tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48611736758181553372024-02-07T00:24:37.016-05:00A Thousand Laughing StarfishHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.comBlogger263125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-77769907871467751822013-09-17T11:35:00.000-04:002013-09-17T11:35:01.108-04:00Client Sneak Peak. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;">Bet you didn't know this was a basement! It's cozy, stylish, and fun. Some simple changes -navy drenched walls, new carpet, and a few sophisticated furniture pieces most notably- breathed new life into this forgotten space. Can't wait to share the before and afters! </span><br />
<br />Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-30304542028433969822013-04-09T09:47:00.000-04:002013-04-09T09:47:18.521-04:00Malachite and Marble Floors Sneak Peak. Those of you who follow me on Instagram (@atlsdesign) have seen the progress of the painted floors in my office. Inspired by Kelly Wearstler and her mesmerizing take on patterned floors, I took to transforming old wood floors into a malachite and marble masterpiece. <br />
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After grossly underestimating the magnitude of said project, cuss words were flying along with a few threats of scrapping this project all together. But a glimmer of hope remained and I pushed through the grueling process of taping and faux finishing row by row, "tile" after "tile". Admittedly, some boxes are better than others, but over all I love the results. It's spunky, yet classic. Colorful, yet sophisticated.<br />
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Can't wait to share my entire studio after it's properly shot in a week or two. And for those of you who stopped by from Little Green Notebook, thanks! I'm glad to have you :) You can find more on my malachite piano bench and green piano <a href="http://athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com/2012/10/our-painted-piano-and-diy-malachite.html" target="_blank">here</a>. And one more recent shot of the piano I just love. <br />
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Months ago I worked with a young couple to decorate their <a href="http://athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com/2012/08/client-work-fresh-elegance.html" target="_blank">living room</a>- transforming the space from a forgotten white box to a sophisticated, cozy space. </div>
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This same couple asked for some help making their bedroom feel just as fabulous. They already owned the major bedroom furniture pieces and wanted to keep their current bedding as well. They just needed help "finishing" it - which let me tell you, is <i>such</i> a common problem I run into as a designer. </div>
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Here is the room before: Dull and in major need of a little sparkle. </div>
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And here is the after: </div>
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The bed received three decorative pillows (all off the rack), a throw blanket at the foot of the bed, and some fresh styling - always fold the top of the cover back, don't pull it all the way to the headboard. Much more inviting this way, no?<br />
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A tallboy armoire needed to be even taller. These (free) branches add that extra height and draw the eye up. I painted them silver with my client specifically in mind - she'll take glamour over rustic any day of the week. <br />
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We added custom cut mirror to the tops of their nightstands. Custom doesn't always mean expensive. Both mirrors together cost about $40. And look how pretty they are with mercury glass and classic silver accessories. Total bang for their buck. <br />
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They did add a TV and this mirrored piece below to the room. I was worried the chest would stick out amongst their other furniture since everything else was part of a matching set, but we avoided this by adding the mirror tops to the nightstands. And this piece really breaks up the monotony of a matchy-matchy set. Big thumbs up for that in my book!<br />
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The soft gray wall color balances out all the warm beige and brown tones already happening in their space. It really ties the room together. </div>
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I can't stress the importance of having a beautiful bedroom. So many people neglect this space for whatever reason, but this is one of the most important rooms in your home. It nurtures you after a long day and is the first thing you're surrounded by upon waking each morning. Give it a little love and it will love you back, promise! Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-38831265940465778182012-12-10T10:58:00.001-05:002012-12-10T10:58:51.115-05:00Introducing Our Newest Design Assistant. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Please meet Oxford Chamoun, Heidi Chamoun Interiors' brand new design assistant. He admires the finer things in life, like blue Chinese pottery, brass hardware, and the occasional monkey squeak toy. </div>
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He has an affinity for (chewing on) gorgeous rugs. <br />
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For those of you still reading this, thanks for indulging me. We're pretty excited about our new addition in these parts. Back to regular posting tomorrow. Happy Monday, from Heidi and Oxford!Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-82093020096153421122012-12-03T09:18:00.000-05:002012-12-03T09:18:05.355-05:00And Off We Go...We're headed to Columbus to pick up this little guy and we couldn't be happier. <div>
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Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-11160434535450252232012-11-24T18:28:00.000-05:002012-11-24T18:28:56.092-05:00Our Christmas Tree. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We had a great one filled with tasty treats and the ones we love. And we even squeezed in an early feast a few days before, in honor of husband's favorite holiday. <br />
