Mother's Day Gifts at Kellie Burke Interiors!!

The month of May is rapidly approaching and that means that Mother’s Day is right around the corner!!  You will be sure to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift at Kellie Burke Interiors, and most of our in stock items are 20% - 50% off regular price!  We’ve put together some great gift ideas below. 

Floral Arrangement $313.50 (Originally: $627)

Set/3 Candle Holders $412.50 (Originally: $825)

Set/3 Mini Frames $34 (Originally: $68); Set/2 Mirrored Trays $33 (Originally: $66)

Home Fragrance: 20% off Original Prices; Shelf $715 (Originally: $1430)

NEW!! Jewelry Line, Turquoise, Brass, Gold and Silver Pieces

Chandelier Necklaces $280 (Originally $350); Clutches $96.50 (Originally $193); Tray $47.50 (Originally $95)

Vietri 20% Off All In Stock Items!!! 

For more information please call: 

Kellie Burke Interiors 

860.232.9128

*** All Sale Items are Final Sale, and Sold "As-Is". No Exchanges, Refunds or Returns. Sale Applies to In-Stock Items Only, Some Exclusions May Apply***

Wedding Season Is Upon Us!

Spring is coming and that means one thing, wedding season is upon us!  At Kellie Burke Interiors we know that every modern bride has a lengthy to-do list, and one thing we’d be happy to help with is the bridal registry.  

The first step with bridal registries is to sit down with your fiancé and talk about what kind of lifestyle you will have as a married couple? Will you be frequent entertainers, with your home always open to friends and family? Will you be casual or formal? Once you have determined the type of lifestyle you will have a good idea of what items and products you will want to register for.  We recommend that, when registering, you focus on high quality basics. These kind of items will last you for years and will allow you to mix and match trends in as your tastes and styles change. 

A great option for tableware is Vietri.  Vietri is a fabulous line because it is versatile. It is suitable for everyday use, dishwasher and microwave safe. It also sets a beautiful table, perfect for large family dinners, as well as includes many, many serving pieces, all making it ideal for the entertaining couple. We love the Bianco and Incanto lines; Bianco is your classic white tableware. With simple, clean lines it is great for a couple with modern or classic style. It also allows for trendy colors or patterns to be mixed in, and of course, Vietri has both.  Incanto, also white, is slightly more formal than Bianco, as each piece has a texture or surface pattern. Elegant details such as scalloped edges, fluted bowls, lace and baroque details make it perfect for a couple who loves design details or enjoys more formal entertaining.

In keeping with our love for basics in white, we recommend registering for white sheets and towels; we love the clean, fresh look that they give a space.  For sheets suggest Legna classic sheets in cloud white (don’t forget, 2 sets!) and for towels we like to wrap ourselves in Abyss 100 percent cotton in white (also Oprah’s favorite). 

A few more tips to keep in mind: Make sure to vary your price points to keep options available for all guests. And, your guests will want to give you something that you will remember them by (the vase from Aunt Sally, a beautiful monogrammed sheet set from your sister –in-law). A good way to do that is to register for unique items at a smaller boutique store with a personal service. In addition to giving you the attention that you deserve, it will also give your guests a pleasurable experience!

Vietri: Irresistibly Italian

At Kellie Burke Interiors we strongly believe in “designing for your lifestyle”. We feel that the spaces we design should feel well traveled, lived in and kid friendly.  No more “plastic living rooms” and off limits spaces and accessories.  When we had the opportunity to carry Vietri dinnerware, we were delighted that they share the same philosophy.  Vietri dinnerware is high quality dinnerware imported from Italy, however, it is meant to be used for every day. 

The days of fine china and cut crystal stemware are over.  Modern brides and young families today do not share the same lifestyle as their parents and previous generations did; today we want classic elegance for everyday use at a great price.  And that is exactly what Vietri offers. 

