Another New Project, Along with Some Updates

I'm sorry for the no go post yesterday...I was volunteering in my son's classroom bright and early and ended up being faced with errands that kept me out from 8 am - 5 pm...can we say tired preggers woman much...seriously thought my lady parts were going to fall out by the end of it.

Moving on.

Today is my hoobsters birthday.

If he's reading this....a very...

/via/

...love you to the moon my sweets.
In other news, my bathroom got ripped out last night- very exciting.
I also brought in my neighbour, who just happens to be a very talented architect (PS, if you live in the GTA, you NEED to hire Wallace Brown...email me if you'd like his contact info) to discuss some layout options and we have some very exciting plans.
Things like this are likely going to happen....
...large table for crafting/homeworking...and black shelves...

...a built in daybed in the bedroom...

...though it will be this guy...

...also, black ceilings (maybe)...

...a swing...

...exposed duct work in either black...

...or white (leaning white)...

...more swings and maybe fun ball lights...

...steel windows as room dividers...

...panelling mixed with modern furniture/lighting....

...hanging IKEA glossy storage cabinets alongside antique stuff...

Or some combination of all of the above:)
I hope.
Most will depend on budget of course but in any event, it will be quite the transformation.
EXCITED.
What else can I tell you...
Oh...I picked up another new e-design client.
We'll call this one #projectboudoir.
I've been given the task of putting together a pink and white bedroom with no antiques and no gold...as you can imagine, the 'no tenants' were/are a little challenging for yours truly but I did manage to come up with this initial idea board...

...as you can see, I tried to sneak in just a tiny bit of gold with the screen but it got nixed so a white lacquered one has been put in its place.
As for my other projects...
#projectalreadyfabulous....
Our tea cups....

...and coffee pot set...

...have arrived.
And now the tray hunt begins...we've narrowed it to this beaty from Biscuit...

...or this guy from Tilly Maison...

What else?
#projectlivingdining
We might be subbing in a new sofa and coffee table...a Jonathan Adler Templeton and Platner table might just be available for a supercalafragalistic price so both are proving to be very tempting...

Goodness all around.
And I think that's all for now.
Make sure you check back tomorrow for some more nursery goodness...I've got two boards happening tomorrow from one ridiculously talented designer so yes...something you must see.
Almost Valentine's hearts and kisses.
xo

A New Project #projectlivingdining

Happy almost weekend friends.

I've got a few updates of sorts to share so getting right to it....

1. #projectbaby is moving along- the wall treatment and crown molding have been installed and today, the paint happens...I also ordered lighting, some fabulous artwork and a daybed so things are trucking right along...I just hope bambino holds out long enough to get it all done before he arrives.

2. I started work on a new e-design project...we'll call it #projectlivingdining since it involves one very large combo room.

Here are the befores...

Note the pair of Ventana chandys...delish.

Also, my client just sent me photos of a set of amazing vintage chairs she just bought for literally almost nothing...

...we're working on a plan for them...thinking faux ostrich will be involved.

And speaking of chairs, a pair of these freebie metal goodies are also going to happen...and PS, they'll be transformed with a little gold leafing or paint and some leopard linen...

...this pair of vintage cane pretties will also make an appearance in the room...they'll be painted black and upholstered in white something or other..

And now, the boards...I presented this first round...

...and after review...made a few changes to make the design slightly more feminine...client also requested more closed storage in the dining room and a few other changes, which brought us to these...

After review of these guys, we've decided officially on the wall colour (BM Pale Smoke), finish for the living room chairs, the sofa, pillows, and artwork.

Client and I discussed some potential layout changes and something different for the floor...we also changed out some pieces for more budget friendly alternatives...as of now, we're pretty set on this...

...and I sort of love it.

As for the dining room, we still have 2 storage pieces to locate (a credenza and some sort of china cabinet)...thinking vintage on that front.

3. I just figured out a few days ago that I've been nominated on Apartment Therapy for Best Home Design Blog- woooohooo!!!



I have pretty much zero chance of winning but would love to up the numbers a bit so if you would be so kind....vote me up HERE.

Ta.

4. I just finished a little spring preview board for my fabulous sponsor
Black Rooster Decor...if you haven't ventured over to this ah-maaazing shop in a while, well...you must...SO MUCH GOODNESS...

5. And finally, don't forget to enter my Bright Box giveaway...



I'll be drawing for the winner on Sunday.

xoxo