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In other news, it's official. The day after Thanksgiving might just be the best one of the whole year. And forever more we get to celebrate it as not only the first official day of the Christmas season (yay!!), but also the anniversary of <a href="http://athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com/2011/11/most-beautiful-house-has-ever-looked.html" target="_blank">our engagement</a>. <br />
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Even though there was no doubt I'd be painting the piano, this decision was solidified once we got her in the space. This finish just didn't do her justice. #lifeistooshortforabrownpiano </div>
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As for the bench, it sat in its original state for quite some time. I finally decided a monochrome, green-on-green look would be fun and decided to make things interesting with <a href="http://www.theaestate.com/2012/06/diy-faux-malachite-boxes-tutorial.html" target="_blank">this faux malachite technique</a> I'd been dying to try. It was so easy and instantly gratifying! Such a fun way to inject some pattern to the otherwise solid piano. I would definitely recommend this DIY. <br />
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I think this is really a lesson in living with what you love. By no means am I a technical player, so for us painting the piano wasn't terrible from a sound / quality standpoint (I'm sure some of you serious musicians out there cringe at the sight of our painted instrument). But we really love it. This little corner of our house brings me such joy now, whether the piano is being played or just sitting silent. And I'm such a proponent for a happy home! So I say if you want to paint you piano (or do malachite walls or paint your ceiling blue or layer a rug on a rug on a rug) do it! You won't regret it, I promise. </div>
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It happens to me <i>alot, </i>which I like to look at as a good thing. Must means I only put pieces in clients' homes that I'd put in mine as well, right? <br />
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Cue yesterday: I stumbled upon an estate sale (those things find <i>me</i>, I swear) and I found these amazing old brown jugs. Very weird, because the day before I was thinking about styling a clients fireplace with these same things, only I didn't have them yet and wasn't quite sure where I'd find them. Then BAM! Into my lap they fell (which, Design Gods, I'm all for, incase you're listening - Keep the goodies coming!!). But then I got them home, added candle sticks and realized they looked happily at home right where they sat. <br />
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Let's be real. I have enough accessories floating around this little house to style out at least three other residences. So to the client they shall go. But it won't be easy. <br />
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Do you ever keep things you initially picked up for a client? Have you at least thought about it long and hard maybe once or twice? Don't lie. We're all friends here. Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-49679205902929578472012-08-11T23:19:00.000-04:002012-08-11T23:22:13.397-04:00Client Work: Fresh Elegance.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This living room is sharp and pulled together, yet fun- just like the young couple who lives here. An undeniably sophisticated space as perfect for entertaining as it is for watching Real Housewives marathons (thanks to the super comfy Crate & Barrel sofa with chaise lounge). </div>
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Can't wait to get started on the next room in this beautiful home!Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-59645255579978170152012-08-03T10:52:00.002-04:002012-08-03T11:59:53.093-04:00Sneak A Peak Color.I'm all about creating a happy home, for myself and clients. Nothing new there. <br />
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So why not paint the inside of a cabinet in a hue that feels "so you"?! It will make you smile every time you reach for that chipped ramekin all the way in the back. I promise. I'm off to find the perfect tomato red for a similar little project I'm conjuring up over here as we speak.<br />
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Happy weekend friends! Glad to be back!Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-77807176003912893332012-08-02T16:03:00.000-04:002012-08-02T16:03:41.231-04:00We Tied The Knot!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And we spent the rest of the day doing this. More photos to follow as soon as we get them from our photographer, the wonderful <a href="http://www.aliciabock.com/index2.php#/home/" target="_blank">Alicia Boch</a>. You should see the Polaroids she snapped. Complete stunners. Cannot wait to share!Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-62933300627687200572012-06-07T23:25:00.001-04:002012-06-07T23:25:50.251-04:00Speaking of Countdowns...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Only as of today that baby reads "22". Twenty-two days until we are married. Hitched. Tie the knot. Say "I do." Yikes! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(In a good way. A really good way.) </span>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-71963721692438283122012-06-05T13:44:00.002-04:002012-06-05T13:44:33.836-04:00Mackinac Island Wedding Countdown.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well hello, lovelies. Do you believe it?! In less than four weeks, Jason and I will be getting married! The ceremony and reception will take place on Mackinac Island: the land of horse drawn carriages and fudge shops galore, where each view is prettier than the last. See for yourself, if you'd like... </div>
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Boy does that blow me away! Literally counting down the days.</div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-1038895997099780752012-05-25T15:50:00.001-04:002012-05-25T15:50:43.368-04:00Can I Be Honest With You?<div style="text-align: center;">
