Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Office Makeover: Before Pictures

Even though I am horrified by the pictures I am posting of my current office, I am excited to invite all of you to be part of the makeover process. I purchased a large campaign style desk for my office, and once it was delivered it made everything look like drab (not that it looked any good before.) Please know everything in this room was handed down to us from either neighbors that were moving or family members that wanted to make space in their home. The paint color and window valances were from the previous owners.. as you can see this room is overdue for a change.

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Everything in this room was either existing or hand me downs.
This window treatment was there when we moved in..

This "Rosemary Sage Green" paint color was also here when we moved in..






Well what do you think, pretty bad, no? Well, I did warn you all.
This is going to need a lot of work to get "Dalliance" ready!
I've got to start thinking of paint colors...any suggestions? 

 


WHITE BRIGHT AND OPEN KITCHENS

If I know one thing I desire in my dream home, its a bright white and open kitchen......

A kitchen with big interesting windows...

Lit up glass door cabinets...

A funky backsplash...


Majorly cool pendants and counter stools...

open shelving to display my colorful glass collection...

perhaps a pop of color from a cool kitchen appliance...like this 
Copper Kitchen Aid Mixer....

Architectural details...

neat little wine cubbies...



A nook for a small desk space...


Fabulous floors...

Functional island...


Fancy marble countertops...


What does your Dream Kitchen look like? 



Monday, February 14, 2011

BACKYARD HAVEN: Trend of the Moment, Pavers!

As the winter is very slowly coming to its end, we are all desperately seeking the outdoors to become a little more green again. And I can't wait to start running outside, admiring the new blooms of Spring. This year, I'm especially loving the new paver trend in outdoor living! It's such a modern look. I especially love when the pavers are divided by moss or small stones in between for a textural treat. Please enjoy the following photos and remember not to fret, Spring is right around the corner!