Crazy Kind of Love

Ok, so I finally caught an episode of Million Dollar Decorators on Bravo and I loved it. In  particular  I loved Mary McDonald and her fabulous graphic floor. After googling her I realized that this one woman has been a huge design influence on me and I didn't even know it. I know kind of stupid. But, for the last couple of years I have kept this folder of home design images that I love and there are few that have always stood out to me. I had no idea those images had something in common and that was none other than Mary McDonald. Anyway, she is  definitely my new design lady crush (sorry Kelly).  I can't wait to keep watching. It is like design crack. Give it to me Bravo.


Images are Mary McDonald designs.

The Art of the Trench

I like Burberry's use of their online experience. Users can submit pictures of themselves wearing the iconic trench. The concept being, "a living celebration of the Burberry trench coat and the people who wear it”.

Check it out here.

The Social Network

Good Article over at thedieline.com today about social media. I really appreciated this comment, "We would all do well to remember that human behaviour and motivation changes much more slowly than technology."

Check out the article here.

A Room in Progress

I am in the process of a total bedroom redo. Here is just a little sneak peek. So far, I have painted, wall papered, hung curtains and painted one of two dressers. Stay tuned there is a lot more to do. BTW - This was my first wallpapering job. I did it all by myself:)

Save It. Just Spray It.

Ok, so if any of you have Ikea furniture you know that it really wasn't meant to last through a move. Which is evidenced in my before photo. I decided before I just chucked it I would take a stab at giving it a new life. I am really liking the after. BTW - the gold spray  is the best I have found. True gold. I will write a post on that later. Oh, excuse the mess I started taking the clothes out of the drawers and then realized I needed photos. 

New Lights

My new crystal balls in my living room. I can see the future, lots of beautiful light:)

Before and After - WIndows

In my last dining room post, I talked about my before windows. However, I didn't have a true before to show. This is my Brother-in-law's house as the before, we built the same house in the same neighborhood. So, this is what I started with a cream box with three small windows. However, mine were much worse since my house sits back further from the road then his. I got no light and just a lovely view of my neighbor's siding. That is also the before chandelier as well. I think this gives a better sense of the true before dining room.


Just a quick how-to:
1. Cover windows in black out film so you can't see back of mirrors.
2. Glue Mirror to frame of window, not glass for easy removal later if needed. You can get mirror cut at Lowe's
3. Trim window with white molding.