. Stop by at this new convenient location. You will be glad you did.
Maison Maison (2129 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas, 77098, ph. # 713. 520.1654) reflects the style and taste of 
owner and AISD member Suzanne Duin. Noted for beautiful lamps and antique pillows, Maison Maison specializes in French antiques and home accessories. Here, you will find everything from fine furnishings and period reproductionsto exclusive fabrics and one-of-kind works of art. The showroom has been spruced up for the Spring season, with a fresh, colorful paint job and the addition of some wonderful antiques. Some of our favorite pieces include this lovely oil painting and this elegant bergere. Please visit their shop or peruse their inventory at www.maisonmaisonantiques.com. Also look for Suzanne's designs at MAI's Pink Ribbon event tomorrow As one of Houston's top designers, she brings her elegant touch and quiet sophistication to the show house. (For more information about the event, click here.)
Events Happening Around Town That Should Not Be Missed!
Friday, April 16th - Sunday, April 18th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Designer and stager extraordinaire Mignon Topping (575 Argonne Drive NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305, ph. # 404.816.0994) is back in Houston where she has staged yet another elegant interior. Go by 2226 Quenby Street, Houston, Texas, from Friday, April 16th until Sunday, April 18th from 11a.m. to 5p.m. to view a wonderful collection of French antiques and accessories. These furnishings can be purchased at great prices, plus you get the chance to see a beautifully designed interior. Don't forget to bring a friend! Check out her profile under design resources at www.theredvault.com
Saturday April 17th, 10am - 6:00pm
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Saturday, April 17th plan to be at
Memorial Antiques & Interiors (8719 Katy Freeway,Houston Texas, 77024, ph. # 713.827.8087), as MAI supports Baylor College of Medicine and the 2010 Pink Ribbon House.Events occurring throughout the day (during normal hours 10 - 6) business include presentations by a cancer survivor and a Baylor College of Medicine physician, healthy light refreshments, and girl scouts assisting with selling pink-ribboned plants. Proceeds benefit cancer research and patient care at the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine. This event at Memorial Antiques & Interiors is free. For more information, email the store at
promotions@maihouston.com.
Front windows will be decorated with antiques and specially designed "Bra-vissima!" art bras, a Smith Breast Center traveling exhibit created by Houston area designers, breast cancer survivors and artists.
Following the MAI event,guests are encouraged to tour Houston's 5th Pink Ribbon House built to "raise the roof" for breast cancer research at the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Located at 10807 Bridlewood Street in Hunters Creek Village, the fabulous multi-million dollar showcase home is open to the public April 16 - 18 and April 23 -25, 2010.Tour times are Fridays 10 - 3, Saturdays 10 - 5, and Sundays 12 - 5.Tickets are $15, available at the door and at MAI. For more information about the Pink Ribbon House, visit http://connect.bcm.edu/pinkribbonhouse.
View the MAI event flyer here.
Thursday, April 22nd, 6pm - 9 pm
Join Laura U Collection (1840 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas, 77098, ph. # 713.522.0855) on Thursday, April 22nd, from 6-9PM, for the opening and preferred viewing of their third annual Lilith's Spring Art Exhibition, benefiting the De Pelchin Children's Center. Enjoy artistic works from Natalie Davis, Sarah Ashley Longshore and Wendy Wagner. Events at Laura U are always high energy and lots of fun, with a great crowd in attendance, so drop by for a special event and evening.
View the Laura U event flyer here.
Wednesday, April 28th
Sugar Creek Interiors (8200 Washington Avenue, Suite D, Houston, Texas, 77007 ph. # 713.212.0000) has moved to a new location. I went by yesterday and staff member Laurel gave me a tour. The large showroom is being set up for their
grand opening on April 28th. It will feature a wonderful array of antique and modern furnishings, lamps, and art. This will be the place to buy those hard-to-find accessories! We will be adding their inventory soon, so please check back. I will also be putting up pictures of the showroom once they are set up. We wish them the best of luck!
Next week, the team at TRV will be hitting the streets to bring you the latest design news, great finds, and special events. Have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for following us here at The Red Vault!
Etienne
Etienne@theredvault.com
Have comments or suggestions for us, call Ginger Wheless 713-661-6300 or email ginger@theredvault.com
