Modern Look Book

Modern Look Book is your entry into the world of vintage, antique, modern and contemporary finds presented in today's top interior design projects. The Modern Look Book concept was developed by Heather Karlie Vieira of 20th Century by HKFA as a place to share some of her favorite finds as they go from early morning flea market score to the interiors of some of the world's top designers. Additionally, Heather wanted to share the talents of her friends and colleagues - artists, designers, entrepreneurs - and promote their work. Modern Look Book blends vintage with contemporary, antique with modern and shares the spotlight for all.

It's the relationships. Whether it's business, personal, friendship or other - the relationships we have are what's important. The folks you know that you can call, text or just knock on their door whenever you need them.

That's why I created Modern Look Book to celebrate my infinitely creative friends, clients and colleagues. I'm going through old photos and thinking back to those special times we all shared. Of course most of these special times are centered around antique shows because that's my business and my passion. From the outdoor, all-weather, set-up-under-a-tent craziness of Brimfield or the non-stop action of High Point Furniture Market, I'm beyond blessed to have met and continue to stay close with so many folks. Colleagues and clients, friends and followers - all of these relationships build us up and keep us going. What are some of your favorite moments from these shows? One of mine is when Carson Kressley came into my booth at the Antique and Design Center at High Point Market and bought an Andy Warhol inspired Campbell Soup Can waste paper basket for his office. It was just the funny, ice breaker type of purchase that allowed me to start up a genuine conversation with him. And during the following show when he was back in my booth at the same time as my good friend Justin Shaulis, I took it upon myself to introduce them to each other. Making friends. Sharing friends. And building relationships. That's really what it's all about. Another favorite memory also comes from the Antique and Design Center, this one is about Thom Filicia. He and a large group of people were walking past my booth, fully engrossed in a conversation. All of a sudden, Thom froze in his tracks and made a bee-line for a coffee table in my booth. It all happened so quickly, that when he started up a conversation with me, I was still kind of dumb founded that he was standing in my booth. Needless to say, I regained my senses and my composure and closed the sale with ease. A few months later I was at the What's New, What's Next event at the New York Design Center and I saw the coffee table in Thom's flagship showroom. I hope you'll take some time to think about some of your favorite memories. Feel free to share them with me too!  ;-) hkv