HMS Interview: Debbie Chamblin, Trillium

Debbie Chamblin
World Traveler, Expert in French Antiques, Entrepreneur and one Hautemomma!

Trillium
www.trilliumstyle.com
525 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507 
859.255.1010

Debbie grew up in Nebraska and Arkansas and then moved to Lexington 20 years ago.  She use to travel with her husband Tony on business trips to Europe and fell in love with French Antiques, and nine years ago started Belle Maison Antiques. If you haven’t visited Belle Maison – you must!  Debbie is a direct importer of French Antiques and Belle Maison truly offers many fabulous pieces to be coveted.

Of course from Debbie’s many travels, visiting friends and family, she is constantly introduced to many unique artists and vendors that fit her lifestyle.  For years she has wanted to share these items with others in Lexington, for everyone to enjoy!…enter Trillium!  This lifestlye store has many unique and HAUTE items.  Debbie is assisted by her daughter Kaitlin, 25, who is helping her merchandise the new store and will continue to help keep Trillium stocked with unique, fashionable, extraordinary, and desireable pieces for everyone. 

Here are some pictures from inside this gorgeous store.  HMS loves! the big-city design with the glass entrance!

Read on to find out more about this extremely interesting woman, savvy business owner and hautemomma!
Also, be watching for the date of our Haute Night Out at Trillium, hopefully in late March!  Until then, get to Trillium and check it out! It is….Haute!
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Favorite vacation spot? 
I don’t have a specific spot, but my favorite vacation requires a beautiful sandy beach and aquamarine waters.

Favorite restaurant?
In Lexington  Jonathon’s At the Gratz Park- Le Cirque in NYC is my favorite overall.
La Mirande in Avignon, France- its idyllic “South of France” and lovely!”

Cocktail of choice? 
Chardonnay
  
Favorite gift to give?
Candles- thats why we have so many at Trillium, its such an easy gift that everyone loves.

Your favorite personal item?
A Cashmere sweater

Favorite designer?
Escada for business or cocktail, Alain Figaret cotton shirts, and Tory Burch for fun designs, and Cambio cords and jeans for everyday

How do you define style? Any style Advice?
Finding colors, fabrics, and designs that you enjoy and surrounding yourself with them, whether it be in your home or in your closet

Top of your style / wardrobe wish list?
More cashmere sweaters

What is in your beauty bag?
Bobbi Brown makeup- keep it simple- and I’ve washed my face with Cetaphil lotion for 30 years

How do you define true luxury?
A fabulous bed, great pillows and sheets- and being able to sleep in late!

Who has influenced your life and career the most? Why?
My father because when my sisters and I were young he took a risk and left his job to do something he truly enjoyed.  In addition to his successful career, forty years later he wakes up everyday enthusiastic about his work.

Any advice to young women today dreaming of starting a business?
Starting a business takes a lot of work, so find something you are passionate about.

What do you love most about what you do?
I enjoy “hunting”, in  France for Belle Maison and across the country for Trillium,  for unique pieces that will enhance my customer’s homes and lives.  I also enjoy the interaction with my customers and friendships I have built.

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