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• 05.15.12 

  Great finds at #brimfield!

  We’re back after a fun few days in #brimfield for the 2012 Tweetup. Gretchen Aubuchon of @gaubuchondesigns & @fashionanddecor and Cynthia Bogart of @thedailybasics organized this fabulous social media event that attracted interior design bloggers from across the U.S. and Canada—all headed to #brimfield to meet up with other tweeps and bloggers, and to find fabulous treasures at the largest outdoor antique market in the United States!

  Here are some photos of friends and treasures from Brimfield!

   

  

  Brimfield swag

   

  

  Company C Lounge

   

  

  Erin McLaughlin from Style at Home Magazine

   

  

  Hmmmm....New Inspirations

   

  

  Colorful glass

   

  

  Walter digging for treasures

  

  Tweeeeeeting

  

  Chris amidst vintage fashion

   

  

  Gretchen & Shane HAM it up for camera

  

  Peak at Rockport Ottoman Spring '13 Colors!

  

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• 04.17.12 

  Food Literacy Project

  Congratulations to Margy Taylor of Clay & Cotton for her role in The Food Literacy Project. Kentucky is lucky to have you and your team involved in the project! Thank you for including us – we’re happy to hear the Company C truck show will benefit such a worthy cause. Can’t wait to see pictures from the upcoming event!

  

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• 04.11.12 

  #Brimfield: The Brimfield Antique Show

  By Gretchen Aubuchon • Posted in Colorful Living • April 11, 2012

  Company C Sponsor of #Brimfield Tweet Up on May 10th – May 11th

  A bi-annual event merging

  the new in social media and the old in antiques

  at the Brimfield Antique Show.

  #Brimfield brings interior designers, decorators, design bloggers and fashion & retail professionals to the Brimfield Antique Show under one umbrella for two full days.

  

  The #Brimfield event held this past September brought together 120 interior designers/decorators and design bloggers.

  

  The #Brimfield tent is a ‘home base’ for VIP registered attendees, a place where guests can relax and regroup before heading back out to do MORE antique and vintage shopping. On shopping breaks, our guests can relax and enjoy chair massages, wine, cocktails and snacks, get connected with our WiFi service and laptop/phone charging stations, find inspiration in our sponsors’ product displays, and, last but not least, socialize and network with a fabulous group of like-minded people!

  We are thrilled to have Company C join co-lead sponsor, Benjamin Moore, at #Brimfield again this May. Two colorful brands under one tent at Brimfield, surrounded by miles of antiques…What could possibly be better?

  Cynthia Bogart of The Daily Basics and I invite you to join us this May at #Brimfield. We HOPE to see you there with our friends at Company C!

  

  Sign up today at http://brimfieldtweetup.blogspot.com/

   

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  Guest blog post by Gretchen Aubuchon, Founder and Editor in Chief of Fashion + Decor and Co-Founder of the #Brimfield Tweet Up.

   

  About Fashion + Decor

  Style your home…Style yourself.  Fashion + Decor is the web’s only dedicated space for exploring the intersection between fashion and interior design.  Discover how trends make their way from the fashion runways straight into your home.  The StylePair collection at new website www.fashiondecor.com launches April 2012!

   

  About The Daily Basics

  Cynthia Bogart, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Basics and Co-Founder of the #Brimfield Tweet Up. The Daily Basics is a community built of lifestyle bloggers in the fields of Home & Garden, Travel & Living, Food & Drink, Body & Fashion and Arts & Literature. It is a place where ANYONE can come to find all of those wonderful articles you loved reading about in your magazines but can find them now in one place online instead.

  

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• 03.21.12 

  Love the Fashion Blues!

  One of my favorite runway designers is Oscar de la Renta and his gowns. They are so dreamy. In his Spring 2012 designs, he captured crisp navy and white in a casual yet elegant way in his masterpiece below. Reminded me of our Imperial Paisley bedding collection.

  

  Reference Site: http://www.oscardelarenta.com/?folderId=/collections/runway/spring2012#lookId=60&

   

  

  Pictured: Company C Imperial Paisley bed with our Regalia pillow.

   

  Dreamy, dreamy, dreamy!

   

  

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• 03.11.12 

  We’re Feeling Blue!

  This month’s Stylesight Newsletter features an article about key colors of 2012–#Sky Shades below.

  

  We especially love adding all shades of blues to our spring and summer designs.

  Click here to view inspiration behind our Spring 2012 Coastal Blues Collection or our Blue Inspiration Rooms.

   

  

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• 01.27.12 

  Announcing our 2012 Resolution Winner!

  Thank you everyone who participated in our 2012 New Year’s Resolution Contest. We were blown away with all your thoughtful entries. We enjoyed reading your personal stories and hope you’ll keep us posted througout the year on your successes.

