MarketPlace Interiors Grand Opening draws huge crowd

pictured in photo (right):Clayton Gray Home owner Wendy Garraty, Cecilia Sayre, Amber Prida & Elaine Sweeney

Tampa's newest hotspot for designers and their clients — MarketPlace Interiors — celebrated its Grand Opening last night with a bustling open house.

With 17 spaces under one roof, open to the pubic and representing a wonderful range of styles, this exciting addition to Tampa's interiors offerings has something for everyone.

Each stall features a unique style and pieces ranging from furniture, home accessories, lamps and chandeliers, and art. There's even some jewelry and clothing in the mix!

Clayton Gray Home's fabulous stall offers some unique pieces for a contemporary or eclectic touch to your interior. Don't miss the repurposed items, jewelry, handbags, and more.

Do yourself a favor and stop by MarketPlace Interiors soon, if you haven't already. Address is 301 N. Willow Ave. (just across Kennedy), located in the Decorative Arts Center's historic warehouse buildings, right across the street from the new Ferguson's showroom. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MarketPlace Interiors Grand Opening draws huge crowd

Check Out Our New Retail Space at Marketplace Interiors

Wendy Garraty, owner and founder of Clayton Gray Home, just opened a retail space in Tampa, Florida, at MarketPlace Interiors, located on 301 N. Willow Ave. near downtown.

MarketPlace Interiors is a collaberation of designers offering a variety of styles, from antiques to shabby chic to modern interior elements. You'll find a great selection in this retail area from Clayton Gray Home — everything from modern end tables to unique lamps and repurposed home accessories to funky jewelry. It's a must-see when you're in the Tampa area.

Summer hours for MarketPlace Interiors are Mon. and Tues., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and Wed. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Starting in the fall, hours will be Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Clayton Gray Home's retail space offers a delightfully eclectic mix of furniture and home accessories.

This shell table is perfect for a beach home or an interesting piece to add an organic feel.

This one-of-a-kind, flower-shaped wall hook is made of recycled aluminum. Teens, tweens, and college students would love it for their bedrooms or dorms.

The possibilities are endless for these modern end tables and sleek lamps. Don't miss the cute dog bookends and funky vase.

Don't give away your grandmother's lucite like I did! This vintage lucite piece would be great on a desk. Clayton Gray Home also has a wonderful selection of pillows like the one shown above. So next time you are in Tampa, stop by and see it all in person!

Check Out Our New Retail Space at Marketplace Interiors

Anne Harwell of Annechovie's July Picks

Anne Harwell — artist and creator of the Annechovie blog — picked her eight favorites at Clayton Gray Home. Her work has been featured in Daily Candy and Domino magazine, and her blog inspires creative minds all over the world. Anne was also kind enough to answer our fill-in-the-blank questions, so read below to learn more about her background and style.

MY BIO ...

I am a self-taught artist born in Michigan, but I've lived all over the country, from LA to Atlanta. I now reside in Bonita Springs, Fla., where I find inspiration in the laid-back, tropical lifestyle here. I started Annechovie a little over two years ago as an outlet for my work. Since then, the blog has grown beyond just a place to catalog my artwork, and now includes features on other artists and creatives, as well as design and sometimes even fashion. My readership is world-wide, with an average of 800 readers per day from as many as 45 nations. Developing great relationships with readers, fellow bloggers, and clients has been an unexpected bonus that is a real source of joy for me!

MY FAVORITE CLAYTON GRAY HOME PICK IS ... BECAUSE ...

The Marco large cabinet, because of the versatility, the simple lines, the unique texture and because I have a thing for nail heads!

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLAYTON GRAY HOME'S WEBSITE IS ...

The concentration of great style and quality. Every piece is a gem and the owner couldn't be nicer!

MY DECORATING STYLE IN GENERAL IS ...

Preppy Beachy Bohemian Eclectic (PBBE!)

ONE GREAT DECORATING TIP I HAVE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS ...

Use only what you love and don't let peer pressure dictate your style. A quirky original always beats a bland copy-cat.

MY FAVORITE VACATION SPOT IS ... Paris

MY FAVORITE COLOR TO WEAR ... Aqua

COLORS IN A ROOM THAT MAKE ME HAPPY ARE ...

Orchid, green, aqua, fuschia

MY FAVORITE ARTISTS ARE ... Bonnard & Matisse

I MOSTLY LIKE TO PAINT ...

Interior scenes or great chairs with beautiful lines

I'M CURRENTLY WORKING ON ...

A top secret design project for a company abroad

Special thanks to Anne Harwell for sharing her choices and style with Clayton Gray Home!

Anne Harwell of Annechovie's July Picks