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I haven't been blogging much lately, and boy does that make me sad. So here's to putting an end to that. Rather appropriate on this beautiful Friday, as I sit beside fresh picked wild flowers and a sun shining bright through open windows. <br />
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To tell you the truth, all this <a href="http://athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com/search/label/wedding" target="_blank">planning</a> has kind of stopped me dead in my tracks in the creativity department. "I should be blogging" has been running through my mind often, but every time I sit down to create a post I feel overwhelmed. I drown in the "thinking" of what to write instead of simply documenting the millions of creative thoughts that dance through my head daily. And that just seems silly, right? <br />
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So here's to getting back to the authentic, original content. The fun stuff. The reason I started this blog in the first place. And while we're being honest, can I share something else? After a long day of designing, often I <i>still</i> want to talk about design and decorating. But some days, I'd rather discuss other things I love. Like fashion. And food. And drinks (cheers! It is Friday after all). And dates. And travel. And photography. And. Well you get the point. The focus of this blog will always remain interiors, because that is my first love, but starting now I want to share all of me. All of the things I love. All I have to offer. </div>
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All in favor, say "Aye"!! </div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-50855941794635475422012-05-01T12:05:00.000-04:002012-05-01T12:05:40.426-04:00Running Out The Door.Seems like I've been doing a lot of that this past month. There's no way it's really May! <div>
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I just had to share this ikat slipper chair I found at Homegoods. Someone please hire me to do a room around this little lovely. It hurts me to have no more room in my inn for such a great piece. But really. Here's my email address: Heidi.atlsdesign@gmail.com. Contact me if you want such beauty living within the four walls of your home. </div>
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Hope you're having a beautiful Monday!Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-23695220275482183562012-03-22T14:58:00.005-04:002012-03-22T16:02:55.962-04:00Closet Half Way Point.<div>Incase you forgot <a href="http://athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com/2012/03/before-so-bad-it-gets-its-own-post.html">the before</a>...</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_lEL1y9ZbLOXVyYcmteoFwQRzsej-9_2yDxLNflJswH7A8R2JTntcelPWAN49syBT6TI1ieVaUYfcf2mKPX-2GfB7bdTjYpjTIZF43KETW0D_-hPfwhNuHEZpDTCVrXZposs0mlySnLu/s1600/IMG_0307.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_lEL1y9ZbLOXVyYcmteoFwQRzsej-9_2yDxLNflJswH7A8R2JTntcelPWAN49syBT6TI1ieVaUYfcf2mKPX-2GfB7bdTjYpjTIZF43KETW0D_-hPfwhNuHEZpDTCVrXZposs0mlySnLu/s800/IMG_0307.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722810357142158834" /></a><br /><div>Here's a bit of the after. 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I love how easy it was to customize and create exactly the set up you're after.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWShMBrcqFxPj_i2GyQIltiVR28NiE3if51IywpD9-wLttrJ-Pq1EGaCrTrKr6thRsrBfe_1MaQPMBDCMqH3g3M0aiAJVJgeFF8Wo66WOPoYHYIQ7Ajc72wW1XShTVPm22Fi1ae7qmudCN/s1600/IMG_4947.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWShMBrcqFxPj_i2GyQIltiVR28NiE3if51IywpD9-wLttrJ-Pq1EGaCrTrKr6thRsrBfe_1MaQPMBDCMqH3g3M0aiAJVJgeFF8Wo66WOPoYHYIQ7Ajc72wW1XShTVPm22Fi1ae7qmudCN/s800/IMG_4947.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722799377437547346" /></a>It's so nice having a space to see everything finally- I feel like my clothes have always been all over the place (and the floor). But even if you don't have a walk-in closet, you could install a set exactly like mine above along a wall of a bedroom and curtain off the whole thing. I wish I had done this in my apartment with a <a href="http://athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com/2011/03/home-tour-jewel-box-closet.html">small closet</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWlBm2V2dVcsAB0G-_Xm_3PYOp3yYroMHyIXiVHIXc0o_IWocRDPhyphenhyphen05vlZBsjXy9muPBXIkGbEb0lG-lc_MrxHXKLeCny2gLqsm0ChV2AEwe14n4-774-3RyGhGQaKZn1onH-fog_iyI/s1600/IMG_4951.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOWlBm2V2dVcsAB0G-_Xm_3PYOp3yYroMHyIXiVHIXc0o_IWocRDPhyphenhyphen05vlZBsjXy9muPBXIkGbEb0lG-lc_MrxHXKLeCny2gLqsm0ChV2AEwe14n4-774-3RyGhGQaKZn1onH-fog_iyI/s800/IMG_4951.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722799374042994578" /></a>Remember that <a href="http://athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com/2012/01/inspiration-board-master-closet.html">cedar wall</a> I was excited <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(and nervous)</span></i> to install? Well it worked! It looks great and imparts texture, character, and the faint smell of cedar. Win, win, and win.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjc-dkWoqvmAfzpMSP5lthCP4WYISD-zRYT6iTvUccV8xiddVT6LrG9G_qWEvjLOu6X21DajXWZ3KJwQlfFEq1dueJccSYOofrTQEBG-VYdzQTTv5PFJ7bYlCpAW8uPeazXWioqr9XVQD/s1600/IMG_4953.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjc-dkWoqvmAfzpMSP5lthCP4WYISD-zRYT6iTvUccV8xiddVT6LrG9G_qWEvjLOu6X21DajXWZ3KJwQlfFEq1dueJccSYOofrTQEBG-VYdzQTTv5PFJ7bYlCpAW8uPeazXWioqr9XVQD/s800/IMG_4953.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722799363021765378" /></a>Don't mind the white peaking through. We still need to fill a few gaps. <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysv6JuZOH23ETtTxUPmq4B5bL7k83ShyUeBL3aeGWNXSUSON9Ki8Qugke0Da-jitlnkuF1YckvT-6s-L9jHO8RczaBoS-frb0nxxAMpirxq5nlC08rlIRhGSOajBPBvcoL-NEKC2zFYNx/s1600/IMG_4954.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysv6JuZOH23ETtTxUPmq4B5bL7k83ShyUeBL3aeGWNXSUSON9Ki8Qugke0Da-jitlnkuF1YckvT-6s-L9jHO8RczaBoS-frb0nxxAMpirxq5nlC08rlIRhGSOajBPBvcoL-NEKC2zFYNx/s800/IMG_4954.