Install of the Day !

Hi There !

Mid week and I am looking forward to end week !  Out of town installs can be exhausting.  Driving, driving.  Big one coming up at the end of the week and I'll be ready for a big 'ole Saturday nap.  There's nothing better than a clean sheet, sleep mask nap around 3:00 .. love it.

This is the room to do it in.  I love this space.  Designed for long time clients on the lake, she loves her naps as well.  Her bedroom is her haven, her escape and it needed a complete overall.  We took everything out and started completely over.

Finished product !

I love so many things about this space.  The clean white walls, the trim detail that lines up with the floating bedside tables, made by my favorite carpenter, mill worker extraordinaire Jacob Wolfe (and perfect with their hidden USB cords).  The simple, but dramatic lighting, gorgeous Stark Carpet and ... some pretty great custom art, thanks Keith.

Take a look. 

Keith and I worked on the perfect art piece focal point....  a mix of gold leaf, stucco, paper and lime.. mixed media yummy.

These side shelves are pretty groovy too.  One has a hidden drawer.  Simply styled and really just an architectural feature to add a little detail.

Love the pendants, they give off the prettiest glow when on. 

Here's a pic I took mid-install on my phone.... 

Bay window idea ?  How about a floating "bed."  We had this made as well.  For a perfectly fitted mattress call Dilworth Mattress - they'll make any size !

A touch of modern in the "nesting" side tables.

And pillows, pillows !

Great space, clean and simple !

photos by Mekenzie Loli

Install of the Day !

Hey There !

I love this Master Bedroom almost as much as I love these clients.  One of my favorites, I have been working with them for years creating something in keeping with their fun style and personality.  It's always a good time to hang with them.  Now, first of all.. I shot these on my phone.. not as typically perfect at Mekenzie's images !!!

This was one of those projects that being on site was key.  Involving about 5 different sub contractors the placement of everything was so important.  Everything needed to line up.  The trim on the walls centered over the detail on the floating bedside tables, lining up with the pendants and switches.  I was happy to camp out for a few days, it's always fun and I always get fed.

Laure loves to hide in her bedroom, which I can totally relate to.  She wanted a hotel feel, calm and soothing.  De cluttering was my goal.   We took out the heavy wood bed, side tables and dresser and brought in the new upholstered bed and custom woodwork.   I have Jacob Wolfe to thank for that.  He's amazing and jumped right in.  Using the best takes so much stress out of my life.

We started with the rug.  One of my favorite by Stark.  Wanting simple we kept the pattern on the floor and used Alabaster White everywhere else, the walls, trim and all the custom furniture.

This floating shelf has a hidden drawer inside but the goal was more of a visual look to stack a few accessories, art and a mirror.

The fixtures and side floaters are my favorite.  Just love.

Can't wait to get Mekenzie in there to really shoot once the custom daybed is done !  Stay tuned.

all photos by my and my new iphone

Install of the Day !

Yo . . .

I've been equally crazed but did make time to squeeze in this guest room for one of my favorite clients!  Got a call only about a month ago essentially begging for help with holiday company coming.  Her timing was perfect in that we are moving and I did have some pieces I wanted to sell.  I asked her to just trust me and I'd pull it together, but I wanted to surprise her completely.  I didn't have time to meet, discuss, or do design boards and was guessing she was pretty happy with the work I had done in the house already so I got the green light.  Now that's trust for sure !

Voila.  I LOVE this room.  I called my buddies at Detroit wall paper for this KILLER paper that started it all.  They rushed it for me.  I then begged my installer to squeeze me in for this one wall and he pulled it off too.  Filtered in pieces I had to create this space totally in keeping with the style of their house.  I love a good surprise - take a look !

Now,  let me show you what else I have worked on in their home and what's coming up !

The entry foyer is filled with a great paper and gorgeous chandelier I plan to shoot with Mekenzie when we go back to shoot the dining room.

The dining room is our next little phase.  I have Josh Utsey making me a new dining table for Christmas to tie into the overall look we have going on.  Paper and rug have been delivered.  Just switching out table and chairs.  Can't wait to shoot this space !

Will also shoot the TV lounge we recently installed . . .

But the breakfast room and family room we did shoot the other day as well . . . 

How fresh and bright is this space.  The paper in there is by far one of my favorite Schumacher papers.  We had a console made and a few floating shelves.

I love this little area.

And so does one of their 4-legged's  - Nilla - it seems.

Great artwork simply stacked on these new floaters with a few accessories mixed in.

Also worked on the living space not too long ago. .

New sectional and swivels atop a new rug with shades of blues.  The black sheep coffee table was a must for this laid back, whimsical family.  I realized that immediately at our first meeting when I saw the flog art !

photos by Mekenzie Loli

Phase 3 - I have been told we must address the storage areas, snooze but ok... then it's onto the Master Bedroom... stay tuned !