WORLD MARKET LABOR DAY SALE ROUND UP!
appy long weekend! If you are ready to update some of the furniture and decor in your home holiday weekends are a great time to take advantage of major sales on great product. Every store has them, but I am currently obsessing over so many things...
ETSY FAVS: LUCITE & LEOPARD
t's no surprise to you that I love leopard print right? I actually describe leopard print as my favorite color, and have recently heard my 4 year old niece proudly describing her animal print leggings as "her favorite color" (GOOD GIRL!). This...
BLUE & JEWEL TONE LIVING SPACE
ost often jewel tones are used as an accent color to add a pop of personality to a space. But in the case of this e-Design client these bright bold colors took over to create a beautiful blue and jewel tone living space. When working with such a...
ETSY FAVS: Removable Wallpaper
while back I visited Riga, Latvia and found some amazing design goodies nestled among the shops and markets of this beautiful city. This months Etsy favorites all come from one shop, Betapet, located in the same country that gave me this amazing...
DESIGNING A SHARED GIRLS BEDROOM
emember when I worked on a shared room for a little boy and little girl? That was tough design challenge, but at least it prepared me for my recent task of designing a shared space for two little girls. Although a project considering only one...
FULL REMODEL E-DESIGN UPDATE!
ith the e-Design process I am heavily involved on the front end of the project, working with the client to determine building layout and furniture space plan, selecting colors, materials and finishes, planning out integrated lighting solutions and...
WHAT I’M SHOPPING: ABSTRACT ART
recent e-Design project has me on the hunt for some brightly colored, large scale abstract art to round out an amazing gallery wall. I love abstract art for many reasons but mainly I love the mix of colors and textures. They are a great way to...
OUR HOUSE- BEIGE, TEAL & NAVY NURSERY
ur house is a total work in progress. And it probably will be for a long time, which kind of kills me on the inside. I want it all now! But as I often tell my clients, design is a process and it takes time to pull everything together so you have to...
LIVING ROOM E-DESIGN UPDATE
ember this recent modern living room e-Design I posted about? Well the client is doing an amazing job pulling it all together. This was the rendering that was provided to the client with their Classic Design package, along with easy to follow...
ETSY FAVS: MAY
y now you all know that I love Etsy. It is a great source for unique decor, decorative objects and art. I usually use at least one etsy item in every e-Design package I send out. Check out some of my favorites finds for the month of May. 1....
PROJECT DETAILS: BRIGHT MIAMI PATIO
ummer is here. Is your patio ready?! A recent client used our Classic e-Design package to revamp their backyard patio and get it ready for entertaining. The space had tons of potential but was in need of some thoughtful design elements to create...
PROJECT DETAILS: MODERN FAMILY ROOM
other beautiful e-Design is in the books and is currently in the process of coming to life. This project was for a super fun, modern family who was building a brand new house but needed help determining the proper furniture layout for the space,...
WHAT I’M SHOPPING: DINING ROOM CHANDELIERS
he chandelier is most often the focal point in any dining space. Hanging brightly above the table it anchors and highlights all the features of the room. This week I am on the hunt for a brand new chandelier for my dining room and there are so...
5 KEY ELEMENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING ROOMS
ransitional décor is the perfect solution for many of my clients. It blends all the comforts of traditional design with a bit of contemporary elegance. Mixing two different design styles can be tricky, so to help you out here are 5 of my best tips...
MY ETSY FAVORITES-APRIL
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] tsy has some amazing stuff. It is such a great resource to find customized art, decor and textiles. Every couple weeks I find myself going down the rabbit hole of Etsy shops and always find some unique items to...
SHOWER CURTAINS FROM SOCIETY6
ently I posted about the beginning phases of our master bath renovation. The plan is really coming together and I can't wait to share progress pictures with you on facebook and instagram! In the meantime I am on the hunt for shower...
MY GO-TO DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES- UNDER $60!
ecorative accessories are a great way to add unique finishing touches to bookshelves, end tables or coffee tables. Adding in a fun object rather than another picture frame or vase can break up the monotony of the decor and express your personality....
FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR: Benjamin Moore
s your space in need of a quick and budget friendly face lift? Paint is the easiest way to transform your space without emptying your bank account. Here are some of my current top picks from Benjamin Moore paint colors. Check out some of their low...
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OUR HOUSE- MASTER BATH RENOVATION [ pt. 1 ]
his summer we are planning to work on a lot of stuff in our new house--A 1908 2 story traditional that hasn't been touched since 1988. I want to rip out everything and start from scratch, which eventually we will do. But since we are doing this...
ORANGE & NAVY MASTER BEDROOM
bit ago I posted a blog about how to arrange furniture in odd shaped rooms. The example I used was this funky L-shaped master bedroom that I worked on for an e-Design client. I touched all on design tricks I used to combat her awkward layout but...
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