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722798594390535170" /></a>We have a nook in one corner that has drawers. I love these things. They're on the shallow side so each drawer is filled with one type of clothing and there isn't wasted space.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgKH4MbdMzclEZU4eXlB_bKRMnkXcOYXrQg55ROa2CAdyzWhDBpOn5WzkEC87qG4nFUh2Vg7fGXnUE32VEFM-Mow6qtA5650X1j0mRkukWAa_4IvluWw-I5M2t5-Ld2it8eKxrrBzZS1n/s1600/IMG_4955.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgKH4MbdMzclEZU4eXlB_bKRMnkXcOYXrQg55ROa2CAdyzWhDBpOn5WzkEC87qG4nFUh2Vg7fGXnUE32VEFM-Mow6qtA5650X1j0mRkukWAa_4IvluWw-I5M2t5-Ld2it8eKxrrBzZS1n/s800/IMG_4955.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722798588217683410" /></a>Scarved in one, shorts in another, unmentionables neatly organized in a third.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtPqQvZss8QUO_Wul4ppf-hdQnYuBXoGIsAW6gto4ws1-_RLyRL33cflll3sCHCPZ6u_NXTCP4G1All58zmMYV_PQJvf0SdNiqmUlMaC4QnH0ulDoPk1gOy20rewPYIZejf75IrcopQU0/s1600/IMG_4958.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtPqQvZss8QUO_Wul4ppf-hdQnYuBXoGIsAW6gto4ws1-_RLyRL33cflll3sCHCPZ6u_NXTCP4G1All58zmMYV_PQJvf0SdNiqmUlMaC4QnH0ulDoPk1gOy20rewPYIZejf75IrcopQU0/s800/IMG_4958.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722798578716718226" /></a>Summer, me and my shorts are ready for you!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-67567068855927141182012-03-21T09:13:00.004-04:002012-03-21T09:41:09.733-04:00A Before So Bad It Gets Its Own Post.<div>You'll never believe what's living within these four walls now. So much better than that Pepto-Bismol pink explosion of a bathroom!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxK9RhRBLJpv9BBzO2vAN1cCSau456miznSIgst4KC3t6EVKNZIGVQ1LXxlqoskAI-li1ny01HWErKl3ICnv36LuCZvJHEJjL7MrUL2GJataI8Uvkmd_cW6NAjIDwXj88x81ScEKMlja7/s1600/IMG_0306.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxK9RhRBLJpv9BBzO2vAN1cCSau456miznSIgst4KC3t6EVKNZIGVQ1LXxlqoskAI-li1ny01HWErKl3ICnv36LuCZvJHEJjL7MrUL2GJataI8Uvkmd_cW6NAjIDwXj88x81ScEKMlja7/s800/IMG_0306.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722339234361051970" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRVPpglTEgBk0cXCnJ9YgbvgwbchL9b84BHgxgoK2OfYF-HW3KhlQcK5sEj4bDMwu3EnUNQDPTLAxRHpqQZ_P7qrSDyhc11QNrhHu0KfS2gNh7vNoavqJ2dEV3_i8FdQT-bvq9WAsMCdT/s1600/IMG_0309.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRVPpglTEgBk0cXCnJ9YgbvgwbchL9b84BHgxgoK2OfYF-HW3KhlQcK5sEj4bDMwu3EnUNQDPTLAxRHpqQZ_P7qrSDyhc11QNrhHu0KfS2gNh7vNoavqJ2dEV3_i8FdQT-bvq9WAsMCdT/s800/IMG_0309.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722339241235527682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXBKmqGb2d1HojCqEFzuUCGGQxeETcjFRrmv9uZ1arEjuf5Uugxrm3YHj5RBH3q5oUqKQov33jkxq9laTFG9H_eiFKWa5ClLBAlsmRKwG5ZWmtrbBwXNCYCCs36VXUWgpXmyflYX83ZuA/s1600/IMG_0310.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXBKmqGb2d1HojCqEFzuUCGGQxeETcjFRrmv9uZ1arEjuf5Uugxrm3YHj5RBH3q5oUqKQov33jkxq9laTFG9H_eiFKWa5ClLBAlsmRKwG5ZWmtrbBwXNCYCCs36VXUWgpXmyflYX83ZuA/s800/IMG_0310.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722338773153966210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLSg2mIoJ6hG7OX1ONbXVU7Gn1BvHjn1wnZ-JK9ECnA78FW93GhJRvwhKRw3b8QNM2wHHzVfePYPd1eYUW30pOepmDquE67CIVfCRoUMtjNSM3dxLLXZI0U_P-bIDeQaD43F_vn0qT_ZY/s1600/IMG_0307.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLSg2mIoJ6hG7OX1ONbXVU7Gn1BvHjn1wnZ-JK9ECnA78FW93GhJRvwhKRw3b8QNM2wHHzVfePYPd1eYUW30pOepmDquE67CIVfCRoUMtjNSM3dxLLXZI0U_P-bIDeQaD43F_vn0qT_ZY/s800/IMG_0307.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722338768130649426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitB45M4cqhp63Y8A4tfH8sTg7y1wafHvS0Hu-8eJTo61BWYxCojKzxk62q3tdlA9_f9XIKdfCITSLhKL9a-Bc49GZ6FMtoXMW1-mtEMZDpp2NfWO7znhTxCTfreH4mudMbk_v56s_hekwh/s1600/IMG_0415.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitB45M4cqhp63Y8A4tfH8sTg7y1wafHvS0Hu-8eJTo61BWYxCojKzxk62q3tdlA9_f9XIKdfCITSLhKL9a-Bc49GZ6FMtoXMW1-mtEMZDpp2NfWO7znhTxCTfreH4mudMbk_v56s_hekwh/s800/IMG_0415.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722338754084706114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a sneak peak of what you can find in there now...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98zUyb4OkntcGtIOLmDTOT8gufZgCCHc4wuUimdgzMMVCuV_FZf-tLZiib4junpknmjkbgiMfkhc4VIufVU0SKJik0McFThlHK-V8GekR9sewsgOhZeUYnEEvuuvcpF3Cz6lnYstC0vNe/s1600/IMG_4940.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98zUyb4OkntcGtIOLmDTOT8gufZgCCHc4wuUimdgzMMVCuV_FZf-tLZiib4junpknmjkbgiMfkhc4VIufVU0SKJik0McFThlHK-V8GekR9sewsgOhZeUYnEEvuuvcpF3Cz6lnYstC0vNe/s800/IMG_4940.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722343764761593890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Makes me one happy girl!</div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-47219342253254969102012-03-19T16:36:00.007-04:002012-03-19T17:26:55.019-04:00Bedroom Updates.Some changes in the bedroom since the other day. I love how there's so much more life in that space now, yet it still feels relaxing and retreat-like. <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHVxhb-Q9pJaY2H0_fl-uFNaD9aAVFlw0grf8RaHf34Zo7KrdIIDZQSRsIGNjVl_pv6_TTnaw4bIO7z8vNSJEilr0m4L2Wwv0R6hcT5uzVJeoyUqFaoXO8fqvK76BlThL__6tDNvJA0Zw/s1600/IMG_4930.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHVxhb-Q9pJaY2H0_fl-uFNaD9aAVFlw0grf8RaHf34Zo7KrdIIDZQSRsIGNjVl_pv6_TTnaw4bIO7z8vNSJEilr0m4L2Wwv0R6hcT5uzVJeoyUqFaoXO8fqvK76BlThL__6tDNvJA0Zw/s800/IMG_4930.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721720032307434706" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zdl2ep-Y1uCVAauQ4we4nlEZIpyxig2ucaca3Aa1ESe-VU52f04L29dXY6gKQYr2k5uFYKsi7_AMa6iAntLAG4rLxMpaBwMNn707Hi96BjRagENYVNwcF71AcfAZk99DQbm8A0mzTBtH/s1600/IMG_4900.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zdl2ep-Y1uCVAauQ4we4nlEZIpyxig2ucaca3Aa1ESe-VU52f04L29dXY6gKQYr2k5uFYKsi7_AMa6iAntLAG4rLxMpaBwMNn707Hi96BjRagENYVNwcF71AcfAZk99DQbm8A0mzTBtH/s800/IMG_4900.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721718498691236322" /></a></div><div>The swing arm lamps look great and make reading in bed feel like such a treat.