They have a vast variety of dinnerware, stemware and linens, and their line even extends into linens and home décor.  With the variety of selection that they have there surely is something for everyone. Our favorite is the Incanto line, which encompasses a variety of shapes. There are ridges and stripes, and scallops and ruffles.  The line is made from black clay with a white glaze over it, which gives all of the pieces an antiqued look. Because the dinner plate differs from the salad plate, which differs from the bowl, it adds visual interest whether combined in a table setting or used alone for more casual dining.  The best part? Dishwasher safe! Perfect for a busy young couple, a growing family, or anyone who doesn’t want to hand wash any longer. 

For those with more simple, modern tastes, we recommend the Blanco line, which features clean, simple lines.  Shown here in white, it comes in a variety of colors which allows you to mix and match and achieve the perfect look for you.  

We love the wide color selection because, at Kellie Burke Interiors, we love starting off with a crisp white table, and then adding in the trends and colors as desired.  Rather than doing an entire table in a single trend, the option to add it in or subtract it, and to mix and match ensures longevity and many, many options.

Glam Up That Table!

It may feel like you were just scrambling to set your holiday table yesterday, but Kellie Burke Interiors is ready to talk tabletops! 

A beautifully set table can be the visual highlight of any dinner, whether it’s a holiday party, special occasion, or “just another weekday dinner”.  After participating in “Set To Celebrate” Holiday Table Show at the Town and Country Club in Hartford last December we are ready to share our tips!

Layer, Layer, Layer!

Just as layering helps add interest to an outfit or a window treatment; it can do the same for a table.  We decided to feature Vietri’s Incanto line, we liked the crisp “winter white” that it brought to our holiday-glam table, but also viewed it as a neutral, every day dinnerware set that is found in many kitchen cabinets. We love that there are different shapes within this collection to layer on top of another, rather than having circle upon circle. Then, we placed the Vietri Chiaroscuro appetizer plate on top; the black was a great pop against the white.  By adding our Kellie Burke Interiors as a party favor, it ties all of the layers below it together as well as adding height to each table setting.  

Texture 

The next element we incorporated was texture. With the intricate detailing of the Vietri dinnerware, we already had some texture from the get-go.  Our flatware, also Vietri, has some texture as well in the basket weave pattern of the metal at the base of the handle.  The holly berries sprigs that we tucked into the candle ribbon also add texture (as well as a pop of color). Lastly, our centerpiece, which consisted of branches with glitter and sparkles, enhanced the texture as well. 

The Element of Surprise

Last, but certainly not least, is the element of surprise. That unexpected something that takes your table over the top.  We took a ebony faux fur blanket and layered it over a plain white cloth as our dramatic tablecloth. Not only is it completely out of the box it adds to the layers that we have going on as well as brings a different texture to the table.  Faux fur was having a major moment this year so we were so excited to glam up our table and participate in this trend.

It is helpful to have a color scheme in mind beforehand, as well as having a general idea as to the direction that your table will take, but after that use these three tips and watch your table go from drab to fab! Have fun! 

To purchase Vietri, or any item seen please contact us!

Kellie Burke Interiors

993A Farmington Avenue

West Hartford, CT 06107

T: 860-232-9128

www.kellieburke.com

Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Window by Kellie Burke

Kellie Burke Interiors has been a staple in West Hartford Center for years. Aside from being our design studio, Kellie Burke Interiors is also a boutique specializing in unique home accessories as well as candles, jewelry, and Vietri dinnerware.

In September 2011 we expanded our offerings with Window by Kellie Burke! Window is a unique showroom where clients can come in, browse row after row of beautiful fabrics, and work with our designers to achieve a custom look for their windows. If you've got a room that  is already decorated but needs a fresh update or finishing touch, new window treatments are the best way to do that. New window treatments can breathe new life into a not so new space, all the while making it comfortable and cozy to live in. Window by Kellie Burke is a great way to get a dose of Kellie Burke's signature style!

Stop by and visit us today!