http://segretoThe start of fall is a joyous occasion for me each year. The trees are turning, the holiday festivities are being planned, and the Marburger Farm Antique Show begins! It is one of my very favorite events to attend!! I am so excited to return to Round Top, Texas with my second coffee table design book Segreto Style — for a book signing on Wednesday, September 30 at 9 am-2 pm!! Not only do I totally enjoy meeting and reconnecting with everyone who comes up to look at the book and talk to me, but also I love re-connecting with the 350 dealers from around the globe!!

And, of course, I love to shop ‘til I drop at Marburger!!  Last year I was lucky enough to score a pair of these mirrors for my home’s soon-to-be remolded master bath – AMAZING!!!!

They became the perfect his and her mirrors in my master bathroom! Thank you to Art and Antique Hunter  for such a special offering!

The thrill of the discovery at Marburger is so much fun: from French, to English, to early Texas or mid-century modern! It is all there and it is displayed to perfection!! Segreto is so fortunate to work is many homes where these treasures serve as the inspiration for designing a room! Sometimes the antique finds are the jewelry-like accents in a space! The results inspire a game called “I Spy from Marburger Farm”!! Let’s play….

Centered around an unusual, tree trunk-like sink bowl, this powder bath merges rustic, modern and antique elements! Waxing the same plaster finish used throughout the home dressed up the room and differentiated it from the other areas.

This home is featured in its entirety in Segreto Style.

This powder bath, is blanketed in a gypsum plaster and is completed by a one-of-a-kind antique light fixtures!!

Home featured in its entirety in Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors.

Reminiscent of centuries-old European manors, these walls suggest a worn look by allowing an unevenness in the application. Segreto stenciled over textured sheet rock mud.  I spy some sconces… discovered at Marburger!

Home featured in its entirety in Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors.

This room incorporates so many lovely elements like this beautiful clock from Angie Tyner  ! I love love love how the plastered walls create such a warm backdrop for these treasures!!!

Home featured in its entirety in Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors.

The dining room of this European-style home, situated off the entrance, features a wine cellar through those antique doors. Continuing the plaster tone from the entry allows the fabric colors to set the mood. The antique panels, hung on the back wall are from (you guessed it) !!

This home is featured in its entirety in Segreto Style.

The newly constructed beams in this master retreat were distressed and aged by Segreto to add character to the ceiling. Look how spectacular the antique chandelier and sconces, look in this beautiful space!!

Home featured in its entirety in Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors.

A neutral paint palette on walls and ceilings allows the eye to focus on the wonderful architectural elements. The stunning daybed and French chair are  perfect for this Countryside-Manor-inspired home! Art by Segreto Gallery!!

Home featured in its entirety in Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors.

The antique chandelier and sconces discovered  by cute designer Talbot Cooley were the inspiration for Segreto’s creating this bathroom’s aged walls and stenciled ceiling!!

Home featured in its entirety in Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors.

I wish I had found these wonderful lamps–definitely statement pieces!!!

Sneak peak: this house will be featured in my third book Segreto Vignettes!

What about this fab antique railing turned console table – a unique statement in the staircase corridor?!!

Let’s wrap up this game back at my house! In our family room, where Segreto did the plaster walls and cabinet finishes, my bookcases brim with beautiful coral finds from Eric Brown at Marburger’s Coufal House!!

Sneak peak: this house will be featured in my third book Segreto Vignettes!

 The front  door of my home, (brick newly lime washed) is flanked by antique metal “planters”. What were these finds in their original form? Ice molds!! Just what I needed to cool down my exterior in Houston’s summers!! Read more about lime washing, Marburger 2012, and Marburger 2011 on previous Segreto Secrets blogs.

Can’t wait to see you all at Marburger Farm Antique Show – coming right up!! My Segreto Style book signing begins on Wednesday, September 30 at 9 am-till we run out.!! If you cannot get to the show, you can purchase Segreto Style here. The book will show you how to develop a palette to complement your home’s architecture and design style and give your surroundings a completely new perspective!!

‘Til next week!