DIM PROJECT - NAPKINS turned to PILLOWS
so happy about a couple of things. FIRST THING... that i finally took a couple of sewing lessons from my friend (Laura Prince - SEW INSPIRED). my mom gave me a fab little sewing machine when i was first married (yes, 13 years ago) and i just recently busted the thing out to begin doing a bunch of fun sewing projects. SECOND THING i'm happy about is that i was able to sew a couple of super cute accent pillows for my lil' house.

oh...and did i mention that this first pillow project was made from cocoa/ivory toile fabric napkins found at a local thrift store. (4 napkins for $2.00). oh sure...toile may be a little outdated...but like... who cares...i still like it.

i also used a cocoa/ivory ticking stripe fabric remnant from a past project which worked out great as a coordinating back fabric. made 2 shams.

and so, the finished napkin/pillow project complete and a new addition to family room. i must say... i'm actually a little impressed with myself.

FAB LIGHTING STYLES

i've been working on a kitchen redesign for client with a style that i define as 'modern country.' we're doing black shaker style lower cabinets, set on an ashy-style oak floor and black wall shelves against a linen-grey colored wall. still deciding on a countertop (torn between carrera marble or a neutral limestone) ANYWHOO....because the foundation of the kitchen is fairly simple i'm proposing to add touches of whimsy to the space with uber-fab lighting options. my client needs lighting above the apron sink, above the eat-in bar and in the center of the kitchen space in general. so, in researching lighting options i came across BARN LIGHT ELECTRIC and their fabulous lighting options good for 'rustic, barn, vintage and modern' styles. prices are reasonable...and you most definitely need to check out their industrial farmhouse pieces as well. (note: stay tuned for b&a photos of this kitchen project. scheduled to finish in 5 weeks)

A QUICK STYLING & STAGING PROJECT

i was lucky enough to wrap up 2010 with a quick styling & staging project for a revamped little beach cottage in downtown encinitas. my client had just finished the charmingly modern (and i mean...super sweet and cute) re-do and asked me to stage the property within a week so the home could hit the market next asap. so with a strict budget (under $4500) i pulled accessible... size appropriate furniture and accessories together from christmas eve through new years eve. my client was thrilled with the simply styled look...as it will undoubtedly help potential buyers envision themselves living in the fabulously adorable beach house. (p.s. sorry for the not-so-fab photos...they were taken with my phone)