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leslie
- Nov 6, 2018
IKEA Besta cabinet hack
Yep... long time, no blog. It has been busy all around, including migrating into our next fixer home here in Boulder. We have been working on some updates to spaces prior to the bigger project of adding square footage and a mega kitchen and exterior redux happening sometime this coming spring. After renovating this room to serve as my office (more on that later), it became clear that I needed more storage space than the little desk I had placed in there. Here is a shot of the
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leslie
- Apr 8, 2018
target's new opalhouse line
My daughter and I popped into Target to pick up some miscellaneous things yesterday. All was good... until we reached the home furnishings display (which is a standard, must visit area of the store). Hold the phone! A whole new display was up. Target has their game on once again. Their new "Opalhouse" line has rocked it out of the ballpark. Much to my daughter's dismay, we were stuck in Target a bit longer than expected. Btw... this is not a sponsored post. This line is massi
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leslie
- Sep 28, 2017
new web site feature
Shopping for home decor might be a small problem for me.... let's just say I need to find my next project to furnish. I have just added a new page to our website that features great new items I have found out there in the marketplace. My goal is to include current/on-trend products that are in a reasonable price bracket. You can find my new page here. Check back for weekly updates with new products posted. On the topic of shopping... as I have mentioned in previous posts, I l
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leslie
- Aug 27, 2017
styling a temporary residence
We recently sold our primary residence here in Boulder.... whew! No small event, as we migrated from a 4,600 square foot house to a 2,300 square foot rental. from this: to this: Cute place, right? It's nice to be done with that fun process. Now I'm trying to make our smaller temporary space fun and functional, using a combination of items coming over from our previous home and some new additions. Budget is key, as this is truly temporary. Just wrapped up the living room: The
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leslie
- Mar 27, 2017
savannah
I'm here in the beautiful city of Savannah.... prepping our townhouse for rent and some other things related to the school our older daughter is attending, SCAD. So, SCAD (The Savannah College of Art & Design) I'm pretty sure owns half this town. You can see their buildings or the imprint of their students almost everywhere. It's pretty cool. Here are just a few shots of SCAD sightings around town: One of their main buildings on Bull Street: Theater in the heart of Savannah:
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leslie
- Feb 26, 2017
pillow sourcing part 1: etsy pillows
I have been busy working for a wonderful client with some redesign work in their stunning home in western Boulder. The house has lots of traditional and craftsman character. We are trying to lift, lighten, update and add some contemporary flair to this place. We are focusing on the tv room at the moment. Here is where we are: Throw pillows can make a huge impact on a space. Etsy continues to be one of my favorite sources for decorative throw pillows. You can get a high qualit
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leslie
- Feb 9, 2017
pillow styling
I continue to be amazed at how pillows can transform a space. It seems that like the trend with mixed metal finishes, pillows can really run the gambit right now. So fun! Remember when sofa cushions had to be super matchy and only a certain size? Now, it's a whole new world with sofa and bed styling. Here are some of my faves out there: image via Emily Henderson image via Stonegable image via Studio McGee Where to find amazing pillows like these? Some are exclusive to designe
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leslie
- Nov 13, 2016
2017 color trends
Purple! It has been awhile since I've seen this used much mainstream, but get ready.... it's coming. Take a look at the color forecast for 2017 from some of the big hitters in the world of paint. Let's start with Benjamin Moore. They are offering up a deep, rich "eggplanty" color. PPG's paint choice is a lighter violet tone. Next up is Sherwin Williams. Their favorite for 2017 is a softer taupe. Finally, we have Glidden. They are honing in on a blue that I think is gorgeous.
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LESLIE
- Aug 21, 2016
condo update
This is our first blog post! We are excited about getting this launched. Jolene and I have been busy with projects, and there is lots to post about. I'm wrapping up my current condo renovation project here in Boulder.... and it has been a project! The goal is to set it up as a furnished executive rental. You can find before photos here. After photos will be posted next month. Meanwhile, here is some inspiration and some finishes I'm using to pull it together: This kitchen ins
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