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxSN6sGtlYCLCHu-fnRf_woZ8U3HVbzz7VNbjPGqvP9yddtXE0feIoTwbSMAv0G5zhAQCzXj0-zUSEyG3wuggAXiFoyYAI8juLRYAb_oUtQPp8_k2AYQQvcf1fLKplYLnTUguS6Ya1ojt/s1600/IMG_4902.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxSN6sGtlYCLCHu-fnRf_woZ8U3HVbzz7VNbjPGqvP9yddtXE0feIoTwbSMAv0G5zhAQCzXj0-zUSEyG3wuggAXiFoyYAI8juLRYAb_oUtQPp8_k2AYQQvcf1fLKplYLnTUguS6Ya1ojt/s800/IMG_4902.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721718824467239090" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1671w49ck6gqVv8cP7FhkYAUlJqs1cFp6BHfn0R7SxWF-4RP5libqyCyMPQoytX5bukdVd_xOTC50DoXjrbwS5Yew7yYy3Zo_ndLnWtkfXics-Tr1J6ikhn9tZfevghKUrxEcb_rl1PCy/s1600/IMG_4901.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1671w49ck6gqVv8cP7FhkYAUlJqs1cFp6BHfn0R7SxWF-4RP5libqyCyMPQoytX5bukdVd_xOTC50DoXjrbwS5Yew7yYy3Zo_ndLnWtkfXics-Tr1J6ikhn9tZfevghKUrxEcb_rl1PCy/s800/IMG_4901.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721718817397242242" /></a><br />I picked up these framed birdies at a favorite secondhand furniture store of mine. They are full of color but are still a bit subdued. I'm using these pieces as my jump point now for additional color and will pull a green from them for the side tables. I'm seeing blue plaid or buffalo check curtains to really finish off that wall as a focal point of the space. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWetgvpZk7B3aIoWaGklYfYWqwaGwMa6DlH2HOkWk8KgH90nJ1L-CchVi5bp_42bz0hFzbeFIDgHdk-QoHI_tHFN8HOViB_j6TWVogZoaHf4oJgmfYr-ESoJyjBJczKQYiu8jrcSOHzXDk/s1600/IMG_4904.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWetgvpZk7B3aIoWaGklYfYWqwaGwMa6DlH2HOkWk8KgH90nJ1L-CchVi5bp_42bz0hFzbeFIDgHdk-QoHI_tHFN8HOViB_j6TWVogZoaHf4oJgmfYr-ESoJyjBJczKQYiu8jrcSOHzXDk/s800/IMG_4904.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721721490034447490" /></a><br />I also found this little guy for $5 that adds some visual interest to the floor. <div><br /></div><div>Can't wait to have this space finished! So close...</div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-56195322474508189682012-03-15T11:40:00.010-04:002012-03-15T12:34:51.129-04:00Grid Art How To.The grass cloth in our master bathroom has been crying out for some art. <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioykK4xhytCllw2fcrMu2EzjovkYtyarHF_EHhg1_erzUB9HbxZEpvxgFJzux63UsQ8M7LO9ZTdFhbfWImmeAhZk0OFnkno1cCrtdwWZm-Y_qstNInuRipscL0CkkiPfG_HXHY1n2kKU9T/s1600/IMG_4592.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioykK4xhytCllw2fcrMu2EzjovkYtyarHF_EHhg1_erzUB9HbxZEpvxgFJzux63UsQ8M7LO9ZTdFhbfWImmeAhZk0OFnkno1cCrtdwWZm-Y_qstNInuRipscL0CkkiPfG_HXHY1n2kKU9T/s800/IMG_4592.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720156106078756754" /></a><br />I wanted to keep it inexpensive but not skimp on size. A collection of images hung in a grid pattern did the trick!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4h-aFQnEU8F-WQJZWhBgkXZOgmLDFV_G-wMu0kGEgTb8jdONQnRAggGIqdJYnUxFGgbBkEgK6fc-xej2QyBXGuWzUyI9lSqxbi0akyGhqLtiBd5v0F5SGVmtJHR_ZMwMyw4Ad2ypJTlm/s1600/IMG_4847.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4h-aFQnEU8F-WQJZWhBgkXZOgmLDFV_G-wMu0kGEgTb8jdONQnRAggGIqdJYnUxFGgbBkEgK6fc-xej2QyBXGuWzUyI9lSqxbi0akyGhqLtiBd5v0F5SGVmtJHR_ZMwMyw4Ad2ypJTlm/s800/IMG_4847.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720155210496459538" /></a><br /><br />The frames were $6 each at <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michaels</a>. I bought a Birds of the Wetlands book at a local discount store for $4. <span style="font-style:italic;">(Sidenote: loving the graphic quality of the flocks of birds!!) </span> Any coffee table book should be full of images great for framing. So for around $40 I got six pieces of art, that combined take up a substantial amount of wall space. How great would it be to double the amount of frames and hang this over a sofa?! The book has so many more beautiful images I didn't use. Huge impact for under $100!<br /><br /></div><div>Now for the tedious task of getting them from this...</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwts7Wf1nZq8G2Cag9CKIdQQorISYJP06o-JChF81QBKDYUd-7nMw7wRFtTV9RYSI2Zca-EY2Lw86MnAXehyphenhyphen1FSXZx8kowntwZbzTvuft7X4mtTQWnO3_1_5wCCCcpb4BauKLjuzlaA_o/s1600/IMG_4819.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYwts7Wf1nZq8G2Cag9CKIdQQorISYJP06o-JChF81QBKDYUd-7nMw7wRFtTV9RYSI2Zca-EY2Lw86MnAXehyphenhyphen1FSXZx8kowntwZbzTvuft7X4mtTQWnO3_1_5wCCCcpb4BauKLjuzlaA_o/s800/IMG_4819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720157916580977778" /></a><br /></div><div>to this. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4h-aFQnEU8F-WQJZWhBgkXZOgmLDFV_G-wMu0kGEgTb8jdONQnRAggGIqdJYnUxFGgbBkEgK6fc-xej2QyBXGuWzUyI9lSqxbi0akyGhqLtiBd5v0F5SGVmtJHR_ZMwMyw4Ad2ypJTlm/s1600/IMG_4847.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4h-aFQnEU8F-WQJZWhBgkXZOgmLDFV_G-wMu0kGEgTb8jdONQnRAggGIqdJYnUxFGgbBkEgK6fc-xej2QyBXGuWzUyI9lSqxbi0akyGhqLtiBd5v0F5SGVmtJHR_ZMwMyw4Ad2ypJTlm/s800/IMG_4847.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720155210496459538" /></a><br />I tried a new method for hanging a grid collection. <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqKNzmy6TFhwX8GFv0M6KVoReADSOHPqdexhYe2vOSVciaMoDw57ZszP1Pwrzk0fTy75R9-RwBquHiNsv0CYre21pBwF5yQw4Ik-cwnwibjtsH2G0oYReniwZ_N86dyt1UpldNj2Cccwl/s1600/IMG_4835.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqKNzmy6TFhwX8GFv0M6KVoReADSOHPqdexhYe2vOSVciaMoDw57ZszP1Pwrzk0fTy75R9-RwBquHiNsv0CYre21pBwF5yQw4Ik-cwnwibjtsH2G0oYReniwZ_N86dyt1UpldNj2Cccwl/s800/IMG_4835.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720159711275232290" /></a><br /></div><div>Basically I laid out the grouping of frames the way I wanted them to look on the wall (only image side face down on the ground). </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nrjMagws0rlcfbhXYJyc_XRfBukaGBoyN3wXVzOuYDNdTbWCepynH0n9tCpRKExz4cx1mAsMxxaLqA721PRrhtHmq-gVvat04ztcB8RXNSbom14nLbRg5Cb1lQBBNdjPNylvvmGd4M7p/s1600/IMG_4837.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nrjMagws0rlcfbhXYJyc_XRfBukaGBoyN3wXVzOuYDNdTbWCepynH0n9tCpRKExz4cx1mAsMxxaLqA721PRrhtHmq-gVvat04ztcB8RXNSbom14nLbRg5Cb1lQBBNdjPNylvvmGd4M7p/s800/IMG_4837.