Client Project: A Design Plan in Action

PLAN

Today is the day- the first day of school. It is quite a difference having an eighth and tenth
grader heading back... not many butterflies since they know everything. period.

Our plan is double drop off and then I hit the ground running.
(*note: Son will be driving in less than 3 weeks- yes!)

First stop is to finalize paint colors at a great project I have been working on-
a new dermatologist office in Plano.

I completed the first office last summer and this one is shaping up
just as beautifully as the first...view here

Here's a peek at our design in progress:
 Take a look at the sequence here. Good design starts with a good plan-
 The inspiration for this project was the cream fabric with the sunburst pattern-
which was a great jumping off point for color

 Furniture is ordered and artwork is next











One of my points in showing you this is that if you are a visual person,
then you might need this planning approach as well.

Seeing the mix all together may put you at ease until the project
is installed and you are pleased:)

So, stay tuned and see what this turns into!





A big thank you to David, the general contractor, for finally
turning on the air conditioner. Walking out drenched and having to reshower
after being at the work site was getting old!:)

Call me to start planning your new space...


Until next time,


TGIF

I have so much to show you... great client projects across the board and interesting new jobs... 
I'm excited!

That's going to wait because I'm feeling a bit sappy:)

This is what I want to say today...


Sometimes the business just "clicks" and right now I feel it.

It's because of my current clientle... YOU ROCK!



Thank you for the trust...
Thank you for the friendship...
Thank you for taking chances...
Thank you for the giggles...

I feel great leaving your homes:)



Until next time,






The Ghost Chair



Enter the vanity stool idea from the youngest daughter.  

My initial thought..."Just one more thing to clutter her already cluttered bathroom"

My solution..."The Ghost Chair!"

Basically it is invisible which is what she needs in there-
(you can typically see the clothing on the floor right through the chair:)




The original owners of our house built this bathroom with their twin 
boys in mind.  Yes, there are two vanity areas in this bath but no knee
space for the gal to sit and primp... a must for a teen ager!

I'm liking it so far!

The trend is catchy... these acrylic ghost chairs are everywhere
and as slight as they are- they make quite a statement!



Images via Decorpad




In the design world, we do see furniture made of lucite
(which is actually a brand of acrylic patented by Dupont)

Here are some shots from the Atlanta Market:



Found this great pic on Patricia Gray's blog and I love how
she included tips for cleaning acrylic and lucite...
Try using hot soapy water and a polishing cloth first-


Don't use Windex! Novus Polish is the product you should use.



As far as other furniture made of lucite, I could go on for days...
(maybe another time)

Sneak peek-

Lighting


Tables....
(via Material Girls blog)


The best part is that acrylic = affordable:)


Until next time,


Beauty and the Beach House


We're back in TX!  

We spent the week at Brigantine Beach, NJ to celebrate my parent's
50th Wedding Anniversary-
Congrats again, Mom and Dad!

Brigantine is located just outside of Atlantic City,
which of course which allowed us to spend some time at the casinos:)

The beach house we rented was beautiful...
just look at the fabrics throughout the house!



Below is the bathroom where my sister stayed....

 



This was my bath...
(one of these is not like the other!)

NOTE:

1. Do not put a tiny square mirror over the tiny vanity
2. Do not put the light switches between the tiny square mirror and tiny vanity
3. Do not put the ONLY outlet near the floor


Good thing I'm not high maintenance:)



On a serious note, the three level house was gorgeous
and we had a fabulous week with my immediate and
extended families... it was wonderful to see you all!


We gave my parents a party on Tuesday and I decided that if I lived
any where near NJ/NY, I'd be at least 50 pounds heavier... yikes!


I did take advantage of some "me" time
which I cherished early, early in the morning...

The water, my playlist and my Nikes-



Thank you Mom, Dad, Tom, Tricia and the rest of my
NJ family... we enjoyed our visit very much!

Now... back to work!

Until next time,

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