“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up”
Galatians 6:9
I am so excited to introduce a new series on the blog, “Designer Spotlight”! As a now retired interior decorator, I have been greatly influenced by others that I have admired through the years…their vision, creativity, and body of work! I have already shared a couple of those with you, (Charles Faudree and Betty Lou Phillips) and today I want to introduce another favorite, Tobi Fairley. I “met” Tobi through several major shelter publications like Traditional Home and Southern Living, and I love her work! I even have a Pinterest board of all things Tobi Fairley!
Tobi, often categorized as a New Traditional Designer, has a signature look that is fresh and simple, combining colorful, large-scale prints with classic furniture styles for a beautiful and functional result. She describes her work as “…infused with color and bold combinations of fabric patterns, and my favorite furniture styles are very classic and tailored.” I love her use of color!
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These photos of her work were taken from her website and you can click on the individual photo to head that way!
The bold stroke of red against black and white is stunning…
…and the charcoal walls with the tailored window treatments provide the perfect background for the red dining chairs.
A Mediterranean home has a more traditional look with its gorgeous staircase and sitting area! Marble floors are always a favorite of mine!
The dining room is a show stopper with a pair of chandeliers over the table. Love the blue/white collection!
This bedroom spot is soothing and restful with its soft color palette…
… and the sitting area is ideal for that first cup of coffee in the morning!
The lamp in this vignette offers that pop of color. A coffee table full of books is always inviting…
…and the bookcases are styled to perfection!
Another example of Tobi’s bold use of color!
The sitting area nestled by the stairs in classic blue and white…
…and carrying the blue and white into the dining room! I love the large lantern over the table!
A lake retreat is elegant, but casual…
…with the warmth of wood…
…and a screened porch with furnishings that blend seamlessly with the outdoors!
I love this living space with its casual ambiance and the pairing of red and blue…
…and it continues in the dining room!
A bedroom designed with fun patterns and color! The light fixture is the piece de resistance!
The pairing of gray and yellow along with the artwork over the sofa makes for a beautiful living space…
…the casual breakfast room carries the same color pairing but with a little more drama. The window banquette adds more eye candy!
The stripes are classic in this bedroom…
…as is the framed map over the desk!
The unusual windows behind the bed could have been challenging, but Tobi treated it perfectly!!
A sweet space with the use of soft yellow!
Now this is a charming space with its blue/red color scheme and those acrylic chairs!
I just love her vibrant use of color and her unique take on traditional style!
What about you? Do you have favorite designers?
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I have loved and followed Tobi Fairley since my daughter introduced me to her. I especially love to see her Christmas decorating. Her mother has quite the eye for beauty and color, too. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. Have you decided on your grandma name? I’ll have to share how I got my name!
Karen, I am excited about the new series on designers and Tobi’s style is so clean and modern but still traditional! Please share how you got your g-name…I have so many suggestions, still undecided! I have loved reading all the stories!
I do love Tobi Fairley’s style, Pam. You put together a beautiful selection of her work here.
Thanks so much, Rita! I love studying designer’s work! Happy Thursday!
I love this new series, Pam. Although Charles Faudree is my favorite, it’s nice to see other styles, too. Tobi Fairley has more of a minimalist style, which is a problem for me. I’d have to take a truckload of memorabilia to the dump because it would need to go somewhere. How could I part with things that remind me of so many people I love? Yikes!
Kim, I will certainly enjoy putting together the designer spotlight posts. I love that we all have different taste, and our own unique style! Blessings!
I love Tobi’s style and her impeccable use of color…..her styles are so classic and yet with a modern twist…the perfect blend. I can say that there is no room that I do not love that is designed by Tobi is truly an amazing designer!
Shirley, I totally agree that I love every Tobi room!
I can see why you like Tobi. Her work is quite beautiful and I especially appreciate the different looks she has created, in some cases combining more modern pieces with traditional. I particularly liked her yellow/gray combinations.
Linda, Tobi’s gray/yellow combinations speak to my personal style! I love her fresh take on color!
I love all the pretty rooms but the one that speaks to me is the much more relaxed living room, using turquoise. Here from White Spray Paint….
BJ, thanks so much! I, too love the room with the turquoise! I follow you, sweet lady and always look forward to you posts! Happy Sunday!
I like Tobi Fairley too Pam, I love her bold use of color and dramatic contrasts~ my favorite thing from this selection is the grand mass of blue and white ceramic pieces on the dining room table, that is stunning!
Jenna
Jenna, Tobi’s fresh take on color makes for beautiful rooms! I, too love the collection of blue/white! Happy Sunday!
My name popped right up today. I enjoyed learning about Tobi Farley and will notice designer names more now.
The blue and white collection was stunning.
Bonnie, I am glad that you didn’t have difficulties commenting! I like Tobi’s modern approach to color without being bland!
Her style is wonderful – that bookcase done in orange really spoke to me.
Thanks for sharing at SYC.
Carol, I thought the bookcase was very appealing!