It finally came!!!!!

So do not shoot me for the terrible Blackberry photos. I am not going to lie, at first I wasn't sure I loved it, or even liked it. It is a big dramatic sofa. Then I thought about it, and I am a big, dramatic person!! It is perfect for me!! Jimmy Dean made an appearance in the photo too. The colors are way off, but you get the general idea. It makes me even more ready to do more stuff!! Sorry Paul!!

This is a better shot of the color. It is pattern Bristol Metal from Lee Industries. It is a rich grey-brown. It also has the most awesome sheen to it!!
Lolly is a big fan. She is the exact same color!! I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing...

Amanda

Needs Some Major Work!

Ok, I am having a hard time writing this post. Since my new sofa is on the way, and I promised pictures when it arrives, this is the before. I am very critical of my own "design work" at my house. I wish I had an unlimited budget and all the free time to make it exactly what I envision. Having said that, I do love our home. It has character and a warmth about it. So be patient and I will post the progress of our sweet house.

Since this photo a lot has changed. First and foremost I added some greenery. It makes a HUGE difference. I am thinking about doing a post on interior plants. What do you guys think? I need something that is hard to kill. I did not get my mother's green thumb!

Drapes are a must. They are next on my wish list. Luckily my husband agrees, so we will see how that conversation goes...advice is always welcome. Until next time.

Amanda

Feminine and Fun Home Office

I think it so important to have a space that makes you feel creative, serves a desired purpose, and looks beautiful. If I could design my own home office, I think it would look something like this...


Beautiful faux antique writing desk from Noir Furniture LA. It is feminine and timeless. It is a great start to base the design.
I have wanted a ghost chair for years. It will juxtapose the old world feel of the desk perfectly!
What can I say? Every woman needs a little pink in her life. Christopher Spitzmiller makes the most divine gourd lamps ever!! They of course cost more than most sofas, but this is my dream office, money is no object.
This is another item that has been on my wish list for years. Stark's Antelope rug is just too good. I would even use this in my future nursery, or living room.
I would love a pair of these for a cozy reading area adjacent from my desk area. I would cover them in a creamy velvet.
If I didn't use this for drapes, I would cover the above chairs in this China Seas fabric. Pink, pink, and more pink.
I threw this in because it is like an unexpected, fabulous accessory. I mean does it get much cooler than a crocodile stapler? I think not. That is all for today.

Love,
Amanda

Our New Digs...Some Before and Afters

Here it is!  Our new little home!  Below are some pics of our dining room before and after.  We painted the walls Baby Fawn, Benjamin Moore.  I will post more details later.  I know it still needs a ton of work, but we are getting there!

Nursery Update!

So here are some pictures of Jane's nursery with the drapes installed!  I love how soft and feminine the room is turning out.  Only a few more things and this nursery will be ready for Baby M!

Jane's Nursery Sneak Peak

Here is a sneak peak of my friend/client's nursery for baby M! The drapes were installed today, but my darn camera is acting up so those photos will be posted shortly! The room is the softest shade of pink, Benjamin Moore, Early Sunset . The bumper, duvet and throw pillow are Pom Pom at Home. They make the most beautiful linen bedding! The crib skirt is a Kravet fabric, Marais Stripe in Blossom, and is perfect for a little girls bedroom. The drapes are also in the silk stripe. Now it is time to do some finishing touches, art, mirror, lamps, etc. I cannot wait for M to get here. I think she is going to be one lucky little girl!

Bitter Sweet....

So I know y'all are probably wondering where I've been?! Well, a lot has been going on in my crazy life! Work has been super busy. I cannot wait to post the pics of the job we are about to be wrapping up! It turned out beautiful! Yay! But, in bitter sweet news, I think our house has sold! I have total mixed emotions about it. I loved our little midtown bungalow, but it is time to move on. I guess it all works out, I was getting tired of my decor anyways! So in homage to our first house, here are some pics...again! I promise to post more this week!

Pop of Color in Pascagoula

Let me just my clients who inhabit this space are absolutely wonderful! They are so full of life and genuinely care and listen to what you have to say. So, having said that this room fits their personality perfectly. It is vibrant, colorful, and somehow is still completely comfortable.

It is so refreshing to have clients that are not afraid of color! Fuchsia and turquoise, I mean how awesome is it that her husband is such a trooper that he embraces the fuchsia with a smile.

I will post more pictures, as the job progresses. Oh, I can't wait til Friday! I might have another post today, if I find time!

Seth and Jane's House

So, Jane(Jane and her husband Seth happen to be close friends of mine, as well as, clients!)wanted me to wait to post pics of her house, but I'm too impatient! We still have some things we want to replace, and a few things to add too! This is just a sneak peek! If Seth had his way Jane and I could never shop/decorate together! I will keep new pics coming as we go!

Even with a baby on the way, don't be scared of white! That's what oxyclean is for people! The sofa, chair, and ottoman are all from Best Slipcover Company. They are super comfy and super stylish!

Jane had dried arrangements of hydrangeas done in her mercury glass vases, tres chic! Notice the polka dot dog bed, it is for a 3 lb yorkie named Heffner! Lil stink!

Bittersweet...

This is my home. It is a work in progress, but I love it. A cute midtown bungalow, with tons of charm. Too bad it is up for sale now. If you know anyone that wants a 3/2 in Mobile, AL, let me know!

Of course with any design job I am constantly changing my mind, wanting to do something new! If I had the money, my house would change weekly! I love my zebra chairs, but now I want cream linen skirt slipcovers. I am also thinking I want to spice up my color choices. Maybe cream walls, with turquoise silk drapes? What do you think? I will say the chandelier is one of my most fav material items! I will never let it go with the house!

My bedroom was so cozy! Since this picture was taken, I have repainted. It is now a soft cream, with a soft white trim. I love it! I also got new bedding, white linen with a European style monogram....so romantic! I want to do accents in coral. Embroidered pillows or maybe just a rose bowl of fresh flowers in the pinky-orange tones? That HUGE piece above my bed is an old Victorian mantle I picked up at a local antique store. Isn't it fab! Although, I will say, I sometimes have nightmares about it crashing down on my head in the middle of the night...scary!

I love this server. It was a graduation gift from my dad and stepmother. I think it needs a bolder mirror above it though? I love, love, love my lamp. It was in the post from Friday. When I ordered it I thought it was gong to be much larger. It actually worked out for the best, it looks great in my foyer!