Den Dreams

New sofa, perhaps a tightly slipcovered English roll arm sofa in linen.  If I go light I'll need to be able to wash it.

Offset the traditional with some modern end tables that could hold our coffee table books and robert abbey lamps.

Chang Mai fabric for our ottoman. Love the teal, greens, yellow and bold pink hues and it mixes well with what I already have.

Chocolate graphic rug...needs to handle the traffic of four children as the den leads to the backyard.

And then I would lounge around in this gorgeous blue dress...

Library Design Board

Playing with ideas for our front 'library'.  It's a small space, the original cozy cottage-sized entry plus living room with fireplace. 

Considering...

Tufted and skirted lee chairs flanking the stone fireplace with Suzani Trellis pillows.

Herringbone sisal layered with a zebra rug.

Mohair sette.

Motega lamp or similar in a color from the accent fabric.

Small x-stools for under the console.

Makeshift Mudroom

Before....blank wall, pile of jackets and backpacks.

After....added wainscotting to match the rest of the house and hooks.  Everything has a place and in it's place.  Joy!  

Peek into my Kids Rooms

Here is a peek into how the kids rooms turned out. There was a moment that they were fairly tidy, so I quickly snapped some pics.  Still a work in progress but getting there...

There is something about looking at a room photo that helps me figure out the final touches.  After seeing my photos, I bought zinc, slightly industrial letters from Anthropology to fill that space over the boys beds.

I love how the Annette Tatum monogramed shams came out.  And the Serena and Lily sheets and cabin quilts have been great.  The blankets on the ends of their beds aren't part of the design plan, but they are the boy's crib blankets that are super soft and they are still very much attached to them.

More photos of the other rooms over on my family blog.



Art work by David. This is part of a pair he painted while I was pregnant with our trio - featuring our cats Max and JoJo  doing some amazing tricks.



Stunning

Another tablescape with metallics.  This room from Erika and her team at Urban Grace.  They are so talented, I love getting to see their work. See full story here.

Holiday Table Inspiration

This fall table by Eddie Ross found in Lonny Magazine is great inspiration for the holidays. These golden colors look would great with my blue china. Those birds are from hobby lobby! then painted in gold.

Mottehedeh Imperial Blue

Kid's Room Update

Big kid beds and bedding have arrived.  H's room and trim painted.  Shams are being monogrammed and curtain rods primed and painted for hanging. 

I'm working on the finishing touches and the fun parts that make the rooms feel like kid's spaces.  I will be able to share some pics soon.

Although we have three new fun rooms in the making, most of the time the inhabitants find their way to our  room and new bed.  So although we now have a 'roomy' king, it can get quite crowded.  I've resorted to bribing our kids with a quarter if they can stay in their own beds until the sun comes up.