6 GREAT PENDANTS FOR UNDER $200
Giving your house fantastic, statement-making light fixtures does not have to break the bank! Here are 6 great options that are sure to WOW--- all for under $200! [1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Need help selecting light fixtures and so much more?...
NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S WOVEN WALL HANGINGS
I know I know-- I hear woven wall hangings and I immediately see the macrame owl hanging in my grandma's house too. But these are not your g-ma's wall hangings! Full of bright color and plush texture, woven wall hangings are a unique and fab way to add interest to...
SOFA(KING) FABULOUS!
Some sort of semi-instinctual rule tells that our sofa has to be neutral, practical and go with everything. After all it's the largest piece of furniture in your living space so it should blend right? Wrong!! Why not use the largest piece to make a bold and colorful...
Project Details—Full Remodel in Guyana
This project was a complete gut job and I was lucky enough to get complete creative control. Trust me---nothing makes a designer happier than being able to knock out walls and put them back where we see fit. And that is exactly what happened here! The end result is...
Gone Kazakh : Pattern and Color Inspiration from Central Asia
Central Asia is known for its beautiful and colorful woven and tufted rugs. A few weeks back I got the chance to go to a market and see some of these beauties first hand, and purchase one---errr three, amazing vintage Kazakh carpets. I love waking up every morning and...
Details of a Modern Toddler Room–and color story for you to follow!
Toddler rooms don't always have to be bright and bold to feel youthful. A recent project for a lucky little boy in Miami proves this. A crisp light blue (but not baby blue!) is used on the wall to give a modern and fresh look. To bring interest into the space I used...
All I want for Christmas is…
Any of these things really! What's on the top of your Christmas List this year?! [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H]
HOW TO DECORATE YOUR MANTEL—Christmas Decor by Taylor!
It’s here! The Holiday season has officially started. Although I am one of those people who can’t get into the full Holiday spirit until after Thanksgiving, the time to start decorating for the season has approached us quickly. I think one of the focal points...
Budget Friendly Styling! {The Essential Package }
I recently posted {here} about a family living in minimal square footage in San Fran. They chose the Exclusive Package and got two great living room designs to compare. Deciding on option #1 they started pulling the design together and immediately realized that they...
THE LOOK FOR MORE OR LESS
CDS design assistant, Taylor, shopped this great Orange & Blue seating zone to find the best options for you at two very different price points! Check out how you can incorporate this bright little seating nook into your living room, master or home office. ...
Discoveries in Riga, Latvia—Julija Podzina Porcelain!
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to spend a few days in Riga, Latvia. Living in Scandinavia the past few years put this Baltic city on my "must see" list and I am SO happy to finally check it off. I love spending vacations aimlessly wandering through...
PROJECT DETAILS: Small space living in San Fran!
More often than not the number one request from my clients is introducing versatile pieces that serve multiple purposes and still look great. For a client in San Fran this was the top concern--considering the family of 3 utilizes a combined living and dining room of...
Fall Favorites–and first guest post by Design Assistant Taylor!
Blog world meet Taylor--Taylor, blog world. Taylor is a design assistant and intern at CDS and she is wonderful! (Be sure to check out her bio and portfolio at the bottom of this post!) Taylor will also be doing some regular guest posts on the blog sharing her...
Girly Glam Inspiration
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these prints from Etsy seller Rachel Corcorhan Illustration & Design! They are just the right amount of whimsical, inspiring, flirtatious and girly all in one. These soft muted pastels and pinks from Sherwin Williams would make for...
Who says wood paneling is out?!
Ok, so maybe the terrible wood paneling that lines your parents 1970's basement is out. But don't rule out all wood! There are some beautiful uses for reclaimed wood that add texture, warmth and an eco-friendly element to any space. Used in the right applications...
INVENTING INSPIRATION: WEDDING DAY
Anyone who has planned or is planning a wedding knows how much time, thought and creativity goes into it. You try to find a color scheme and decor that speaks to your personal style, but why does it have to stop at the head table?! You can easily draw inspiration from...
ETSY GOLD
I seriously love Etsy. I spend tons of time searching for new and unique products to present to my clients. I love the idea of supporting another small, independent business and I always try to include at least one item from an Etsy seller in every project that I do....
THE LOOK FOR MORE OR LESS: Blue & Red Midcentury
I love pinterest. It is a great communication tool in the designer-client relationship. 99% of my clients use pinterest to tag their dream spaces and then share those boards with me as we begin working on a project. It is a great window into their 'design mind' and...
WHITE HOT FOR WINTER
Despite the deep freeze I have been enduring in Norway since--- well November--- it's hard not to be inspired by landscapes like these. The pure blue sky reflecting the sun off the seemingly endless white surfaces is a sight I will never get sick of. White is a...
PROJECT DETAILS: HIS & HERS HOME OFFICE ON A BUDGET!
Often times the rooms in our houses are tricky. They have nooks and crannies, too many windows or not enough windows, they are oddly shaped and have existing features that we struggle with. For this project my client's complaints were--well all of the above. They...
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