so i’ve done my final fine grit sanding and needed to fill a couple holes where the old hardware went. i used a product, DAP Plastic Wood, to fill the holes- roll it into a tiny ball, push it into the space and make it mound a little on top. When it dries, sand it back down so it’s even with the rest of the surface.

you can see where the old hardware was, and the holes are filled

next step! PAINT! i cannot tell you how much i loved getting to this part. it’s when you can actually start seeing a difference. i chose Wool Coat from our friendly Ace Hardware paint selection.  i decided to go with a flat sheen… you’ll find out why i regretted that decision in a few short moments.

brush strokes

i found some cute little wooden knobs at the local hardware store and found them quite quaint in their natural state. i decided not to paint them. i love how they look.

after the paint dried, it felt HORRIBLY chalky. i can’t stand that feeling, it gives me the heeby jeebies. so my husband suggested i use spray on instant drying laquer to give it a glossier feel.  it worked great.

turns out i'm not made to be a grafitti artist- so tyler had to step it shortly after i began

i’m SO close to being finished now, i can hardly stand it.  all i have left to do is find some hinging that works with these doors. it’s been a little tricky.  will post again soon! i have a “last week of june” deadline.

as you all know, i love color infused  interior design almost as much as i love wearing neutrals.  today my focus is on RED.  the color of passion, anger, love, & war. .. vibrant and always holds it’s own.

i had about 3x this many photos of rooms/etc. but i’m having some issues posting them. not sure why they wouldn’t show : / use your imagination ?

z modern panton ball chandelier

red wall clock by crate & barrel

eames molded plywood chair by room & board

marimekko karpitsa pillow by crate & barrel

chairone concrete chair by zmodern

faux red coral by pottery barn

i kind of lost it with the lighting theme &  i still have a few more treats in my bag

Galiano Slim hanging pendant

found here: made from reclaimed doug fir and the twig [from a Galiano tree] serves as the pull switch. nifty, eh?

product of the day: Flor, and here’s what they’re all about “Great design isn’t just beautiful. It’s a beautiful solution. FLOR’s solution is an ingenious design system that blends form and function and includes a commitment to be environmentally responsible. Our dedication to caring for the planet carries over into everything we do from design and manufacturing to reclaiming and recycling old FLOR into new.” and here’s how!

• “Design: FLOR is designed with the end in mind. Our 19.7-inch squares are beautiful, functional and recyclable.
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• Reclaiming: FLOR is designed to be taken apart so face fibers and backing materials can be recycled into new product through our Return & Recycle Program.”

we’ve been looking at these quite a bit, as we plan to do raw concrete floors on the majority of our main level.  rugs are expensive, and hard to find something you love on a budget.  i plan to put these great tiles to use- ranging from $7-$40 something/square [19.7 x 19.7] and they’ve got inexhaustible options.

xstatic

take a ribbing

straight & narrow

sophistikat

shiny happy

shear indulgence

power nap

manx

manx 2

making waves

faux boi

checkered past

button rug

best of both

be my neighbor

askania

seriously, this is just a SLICE of what they offer. check em out!

love love LOVE this house… all of it

i believe this is treated concrete on the walls, matte concrete floors and love those floating wood stairs

the first person i thought of when i saw this room : b.francesi, my creatively genius designer sister-in-law.  if i ever get the pleasure of working for her and her equally genius husband, it would probably be akin to this .  i don’t love this furniture, in fact i almost abhor it.  this looks incredibly uncomfortable and made for a man who never has guests.  i, personally would replace that *gasp* TV behind the stairs with a fireplace, but in their case, it would have to stay put.  am i right or am i right?!

i would include a few of these

Wegner CH445 from Z Modern

and this would definitely belong in their kitchen/dining room

Digit Rug from Z Modern

i’d throw a couple of these around the room for raising up those barking dogs [they have a long cummute]

felted wool stones by Viva Terra

couldn’d do it with out seating as tasteful as this

andre sofa from Room & Board

this bed would suit them

anders bed from Room & Board

this bedding is great- love grey, love horizontal stripes.

stripe duvet by west elm

who could resist this?

nelson elihu the elephant clock by z modern

dining table & chairs [the dining table they already have, and i <3 it!]

orion walnut table from crate & barrel

lange leather chair from room & board

and top it off with this bulb-filled chandelier

Taraxacum 88 S by z modern

now i’m just jonesing to do this… i could go on for days

this post is a shout out to my ABSOLUTE favorite design element.  texture’s great, finish… fine, material’s schmerials.  but OH COLOR!!! mi amor!!! something about it makes me want to speak spanish and live in a multi-colored house in peru.   i’m not even certain they speak spanish in peru.  anyways, viva terra is a choice little joint for grabbing accents brimming with color. not all of my selections are colorful, but hand picked for their immediate cohesive ability to accentuate color.

nothing gets me more than a crayon box-like color palette

the simplicity of this fir slab dresser stops me in my tracks

speak easy light glistens with character

he's sooooo cute_ recylced rascal dog

the things you could do with this table... laden with accessories and hues from around the globe. ahhh. dreamy

makes me giddy. simply giddy.

ok, it may be the hippie in me, but my obsession with mushrooms has been peaked yet again

hay!! me gusta!

these cute lil' guys immediately made me think of cafe sed

again, the woodland owl theme, but ay...sooo cute

baby alpaca throw- devine

i wanted to post about the things that inspire me daily.  there are things i love all around me, and i’ve picked a few of my favorites to share with you today.  [now you'll know why i live where i live]

little piglet cutting boards

old western photo- in our bathroom

our sign- surrounded by icecicles. i love it here

one of our favorite artists- Quang Ho

trinkets & egg plate

here moosey moosey- saw her out walking the dogs last evening

crazy builder guy- given to my parents from a client

byers peak drowned in sunlight

the egg sink and chicken shaped soap- ironic?

our "stuff" dish- also a gift from a client

old books we bought at a library sale this summer- saving up for when we get awesome bookcases

cozy knook with my favorite blanket, antique side table, and book of wedding pictures

big deep tub

el Burro

the porter girl. my most favorite beast in all the animal kingdom

this is my favorite everyday view up here

so there you have it- a day in my life.

i’ve got a bad case of industrialitis.  if it weren’t for the contagious lighting that goes along with this sickness, i might be able to kick it.  here goes another couple of pendants i can’t keep my eyes off.

the "hood" pendant from rejuvenation. love the wire mesh. this was once used to hold broken glass if it shattered

good ol' George. can't get enough of him.

this gem could hang alone, no sweat

found this beaut' looking at barn lights. porcelain enamel gets me every time. *swoon*

if you haven’t noticed, i ADORE pendants.  they just so happen to be huge right now.  what can i say? i’m a product of my environment.

ok ok, i know i just posted an update last night, but i also worked on my little project last night as well. i couldn’t wait to update, so here’s a peek at what we handled [hehe] last night.

me removing the old hardware

the crap we found inside the drawers

tyler helping me. what a man

can you believe i'm choosing to replace this?!

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everything removed, this is what we get! :

here we go. the fun part begins… lots and lots of sanding. until next time