ORC Linking Event … Week 4

I cannot even believe we are at Week FOUR!  Linda is still calling the shots and keeping me on track! 

If you are new here, Linda organizes a semi-annual Challenge to change one room in Six Weeks.

You can check out Week 1 and 3 if you are interested.

I skipped Week 2!

And then she asks everyone to join in on their own in her Linking Event to do the same.

Perhaps because I have an entire house, also known as #ProjectDownSize, to do … 

I am just crazy willing enough to join in!

I promised last week a post on lighting and a new ceiling. 

Well here is the problem when I am not a total DIY'er.

My Electrician is coming TODAY.  He is clearly not as interested in pleasing all of you as I am.

I apologize on his behalf.  However, if you are in my neck of the woods, I'll share him.

He rocks!

So … here is what is happening that you cannot see!

You might remember the "Hide" I scored last year.  

It finally has come into it's own.

It is at the upholsterer right now.  Taking over the Toile that graced my kitchen a few years ago.  Here's the thing about chairs.  They Rock. And can be changed in a heartbeat.  Continue the Chair Hoarding.  It is a constant Giver!

And the Kravet accent fabric … well, you will just have to wait to see that little treat.

So … while you might think I am slacking off … here is the real DIY'er going on right now.  

Yes, at the same time as the ORC Linking Party.

Remember when Don told me to focus.  

You clearly know I am no good at that!!

We are painting the kitchen cabinets.

And I haven't even shared about my countertops yet.

 So I can't make it a total surprise …  they are man-made.  

Love at First and Last Sight!

I promise to share more on my finds.

You might spy my Island Top … 

But this was quitting time my friends.

Notice Don has his hand on the Kettle One.

Yep. Cocktail time.  

We do have priorities after all!

Looking forward to showing you my lighting next week!  

Check out all the linking participants here!

Making the World More Beautiful.  

One Room (or more!) at a Time.

xo

kim

Friday Snip - Its ... Color and Cold!

1.  Creamsicle.  Sammy's new room color. 

2.  Thanks to Tiffany I am promising to make 2014 a year of better organization!

3.  New Crown UP in our den!

4.  Sweet and Patient client got a pillow delivery!

5.  Inspiration Rug for our Family Room.

6.  Enough Said.

7.  Seems that when it snows it is not quite as cold and very beautiful at night!

8.  The Power of Instagram.  Bought these from Parker Kennedy based on one of their snapshots!  Waiting to get a new look for our Master Bedroom.

9.  Like this finish.

Thanks everyone for stopping by for a visit ... and have a Glorious Weekend!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip-Its/Fall Inspiration ...

1. Chartreuse and Greek Key.  All fabrics from Kravet.

2. Embroidered Modern Floral, Jonathan Adler and Modern tones.

3.  Birds.  I cut off one of their heads.  Not intentionally!

4. Lavender, Celery and Creme.  I have a new love.

5. In my Space!

6. Grays ... monochromatic ... lots of texture.

7.  Warm browns and mint (the mint chinoiserie is Schumacher).

8.  Plums ... because everyone needs some.

9.  Thank you to European Manor for the fun day and wonderful clients!

This week was fun, design filled and completely Fall Focused!  I was invited to talk with the customers of European Manor in Wellesley about Fall decorating ... not the kind where you just bring in autumn leaves and pumpkins!

We styled the luscious fabrics in beautiful warm hues to create vignettes with their collection of Classic accent pieces, small furnishing and amazing lamps.  The fabric textures and colors will create an updated look in any type of home!

Happy Friday my friends!  Go Warm your place up!  You can even buy a pumpkin or two!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip - Its. A look at my week of Inspiration ...

1. Gorgeous Necklaces as Art. I am in love with the texture, the edginess. FDO.

2.  Waiting on Martha. The Shop. Monkey Soaps ... for the Powder Room.

3.  Bedroom Inspiration. Kravet and Duralee ... in the same breath.
4.  Bedroom Inspiration Number 2.  Kravet and Duralee. Again.

5.  Greek Key courtesy of M&JTrimmings. 

6. Come visit me on Thursday 9/19 as I discuss starting with a Classic Base 
at European Manor in Wellesley.

7. Lions heads.  I cannot help it.

8.  Glass Knots ... more new "little things" from FDO.

9.  My Bedroom Inspiration Ideas.  Starting with a Plan.  
Then coming up with the pieces that speak to the client.
Round 2!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Winner! Winner!

Happy Saturday ... the rain has finally come to a stop ... so I am headed out the door to get that backyard ready for a Graduation Party ... TONIGHT!!

In the meantime, there are TWO lucky Winners for this Moen Showerhead!

Congratulations to:

Melanie!

and Matt!

You will be enjoying your refreshing showers VERY soon!!  

xo,

kim

Giving Wednesday!

Being Thankful Today!

Number 1.  This Friday at midnight EST I am drawing for TWO Moen Shower Heads so that I can get them both mailed in time for Father's Day ... don't delay!!  

He needs a little relaxation under the Eco-friendly water rush ... don't you think??

Go Here to see the details!

Number 2.  Even Better ... Pop over to Mary Ann's Blog and see how you might help support 

ROWAN, Rural Orphans and Widows AIDS Network and win a beautiful bracelet!

One thing I have come to love about blogging is not only the friendships that develop but how bloggers reach out and help others ... and I am happy to be able to help in some way!

So make this a winning week!!

