Works in Progress: Bedroom Gift

What a great idea!  A former client of mine contacted me this holiday season wanting to purchase a consult from me for his wife as a Christmas gift.  I am so thrilled to be able to give her a beautiful embellished bedroom.  Here's a sneak peek at the direction I'm going:

Starting with the existing neutral paint as a background and using the client's current slate blue bedding, I hope to inject some fresh garden-inspired accessories using sage green and taupe.  I hope she loves it!!

Cheerful Little Girl's Room

Love these bright colors for a little girl!  This room easily transitions from a nursery to a big girl's room.

These photos were taken during the installation.  When we started the room was flat white and the windows were covered with sheets to block light. 
A little dormer gets a coat of bright turquoise paint and a built-in seat.

 

I spray painted and embellished an inexpensive chandelier with crystal flowers and beads for a cute light feature.  White sheers make this a cozy little hideout to read a book.

A hand-painted tree (by yours truly) with 3-dimensional flowers adds a custom touch while brightly colored fabrics and trims add even more fun and character. 

 It's starting to look like a little girl's room......

 

With a sweet floral chandelier in fun colors and gorgeous valances with beaded trim, this room is beginning to take shape!

 Painting the back of the hutch on the dresser adds visual interest and gives a fun backdrop for accessories.

A tri-fold Venetian mirror on the desk/vanity is great for dress up now and hairstyling and homework later.  A parson's chair with adorable contrasting fabrics makes a fabulous spot to sit and the rug in a bright print is a great place to play!

The beginnings of an adorable canopy:

 A canopy of green silk with embroidered pink polka dots hangs from large pink tassels over the crib and fits the big girl bed too.  A fun turquoise feathered lamp and birdie print sit above the white circle motif side table.

Such a sweet, cheerful space to be enjoyed to years to come!

Does your little one need a new room?  Let me help you put one together.....maybe it will be a Monday Makeover feature!!

Family Wall

While I have had some good times going through old photo albums with friends, empty wall spaces are a terrific way to get those beloved glimpses of the past out and on display to share with everyone.   Family photos give a home individuality and really show who lives there.  These are all from homes with gorgeous family photos we couldn't help but flaunt. 

Family photos in cohesive black frames with wide white mats embellish the wall above the table and flow up the steps.

Another display of wedding photos in black frames with subjects that match the color scheme of the room.

An entire wall of family photos above the heirloom piano.

An added wood letter and fun "doorknobs" add even more interest and color.

 Black and white photos flank the doorway.  Ledges are a great way to create depth in the display.

 More ledges fill a blank hallway wall.  Frames in varying styles are tied together by the coordinating black finish. 

Does this task seem too daunting for you?  I'd love to help!
Give me a call.......

Savvy Shopper: Cool Beaded Chandelier

A client of mine has been eyeing this chandelier.  It would be a great feature!

SPLURGE:

Wire and Crystal Pendant

26" W

$699

SCORE:

"Comet" Pendant Light

26" W

$495

I think this one already has a home, but I'd love to find a great lighting fixture for your home too!

Works in Progress: Orange and Turquoise Living Room

Oh, how I love to shop for fabric - choosing coordinating prints and trims!!  

How about silk plaid drapes

and throw pillows with fun fringe, damask piping

and covered buttons?

 

I got to visit three area fabric stores today.  And the best part?  

All of them are having a sale!  

Can't wait to see the finished project.

It's going to be gorgeous!

Need some assistance with fabric shopping?  I'd love to help!

Blue Bedroom

You may recognize the bed from this before photo being used in an after in a previous post.  Heather found the new gorgeous white leather nailhead wingbacked bed for this makeover and we both flipped when the homeowner said yes to putting in her master bedroom.  The homeowner also supplied the Asian print bedding and antique chandelier as inspiration.

Heavily lined blue silk drapes fill up the space behind the bed with sheers for privacy.  The walls are covered in wide stripes of blue hues and the floor is softened with a powdery blue rug. 

A floral print on the throw pillows picks up the coral color from the bedding.  A custom monogrammed pillow adds a personal touch.

Mirrored side tables coordinate with the silver nailhead trim on 
the bed.

Do you have a room in need of a makeover?  Call me......maybe your home will be a Makeover Monday feature!

               

Dessert Table

I am so excited to share this new embellishing opportunity with you.  Today's post features a dessert table I styled for the Community of Charlottesville Wedding and Event Professionals  holiday party.   I am so fortunate to have such talented friends in Anita Gupta of Maliha Creations and Jen Maton of If So Inklined Calligraphy and Illustration.  I can't say enough about Anita or her fabulous confections and Jen's designs are just gorgeous. 

Using a dramatic aubergine, brown and silver palette, we created a delicious tablescape.  Wrapping paper in a metallic acanthus design provides the backdrop for these fabulous treats.  

Detail view of a few delicacies: Eggnog Cupcakes with Brandy Buttercream Icing

Pearlized White Chocolate Covered Truffles

 

The gorgeous cake.

Beautiful tags by Jen.

By creating a cohesive color scheme, varying heights of beautiful vessels and artfully arranging the foods, this table becomes the star of the event! 

Needing to beautify your event? I'd love to help!