May 17, 2011

The Showhouse is Open and the Press is Impressed!

Cynthia Fisher and Eileen Devine during the Press Preview, May 9th


Here's what the press is saying about our transformed space:


“It’s a real spring tradition to get out, see top-notch designers at work, and take that inspiration home to your own home and garden.” --Main Line Media News


“The west balcony by Devine Designs of Wayne has a gorgeous painted floor that began as a tar covered surface, and has elegant curtains made of outdoor velvet…” --Southern Chester County Weeklies


“Designers’ Collaboration is a Show-Stopper. Don’t miss Sunset Swing, the west balcony, by Eileen Devine and Cynthia Fisher of Devine Designs of Wayne, Pa. The pair reroofed the space with rubber roofing and painted it to look like squares of white marble, black marble, turquoise and red granite for a look that pulls you in. Tall chocolate brown swings in the corner beg you to take a load off.” --Delaware News Journal

Eileen Devine of Wayne, for instance, has the job of enhancing the west balcony. "When we first looked at it, we loved the architecture and big columns. Most houses have a living room, but not one of these."
--Daily Local News




Plan your visit today! The Showhouse closes on May 30th.

Photo Credit: Rebecca Mott



May 11, 2011

The Showhouse Grand Opening Gala!



Renovations to the Designer Showhouse Stonebridge were completed last week and more than 350 guests attended the Gala grand opening on Tuesday evening.




Cocktails were served on the front terrace and everyone enjoyed a leisurely tour of this grand old home.




The sunset view from The West Balcony was spectacular!

The showhouse is now officially open! Get your tickets today! For more information visit: www.oxfordart.org




May 6, 2011

The Show House Opens to the Public on Tuesday, May 11!!

We are excited to open and exhibit our space!

Stonebridge Estate
681 Webb Road, Chadd’s Ford, PA
(at the intersection of Webb Road and Route 1 just north of Brandywine River)

Open Daily 10-4pm
Open Wednesday and Friday evenings 4-7pm



Devine Designs, Inc. would like to thank all those who assisted with the design of

The West Balcony


Gordon Painting

Decorative Painting and Design Guidance for the Floor


Hancock Building

Professional Installation of the Rubber Flooring Material


Don Larkin

Inspired Framing, Mounting and Treatment of the Ceiling Medallion


Texada Landscaping

Garden Inspiration, Urns and Special Plants


John Previti and Golden Age Cabinets

Assistance with the Skirted Table Top


Sherwin Williams

Paint Palette to Mimic Marbles and Stones on the Flooring


Elliot Ferrier and Sanderson Textiles

Voysey Fabric and Ceiling Medallion Inspiration


Ann Armstrong, Artist

The Fox Sculpture


Kushner Draperies

Custom Window Treatments


Valley Forge Flowers

Ideas for Incorporating and Arranging Fresh Flowers


Kay Barnett

Assistance with the Creation of The Custom Porch Swings


Robert Adam, the great and talented English Architect who inspired us!





We've Been "Greened"!

Flowers and plants bring such warmth, color and enjoyment to any
décor! It was so uplifting when Texada Landscaping added these beautiful
displays to the West Balcony!



Sly Fox or Shy Fox?


Unique Fox Sculpture by artist Ann Armstrong celebrates this elusive and
clever creature. We placed him as though he is "lurking" in our ferns!