Thursday, December 15, 2011

Quick thoughts on a Mediterranean Remodel


The Exterior needs some major TLC, I say keep the stucco and give her a fresh coat of paint. Love the colors below, also think the windows need added trim to reflect the style below. I think the columns can become a stone color like the image below.

I would like to see the front door become a large wood door as seen below: so that there is now a stucco band b/t the door and window above.

new colors:

I would love to clean up the entry to the dining. I am not sure why that wall steps back, but I would like it to do something like this:


 adding wainscoting to accentuate the entry:


Then you have to decide if you want to do a natural limestone floor (above) or hardwoods (below)
Bring back the mantle! I would love to see some small alcove built in to each side of the fireplace like this:


Ok, so budget permitting we gut the kitchen cabinets! I am not a fan of the step down in the countertop...or the pine cabinets or those small little lower cabinets!
something more like this: New lighting over the island, 

I guess if you absolutely had to keep the cabinets you could just refinish them in a darker stain/paint
Or, you could go with a painted scheme, like this...
Or traditional white
For the bar area i would really like to rip out the "L" shape and have something like this along the sink/window pass through wall. That way the bar does not encroach on the living room, and I would rip out the corner cabinet unit, then this becomes more of a sitting room.

 PAINT! All of the columns in the house should go back to a softer white...

What is this room?



I would love to tear out the above vanity, with those strange angles and install a clean vanity like this:

Laundry, we've got to get rid of the peach! We need something that says, clean!

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This space definately need some sprucing up! Hardwoods and wall color...maybe a little nailhead detail like this:

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 Other Exterior Options:


















Monday, December 12, 2011

Chalk it up:


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Love the DIY chalk gift tags
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Chalkboard table runner, great idea!
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New life to any flea market vase
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Great tutorial on DIY chalkboard wine glass stem
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

TB Tribute

Let's just take a moment to oui and ahh of this fabulous woman, Tory Burch!

I must have this TB wine bag





No descrip needed:


 Lucite Cuff


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

French Style

I have always been attracted to beautiful French Hall Mirrors like this:


I love them in a beautiful gold leaf or distressed and chipping.

like this one

This weekend I found one @ Home Goods and it was only $249. My sweet husband (who was such a trooper to go shopping with me) didn't think that was near as a good deal as I did...and he was probably right, this one was made in Peru. Well, if you are in the market for one check your local Home Goods!


Curls and Pearls

I am loving this center piece on a silver platter...the pearls and the french blue ribbon, yes!!! Not sure what my AZ friends will think...can't wait to find out. I think I'll spend the rest of this holiday season in pearls or curls...with inspiration from the gorgeous Olivia Palemro!





Images: Country Living, Pinterest.com



Friday, December 2, 2011

Fancy Friday


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Looking forward to a fancy weekend...do you have any Christmas party's to attend?