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720160093465461714" /></a><br /></div><div>Then I laid a piece of clear plastic larger than the collection over the grouping and traced the frames and marked where nails needed to be placed based on hook location. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoL-d_515qkd8s5TDlN83370IuK6sPP8XGr1R5VFWlzOb3LU-sGW7y7GiffkrlS7NrMvw_uwIG_DjcnL2TSvGOXuMKegqztMMwAZmDxj0eB8z7uWqYSkZSXNDkMGBIlMUBGz9jM3_640H/s1600/IMG_4839.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoL-d_515qkd8s5TDlN83370IuK6sPP8XGr1R5VFWlzOb3LU-sGW7y7GiffkrlS7NrMvw_uwIG_DjcnL2TSvGOXuMKegqztMMwAZmDxj0eB8z7uWqYSkZSXNDkMGBIlMUBGz9jM3_640H/s800/IMG_4839.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720160616505636018" /></a><br /></div><div>Then I hung the plastic on the wall and hammered in nails where the marks suggested. </div><div><br /></div><div>That being said, this method wasn't perfect. I think part of this is to blame on the fact that the plastic I used was crinkly. If you use a fresh piece of wax paper I think you'd get better results. Since this method wasn't perfect, I used one of my favorite apps for some additional help. Have you guys heard of the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gyro-leveler/id412843739?mt=8">GyroLeveler</a>? I don't even carry a leveler with me anymore. This free app works so well I was even able to use it when I installed <a href="http://athousandlaughingstarfish.blogspot.com/2012/02/take-look.html">subway tile in the half bath</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7eVfFlJNzvf0iwBWuOKBdyqfi3jc4p8A1zv7OyuiGnE0z3M-vfUNEV-X4qtXP2_G0Atj6M29MI-Qemtrrj1bwDH6g-Qq80AQK9eyU2ma-bOFXsHewQqqy4gZul6jiHj3lPnFhzh3TCco/s1600/IMG_4854.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7eVfFlJNzvf0iwBWuOKBdyqfi3jc4p8A1zv7OyuiGnE0z3M-vfUNEV-X4qtXP2_G0Atj6M29MI-Qemtrrj1bwDH6g-Qq80AQK9eyU2ma-bOFXsHewQqqy4gZul6jiHj3lPnFhzh3TCco/s800/IMG_4854.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720152986234687378" /></a>Even prettier when you get a double dose reflected in the mirror!<div><br /></div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-7114478754122704012012-03-14T12:24:00.009-04:002012-03-14T13:18:15.379-04:00Currently.<div style="text-align: left;">Is it just me or is all this sunshine and bird chirping really making the week fly by?! It's Wednesday already...?</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's what's been keeping me busy the past few days.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6_wTLg0fBfDOYlHXvuf8yUWx-KbrWQdBYE1qZ50SB5pXf6DZXayC7PzBDh-sr10y-mRyPbtPovivR0B3lJuYS31delCR_aaX0Ro1bOy35h8JNQchgkCJ1ecf_8_q-1Liw3ut1aUF547d/s1600/Picture+24.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6_wTLg0fBfDOYlHXvuf8yUWx-KbrWQdBYE1qZ50SB5pXf6DZXayC7PzBDh-sr10y-mRyPbtPovivR0B3lJuYS31delCR_aaX0Ro1bOy35h8JNQchgkCJ1ecf_8_q-1Liw3ut1aUF547d/s800/Picture+24.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719791245572116562" /></a><div>Trying to get this master of ours into some sort of order. We've been sleeping in some pretty boring confines for the past month. I've been dying to execute this amazing <i>(fingers crossed)</i> DIY and finally most of the supplies have come in. So excited to get this one underway! </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi397sRhfkoxCSgt_IP5ouU1wRHehq59go255-IU7A32p02JZJ59nJmCcq9n1BPuD_q4G9L1_D3g1_wZAPkvW0resPeR_gJg7s-PGxasGaONOXCexFWWZBiCWK7TBBFwiBPGsUJ7az6QQg-/s1600/IMG_4828.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi397sRhfkoxCSgt_IP5ouU1wRHehq59go255-IU7A32p02JZJ59nJmCcq9n1BPuD_q4G9L1_D3g1_wZAPkvW0resPeR_gJg7s-PGxasGaONOXCexFWWZBiCWK7TBBFwiBPGsUJ7az6QQg-/s800/IMG_4828.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719794388195669570" /></a><br /></div><div>I scored this huge framed canvas for $30 and measuring in at about 4 feet by 6 feet, hotel liquidation sales might be my new favorite thing! Possibly one of my best scores to date. The frame will get lacquered out and in place of the dull hotel art I'll paint an ocean landscape. I want to keep this one modern and fresh and avoid a tacky beach scene. Wish me luck! </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7gHKdNvJ0LFmU5F_MCyBspXEH1T8lI6MQcK_UFknk4HvpBeLLwRsBR9lSxJkrc4ZV5SW29eFg3nzcMcw6E6ndQw8Uv8YOjW6Ts7Tf-BLxxFHb8GJc-kP7dVzOrAB2jnv4QIlzZv1KktD/s1600/IMG_4636.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7gHKdNvJ0LFmU5F_MCyBspXEH1T8lI6MQcK_UFknk4HvpBeLLwRsBR9lSxJkrc4ZV5SW29eFg3nzcMcw6E6ndQw8Uv8YOjW6Ts7Tf-BLxxFHb8GJc-kP7dVzOrAB2jnv4QIlzZv1KktD/s800/IMG_4636.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719799265378716914" /></a></div><div>Fell so in love with this laundry room Nate designed I placed my order for the <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=black+and+white+stripe+wallpaper&hl=en&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1283&bih=599&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=9240625401578721586&sa=X&ei=RNJgT-_iBIeigweghOnsBw&ved=0CI8BEPMCMAY#ps-sellers">same wallpaper</a> that night! Can't wait to get it up in our foyer. And you just can't beat the price: $16 / roll !! Do yourself a favor and <a href="http://www.thenateshow.com/videos/detail/2733">watch it</a> if you haven't already. You'll thank me!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-tyL6C8HIX3J5-WVErH5HIvX08Wna5T9DWIdmg3r8hIC9WbhJ8gG6yPu9N9QQqrbeuU7B6GDBsOlXKjzG-f6NBzoOSudtpMK0VCV87ZWr3Bs_ajiwSM2-AKAyCDp2LmKq1q9MkPSuCb7/s1600/IMG_4611.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-tyL6C8HIX3J5-WVErH5HIvX08Wna5T9DWIdmg3r8hIC9WbhJ8gG6yPu9N9QQqrbeuU7B6GDBsOlXKjzG-f6NBzoOSudtpMK0VCV87ZWr3Bs_ajiwSM2-AKAyCDp2LmKq1q9MkPSuCb7/s400/IMG_4611.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719800543269455650" /></a><br />Gorgeous subdued fabric story taking shape for a client. This room is going to be a stunner!<div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpkHNnggGHBcQGD7C5iRrPBknSlEimiS0l-1obG3J5yZ8iw6rSbMSxzBduqbVyoI4y_NE343_vJQ-04tuZY5x2F-GcLE0ajkJsR3KgkXgUqsNmYK-Wtyb5WORkd_cWWqJejSmGVKHDX2U/s1600/IMG_4819.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpkHNnggGHBcQGD7C5iRrPBknSlEimiS0l-1obG3J5yZ8iw6rSbMSxzBduqbVyoI4y_NE343_vJQ-04tuZY5x2F-GcLE0ajkJsR3KgkXgUqsNmYK-Wtyb5WORkd_cWWqJejSmGVKHDX2U/s800/IMG_4819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719801022061598562" /></a>Art to be hung in the master bathroom. Such an inexpensive installation. Details to come!