published...

One of my goals when I graduated from design school was to have my design work published.  So when a friend of mine contacted me a few weeks ago and asked me to write an interior design article for a company that she is the social media manager for, I was over the top excited!  I had about 2 weeks to write it.  My mind was flooded with ideas... it was so much fun and inspiring, and so very fun to get the creative juices flowing again.  I haven't had a lot of time to devote to my design blog lately.  When I do find the means, time and energy to devote to writing about design, this is exactly the kind of design blogger/writer I want to be.  So here's a glimpse into the future possiblities...

New Year, New Look

the 'bachelor pad' table gets a makeover...

When Brad and I got married I 'inherited' this super fabulous coffee table.  I'll admit, I wasn't a fan.  I love wood furniture, but I'm a bit on the picky side.  If it isn't finished in a deep espresso finish I don't really want it in my house. {even if it's free!} :)  I do however love to get my hands on a great piece of furniture and transform it with my favorite medium... paint.  Paint seems to make everything better.  So once my husband relinquished his kung-fu grip on this blessed table, the design wheels began to turn.

The Plan:  something simple and inexpensive... bead board panels, bonding primer, a quart of honey colored paint, dark brown glaze {my own concoction}, and a polycrylic finish.
And the bachelor pad table gets a total overhaul makeover!  And in 2 days no less... which is pretty good with a newly walking, 14mo. old running around the house getting into everything.

in process

Ta-Da!  I am very happy with the finished look.  {it is the same table, I promise}

love the blue knobs

I paneled the three sides and left the front with the drawers open as a bookshelf.

 And added a little distressed effect for texture and dimension.

I've painted furniture for other people for years, but never for myself {I have no idea why}... well, here's to the first of many projects.  Maybe Brad has some more furniture in storage that I can paint!

home...

 Home... our little piece of Heaven on Earth.

This is my own little corner of the world... and I'm in love.



 So, I know we moved in 2 months ago and I've been promising pictures... I have a million excuses.  They are all really good too!  (I promise)

My favorite space...
the balcony off the master bedroom.  We have a gorgeous view of the copper mines, and there is this peacefulness during twilight that I can't seem to get enough of. 
I look forward to opening the blinds every morning and flooding the house with sunlight, then leaving the windows open in the evening and listening to nothing.  I love the quiet.  I love our home.

More pictures to come.  Until then, you are more than welcome to stop by for a visit.  Anytime.