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Posted by dasfseegdse Senin, 06 Juni 2011 0 komentar

it is often difficult to commit to a paint color, and one thing that really helps

is a recommendation from a friend or seeing a room painted in person.

that's why i get excited when big companies like pottery barn and (now)

west elm team up with paint companies...

it's like getting a recommendation from a friend that has great taste,

and the best part is that they use these colors in their catalogs, so

we can catch a glimpse at what the color may look like on our walls.

yay for US!

here are some of my faves:

galveston gray

ac-27

(i am thinking of using this color in my living room....more on that later.)

baby fern

2029-20

nightfall

1596

(a great alternative to one of my favorite dark grays: kendall charcoal)

ozark shadow

ac-26

silver half dollar

2121-40

one of the things i really like about the west elm/benjamin moore

selections is that many of the colors are wonderful neutrals that play well

with many other neutrals as well as brighter colors.

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on a side note: it's officially summer! my kids got out of school on friday

and we are so looking forward to a fun-filled summer. of course, i will still

be posting all summer, i just may miss a day or two on account of the fun-ness with

my kiddos.

also, the redesign of my blog is nearly complete. it has been a long process, but i am

thrilled with the results.

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PINK OR BLUE?

Posted by dasfseegdse Minggu, 05 Juni 2011 0 komentar

With a little over seven weeks to go till my fourth little bambino comes into this world I begin to wonder whether it will be pink or blue? Having had two beautiful pink surprises first {three years apart} followed by a gorgeous blue surprise, something tells me more and more each day that it will be a blue bundle of joy, maybe it's a mother's intuition, either way they are a blessing so let the countdown begin....xx

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SUNDAY INSPIRATION...

Posted by dasfseegdse Sabtu, 04 Juni 2011 0 komentar

A little bit of colour for your sunday afternoon, hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend xx

image via Tumblr

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e-design progress: candace's master bedroom

Posted by dasfseegdse Jumat, 03 Juni 2011 0 komentar

candace is making progress on her master bedroom,

and it has been really exciting for me to peek in on her blog and see what she has been up to.

she has already tackled some pretty impressive diy projects, including:

this box pleated bedskirt with contrasting fabric.

painting the walls and the ceiling.

a diy embellished sunburst mirror

and this pretty little pillow that will be on the bed.

i got to go shopping with her this weekend while i was visiting boise,

and we picked out some lamps for her night stands. it was so fun to hang out

and talk a little and of course, shop! i even got a peek at our ikea hack. nicole has done an

amazing job, and i can't wait until they show it off!

**the ability to take a project as fast or as slow as you want is one of the beauties of e-design.

you can get the plan for your room, and do it all at once, or spread out the cost and

projects over several weeks or months.

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the house i'm building...

Posted by dasfseegdse Kamis, 02 Juni 2011 0 komentar

did you know that i am building a house?

oh, not MY house! gheesh. if i was building my own house,

i would blog about it NON-stop. for real...i would NEVER shut up about it!

you would be like..."enough about this house already! we GET it. you're excited. let's move on!"

no, it's not MY house, but i am having a fabulous time helping my clients build their dream home.

sometimes i get asked:

when is the RIGHT time to hire an interior designer if you are building a house?

and you know what? the answer is:

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

ideally, a designer should be brought on board before the floor plans are finalized, and before the

footings are dug. an interior designer can help make minor changes to the floor plan that can

add comfort, function and personality to any new home.

when my husband owned his own custom home building company, i would assist all of our clients

with their selections during the building process....everything from exterior paint, brick, and rock selections to flooring, lighting, trim details, interior paint, door styles, cabinetry, hardware, and countertops.

i guess if there was one area in interior design where i feel the most comfortable, it is

in new construction. i love nothing better than trapsing around in a house that's being built,

smelling the sawdust and seeing the hustle and bustle of the sub contractors.

there are a TON of decisions that need to be made when building a home, and it can be

overwhelming. most of these decisions are things that you will have to live with for a very long time,

and things that cost a LOT of money.

even if you have never hired a designer before, and you don't plan on hiring a designer in the future,

it is a wise investment to hire a designer when building a home.

so, for the next few months, i will be showing you the progress on this house and letting you tag

along while we make our selections! it should be a lot of fun. we are planning a few fun trim treatments,

pretty patterned stone flooring, and maybe even some blue/grey painted cabinets! stay tuned.

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BE STILL MY BEATING HEART...

Posted by dasfseegdse Rabu, 01 Juni 2011 0 komentar

Oh what Beauty...there's something so beautiful about the use of soft blues mixed with these gorgeous neutral colours, definately a favourite of mine, my most favourite colour being Duck Egg, love the ceramic stool, must find one soon...

Isn't this just superb, so refreshing on a summers day...

Another gorgeous way to bring this colour into your home ...

You can also just add a splash of colour, it looks just as sensational...

I'm so in love with this colour and mixed with soft greys, whites, black and shiny metalics it truly is breathtaking...LOVE IT!!!

Have a Beautifully Inspiring Day! xx

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