Spray Paint Signs
There has been a lot of spray paint around here lately. And I’m not talking about DIY furniture projects. Can you guess what’s up?
My long-awaited home addition is actually going to happen. I am so excited! Excuse the lame photos of utility company markings. It’s all I’ve got to show at the moment. That and the middle photo above which is what our contractor sprayed on our lawn to mark where the new construction will be. I actually went out there after he was gone and used my own spray paint to mark out where some of the interior walls will be so I could get a true sense of the space. Here’s the plan:
We are taking the bedroom at the back of the house and adding 21 feet to create a master suite. This has been my vision since we bought the house 5 1/2 years ago. I can’t wait to see it all come together! I’ve got my work cut out for me – tile and bath fixtures and lighting and textiles and on and on. I’ll be posting about it all here. Hopefully soon I will have more to show than spray paint.
Nate Berkus In Matchbook Mag
The new Matchbook is out and they have a great feature on Nate Berkus. Love him. In addition to the interview and photos of his NYC home we get a peak at his new fabric line for Calico Corners: |
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And even more exciting, a glimpse of his new collection for Target. Mark your calendars for February 24th!
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I also like what Nate had to say about design:
“I’ve always thought our homes should tell the story of who we are and who we aspire to be. So when you meet somebody and you see their personality shine through, those are all the cues you need to do a good job in design.”
I completely agree. Thanks, Nate.
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Nursery Mood Boards
I’ve been working on a nursery for a very special little girl who will be born this spring. Normally I start the design process by sharing inspiration photos with the client to get a sense of what they do and don’t like and what direction to take with the space. In this case my client shared up front that she was drawn to Serena & Lily’s Lola Bedding and that her husband had some Alexander Calder prints (similar here) that he was thinking might be good for the nursery. I felt inspired by these two very different jumping off points and created two separate mood boards for them to get a sense of what a room might look like if designed around either of those items. |
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Not surprisingly they liked elements from each of the boards and wanted to try to bring some of the energy from the Calder board and blend that in with the softness of the Lola board. The mom-to-be also really liked the bird fabric from the Calder inspired room and felt like she wanted to explore some alternatives to the Lola bedding. Here is the next board I made for them:
We are continuing to tweak and refine the design. I hope to share more as the process moves along. And I really can’t wait to meet the little girl who all of this is for!
Marble Coffee Table
What a find! My mom and I recently made a quick trip to Berkeley for some mother/daughter bonding. She was so supportive and kind as I dragged her through many an antique store – not all of them worth the trek. We did however score at Jack’s Antiques on Adeline Street. (They are old school and don’t have a website but you can find them on yelp, etc.) I’ve been on the lookout for an oval coffee table for the living room. The space definitely needed something smaller than what we’ve had there for years. Plus, my husband kept banging his shins on the old rectangular one so he was on board with the idea of a change. Lo and behold, we found this:
Once I got it home I cleaned up the legs and trim with a mix of baking soda and lemon juice.
And then I went over the trim with my krylon gold leaf pen to brighten it up a bit more. You can see what a difference it made.
I do love the greek key and other details in the trim.
And now it is happily installed in our living room. So pretty.
If You’re Shopping For A Runner
Continuing in the shopping tip vein I had to let you know that One Kings Lane is having an amazing runner sale. They have them in every color and style and at pretty great prices. Here are some that caught my eye: |
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You can view the whole sale here. If you’re not already a member you will have to set up a free account to access the sale. Happy shopping!
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