Showing posts with label My House. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My House. Show all posts

My COMPLETED Kitchen Remodel! Before and After-

Back to my can of worms:)

Just in time for the holidays, we are feeling settled in our new home.

As you read a few weeks ago in another post 
(check here for original drawings and plans),
I had an awesome idea to gut the entire kitchen during one of 
our busiest months of work!

Soooo.... I became YOU and lived through this remodel!
Again, like YOU, it was well worth it!

We can't be more pleased with the outcome!


If any of you are house hunting, you know to look beyond the green tile and white
formica of the possibilities that await (if you can't see it... I can!)


Keep reading to view the progress pics and all the details!


Calcutta marble harlequin backsplash
(I have a thing for diamonds:) and subtle granite selected


The downdraft was relocated in order to create
the large gathering island and a suite of new stainless
appliances were added.


I repurposed window treatments from my previous home...
(with a tweak or two)


My FAVORITE part are the upper cabinets.
I've put them in a few clients homes, but I had to have
them too. Now- to leave them empty or fill them???


Shaker style cabinet doors, modern hardware and
I FORGOT... new hardwood floors


The biggest change of all was the removal of the wall between 
the kitchen and family room. We created arches for cohesion with 
the existing arch ways in dining/living rooms.


A palette of White is what I wanted:
Clean, fresh and calming


Where did I start?
Purty...








Thank you to all my contractors, vendors, friends and kiddos for
making this happen (and the patience). Sometimes working
on a designer's house can be challenging... we know
what we want!!!  

Call us if you want one of these too:)



Blue Christmas Styling in my House!

Red and Green.... we love you, but are ready to try something fresh and new

BLUE Christmas Styling and Decorations 
this year are our favorite! ;)

We are finally settled in our new home and what better holiday to fully deck your halls!


Adding touches of gold and white to my already blue home is the perfect addition for the holidays!


It's really a simple conversion of decor! Find ribbons and decor for the Christmas holidays
with blue, bronze, and white accents to pump up your new color scheme!


You'd be surprised at how many Christmas decorations really do come in other colors!
We were at Zgallerie today and saw THIS!


Begin to layer in snowflakes, ribbons and small ornaments to bounce around the colors.


Draping garland from staircases and mantels is a great place to showcase more blue styling
through ribbon colors and ornaments.
(first priority of 2013...stain banister to match floor!)


Remember my white tree idea?? Well it found a new home in my living room this year!


I mixed in blues and golds with ornaments and snowflakes for a nice, full look.



It's all in the details...adding small pops of the blue in accessories is the key!



Merry Christmas mantel!! Through color coordinated florals, I continued to bring the blue
color scheme into my family room!


And...The Tree!
With bronze and gold ribbon, we added blue ornaments to bring my
home all together!


A very Merry Christmas season at our home!!



Patio Perfect



Even though it is "freezing" in Dallas right now,
it IS time to start thinking about the great outdoors!


Many of you are traveling for Spring Break this week, but
if not, get outside and get a jumpstart on your outdoor living space.


Here is mine... (I need it to look like this again... since
now it is dull, dreary and... dirty!)




And this side of the patio... covered with pollen- sigh...
(and dead plants:)




Now let's work on yours...


PATIOS: They are a part of our lifestyle -- extending our family rooms 
into the outdoors to take advantage of nature, sun, and fresh air.
They are transitional spaces that blend the best of indoor and outdoor life.
More than ever, patios are where we entertain guests, spend time with families,
or just get away from it all. Drool over these beautiful patios and
steal some of the ideas to try in your own outdoor getaway!

Candles?? Yes please.


Color, Color, and more Color!


Accessorize with lanterns, baskets and pillows


Garden stools are the best kept secret...until now!


Wall Planters! (Easily a DIY project)


Create your own hanging garden


Even though it is outdoor, don't be afraid to make it look like home



I would feel like I was at a resort everytime I walked outside if I lived here! Amazing.
(Yet again, more garden stools!)



For a natural, organic, and free-ing look, try hanging glass (or clean plastic) bottles
filled with flowers and hung with twine from trees, or a covered patio.



Even if it's not Christmas, a few lights make everything seem a little more festive!



I found a few outdoor specials today while browsing around and
thought I'd share in case you've been inspired!!

Horchow Tables


Horchow Garden Stools


Pottery Barn Lanterns


Pottery Barn's Capiz Votive Holder


Pottery Barn's Magnolia Blossom String Lights


Pottery Barn's Punched Ceramic Lanterns

Until Next Time,
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