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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Emerson's room - back to work!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Which do you like?
Deep Grey Diamond
Okay, so I had to return a West Elm rug today, it was in my living room but just wasn't holding up well! so now I need another rug {from W.E. - with my credit} and I'm torn. I love both the diamond and Chevron (zig-zag) look. I feel like the diamond looks a little fresher and would most likely hide stains better {I have a three and six month old}. So I ask you..Which do you prefer? Diamond or Zig-Zag?
If you read my blog regularly, it's going in my living room, {as seen here}which as quite a bit of dark brown..but I'm thinking of mixing in deep charcoal. My husband just painted the inside of my back door black and I'm loving the look, so I'm going to have him paint the inside of my front doors too! (oh btw. I used Zorro by C2 - it's a rich inky-grey black, love it!}
+ an update on my gallery style art wall. {PLEASE excuse the poor photography - I don't have much light in my foyer - when I'm done I'll have this professionally shot}
I'm almost finished with my art wall...It's a mix of high and low, some of the art is by my three year old son. Most of it is from various trips I've taken. I think artwork is the best thing you can buy when traveling {unframed that is}. I need to add two or three more pieces. {to the right side} I'm thinking I'll add a collage, and maybe a still life of flowers or something??? It's getting there! Oh and I'm definitely going to add one of these Suzanne Kasler for Ballard Designs antlers to the mix. {i was inspired by that from a photo of a previous post}
a couple close up of two pieces.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Shelter...is live
My website has been live for a few weeks now!! Last year was a busy one, so I'll be adding some new work this Fall! Stay tuned....Next up - A new look for Shelter - The blog!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
I heart yellow!
I just received this amazing letter pressed poster for my photo wall. I ordered it through Made By Girl. The artist is Hijirik.
I know this is nothing new...but I love yellow! When I am looking to add the perfect pop for a client, I usually go with yellow! It works with most colors and in small doses, never disappoints! Here are some recent yellow finds in my life!
I've always had this house in the back of my mind. I originally read about Sixx Design and their amazing get away via O at Home {now defunct} but was recently chatting about it with an e-design client. When she mentioned the home, I knew what she was referring to instantly! LOVE IT! My house is yellow..I am dying to paint the front and back doors high gloss navy for an instant update!
for the wardrobe..not an everyday shade, but on a warm summer day with a hint of tan! - Perfection! {also love that art work behind Ms. Kelly!}
I own a jacket very similar to this one! I grabbed it at Old Navy a while ago.
A shot of my closet! I found the lucite stool on ebay and had the yellow top made. The artwork is by yours truly!
images: Made By Girl, Pink Wallpaper scan, Dress Design Decor - jkt shot, Molly Ferguson - my home.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
In Search of...Art Work!
My foyer gallery wall is almost finished! I can't wait to share the results with you. I am continually searching for inspiration and fabulous art..this time I was searching for a small scale, abstract with some color! So I headed directly to Etsy, and searched under "small" acrylic paintings..here's a sampling of what I found. Now I have to figure out which one will complete my project! {follow the link for each piece}
The Cycling Artist - soft abstract paintings
Maria's bird watercolors are also beautiful.
I loved the animal portraits by Dana Gils
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Did you know?? Sneak Peek.
{note: need to match the foyer paint color to the imperial trellis ground (computer is throwing the colors off!} {I'm dying to use that fabulous Zimba - Schumacher fabric on a project}
- All this color will be mixed with white walls and a light violet ceiling!
{actually - just ordered the pictured over-sized lamp above..can't wait to see it - I love how is looks hand-made}
I also did boards for the kitchen and dining room, but I can't share the entire job....;}
Monday, June 28, 2010
Working on {personally}
images: Jonny Valiant, via white and wander blog, lonny mag
Monday, June 7, 2010
Reader Question!
After posting the photo below last week, I received a number of source requests on the pillow fabric. It's called Zimba and it's from Schumacher! Amazing isn't it? I was actually thinking of using it for a client!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Inspiration..porch-sunroom
{board copyright of Shelter Interior Design}
I'm running off to a client meeting so I only have time for a quick post..I thought I'd share an inspiration board {I'm big on mood boards} for an enclosed sun porch we're revamping! This particular client is a young family that resides in a classic old home down the street from the beach. I wanted to create a fresh, welcoming space with a mix of "old fashioned" + modern elements! Happy Monday! {can't show you the finished design ideas until the client approves them}
{here's a bit more inspiration}
Images: Shelter, coco cozy, Meg Braff via Coastal Living, Elle Decor, Domino, Elle Decor via Remodelista, Elle Decor, Amanda Nisbet, ?