
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Sharp Dressed Man

Monday, November 8, 2010
Commissioned Paintings



Thursday, October 28, 2010
Balloon Mobile

A roll of thick wire and a few different sizes of pliers was all I needed to start. This was a difficult process and even harder to photograph! I started with the first few wires that would be the main part of the mobile and, as soon as I could, I hung it from my dining room chandelier so I could see how the mobile was balancing. After I finished the wire I felt like I had a little more confidence in myself and the process became easier and more fun as I continued.

I think the mobile would have been adorable if I had stopped here... but I just can't pass up an opportunity to use a blacket stich on some fuzzy wool felt! So I cut out some clouds and a sun- stiched and stuffed them and hung them from the wire. Finally I hung the ballons below the clouds and the mobile was complete! I love the finished product!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Now for a little girl... a very different feel. Still tons of color, but with a more eclectic touch. I love the idea of fleshy pink walls with some antique inspired accessories and again, graphic patterns are introduced through the fabrics. I want this room to feel cozy and feminine without the frilliness.

Friday, April 23, 2010
Reminiscing...

Layers of wallpaper, paint, and more wallpaper had to be hand scraped from every wall, ceiling, woodwork, and door throughout the house. This is currently our master bedroom- some of these walls had to be replaced with drywall once we got down to the plaster and found tons of scary mold growing everywhere! But check out the original light fixture. It was a pale yellow but I repainted it with gold leaf and it is beautiful now and still looks authentic!
Ohhh... the carpet. How could I forget? While we naivly assumed that this would be a simple task, we had no idea that the carpet pad, which had been in the hosue for 40 years, had turned to a waxy, clay-like, adheasive and also had to be handscraped from our wood floors. I can't believe we were able to salvage the floors at all! But again, my miracle working husband, (with the help of my dad) refinsihed the floors to all their glory with a dark chocolate stain. Gorgeous! And I love the way this room turned out. Althoughn its hardly ever been eaten in, we do walk through it all the time and its the perfect place to fold laundry, pay bills, and leave my purse and junk mail. So see- we use ours all the time!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010





Now, this is my favorite idea... a tee pee in a baby's room? Naturally this is something they'd have to grow into... but it looks so whimsical and modern! And can you say most fun sleepover ever!?
Friday, March 12, 2010
friday redesign: bachelor pad


Wednesday, March 10, 2010
save the date!
why marble?
