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...
Helllooooo Tom Dixon.
Scandinavia has some amazing design and architecture--it's one of the many things it is known for. Wandering through the shops, boutiques and thrift stores is my all-time favorite thing to do while overseas. I recently found the most beautiful shop--Libertine--...
A CHANGE OF SCENERY…
And I'm back in Norway for the year.... a place where you can enjoy rest-stops and roadside lookouts that look like this. There is something about Scandinavian design that is so thoughtful, simple and interesting. I look forward to finding and sharing inspiration...
PROJECT DETAILS: CALI FAMILY ROOM
I briefly touched on this project and the indoor vertical succulent garden, but wanted to share full details of the rest of the project. Like many of my other clients, this North Cali Mama's main struggle was figuring out a way to lay out the furniture in a functional...
PROJECT DETAILS: TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST
How amazingly-awesome is it that no matter where I am in the world I can take on projects thousands of miles away with the same efficiency and end result as a project that is right in my own neighborhood? Curio Design Studio's residential packages make interior design...
SUCCULENTS, SUCCULENTS!
Helloo Succulents! My current summer obsession are these lush little plants.The soft texture and modern sunburst shape can add interest and life to any space. The best part is that for those of you who have the black (rather than green) thumb—myself included,...
AIN’T NO MOM JEANS–GIVEAWAY DETAILS
Recently I was lucky enough to be featured in a giveaway on the wonderful blog "Ain't No Mom Jeans." The lucky winner chose to address the needs of her den, which in recent times had become more of a storage area and a place she tried to avoid. Through our...
A DIAMOND JUBILEE
In honor of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee I bring you this fabulous DIY dresser with its un-mistakenly British Union Jack motif. I stumbled upon this blog, while drinking a Pimms and wearing an over-the-top fascinator, and thought it was a fabulous way to reuse some...
WIRE VS. WICKER
Summer is here! It's made official by margaritas, mojitos and the first few freckles that have appeared on my nose. Time to do some serious patio-sitting. When it comes to outdoor furniture wire and wicker seem to be the most popular materials, mainly because of their...
MIX AND MATCH METALS
There are certain design rules that are meant to be broken. Black and brown do actually match… the right polka dot can complement any stripe...and metallic finishes in your space do not have to be limited to either silver or gold . Mixing and matching metals is a fun...
EVERYTHING ZEN
I recently got the chance to partner up with an amazing designer and old friend, Cheryl Behnke, to work on a budget friendly face lift for a new yoga studio. The client wanted to keep all existing wall and floor finishes and add decor, personalized accents and smart...
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Norway is famous for its amazing displays of Northern Lights, and although I have spent several nights over the last few months staring up at the sky I have yet to see them. So to satisfy my need to see this phenomenon I have decided to distract myself with a...
CRAVING CHEVRON
Can we just talk about my love of this pattern for a second?! I am head over heels for anything chevron.. and apparently so is the rest of the world as because it's showing up everywhere! The Chevron pattern...basically a stripe gone cray-cray...instantly modernizes...
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