</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm off to run some errands and pick up some goodies for <del>myself</del> clients. Cannot wait to get in that car, put the windows down and turn up the music. </div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-20264796310994448572012-03-09T10:16:00.011-05:002012-03-09T11:27:45.633-05:00A Little Pretty For The Walls.<div style="text-align: left;">So excited it's Friday! I've got a lot of DIY-ing planned for this weekend I can't wait to get it underway. Any fun plans? Also excited to share this project with you today. One of those that makes me happy every time I look at these beauties!</div><div><br /></div><div>A few summers ago I found this pair of frames for $6 at a garage sale. I was instantly drawn to the faux bamboo frames and new with a little love these guys could be transformed. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwTvvQcLItHwuEqorp25S7ySyWt5tTwpoqdkI0npnIcOhgcIsdrGVE5Sz1QGduzoQv5ZAMFW87lE2n3TYOvJk86AJ-UGeLVJBqCJwBKNKMKV04r1Ep0ElLJYVyFiQvSKn14q0mNUDimNv/s1600/IMG_4631.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwTvvQcLItHwuEqorp25S7ySyWt5tTwpoqdkI0npnIcOhgcIsdrGVE5Sz1QGduzoQv5ZAMFW87lE2n3TYOvJk86AJ-UGeLVJBqCJwBKNKMKV04r1Ep0ElLJYVyFiQvSKn14q0mNUDimNv/s800/IMG_4631.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717916775123959234" /></a>The art in them wasn't particularly bad, but the dingy background never seemed to work with my decor. Part of me still looks at them and really wishes they worked, but they just didn't. I'm a long time lover of <a href="http://naturalcuriosities.com/catalog/95">Natural Curiosities</a>, and love these prints in particular. But sadly they are beyond out of my price range at this point. <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hMgAKN-xWfBM9qLeqfHaQd_YFxZmg4CrWOtkunkA-6dinT_OLOmxwvXji98RiDlAi5XNgP_RKYM80R0AVj0JW-EmyMM89vos3XYa1G8qTR0TYE2P_6yC5Edfno2x-a9gyM1Ax5BPI_Km/s1600/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hMgAKN-xWfBM9qLeqfHaQd_YFxZmg4CrWOtkunkA-6dinT_OLOmxwvXji98RiDlAi5XNgP_RKYM80R0AVj0JW-EmyMM89vos3XYa1G8qTR0TYE2P_6yC5Edfno2x-a9gyM1Ax5BPI_Km/s800/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717920272405830578" /></a><br /></div><div>But that didn't stop me! Here's how I recreated the look for less.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGt_5GyGKcs0fvhGcCpzf5rTz4TyoU8WeAHmGAIcUePcHoM15ML46pScFRKnBOBqead3ctLga6edlJByj9lGnJGZu51vdG1Bwh7F_ZxmTNh3567njbFdmgRjaPnFs2HfHjhor5ceOxkvRi/s1600/IMG_4642.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGt_5GyGKcs0fvhGcCpzf5rTz4TyoU8WeAHmGAIcUePcHoM15ML46pScFRKnBOBqead3ctLga6edlJByj9lGnJGZu51vdG1Bwh7F_ZxmTNh3567njbFdmgRjaPnFs2HfHjhor5ceOxkvRi/s800/IMG_4642.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717920852729937618" /></a>I traced the size of the art onto a piece of Kraft paper. I have a roll of it but paper grocery bags do the trick, too. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLo0Nlh0vDJQm90TY0F7h2VyZLiKP6J_uC2W_AnqzuZ-1KA1xjRCIDD7GyjdMmizPxYhyHFTeBlqu3boU80j0o-uEhzOhNITv2MxuE81ByN_A8mYm_j7JkymZuwIe097s5MsGvnEXBSCU/s1600/IMG_4645.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLo0Nlh0vDJQm90TY0F7h2VyZLiKP6J_uC2W_AnqzuZ-1KA1xjRCIDD7GyjdMmizPxYhyHFTeBlqu3boU80j0o-uEhzOhNITv2MxuE81ByN_A8mYm_j7JkymZuwIe097s5MsGvnEXBSCU/s800/IMG_4645.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717930919134438082" /></a><br /></div><div>Next I watered down white paint so it was thin enough to be transparent on the paper. I wanted the paper to look textured somewhat like linen so I brushed white across the entire paper vertically. Next I brushed the same way horizontally to give a cross hatched texture. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9C8qgcJEZDaLM_t2mQHU0BbAIHfXF880HIV8lbULMLjZw4gNHfhXc3RiTtq4RjBcnXYcGZM94Ro0unF15xHg5ON8FKDWxf_Zh86X1T5ycJzLM_yC4E2AKlaiY8jOsBMiV4CPfB23msxPK/s1600/IMG_4647.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9C8qgcJEZDaLM_t2mQHU0BbAIHfXF880HIV8lbULMLjZw4gNHfhXc3RiTtq4RjBcnXYcGZM94Ro0unF15xHg5ON8FKDWxf_Zh86X1T5ycJzLM_yC4E2AKlaiY8jOsBMiV4CPfB23msxPK/s800/IMG_4647.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717931749451887570" /></a><br /></div><div>I didn't have any ink on hand, so I mixed blue and black water color to achieve the same look. Then I simply freehanded flowers, trying not to be overly perfect with the thickness of the lines and the flower in general. If you're not comfortable going freehand, sketch the flower out first then paint over your lines. If you really don't fancy yourself an artist, have your kids draw the flowers. The beauty of line drawings like these is the imperfect quality to them. Even if the "ink" gets smudged a bit it looks great!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijk39mg4_Z55TQIwL2Vd2i7ySaB7nXSCXpNBmNTjPuuovTLouofauMSXblXNmWiXf5oQuYmMUHUrAmLl39RxN93aOxuNOnS0_44q8edd5a9mVGMC3keP4wATwELHIfVAmUcr0KmhgmslS8/s1600/IMG_4746.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijk39mg4_Z55TQIwL2Vd2i7ySaB7nXSCXpNBmNTjPuuovTLouofauMSXblXNmWiXf5oQuYmMUHUrAmLl39RxN93aOxuNOnS0_44q8edd5a9mVGMC3keP4wATwELHIfVAmUcr0KmhgmslS8/s800/IMG_4746.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717932051119384450" /></a><br /></div><div>While I had the frames off, I gave them a few coats of spray paint. I started out with a dark blue, but it was too bright. So while it was still wet I took some black spray paint I had on hand and sprayed a light coat on top of the blue. I love the color I got from this technique. Practically black with a bit more character.<br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPh4eVTKu27IPWA5BaQMKC0e632sx91xaCPrkKxLoIWL0h6_yom3CQNPqFUNKMnDnzgQ_BvkkLHhiD5z8ech0-Hi7UiXSaasHVrOVO4S3yi3RnuAQbOXqBbvLfBlNZQjO_cWt6tt00yxS/s1600/IMG_4757.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPh4eVTKu27IPWA5BaQMKC0e632sx91xaCPrkKxLoIWL0h6_yom3CQNPqFUNKMnDnzgQ_BvkkLHhiD5z8ech0-Hi7UiXSaasHVrOVO4S3yi3RnuAQbOXqBbvLfBlNZQjO_cWt6tt00yxS/s800/IMG_4757.