Wednesday, February 27, 2013

DIY Invitations

Happy hump day everyone! Sorry I've been away so long, work has been bananas and my personal life hasn't seemed to slow down either..so now I'm here two weeks later! 

I wanted to share some invitations that one of my best friends asked me to do for her friend's couples shower that's coming up in March here in Atlanta. She had a general idea of what she wanted them to look & feel like using examples from Pinterest, but we came up with a way to merge all the elements together to create one cohesive look. I love channeling my creativity into separate projects that aren't involving interiors..it's a nice break. Take a look at the final print we came up with (front, back):







They've been printed and sent out to all the guests, and they look spectacular!

I have a million things to accomplish before 5, so I'm off!
xoxox

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Cathedral Antiques Inspiration House Atlanta: Part Dos

Anddddd..I'm back! Que the excuses..I had a busy week last week. Hope you guys all survived the week so far. I did, but barely. And guess what? There will be a part tres to this Inspiration House series because I just have too many photos to make all in one post. Feast your eyes on these beauties and try not to drool:


the stone room: Lori May and Sherry Hart

first off, the wall color is FAB! I love how they embraced the darkness of the room and just went with it. the window treatments are spot on, and that round side table is gorgeous. 

another thing they got right...accessories! between their luxurious textiles, beautiful coffee table books, and magnifying glasses..this stone room is super moody and cozy. don't you just want to grab a book and cuddle up on that sofa?!


i'm sure i don't have to say how much i love this flushmount clover fixture and the stained wood ceiling it's on. the wood is such a compliment to the stone walls. that desk is wonderfully styled and the perfect piece for that corner. please note: art on that awfully-placed door. win!

lower stair hall: Rhonda Peterson

do you see what you think is gorgeous wallpaper? guess again. this is BEAUTIFULLY handpainted birch trees on the wall. that burnt sienna paint stood out just enough against the walls to make a statement. wondering about the shelf? it covers an elevator opening..brilliant!

rhonda also found this gorgeous birdcage to add to her outdoor seating arrangement. she put some live flowers in there and voila! 

i love, love, loved the scale of this petite little chair. and all that brass? it looked stunning against the walls. it's hard to tell the placement of the furniture from this tight shot, but it's nestled in a corner right beside the door to the outside seating area. 

the library: Summer Loftin

summer hand-stamped these beautiful powder blue walls with a gold paint. the stamps are a mix between animal horns, antlers, and her logo. i thought that was so clever.

giraffe in the corner..definitely a conversation piece. he looks so gentle and sweet over there! :) 

this cute little slipper chair was found as an antique and is upholstered in a men's sportcoat. complete with buttons and all!

the parlor: Yvonne McFadden

loved this little simple chair and that industrial reading lamp. 

these shelves (flanking the large cased opening) were actually custom and built onto the wall, which was a great idea for such narrow spaces. the sconces and styling were a bonus.

the kitchen: Warner McConaughey, Eric Rothman, and Jenny Rothman

the first thing that caught my eye as i walked into this cute little kitchen was the  industrial sconces on the wall.  if you don't have enough room or the need for cabinets, why not add some interesting lighting to dress up your kitchen? the finish on the cabinets was beautiful, and that curved ceiling was something else. 

and..you can't go wrong with nailhead accents on a wall. well, i've never seen it happen.  this was a  great way to showcase an otherwise 'boring' wall.

off to install in this rain!
until then...
xoxox



Monday, February 4, 2013

8 ways

Just when you thought I had forgotten posting today...I'm gonna serve you up some good advice for you designer-folk out there like moi:


happy monday, ya'll.
xoxox



Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Cathedral Antiques Inspiration House Atlanta: Part Uno


Hello lovelies! A few weeks ago, I received this press-only preview invite to view the Inspiration House of the Cathedral Antiques Show:


And I was supppppppper pumped. Why you ask? Because one of my main squeezes  was invited to do a room there, of course! Not to mention several of the very talented women I worked with at Room Service Atlanta and some major design firms I've been watching were also participating. So, I got my pink shirt and my wedges on and headed out to Buckhead. I decided to break my posts down into two different days because I'm tired and there are lots of photos. Don't judge me. Side note: I have a new camera and I don't know how to use it. The house was dark with lots of accent lighting, so some of these photos didn't come out quite as well as I would have liked. Lucky for you...these designs will grace the pages of Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles this summer. All of my photos are also sneak peeks, as the house is still open to the public for viewing. If you haven't been, you HAVE to get a ticket and go take a gander..it won't disappoint! Click here for info on tickets. 

