tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post5190564690654770148..comments2023-09-19T10:42:17.173+02:00Comments on All the Best by Ronda Carman™: Profile: Jan ShowersALL THE BESThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-76475733018528869522010-06-03T06:54:53.412+02:002010-06-03T06:54:53.412+02:00love love love Jan Showers!
Thanks so much for po...love love love Jan Showers! <br />Thanks so much for posting a great interview - it's great to hear how rewarding mentoring her staff is.<br /><br />Her book is currently sitting on my cocktail table but I couldn't resist taking off the jacket to reveal the fabulous leopard print!Jessica Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398719454621059812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-7664656722429424402010-06-03T01:51:40.978+02:002010-06-03T01:51:40.978+02:00Glamorous she is -- polished woods, shimmery surfa...Glamorous she is -- polished woods, shimmery surfaces and no dingy colors or fabrics. My bet is her favorite Hitchcock movies are probably those with Grace Kelly (as are mine)!! To Catch a Thief had Grace in diamonds, and I love to collect vintage rhinestone pieces from the '40's. I inherited my Aunt's Eisenberg Ice and enjoy hunting for more. I've used them as napkin rings, decorations on Santos' and even on lamps. Cheers, Allyson WonderlandAllysonhttp://allysonkirk@comcast.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-10811480553226397262010-05-29T20:10:39.030+02:002010-05-29T20:10:39.030+02:00great interview! have loved her work since i first...great interview! have loved her work since i first spied it years ago -- one comment re definition of glamour - i would say that you do not have to have "unqualified confidence in good taste" but rather if you have "unqualified confidence" - you have good taste -- much as jan does -todd haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735824833733731724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-18568646568710998712010-05-29T04:18:08.277+02:002010-05-29T04:18:08.277+02:00If I can only choose one favorite in these photogr...If I can only choose one favorite in these photographs it must be her lamps----each and every base is a work of art and their shades complement them perfectly!Nancy from Alabamahttp://nancymason55@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-58160633516405138822010-05-28T23:09:28.776+02:002010-05-28T23:09:28.776+02:00Enjoyed the post! She conveys such elegant style.Enjoyed the post! She conveys such elegant style.My Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-45113533329907012862010-05-28T17:28:51.158+02:002010-05-28T17:28:51.158+02:00She is one of the best decorators today. Great int...She is one of the best decorators today. Great interview!<br /><br />xo,<br />cristinCristin // Simplified Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087851251083940026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-73433993459133124512010-05-28T15:43:40.089+02:002010-05-28T15:43:40.089+02:00I love Jan Showers' definition of glamour- wha...I love Jan Showers' definition of glamour- what a perfect way to capture the depth of glamour in her design. In looking at pictures of rooms she has designed, there is always a sense or peacefulness and balance, but it is never boring. While her use of color is subtle, it is still powerful enough to create visual interest. Jan Showers is definitely inimitable and inspirational!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003177918995932029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-54597193406862370102010-05-28T09:19:14.552+02:002010-05-28T09:19:14.552+02:00The Bird Table! I collect bird themed things and t...The Bird Table! I collect bird themed things and that table is wonderful!sally forthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320715976358556431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-36512446163134233212010-05-28T07:50:37.090+02:002010-05-28T07:50:37.090+02:00I collect coffee table books ... and a signed copy...I collect coffee table books ... and a signed copy of Jan's book would be amazing. I love her work, especially her mixtures of mirrored pieces, glass, and metallics.traci zeller designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419672530384578167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-1486550932124295752010-05-28T04:07:24.961+02:002010-05-28T04:07:24.961+02:00I love the colored glass and the comments about he...I love the colored glass and the comments about her mother.Loleowkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431235980132092026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-81561078923417324092010-05-28T02:12:46.814+02:002010-05-28T02:12:46.814+02:00Hi Ronda. I just recently found your blog and I mu...Hi Ronda. I just recently found your blog and I must say I am captivated by it. Thank you for sharing all your thoughts and bringing all things wonderful to me as a reader.<br /><br />Jan Showers is amazing. I especially love her use of color and light, showcasing translucent imagery and composition her rooms are like a Monet masterpiece - all things emphasized with light and color but in the most subtle way. Her work is the epitome of elegance and class and surely is timeless. Upon reading your interview with her, I am intrigued to learn more about Jan. <br /><br />I found it quite interesting that she is influenced by color as I am as well. I constantly flip thru pages of all my magazines and rip out and place in binders things that inspire me, and one section I have is a section on "color".<br /><br />Thank you for this inspiring piece.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844490559267789411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-72556681501765043672010-05-28T01:31:18.772+02:002010-05-28T01:31:18.772+02:00What style! Thanks for sharing this interview.What style! Thanks for sharing this interview.