Halloween Goodness!!!

I am SO DONE with summer!!! Time to get out the Halloween and Fall decorations and get into the holiday spirit!!! My mom picked up these cute decorations at one of our favorite haunts...$1.00 each!!! Love decorating on a budget!!! 

Working on the mantle first!!! I see a wreath with some crafty orange and black flower and some black spray paint and glittery goodness in my future!!! 

Til' then!

Amanda

{Crushing}...On my new rug!!!

Yeah!!! 

I have been stalking Target for about six months, waiting for this rug to go on sale! I just love the texture, the color and the pattern...so whimsical and works perfectly with the blues, browns and greens that I already have in our little home...gotta love getting something that you love for 50% off!!!

Next up...finalizing the color for the cabinets in the kitchen....let the painting party begin! 

Have a great week!!! 

Amanda

Summer Tablecloth

I have never really been a tablecloth girl. But now, with a 3 year old and 14 month old; I can see why they were invented...to get messy and dirty during breakfast, lunch and dinner and then get thrown in the wash at the end of the day...I may be exaggerating on a daily wash, but you get the point right ?

So I took the kiddos to the our local Home Fabrics store and found this sweet little pattern for $5.99 a yard!!! Bought two yards, paid for it, went to Costco and and then came home and threw it out on the table. I am in LOVE!!! Works perfectly so far - we have not had a meal on it yet! But I just love the summer colors and neutral tans in it - it does seem to brighten up the space too! 

Still need to sew it (hopefully that will get done) and will have to see if this tablecloth thing will really work!!! Did I mention we are making pizza tonight! Ha!!!

 This photo depicts EXACTLY how clean my dining room table is EVERYDAY! ha ha

 My birthday is coming up next week, so be sure to come back and check out the my 
" Thirty Three at Thirty Three " list!!!

Thanks for stopping by~

{Crushing} on Spray Paint....

Vacation time is almost over here in our little household and I am DYING to have some spray paint fun!!! I hope my local hardware store has this color to make me happy!


Krylon, Satin Catalina Mist

Have you seen all of the fun colors that Krylon has??? Check it out...would love to know what your favorite color is!!! Have a good weekend!

~Kisses~
Amanda

{Dining Room} Searching for a sideboard...

Designer confession...when looking for our first home I did not think the design and kitchen storage space through in my little head (the microwave in the front hall closet should have tipped me off!) So hear we are, a somewhat typical American family with way to much stuff (everywhere) but especially in the kitchen, hence, not enough counter space. Now we did move the counter top microwave out from the hall closet and on to the counter. We had dreams of get a new microwave over the range unit...but would then only have 12.5" of space from the stove top to the microwave bottom (not enough :)) So, we have decided to purchase another piece of furniture, a sideboard, that we can place in our adjacent eat in dining area and "hide" the microwave in the furniture. So with this little story we are in search of a piece of furniture!!!

Love this one! It is rustic and I really like the paneling detail and exposed wood top. Very french inspired

contemporary buffets and sideboards design by tonichome.com

Love the color and wood detail!

contemporary dining room design by san francisco interior designer tineke triggs

Modern and fresh, might not be for our home...but one can wish!

contemporary dining room design by portland interior designer Jason Ball Interiors

Love the color and metal detail

contemporary dining room design by san francisco media and blogs Lucy McLintic

Ok...so you can't really see the sideboard, but I LOVE the wall color, decor and vignette on the sideboard!

traditional dining room design

One day...I would love built in cabinets like this...

traditional dining room design by san francisco interior designer Amoroso Design

Or this....

Since I started this post...I think I found something...so if I order it, I hope to share it with you soon!

Til' then,
Amanda

{Master Bedroom} -New artwork

Getting so excited!!! I recently purchased some new bedding for our master bedroom and have been inspired to put together some new artwork for our new digs too! Check out some of the pieces that I have sent to print!






These are all images that my hubby and I took when we went to Italy about 4 years back and I just love to look at the images and remember what an AMAZING trip it was!!!

