Bathroom Getaway

Once again I have disappeared from the blogging world, but I am trying hard to make a comeback. I thought I would share with you guys one of my latest projects that was recently completed. 

The project features a small master bath spaces that the owners wanted to freshen up and add a hint of the tropics to their small space. Their inspiration for the desired outcome came from their honeymoon trip to Fiji. They wanted to feel that getaway sensation every time they stepped into their space. Another factor they wanted to focus on was giving their bathroom a modern touch.

Check out these before's:

And here is what I came up with...

I kept the walls cool yet bright and added darker elements to lend to the updated modern feel the clients were looking for. I also introduced subtle color that also gave a beach vibes and incorporated lots of rich texture through fabrics, tile, and the rug.

Here are some 3d views I created to present my design to my clients.

They loved it! As a part of any design process, there were changes that came up a long the way and elements that had to be place into phase two, but for the most part we were able to see the overall design through and I am loving the outcome. Take a look for yourself!

I love it. But what I love even more is how much THEY love it. Want to know a secret? This was a client I worked with online only! That's right. We did everything from start to finish via email. It can be done. I'd love to help with your next project either in person or as an e-client. Let's get started!

Levi's Nursery

One of the most exciting parts of working on the house last summer was by far, designing and installing our baby's room. It was months in the making and something I've dreamed of and anticipated for years. I started getting the big pieces first and then worked on the color scheme, fabric selections, and wall graphic.  Art was also a big part of the space and I had a great time selecting just the perfect pieces. We also mixed in some sentimental pieces and gifts such as stuffed animals and books. All in all I feel like his room is a good mix of old meets new.  It's very "retro modern" and it came out exactly the way I dreamed of, if not even better.

This was my little design layout I came up with once I decided on the accent wall design and my fabrics. I also used it to brainstorm the color placement and where to put the fabrics I wanted to use.

So here's the plan....

My mom found this long bookshelf on the side of the road for free! We simply cleaned it up and painted parts of it in a shade of gray. The lamp was a thrift store find of my mother-in-laws and we covered the shade in a fun fabric that coordinated with the colors of the room, and the changing table was thrifted by my Mom. The top had been replaced by a piece of laminate so I painted it in the deep turquoise that we used throughout the room in accents. The panels were some I had from Ikea that we re worked with the green ikat fabric. The bumper pad was just a plain pad that my super Mom recovered with this great fun orange print fabric.

I love our crib. Its retro and modern and the color is perfect. The wall was not as hard as it looks! Here are some process pics...

The hardest part was determining the size of the triangles and drawing it out. After that I simply would tape off one color group at a time, paint them, and let them dry before going after the next group. It took about 2 evenings of work. The result was so worth it.

We got the rocker from Ikea. Its modern yet super comfy. We with the the white cushion and once again my super Mom stepped in and covered the existing cushion with our fabric. (seriously, what would I do without her?!)

The mobile was a kit we got off of Etsy.

How cool is this "diaper cake"?! Once again, thank Mom.

The bottom prints are from a great artist, Elouise Renouf from Nottingham, UK. Her work is very Mid Century and very cool. It was so hard to pick two!
The top print was created by my friends over at An Open Sketchbook. Suzanne and Edgar are uber talented designers and artists. Take a look at their work and you will be hooked. Suzanne was actually one of my professor's in design school! Here's a better picture from their site:

I love the idea of placing words of wisdom and good advice around him in his room. That inspired me to create a few pieces of my own, seen here below.

I love this space. Levi and I hang out in here everyday. I can't wait to watch him grow up in here.
And most importantly, Levi loves it too :)

Levi at 4.5 months

(Photos above by Pictures of Silver Photography) 

Levi at 6 months!

Let's Try This Again.

Oh my goodness. Sweet little blog of mine how I have missed you. No excuses, I just have not been blogging at all as you can tell. I have posted quite often over at MMID, where I work as an Interior Designer, so feel free to catch up with me over there.

I really do love blogging here and sharing my design finds, interests, and ideas. I'm hoping to blog more regularly again. 2013 is looking promising so I think I might just make it happen.
Here are some happenings to show proof I'm still here:

So...In short...

Nora dressed up like a hot dog, which she loved.

 

We carved a pumpkin (which died approximately 48 hours later.)

oops.

 Celebrated Karmyn's birthday Halloween style.

 

 We also celebrated Thanksgiving a little early with my fam in town. How 'bout those turkey legs?

 The wing back is getting great use...it's where i am sitting now to write this!

Of course the dogs do join me on occasion.

 Then Christmas came, and we decked the house.

 We visited Sunset Hills in Greensboro for the ball lights hanging in the sky. So magical.

Crafts were made.

Cards were created.

 We had an elf, Jingles, visit us for December.

Treats were made.

And treats were packaged.

 I made my own treat tags this year!

Then we took a road trip to Memphis for Christmas.

 

{photography by pictures of silver}

We had a big Davis picture made.

 Houses were erected.

 Then in late January (last weekend) it snowed! 

This weekend we are getting ice, which I may add is not as fun.

Hopefully I won't fall off the cliff again but if I do...just look for me on my facebook, twitter, instagram, pinterest, or last resort linkedin. Im around. :)