Rhode Island State House Christmas Mantles
November 4, 2008
I have in the past done the Rhode Island State house mantles for Christmas. It was an honor to do, and the scale is very large. Everything must have the same “weights” and sizes, so as look normal.
That mantle in the state reception room is 16 feet long! Before 9/11 I could park at the door and carry it up the 150 steps to the 10 foot lift into place. After 9/11 I had to park in the street and fight the wind, to get it in the building, the delivery was a killer, however beauty has a cost as a lady would say…
The “smaller honey mantel is in the Governor’s personal office, warm green tones and rich basil green are a perfect combination for the holiday colors. Of course when designing any creation it is done from the perspective of who will be viewing it. So as the Governor would be sitting across the mantle at his desk, I must confess that I sat in his chair for the perspective… to make sure it was perfect!
That would be the closest I will ever get to the seat of government! Thanks but it is a hot seat, you can’t please everyone. I much prefer what I do.
