2 so... whaddya think?

Did you get a chance to watch Design Wars on Friday? What did you think?? I was overwhelmed by all the tweets, texts, facebook shoutouts and phone calls. Thank you so much!! I thought the show turned out pretty great considering all. I hope that you enjoyed it!




As usual for me, I had some technical difficulties on Friday so I wasn't able to record the show using my DVR. At the last minute my Dad and I rigged up his phone to a tripod and actually filmed my screen just to have a recording of it! These screenshots are from the video I pieced together from his camera phone, but luckily a friend has an HD quality recording that I'll be able to get some shots from soon!

If you missed the episode, I'm not sure when it will rerun, but I'll be sure to let you know when I do!

5 blessed

I don't speak a lot about my faith here on the blog, but today I have to say that I'm feeling especially Favored. I don't believe in luck, nor do I believe that you gain success or advantages in life via hours and hours of hard work. Although anyone that knows me will tell you that I work VERY hard, I also make lots of mistakes along the way. Working hard can be the opposite of working smart, when you're busy being busy. What I know for sure is that a higher power than myself guides my steps and fills in when I'm not enough to be my best.

It may seem like I'm speaking randomly, but today as my episode of Design Wars airs on HGTV, the course of miracles that's led me to where I am today is blindingly apparent. When you watch me on TV today, just know that as I was filming this show last year, my personal life was pretty much a complete mess. As the makeup artist on set was touching up my face for the cameras, I didn't even know where I'd be living at the end of that month....

Appearing on this show was a pivotal moment for me for many reasons, and most importantly a reinforcement in my faith that as long as I keep doing my best, He'll fill in the rest. :) The Jill Scott song I posted above captures EXACTLY how I'm feeling; BLESSED.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has shouted me out over the last week, and PLEASE, let me know what you think about the show after you see it!

1 design talk webisode 6

SIDENOTE: This video was supposed to go live last week, but YouTube held it hostage! What's up with that YouTube??


In this webisode, we're talking about the fabulous Kelly Wearstler flagship store in LA as featured in the current issue of Lonny Magazine. You can see the images we're talking about below! Have you read the current issue? What was your favorite spread?








All photos via lonnymag.com

0 kitchen bliss

Have you seen the April issue of House Beautiful? It's no secret that this is my favorite magazine, and this month's issue is especially fabulous! Look at these three gorgeous kitchens that were featured below...




I LOVE the open shelving here. The matched molding of the shelving to the crown molding is genius. And I love that baby chandelier!


This kitchen is a great example of how you can add personality to a kitchen without it looking too busy. Did you notice the silver sculptures on the back wall shelf? And how about those bar stools? All of them add character without taking away the modern feel of this kitchen.


And lastly, the most traditional kitchen of the bunch stood out to me because of the open cabinetry. I love how the plates, bowls and glassware add color to the room.


What was your favorite spread in this issue? Let me know!

4 contemporary nursery design

Today, I am so thrilled to share some photos of a nursery design I did last year! My client had Heidi Geldhauser of Our Labor of Love photography the space and she did such a beautiful job! I'm looking forward to working with Heidi soon to photograph my own studio. This project was so great because Cori had great pieces to work with from the start! You can see the original design plan here.



The rug was already in the room before it was a nursery and was such a great jumping off point for the color scheme in the room! I also found them a coordinating wardrobe to the crib which isn't pictured.


Cori refinished these turquoise side tables herself and did such a fabulous job! They pop agains the cool greys and variations of pink to make the room less traditional girlie.


Cori wanted a rocker that looked like a contemporary chair, not a rocker, so the chair you see pictured on the left is what I found as the solution! It's super comfy, and can't tell it's a rocker until you sit down in it.



I made these custom pillows for the room with a hand drawn afro puff sihlouette last year! The coordinated perfectly with the Quadrille China Seas fabric we used for the panels above her bedside tables.


And lastly, look at baby Adyn's sweet little face! :) She's almost a year now and such a beautiful little girl! I'm glad that she's enjoyed her nursery thus far.



If you need help creating a coveted space, contact me today. Visit my interior design website for details on services!




Nursery photography by Heidi Geldhauser

0 artist spotlight: caitlin mcgauley

Because I'm a sucker for great watercolor illustrations, and I haven't spotlighted an artist in a while!







Purchase prints, read her blog and see more of her work HERE.