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717933170929651106" /></a><br /></div><div>Not the most revolutionary DIY, but I love the idea of taking really inexpensive (garage sale, thrift shop, estate sale finds etc.) frames of great quality and making them your own. Framing is uber expensive so this is a great way to get the look for less. And even if you're not an artist you can always use the frames for a pair of photos or art you purchase online. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy weekend! </div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4861173675818155337.post-42922049288541562842012-03-08T08:53:00.006-05:002012-03-08T10:36:53.199-05:00Bedroom Before and After.<div>This bedroom was an exercise in restraint. My client wanted a peaceful place to go at the end of the day. A padded headboard and neutral color palette were also on her wish list. The before pictures include the previous home owners furniture and decor. </div><div><br /></div><div>Before:</div><div> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fZx5O2kt0yHYmZWq0idE6ZgK6L2MdgOflm6a2YKSUMrd-kzXJPA4r0CY6IhLLkLN7xCrzaeys7qRog2PNc4YYdmxaoChbPTkMcYqrM0hbu6aC2G4x4H-DzEQesxk7bHMwPY-wPLozPm5/s1600/IMG_0665.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fZx5O2kt0yHYmZWq0idE6ZgK6L2MdgOflm6a2YKSUMrd-kzXJPA4r0CY6IhLLkLN7xCrzaeys7qRog2PNc4YYdmxaoChbPTkMcYqrM0hbu6aC2G4x4H-DzEQesxk7bHMwPY-wPLozPm5/s800/IMG_0665.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717526150948388914" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3H_sAQERVDtn63-N-dvQWXQ-95jmDyZ96QP7ZMVJ4n0hyphenhyphenpd1Q_kzfzUP71ygRZNNDbZYabzjItAtMQZCZwMbFgbU9i-fSQWoYF6nh2iSGxQ3hoKblNycMkc_C6YTz0yWlokst-SiA7Nf9/s1600/IMG_0670.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3H_sAQERVDtn63-N-dvQWXQ-95jmDyZ96QP7ZMVJ4n0hyphenhyphenpd1Q_kzfzUP71ygRZNNDbZYabzjItAtMQZCZwMbFgbU9i-fSQWoYF6nh2iSGxQ3hoKblNycMkc_C6YTz0yWlokst-SiA7Nf9/s800/IMG_0670.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717526170006581570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Navj1PJ6FU4b0KkPRy6-mhG2cXdzf5nHX6gaET7kwzoHyRZDLoSwjBts8EBhQRwpjD_utQedgMKe4D9Z8dqocTNJuYuIRd8S_E06fcAN_vJfOPqDBDRADSdWzR-_fB0EAD2sIJwr_NgF/s1600/IMG_0666.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Navj1PJ6FU4b0KkPRy6-mhG2cXdzf5nHX6gaET7kwzoHyRZDLoSwjBts8EBhQRwpjD_utQedgMKe4D9Z8dqocTNJuYuIRd8S_E06fcAN_vJfOPqDBDRADSdWzR-_fB0EAD2sIJwr_NgF/s800/IMG_0666.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717526160413516146" /></a>After:<br /><div> </div><div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IDDYUaVAZed6vHtQwCMk_GAd6WeiUR2DoEFJXwKmlGuiw1NkrTFIQK-256vuxi6LRU-tN6rr8-ylcw01eEd89HSnm8xpknRQwRlMirz3StH1BBjzH6Nvi3iR-2XgPAG2zr1q1NYKMCAA/s1600/DSC_0922.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IDDYUaVAZed6vHtQwCMk_GAd6WeiUR2DoEFJXwKmlGuiw1NkrTFIQK-256vuxi6LRU-tN6rr8-ylcw01eEd89HSnm8xpknRQwRlMirz3StH1BBjzH6Nvi3iR-2XgPAG2zr1q1NYKMCAA/s800/DSC_0922.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717543788696494130" /></a>We scaled back on the furniture. Smaller size night stands suit the clients storage needs and make the space feel larger. </div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKEqD5j_ZWHw-rdT0RH8InpvKuBbWQpMpZokuUtfPGmC-_Yr0zM_oWLqqjwZ_SZWIw0V1IWR9eEHGLNlg5eIk42gTOrdoWTTcppHbVkD-9AVnbR1VJPNobMoSfoBEgGVZC5TaPOkY32P-/s1600/IMG_1907.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguKEqD5j_ZWHw-rdT0RH8InpvKuBbWQpMpZokuUtfPGmC-_Yr0zM_oWLqqjwZ_SZWIw0V1IWR9eEHGLNlg5eIk42gTOrdoWTTcppHbVkD-9AVnbR1VJPNobMoSfoBEgGVZC5TaPOkY32P-/s800/IMG_1907.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717524991723727858" /></a>Hotel linens are a tried and true classic and work with almost any design style. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NUTdNvKRuMqpDK6VAvlKum5R5WvMpnpHOnUWG8d65KBU4eDncQ6fXKEIPC15QwqgpW5MZDrCibspilrJ3LBSPhsLuH6f6VaAsLXPIvtVi57o33mwnbEpn9SZ8Kzwzv3QR1EddjZohk5O/s1600/DSC_0932.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NUTdNvKRuMqpDK6VAvlKum5R5WvMpnpHOnUWG8d65KBU4eDncQ6fXKEIPC15QwqgpW5MZDrCibspilrJ3LBSPhsLuH6f6VaAsLXPIvtVi57o33mwnbEpn9SZ8Kzwzv3QR1EddjZohk5O/s800/DSC_0932.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717542665148674834" /></a>This fabric was our starting point. My client and I both feel in love with it and planned the rest of the room around the curtains!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRY29d-ilO389FDdMlb127HGXGVR2RqzPJ2zPcjNhl7XebW3vRHnIjSdjXnmdrOhkE3fFooY1JKSijkcYpYWxHUpI3z44gsTq95xl-kWHqRzHMaKKjqeGx_EIDKWYNaMOlpcpgetfG-oey/s1600/DSC_0929.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRY29d-ilO389FDdMlb127HGXGVR2RqzPJ2zPcjNhl7XebW3vRHnIjSdjXnmdrOhkE3fFooY1JKSijkcYpYWxHUpI3z44gsTq95xl-kWHqRzHMaKKjqeGx_EIDKWYNaMOlpcpgetfG-oey/s800/DSC_0929.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717542654920982642" /></a>The wonderful shape of the headboard is highlighted by the nailhead trim. I love the toughness it lends to the curvy shape. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNd6AEpaLRPhnCcfbTIemlKbIqx6IW9YwWVC0dsD2Qfqz5IDOwr0FrDY66KPxvV1roWaa7n00a9vC3Kvt_OxauS1ITGvLH2Cic10mWnem83NO7s59T2oBCbbCsOHUAt-XR4Q1Jt1qmSUc/s1600/DSC_0931.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNd6AEpaLRPhnCcfbTIemlKbIqx6IW9YwWVC0dsD2Qfqz5IDOwr0FrDY66KPxvV1roWaa7n00a9vC3Kvt_OxauS1ITGvLH2Cic10mWnem83NO7s59T2oBCbbCsOHUAt-XR4Q1Jt1qmSUc/s800/DSC_0931.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717542643892562034" /></a>Mercury glass, silver, and natural finishes combine for a very tranquil look. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3poX8854e23gA1dFlcR4vlxFjlPJVe9l8aknM-OwO_f5FBdAxOS42z5nGs3yUMcjipDIzD4NxtMmuycnBvJkobq2cvrVI4kGvu8RT6TrzKS-mc6bX0wKjKZ28a3pZ18yC8BD08lelOJyw/s1600/DSC_0925.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3poX8854e23gA1dFlcR4vlxFjlPJVe9l8aknM-OwO_f5FBdAxOS42z5nGs3yUMcjipDIzD4NxtMmuycnBvJkobq2cvrVI4kGvu8RT6TrzKS-mc6bX0wKjKZ28a3pZ18yC8BD08lelOJyw/s800/DSC_0925.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717542639247054434" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I love bedrooms that are a retreat. Such a luxury! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /></div></div>Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13600306896036214819noreply@blogger.com0