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029895022186304294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-22776601098461908462010-05-27T21:38:27.743+02:002010-05-27T21:38:27.743+02:00Jan is one of Dallas finest treasures! Timeless a...Jan is one of Dallas finest treasures! Timeless and exceptional design!kelley@thehiddenlist.comhttp://thehiddenlist.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-25842596600997593912010-05-27T20:43:08.425+02:002010-05-27T20:43:08.425+02:00I think that one important component of a glamorou...I think that one important component of a glamorous space is understatement. Glamour doesn't "shout" at you. As far as your question on what accessories I collect, I love surrounding myself with art that has humor to it. I think a good sense of humor injects some real personal warmth into a home.Pangaeahttp://pangaea-id.com/pangaea-interior-design-blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-87949181876329961162010-05-27T20:20:40.949+02:002010-05-27T20:20:40.949+02:00The great thing about Jan Shower's work is a q...The great thing about Jan Shower's work is a quality of timelessness. Her rooms never look dated. I'm currently collecting antique cake stands and Thai celadon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-41246749569696190662010-05-27T20:19:15.196+02:002010-05-27T20:19:15.196+02:00I love Jan Showers comment that she knew brown fur...I love Jan Showers comment that she knew brown furniture would not play a big part in her life. It does not play much of a part in mine either. I am moving and plan to make "glamour" the key element in my new home.<br />Tricia HelikerTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08084869100122598249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-44464778843292612432010-05-27T19:12:50.176+02:002010-05-27T19:12:50.176+02:00The colors of the Murano glass lighting and access...The colors of the Murano glass lighting and accessories that are a signature of Jan Showers' glamorous interiors remind me of the watery white, blue, and green glazes on the Song dynasty porcelains in my collection of Chinese ceramics. The colors are just amazing---on both!lisa walsh | allied ASIDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778922490196715600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-57122381356627206532010-05-27T16:49:53.830+02:002010-05-27T16:49:53.830+02:00Beautiful style, definitely timeless and elegant. ...Beautiful style, definitely timeless and elegant. Aspirational!!Erikahttp://www.allthebestblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-2096606137102655342010-05-27T16:30:38.220+02:002010-05-27T16:30:38.220+02:00Hi Rhonda, I love your posts on Jan Showers--beaut...Hi Rhonda, I love your posts on Jan Showers--beautifully classic lady. As for collections: I used to collect 17th and 18th c. Spanish brass candlesticks and now I collect 18th/very early 19thc. Mexican paintings or Santos. Also love small abstract works on paper and great frames, oops-forgot about the chinese export addiction. Thanks for asking.maryhttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-46373888519816463802010-05-27T16:11:42.893+02:002010-05-27T16:11:42.893+02:00I have loved Jan Showers' work from the first ...I have loved Jan Showers' work from the first I saw of it. The glamour, the sparkling Venetian glass pieces, the flowing lines and wonderful color combinations. I especially warmed to her description in your interview of mentoring those who work for her - something I have found to be quite rare in people I have worked for over my design career. Bravo! A signed copy of her book would be such a treat. Thank you, Ronda.Michele from Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-14270126583933219692010-05-27T15:19:43.020+02:002010-05-27T15:19:43.020+02:00Your posts on Jan Showers have been very interesti...Your posts on Jan Showers have been very interesting to read and the photographs of her work are beautiful. You asked what your readers collect as far as accessories? For me, I would have to say books. They are everywhere in my home and I don't think I could be without them.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748126619964331195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-56969564703468194752010-05-27T14:32:37.080+02:002010-05-27T14:32:37.080+02:00The mirrored fireplace is amazing. Jan's proje...The mirrored fireplace is amazing. Jan's projects are a work of art and I love all the elements she uses. Great interview!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-18461438895980815062010-05-27T05:10:26.563+02:002010-05-27T05:10:26.563+02:00I love the lamps and the block pillows. Jan's...I love the lamps and the block pillows. Jan's style is timeless. I have just started collecting more interesting gold mirrors, wondering how I lived this long without them.izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987282782665025602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-38343228127700026142010-05-27T03:58:12.945+02:002010-05-27T03:58:12.945+02:00Not only are the rooms beautiful I actually enjoy ...Not only are the rooms beautiful I actually enjoy the unique angles that they photo's are shot at. The photos have great lighting and compositionwish4peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775237055764174088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741250066681143078.post-81215297364206867262010-05-26T21:18:58.787+02:002010-05-26T21:18:58.787+02:00Your design is an inspiration for me. Not only bea...Your design is an inspiration for me. Not only beautiful but functionalRoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276744872644191714noreply@blogger.com