Making the World More Beautiful ... One Room at a Time! 

xo,

kim

Something Special ... Thanks to Kravet and BlogFest 2013!

Honestly, the BlogFest FUN keeps coming! 

I really don't win things much.  Like I have been playing that PowerBall and I don't even get ONE number.  humph.

Blogfest ... turned my luck ... I actually WON!!

Kravet and HGTV sponsored our lunch on Monday ... It was fun and so HGTV with all the bright colors ... they made us feel like stars and treated us like celebrities!!

Jody

Betsy, Michele, Denise

HGTV Publisher, Dan Fuchs and Editor Sara Peterson

Jeffrey, Laurie, Ann

THOM!

So here you go ... Moen Shower Head.  Not One.  BUT TWO!!

I was kind of thinking this might be a fun Father's Day Gift, we will draw for the TWO winners next Friday at midnight EST and I will announce on Monday morning so I can ship in plenty of time for DAD!!

You know the drill please like or follow and leave a comment.  You will be entered for each comment!

FaceBook, Pinterest and Twitter 

Thanks for playing along ... and Thank You to 

Kravet, HGTV and Moen!

for such a fun and USEFUL giveaway!!

Making the World More Beautiful ... One Room at a Time!

xo,

kim

Favorite Room #1 ... Barbara Ostrom

Happy Friday!  I was so energized on Monday and Tuesday ...

I am feeling the need for the end of the week!

The Kips Bay Showhouse was a ShowStopper!  I love what the Designers did here.

For my Show and Tell ... I am going to start with one of my Favorites!

So, yesterday ... I showed you this ... 

One thing that struck me more than anything.  I deal with many lower ceilings.  In New England, older houses generally have lower ceilings.  Nothing about the aesthetic, it is all about keeping warm in Winter.  

This room had low ceilings ... and with this Gold Treatment it seemed as if the ceiling was in the clouds.  

Okay ... I am on board!!

Also, I have been telling you all about the COLOR!!  And this ... is Neutral.  So I can feel the love for both, okay?  And this one was one of my faves!!

But while neutral ... notice .... 

The Gold/Glam

The Patterns.

The Gold Again.

Plus the FretWork of the Windows.

Gold, Herringbone.

TV inserted in a Frame.  Because it is a REAL room!

Beautiful Gilt Sconces.

Off the side of the room is this little Office Nook.

Complete with Pistachios. 

Who Wouldn't like to work HERE??

Just enough clutter to make me happy!

Built-ins to make it Warm.

Take a look at these Window Treatments. 

No finial on the right hand side.  Architecture doesn't always allow space for a Finial.  Even in Showhouses you have to work with Reality.

I don't mind it ... Do You??

The Scale of the Fabric on the Windows is a STATEMENT!!

Not certain if you can see this Before very well ... 

While on this Tour, we discovered that this space had been previously used to house the owner's Art.  No one Lived Here.

I want to be a piece of Art.  So I can live here!!

Gilt and Lucite.  YES!

Zebra Rug ... Bringing the Punch.

Gilt Gold Ceiling On Patterned SeaGrass Rug.

Hi and Low.  Texturally speaking.  Bring it On!

Please allow me to introduce you to The Designer of this Room ... 
Barbara Ostrom 
The Ceiling Treatment was what drew me in ... then I discovered MORE!
I love what she did in this room.  Starting with the ceiling.  So I looked her up.  
And here's what I found ... 

She might have a Penchant for Ceilings.  Oh yeah, Bring it on Sister!!

More Goodness on her website. Check her out!

Hope you are gearing up for a Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!  Enjoy!

Making the World Prettier.  One Room at a  Time!

xo,

kim

Gloss, Gloss, Baby ...

"Ice is back with my brand new invention 
Something grabs a hold of me tightly 
Then I flow that a harpoon daily and nightly 
Will it ever stop? 
Yo, I don't know Turn off the lights and I'll glow"

Ice, Ice, Baby ... Words by Vanilla Ice.

And I am all about the ICE!! 

I promise I have rooms to show you ... Thanks to Kravet I got to visit AND take photos of the Kips Bay Showhouse.

BUT the Impact I want to share today ...

It's all about the SHINE!

Please forgive the photos ... these are all from My I-Phone.  

But I think you can get the PICTURE!!

High Gloss Walls and Ceilings ... they are the Name of the Game Baby!!

This Art ... on Plexiglass ... LIT what could have been a "normal" hallway UP!

 And just to throw another lyric your way ...

"Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing. 

It's time we all reach out for something new, 

That means you too. 

You say you want a leader, 

But you can't seem to make up your mind. 

I think you better close it, 

And let me guide you to the purple rain."

... Prince

And the Purple Rain Came Down ... and I am on Board!

Hard to tell with my I-phone ... but the ceiling below is a GLORIOUS soft lavender/gray GLOSS.

All That Shimmers IS Gold today!

Ceiling Treatment to beat all others.

I was stopped in my tracks.  Seriously, I couldn't MOVE.  I want to still be there.  THIS needs to be coming to a ceiling near me SOON!

More Dark Seductive GLOSSY ceiling Paint.

Just when I was almost convincing myself to embrace the NEUTRAL.

No More ... I have been Set Free!!

Watch out ... the Gloss Paint is coming out and nothing Neutral is Safe!

Do YOU Gloss?  I'd highly suggest it!

Making the World Prettier.  One Room at A Time!

xo,

kim