~ coming together ~

a while back I was asked to design a traditional , yet youthful dining room

for a young family

Carrie Dining Room by paintedhome on Polyvore.com

and it's slowly coming together~

gorgeous pillows for the deep window seat

2 fabulous upholstered chairs 

for each end of the table 

pea green built-ins ~

waiting to be aged 

& 

distressed

woven wood blinds and a 

cushy chenille fabric for the base 

of the window seat, ahh

beautiful wood work

a great chandelier 

they

already owned

and the best part yet...

a subtle stripe on the ceiling

(see it?)

we're all loving it!

how about you?

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I can create a complete map for you to follow to have your home looking creative and inspired}

~ the powder room ~

a few weeks ago I blogged about 

our future powder room.

It all started with this gem I found on the side of the road ~

I wanted the powder room 

to feel something like this ~  

Powder Room by paintedhome on Polyvore.com

so far so good,

here's a peek ~

I had trouble finding the right length baskets to fill the drawer spots, so I used these suitcases instead.  I'll be on the lookout for more to fill the top spot.

The floor will eventually 

be replaced with a basket weave 

vinyl floor from Armstrong 

(I couldn't get the floor sample to appear here).

I can't show you the other side of the bathroom because nothing has been done yet.

I'm happy with the new look.

Thanks for stopping by.

going dark

well, i’ve decided to go dark…and i’m not talking about my hair color.  nope, i’m referring to my trim color. 

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i’ve been a fan of dark trim for a while and finally decided it was time to go dark myself. 

{elle decor}

my condo doesn’t get a lot of light so i didn’t want to go too dark.  i decided to go with a smoky bronze color from sherwin williams called “brainstorm bronze.” 

i absolutely love it!  i can’t wait until the whole place is done.  i’m painting my entry hallway and side hallway, the main room (family/dining combined) and my kitchen.  I’m keeping my bathroom, guest room and master the existing paint color, benjamin moore’s white dove.  since i’m painting it myself it’s going to be a while before it’s complete.  i’m focusing on one area at a time…as time permits.  right now i have the entry hallway completed except for the crown.  here’s a sneak peek. 

i’ve also been debating on painting my hardwood flooring that runs throughout my entry hallway, main hallway and kitchen.  this picture has made up my mind.  i’m DEFINITELY painting it.  camilla just painted her kitchen floors a beautiful turquoise shade and gives a great step-by-step tutorial.  although i would love to, i’m not going as bold as she did.  i’m thinking of staying more neutral and going with a medium gray, something that is in between the color of the wall and the trim.

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in other exciting news my sofa should be here sometime this week!!!! YAY!!!!

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