Archive | February, 2014

Master Bedroom DoOvah

By on February 28, 2014 in Bedroom, Home Goods

Sometimes long term clients become life long friends!  This weeks client was just that.  She hired me several years ago when she was building her dream home.  We’ve finished several rooms, but finishing the master bedroom hadn’t been a priority…well that was until we wound up spending serval hours up there having “girl talk” during a get together with a group of friends…but that’s another subject for an entirely different blog.  Anyhoo, back to THIS space.  The room has a very calm feeling and I wanted the art I brought into the space to reflect that serenity.

This oversized framed painting does just that.  My client told me she would have never even looked at those lamps…but don’t they look great in the space?

The seating area on the other side of the room was a big blank slate.  My client recently had family photos taken and I decided that this would be the perfect spot to load up with frames.  (She gets stuff done quick…so I’m sure the frames are already filled with the photos)  Oh, and be careful when hanging this type of a wall collage…accidents happen!  I also replaced the table with this marble topped beauty.  Finally, I carried that sunburst mirror theme to the wall above the table across from the seating area.

I love the transformation!  This whole project was completed with Home Goods finds (from Acton, Westford & Bedford) and breaks down like this:

Large Art $175.00 Clearance Price

Lamps $59.99 each

Large Sunburst Mirror $39.99

Silver Frames $12.99 each

Marble Top Table $69.00 Clearance Price

Pillows $24.99 each

Starburst Mirrors $29.99 set of 3

With just a few small changes, your space can be transformed!  Anyone heading to Home Goods this weekend?

 

 

 

 

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Roses Are Red

By on February 14, 2014 in Valentine’s Day

A couple of years ago I was hired to decorate a Valentine’s Day Soiree.  All blog guilt aside…I’m finally publishing and sharing a peek at the night with you!  Let’s start with the walkway, all twinkly lights of course. I lined the entire path with about 40 mason jar candles dressed up for the occasion.  A dozen long stem roses on a high top in the enteryway greeted the guests when they arrived (OK who am I kidding…the champagne on the high top REALLY greeted the guests…but the flowers were a nice touch!)The cabinet in the foyer was draped in red fabric and decorated with a candelabra and an old photo from my clients parents wedding night.  So Romantic! In the formal living room I used crystal candle sticks and bud vases  for a simple elegant design. I dressed the windows with roses and candles as well.  In the dining room, the chairs were adorned with tulle bows, a white table cloth with a silver sequined table runner, and several dozen roses.The sideboard with covered in red burlap, framed valentine subway art, a picture of the happy couple and sprinkled with “diamonds” that glistened through the night. I actually created the runner by placing three placemats together on the length of the table.  With the “disco ball” vases…so sparkly!  Remember when I posted this mantel idea?  Well, here is the rest of the room.  I pushed back the coffee table and added cushions to create some bench seating and make room for the dance floor!  Speaking of dancing…I also brought in a few high top tables for the party goers to rest their drinks on while there were showcasing their moves.  I’ve shown you this before, but it’s still one of my favorites, add a small framed mirror to glitz up your centerpieces.  We also pushed back the couches and added a few decorative pillows.  Oh, and candles…

because you can never have too many!  Don’t worry, my fire safety patrol friends, the ones on the sofa table were flameless.  So even if it’s just a simple bouquet of hot pink roses in a black vase, I hope you celebrate the love in your life today!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

 

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