After I pick them up I will be working on a frame installation inspired by this image from Today's Fabulous Finds...

Don't you just love it!!! I can't wait to get started!!!

Til' then,
Amanda

{Crushing} on craft rooms...

I don't know what it is...but I am seeing craft rooms EVERYWHERE..and I am loving it!!! Here are some of the favorites that I have seen this week. I have to be honest..I am itching to make our office/formal living/music room an office/formal living room/music room/craft room!!!

I love the french looking arched bookcases and island. The sweet peachy walls with contrast of greens and whites screams relaxing, yet crafty!

Think this might be my favorite color scheme. I LOVE the checkerboard black and white floor with the brown and white striped chairs with a little touch of green. Love the back splash...a great place to store crafty fun...did you see the ribbon storage?

I love this this detail of ribbon storage, which is an excellent craft idea!

This is a fabulous little craft corner. Love the contrast of the green walls and red accents. The white furniture is fabulous and the complimentary colors and bright windows look so enticing to craft!

I love everything about this room! I love the checkerboard two toned floor, the taupe counter tops with contrast of white cabinetry. Love all of the storage and the gift wrapping station.

When I find more craft room inspiration...which I think I will! I will share them with you soon!

Til then'

Amanda

{Design} Project completed!!!

Had the opportunity to help in the design of "The B's" new living room. A wonderful client that has a great eye for artistic detail and a clear direction of their vision for their home; they just needed a little bit of help along the way. The B's installed beautiful hardwood floors in a blond finish (they had carpet before) and added details such as an inset rug from Pottery Barn in front of one of their three new seating areas, a new custom bay window seating area and game table alcove. We used soft greens, burgundies, golds and olive greens, stripes and solids to compliment the room and made individual seating areas to accommodate both intimate and entertainment setting for their many friends and family.

Created a new seating area with customized built in benches and contoured cushions to match angles of the bay window. Added bolster pillows in a bold stripe for added comfort and valances to enhance and proportion the cushions below.


View of the new sofa with accents of red and gold pillows with additional seating area in red parson style chairs and reading lamp for the game table area.

Detail of new bench area with baskets with number detail and lit displays for clients art collection.

Detail of rug insert in sectional seating area

Detail of staircase outside of living area.
New paint on walls and banister added during recent consult.


The photos above are from a quick little photo shoot during the installation of the bench cushions that happened last week. I plan to take more photos (in better lighting) in the next few weeks along with sharing the work that was done in the kitchen.

Til' then, Amanda

{Inspiration} from Paris...

Four years ago, my husband and I took an amazing trip to Paris. Rob "had" to take his final class to receive his bachelors degree in a 6 week summer session; and the only way that it made sense to do it this way was if I could come over and spend a week and a half at the end to celebrate his accomplishment! From time to time I find myself nostalgic of all the unique and beautiful architecture and art that we enjoyed on this trip. So this post it dedicated to some of the inspirational designer eye goodies I photographed (wish I had take more photos)!!! But looking back at them now, I find that I am taking new inspiration from these photos for my interiors, graphics and hair accessories. Take and peak and enjoy!

Paris store front...loving the raspberry colors and frenchiness of it!

Paris storefront...interesting displays (was into this at the time as I just finished up a dermatology office).

Spa like display and curly willow in green {love it}

Bisazza...some of the most amazing glass tile ever!!! {See Rob & I in the background?}

Bisazza walls and an AMAZING door..love the detail

Bisazza glass tile from floor to ceiling

A little bookstore that was closed when we walked by.. but got to enjoy the books and treats at the storefront.

More book love

Art Nouveau inspired menu

So...what inspired you today???

Sunday...

Lovely Sunday... enjoying the beautiful springtime weather, kiddos playing and the beautiful veggies growing and flowers blooming...

Geraniums

Lavender

Pomegranate blossoms

Corn!

Roses

Squash Blossom

Kind of wish everyday could be this lovely....