Established decorator Melanie Pounds recently opened the doors to her latest venture, Patina. The shop is located in Mountain Brook Village and is an exclusive Verellen boutique. Verellen conceives, designs and creates beautiful modern home furnishings with an Old World attention to detail. Melanie's decorator style is a perfect match for this line with its emphasis on balancing modern and traditional in seamless harmony. Unexpected combinations like Belgian linen and leather are perfectly compatible in many of their amazing designs. At Patina, shoppers can expect to find an utterly unique collection of custom furniture, original art, literature, jewelry, accessories and gifts.