About a month ago I went to a friend’s baby shower. I could have bought something on her registry, but I feel like homemade gifts mean so much more (some people do not appreciate homemade gifts, but I knew this lovely lady would). In past conversations this mother-to-be had expressed…
Author: Kara
MEXICAN INSPIRED KITCHEN- AMANDA’S APARTMENT
So you’ve seen Amanda’s DECKED OUT DINING ROOM now let’s look at her cute little kitchen! BEFORE AFTER The small kitchenette area already had this fantastic Mexican-inspired tile that was my jumping off point for the rest of the space. The cabinets stayed that bold fire-engine red because bright colors…
COMMISSION YOUR LOCAL CRAFTSMAN
Remember a couple of weeks ago when we took you through Mat and Kelsey’s home tour? Well these friends of ours recently asked Tim to build a vanity for their guest bathroom. They had seen this looker (below) at Restoration Hardware, but thought that price tag was way too high….
FUN ON THE 4TH!!!
Ok, so I am going to be totally predictable and post pictures of patriotic rooms today. Some of them hint at patriotism while others are quite overt. I like both!!! This room below obviously does not represent the country I pledge allegiance to but I love, love, love it’s sophisticated…
ANTHROPOLOGIE INSPIRATION
I just received my new Anthropologie catalog in the mail and I was smitten with what I saw. Chalkboard paint is nothing new (especially in kid’s rooms and for feature walls) but everything looks better when Anthropologie does it! I love this idea of drawing decor items, windows, and moldings…
‘TIL DESIGN DO US PART© INTRO VIDEO
Here’s the Show Intro Video I created. I am not a professional when it comes to computers nor do we have fancy equipment, but at least this will give you an idea of what we are going for! We would love to hear your comments/critiques!
DECKED OUT DINING ROOM
A few months ago Amanda asked to redesign her new apartment. I’ve worked with Amanda often (giving her MUSIC STUDIO a complete overhaul and creating a ROCKIN’ GUITAR SPACE). From our former projects I knew Amanda is a gal who loves color, character, and unique ideas. So you can imagine…
WHITEWASHED AND PICKLED FLOORS
I have some stuff I am trying to finish up today, so I will keep it short and oh so sweet! I am head over heels in love with these white-washed and pickled floors in the photos below! There is such a beautiful softness to them that just melts my…
MODERN MASTERPIECE – HOME TOUR
Today I am going to take you through a beautifully designed modern townhouse in Dallas, TX. This striking home belongs to two long-time friends of Tim and I, so we were happy to visit and blown away by the couple’s incredible talent for setting a scene. Meet Mat and Kelsey!…
MY MOTIVATOR
I am one lucky gal. My father has provided everything I need: shelter, food, and love for the past 25 years. But he didn’t stop there, no he went much further. My father instilled in me courage. Courage to go after my dreams. He taught me that confidence isn’t something…
CLOSET RAID= BRAND NEW DRESS FOR FREE
Every once in a while my love for design enters the fashion world. When it comes to clothing I am the person who adopts the trend only after it goes mainstream. Tell me to design a room with a load of on-lookers or to shoot a game winning free throw…
STATEMENT MAKING “WINDOW” DISPLAY
A few weeks ago I was commissioned to do a window display for IDA RED on Brookside. I was extremely pumped because this cool store is not only in a great location but they have this Hippy-Rocker vibe that I really dig! We decided to not only create a display…











