SPL LIVING
49 January/February 2020 StPeteLifeMag.com
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commented, “and Stephen was wonderful to work with,” she added.
Decker Ross and Tempesta chose a timeless design aesthetic and
colors that were sophisticated and elegant. They knew the Dress
Circle needed a colorful statement piece to recognize the many
donors whose generosity keep this cultural venue alive and thriving
in our community. Suzan envisioned an Art Deco-inspired twostory
suspended stained glass wall and collaborated with Kathleen
Bromley and Kara Ramdas of KATGLASS Studio to make it a reality.
Suzan Decker Ross, Marci Tempesta, and Susan Crockett each
created a unique stained glass piece for inclusion in the Donor Wall
under the guidance of Bromley and Ramdas.
While the massive custom glass panels were made, Waylon Smith,
of All Metals Custom, was busy fabricating the metal framework
that would hold the glass panels in place. Each individual piece
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planning and coordination amongst the designers and artisans
involved.
Artistic touches can be found throughout the beautifully expanded
space. “Be sure to look out for the gorgeous mosaic musical
instruments in the shadow boxes behind the Grand Lobby bar,”
Decker Ross mentioned. A few of these colorful, upcycled
bedazzled stringed instruments, made by Holly Apperson of GinHol
Mosaics, can also be found accessorizing the walls of the Dress
Circle.
Decker Ross Interiors was pleased to play such an integral part in the
artistic vision and décor of the massive renovation and expansion of
this regional cultural gem.
Decker Ross Interiors is located at 1445 Court Street in Clearwater.
www.DeckerRoss.com
Interior Designer Suzan Decker Ross in front of a mural by
artist Stephen Palladino from his series of Paparazzi Paintings.
The new Grand Lobby features Ruth Eckerd Hall students performing on the Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton Cabaret
Theatre – Holt Family Stage.
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