  

  Gayle Orzech Sawamura is our grand prize winner of a 4’6 x 6’6 rug of choice! Her resolution for 2012:
  “In my father’s 80 years, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. He had a strong confidence in his abilities and determination that I have always admired. Dad passed away 2 years ago, and i used my small inheritance to fuel my lifelong passion – photography. After 20 years as a stay-at-home mom, I will open a small photography business this year. My resolution for 2012 is to cast aside self-doubt and believe that I can indeed be successful in my new career. The true gift my father gave me does not have anything to do with material things. He showed me how to live. In 2012, I will make my father proud.”

   

  Congratulations Gayle, for taking a risk, living your passion, being adventurous and believing in your dreams! We are so excited for you and hope you’ll share pictures of your studio as you get it up and running. We believe sincerely 2012 will be a colorful year for you; from the photography in your studio to your new Company C rug!

   

  Here are a couple of other inspiring resolutions we wanted to recognize.

  First runner up and winner of a 2′ x 3′ rug of choice.

  Nancy Randle
  “My new year’s resolution is to HAVE.MORE.FUN! We are planning exciting outings and adventures that will create family memories while trying to be budget friendly. I also want to make everyday be more fun by “unplugging” myself for a certain time each day and focus on my kids. I also decided to stop using my alone time (when the kids are napping or at preschool) to clean up and do normal housework. It is going to be my time to be creative and do projects. Wahoo! Here’s to a fun, productive, colorful and enriching 2012! Happy new year to all.”

   

  Second runner up and winner of a throw of choice.

  Mell Morgan
  “I resolve to no let major setbacks dampen my spirit and to see them as temporary challenges that fuel my determination. Change can be a good motivator.”

   

  Congratulations to our winners and thank you again to all. Happy 2012 from all of us at Company C!

  

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• 12.20.11 

  Holiday Entertaining with J.M. Hirsch

  We had an such an amazing time with author and Associated Press Food Editor, J.M. Hirsch, at our December holiday entertaining event. With the holidays approaching quickly, we thought we’d share a few recipes from the event to help make your holiday entertaining a little easier.

  

  Spicy Avacado and Green Pea Hummus served on Wheat Thin crackers. Delicious!

  
  

  

  *Simply click on this image to enlarge.

   

  

  Walter & Chris Chapin with J.M. at our Holiday Entertaining Event.

  We wish you a carefree and colorful holiday season!

  To learn more about J.M. and his food philosophy visit www.jmhirsch.com. Visit one our retail store locations to find out about our other upcoming store events.

  

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• 09.27.11 

  MFA Field Trip

  By Chris & Walter Chapin • Posted in Colorful Living • September 27, 2011

  Kids are back in school, our oldest just starting college! Whew…

  Walter and I decided to take advantage of our quasi empty nest and headed to Boston for a day of inspiration, lunch and shopping. We started at the Museum of Fine Arts’ new Linde Contemporary Art Wing. It was just what we needed!

  Housed in the I.M. Pei wing built in 1981, it feels fresh and alive with imagination. We definitely found lots of color and design to excite us. Here are a few of our faves–

  

  In front of the towering Chihuly “Lime Green Icicles”

   

  

  Proltrona di Proust Armchair (Love it!)

   

  

  Nick Cave’s “Sound Suit 2008”—lots of textures. When worn and dancing around, makes incredible sound!

   

  

  Josiah McElheny’s “Endlessly Repeating” blown mirrored glass. Incredibly beautiful pieces.

   

  

  Mona Hatoum Grater Divide (Walter’s must have for his dream city kitchen!)

  

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• 07.28.11 

  Travels to Barcelona

  
  By Chris Chapin • Posted in Colorful Living • July 28, 2011

  Yes, great architecture, fun at the beach, delicious paella and tantalizing sangria. But loved this window at Hermes on Paseo de Gracia. They always have fabulous creations.

  

  I’m off to the Las Vegas Market…will share some exciting scenes from there!

  Happy Summer!

  

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• 07.18.11 

  It’s a Pink Party!

  
  Company C, a national corporate partner of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is passionate about finding the cures for breast cancer. We believe pink is a color that should be celebrated all year long, not just during National Breast Cancer Action Month each October. From October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011 we’re donating to Komen 20% of the sales price of select items sold, with a guaranteed  minimum donation of $25,000.

  To spread the word and share our passion, Company C is throwing a Pink Party in July! Join us and share your passion for pink. Post pictures of your favorite pink items; clothing, flowers, shoes, accessories or home décor items. We want to see your pink!

  

  

  On Monday, July 25 and Monday, August 1 Company C will select five (5) of the best pink photos and those fans will receive a Company C pink cosmetic bag!

  As part of our $25,000 guaranteed donation we will also be donating $1 to Komen for each new Facebook ‘Like’ during our two week campaign. On Tuesday, August 2, we will select 10 Facebook fans at random to win our Patio Strawberry Daiquiri (2′ x 3′) outdoor rug!

  

  Join us in celebrating pink!

  To learn more about Susan G. Komen for the Cure® please visit: www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN.

  

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