1. The use of creamy colors2. Denim Furniture (its probably a "out" but I'll always love it)3. The use of small space done really well4. Big school like sinks.Whats making you "ooo and ahh" in the decor department these days...
Monday, July 28, 2008
progress continues
I finished painting the bathroom and kitchen this weekend which meant I got to begin hanging shelves and 'decorating'. I didn't do a lot, but here's a little peak at what I did manage to do... The photo above is a detail from my bathroom. There were no shelves or closet so I put up a corner shelving unit that has 4 shelves on it for bathroom paraphenelia storage.The photos below give you a glimpse at the progress of my kitchen. The 'before' shot...
Thursday, July 24, 2008
bit by bit
I've begun the transfer of goods from one apartment to another. I plan on finishing the painting this weekend and getting shelves up in the kitchen and bathroom so more photos to come soon of things other than the radiator wall ;)PS - while painting the bathroom last night, I discovered a horrid, putrid smell rising from the floor? the walls? Not sure, but it's a little concerning. Hoping it's something fixable and not a sign of major wall ro...
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Art of the Mix
Some people just know how to mix things up. I'd like to think I can, but I often see pictures that make me think how clever. Thats why I like magzines and the internet. Its so inspiring to see how creative people can get. In a small space you really have to be creati...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
getting back on track - before & after pics of the little corner that's causing all the fuss
Well...I sprayed what was left of the spray paint last night (which wasn't much). As you can see, I armed myself with a nose hair protector mask this time... You can see the before and after shots of the floor below - the difference is much less noticable now, however, a couple more shots of paint probably would have been perfect. I'm not sure if I'm going to bother buying any more. I think I might leave it for awhile and see if regular wear and...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
i have an idea...
So...some friends and I were swapping spray-paint-on-hardwood-floor cleaning ideas last night that included everything from cleaning solutions to resanding and polishing the floor to bit-by-bit scraping the paint off with a razor blade. The brainstorming session inspired me to stop by the apartment on my way home and take a closer look at my 'situation'.There's absolutely no way that I can 'scrape' the paint off the floor. It's so finely dusted that...
Friday, July 11, 2008
Where do your guest sleep?
A daybed tucked in a corner? Outdoors somehow? Futon or pull out couch? My sister comes twice a year with her 2 kids. With only 3 bedrooms it makes it hard but we make due. Air mattress's help tons, great solution with small kids. How do YOU handle overnight guest? A nice room at the Holiday I...
things were going so well...
So...I've been prepping and painting my new place and it's been going really smoothly. I've gotten a lot done. I even completed my chalkboard wall in the kitchen today. Somehow, all of that was momentarily eclipsed this evening when I set about spray painting the radiator in the main room. The paint dude at Home Hardware told me I could paint radiator paint on with a brush or spray paint it on. Spray painting seemed like the fastest and easiest...
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
the clean up
The Maids have arrived. Today is the first day I've ever paid for professional cleaning services (and I'm afraid it may become a guilty pleasure). My new apartment is being scrubbed and disinfected by four cleaners who have a very determined look in their eyes. I will feel so much better going in there knowing it's been thoroughly cleaned. And once they're done with it, I'll feel prepped to roll up my sleeves and let the real reno and decorating...
Monday, July 7, 2008
Keeping it Simple
I think sometimes the best way to make a small space larger is to keep it simple. Simple colors along with the things you need and the things that make you smile. Our minds are bombarded with information all day long. Its nice to come home to a calm peaceful hou...
Friday, July 4, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
scary 'before' shots of my new studio
I wasn't sure if I should even bother posting these images yet because they're so scary (well, the kitchen and bathroom and hallway are - they look scarier in person than these do in these shots - believe me)...but I figure the worst that can happen is for you to feel really sorry for me (for leaving this - the apartment that has clearly ruined and spoiled me) and the best that can happen is for you to offer up refinishing and decorating suggestions...