the hallway: Dayka Robinson Designs

her custom wall paint was bannnnnanas! love love love. i have to say that everything in her space just felt right. and that's what makes a good design.

ms. dayka robinson herself. designer extraordinare and all. did you peep the carpet? it was a major contributor to why this space worked so well. 

frands. and check out those gorg mirror frames with black & white prints in them. those prints alone added so much energy and personality to the room. such a great touch!  take notice of that light fixture also...they were gorgeous! 

apartment suite living room/dining: bryan kirkland 

beautiful chair and stunning wallpaper.  i just loved that rug. and all the magenta accents. and the accessories. hell, i loved it all. 


dining room area with just enough "oomph." the wall color really set a beautiful backdrop for that glossy black chandelier. 

 i loved this quirky lamp. mary poppins-ish? 

living room: parker kennedy

i want to sit in this chair, pretend i'm kelly wearstler, and sip a cocktail.
seriously..it's fab. 

beautiful sideboard with a well-styled bar. roses, white dragons, pagoda lamps, and all.

i adore these chairs and pillows. the ceiling design, mimicked by the pillows, was enough to make me soon. i didn't really talk to anyone in this room because my eyes were too busy taking in all the goodness. 

boardroom: reiner | white.

their take on a fireplace was spot on. throw in some detailed Roman shades and a white lacquered rhino and i'm sold. the whole room was super moody and inviting. and speaking of inviting, both the designers were SO nice. 

l.o.v.e. those brass sconces with the updated round bulbs. that custom art piece was also amazeballs. with gray laminate on the walls as a backdrop, it was definitely a showstopper. 


windows swagged with brass chains and equestrian-style hooks. suchhhh a good look. 

the dark walls with large white moulding just made the whole room pop. those chairs were also gorgeous. think lots of turquoise upholstery, swanky crystals hanging from brass chandeliers, and don draper sitting at the table. well, that's what i thought of. 

ok, i'm going to see silver linings playbook now. hope i'll have bradley cooper dreams tonight if i'm lucky.
xoxox



Thursday, January 24, 2013

Gold DIY Art

If you know me, you know I love me some gold. No..it's not a  bandwagon thing, Bible. Gold and I have gotten along since I wore a gold bangle that my grandmother gave to my mom years ago. I was trusted to wear it on picture day in middle school [although it wasn't in the photo....moving on...] and from that point on, I no longer thought gold was only for old ladies. 

Today, I want to share some of my favorite gold DIY Pinterest goodies with you. These are a jackpot, promise! 


gold mason jars.
image via beautylish



gold sharpie kitchenware.
image via sterlingstylelove


gold leopard tray..double whammy.
image via a creative day


DIY gold urchins.  [checked off my to-do list..we have two]
image via  the sweetest occasion

gold confetti champagne flutes. yowzers.
image via pizzazzerie


love.love.love. i would like these at my birthday party.   thanks.
image via heodeza

a nice touch to plain frames.
image via a thoughtful place

I have a press event to attend tonight, so excited! 
You'll see me blogging about the Cathedral Antiques Inspiration House soon...
be lookin' out!

xox



Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Contemporary Kitchen Before & After

For many of us, the  kitchen is the heart of a home. Family is often centered around this room during the holidays, at night when everyone is finally home to regroup for dinner, and for special occasions like birthdays. Kitchens are one place where clients tend to have super specific needs according to how they cook, what activities they do in there [i.e. lots of baking, family meetings, workstations for people who work from home, etc.], and what they need stored. 

We recently had a friend/client that came to us wanting to renovate their kitchen. The goals: 
  1. The most hidden storage space possible 
  2. A more useful island
  3. Updated finishes to brighten the room
  4. Cover pantry and laundry room area with cabinetry for a cohesive look
Here's how we did it:
  1.  Modern Shaker cabinet in a crisp white finish
  2. Streamlined stainless cabinet pulls
  3. New stainless appliances [including an exposed venthood]
  4. Streamlined soffit
  5. Marble brick-pattern mosaic backsplash
  6. Caesarstone countertops
  7. Darker island paint 
  8. Large 3-bin sink for optimum use
  9. Added more can lighting
  10. Ipad docking station for music/television

Here are a few before & afters:



















light, bright, and airy..just the way I like it.
happy hump day, yo.
xox