A Day in the Life of … Suzanne Allen

By Suzanne Allen

Decorative Artist, focusing on interiors

 

Breakfast: glass of chocolate almond milk

Lunch: yogurt, fruit, local honey and wheat germ

Dinner: homemade ratatouille with local veggies, local sausages from Burbages, and local lettuces

Morning: My day started at 7:45 a.m. with Pilates at my friend Nicole’s studio Mt. Pleasant Pilates. My neighbor, Courtney, teaches, and Louis from Louis’ Kids practices with me providing me my morning entertainment. Then I meet with a local restaurateur about finishing his walls – in the beginning stages here, but Angie Hranowsky is involved. Exciting!

Afternoon: From there, I meet with designer Jenny Keenan about several projects in a private residence on Sullivan’s Island – lots of limed wood finishes and painted floors – awesome! She is so talented and we have worked together for years on things. Afterwards I went to a local sushi restaurant for the REV group to work on decoupage walls, which are so cool. I love working with them!!

Night: Monday night is date with my husband doing yoga at Charleston Power Yoga – Beth’s Monday class is very cleansing and detoxifying. After a healthy light dinner, it’s back to work for me. Into the studio to work on two light fixtures for Jenny – one which was shipped with a gold finish and should be antique copper, one which is white and is going to be glossy heritage red. I am also silver foiling two side chests and layering a custom finish on a large credenza for a clients dining room. Finally I shower to calm me down and a bit of light reading before bed. 

So tell us …

What is the number one trend you’re seeing in interiors this summer?

Hmmm, it’s a tie between resurfacing/painting custom finishes things like furniture, light fixtures, and various pieces my clients already own and patterned anything, especially floors.

What is the one wall needed by everyone?

Well, metaphorically speaking I am more of a door person than a wall. But, again, I have two answers. The foyer/entryway and the master bedroom should both be special. The foyer is your welcome and gift to others, and your bedroom is your gift to yourself.
What is your most prized possession?

My most prized possession in my life isn’t necessarily a possession. It’s the bond I have with my husband after 19 years together and the happiness we share with our two rescue dogs.

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