Sophie’s Kitchen Renovation

Kitchen renovation After

  Do you remember Sophie?   Or maybe these 2 great bathroom renovations here & here ? Well, Sophie’s parents decided that their kitchen needed some updating as badly as their bathrooms did, so back we went.  It hasn’t even been a year that they were with living in ‘reno mode’!  But I think you’ll agree, it … [Read more...]

soulstyle, Oprah, aha moments

Big O

I’ve been totally MIA here for a few weeks – I’ve missed you!  I hope you check to see signs of life from me on FB and Pinterest.  And even Twitter now!  (but #ihatetwitter, keep that in mind).  With several design projects in varying states of progress, staging projects and well, the whole ‘life’ thing, it’s been a bit crazy!  … [Read more...]

Let’s Love Wood Again….

antique hutch

  I think you know by now I’m a fan of painting furniture.  If you’re new here, and maybe you don’t know, check out here & here.  Trust - I’m a fan.  I love DIY, I support anyone being inspired to create their version of beauty in their home. BUT Ready?  I think wood furniture is beautiful.  Let me clarify: I think … [Read more...]

Righting the Wrongs…

Bathroom Renovation Design 2

  Given my field, I am in A LOT of houses….enough houses to realize that builders in the mid to late 90’s had some seriously bad ideas and taste. Like, seriously weird-ass taste.  And bad judgement. So though I wasn’t shocked at the plethora of WRONG in this bathroom at the initial consult, I was kind of expecting him to pop … [Read more...]

Master Bedroom Design Reveal

Master Bedroom Renovation & Re-Design 2

      If you follow me on Facebook, then you already know there’s a ‘’Reveal” coming.  After 2 months of renovation here & in their Ensuite, this stunning Master Bedroom was completed and given back to my clients.   This project was a pretty major overhaul – you can see here where we … [Read more...]

In The BlogLight with HomeTalk

inthebloglight

  In case you aren’t completely addicted already, let me hook.you.up - Hometalk is an online community to share home-related projects, ask home-related questions, and be inspired by amazingly talented DIY-ers, bloggers, and professionals.  Each week, one blogger is chosen to be In The Bloglight!  So, here I am – um, … [Read more...]

A Gorgeous Bathroom Design & Renovation – Elegant Neutrals

bathroom renovation ideas

Happy New Year! I hope 2013 is off to a wonderful start for you.  Mine definitely is - January will be a very busy month for me with design projects – LOVE that. This story is about a standard issue mid-90’s builder design Master bathroom.  You know the one - huge space sucking corner tub, and an itty bitty closed in shower … [Read more...]

Year in Review 2012

new year

There’s such a mix of emotions at the brink of a New Year, isn't there?  Excitement and anticipation about what the new year will hold, and a bit reflective and thoughtful about what the past year held. As I look through the Musings posts for 2012, not only is my exhaustion validated, but there’s a ton o’ satisfaction in the projects … [Read more...]

My Christmas Home

Homemade Ornaments

  Welcome – I’m so glad you’re here!  YOU are the very best kind of Christmas visitor – I can only offer you virtual drinks and snacks (requiring minimal effort), AND I can host you while in my fuzzy pj pants, ghastly hair and no makeup. I'm not even kidding, it's Perfect.  Blog Hosting is the shizz. The Christmas in the … [Read more...]

From Square to Groovy Baby

Master Bath Renovation

  Have you added HomeTalk to your list of time sucking addictive websites for all things Home?  Go spend some time over there, it’s full of inspiring and creative ideas – you can find me here.   Waaay back in April I mentioned an upcoming client project - a master bath renovation - and promised ‘Before’ pictures that … [Read more...]