tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44243322290360767842024-03-05T17:04:04.925-08:00keen on designEmily Tingeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455362077212888853noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424332229036076784.post-19865898346939637132012-11-03T13:14:00.002-07:002012-11-03T13:14:55.839-07:00Tree, Line by Zander Olsen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is an artist by the name of Zander Olsen that has been stuck in my head for a month or so. In fact, these photographs from his <a href="http://www.zanderolsen.com/Tree_Line.html">Tree, Line</a> collection became the inspiration for our current Elements of Nature window display at Anthropologie on the Las Vegas strip. His work, carried out in Surrey, Hampshire and Wales, constructs a visual relationship between "tree, not-tree" and the horizon line that appears so simple until a white material is wrapped around the trunks to show each dip and rise along that far off line.</div>
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I especially like this conposition</div>
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<br />Emily Tingeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455362077212888853noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424332229036076784.post-74264221236488904672012-08-02T23:38:00.000-07:002012-08-02T23:38:02.230-07:00Introducing: Cut Paper Paste<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a friend who can do...everything. And not only can she do it all, but she does it all with grace and charm. In fact, she's so darn charming that she will read through this post and never once think that the friend I speak of is her. She is <i>that </i>delightful.</div>
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One of the things that this graceful, charming, delightful friend can do is cut a piece of paper like you've never seen. Sounds cool, right? It is. She illustrated an entire story (a story that, mind you, she wrote herself) with the art of paper - cutting each piece with exactness then pasting it together to create little people as charming and delightful as she is. </div>
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The other day I ran across <a href="http://www.cutpaperpaste.com/">Cut Paper Paste</a>, a magical place inhabited by paper characters and their adventures. Dawn Cardona has been collecting paper for seven years and thoughtfully uses each piece to create lives for her parchment people. There's an inquisitive imp, a bohemian brainiac, an astute adolescent, and total chick magnet. I am enchanted. Are you?</div>
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It even makes ceiling fans look good. Why do I have a stink eye when it comes to ceiling fans?<br />
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And hey, and here's a well-deserved treat for you - a cover by The Civil Wars of a familiar song. They got theatrics.<br />
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This past week I have clocked my hours working on the visuals at Anthropologie to get our new concept up. It's all about Fay, who lives above her adorable coffee house in an apartment dedicated to her love of books, design, and one-of-a-kind items.<br />
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Movies have played an exceptional role in the glorification of coffee houses, but real life coffee shop owners do a great job at keeping with a style that doesn't seem to get dated. It's so easy to make coffee shops inviting. I find their masculine choice of materials, classic black, white and brown color schemes, ambient lighting, mix of old and new furnishings and suave audience the perfect example of what I want my home to be.<br />
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Be sure to run into your closest store to see the coffee house your Anthro artists created!<br />
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The old woman inside of me has always had this thing for embroidery. Embroidered dog sweaters included. Apparently I'm not the only one still getting excited over this old-fashioned hobby. Whilst perusing the internet I found that many of my inspiration pictures contained the handicraft most commonly considered to be completed on a rocking chair, this time created by a twenty-something cool guy. My favorite idea came from the first two pictures - embroidered wallpaper! Imagine the texture.</div>
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Lately my eyes have been noticing cobalt and I haven't had the desire to blink it away. This, along with my ability to wear a lime green belt paired with a pink necklace today, are signs of my flourishing color maturity.<br />
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Found in the archives of <a href="http://www.sacramentostreet.com/2011/05/exclusive-look-inside-elle-decors.html">Sacramento Street</a> comes a living room and kitchen designed by <a href="http://www.elizabethmartindesign.com/">Beth Martin</a>, <a href="http://www.sarastorydesign.com/">Sara Story</a>, <a href="http://www.grantkgibson.com/">Grant K. Gibson</a> and <a href="http://aureliengallet.com/">Aurelien Gallent</a> for <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/decorating/articles/elle-decor-modern-life-concept-house">Elle Decor's Modern Life Concept House</a>. It's a shame I found this because now I will be accountable when I copy every. single. thing. in this place. The dark walls, copious amounts to texture, clean lines, masculine furnishings, and use of art are all worthy of a sigh. They took ALL the good ideas.</div>
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I like the contrast between the feminine, light rug from the rest of the industrial, rigid decor.</div>
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Pages from take out menus are used as the backsplash in the kitchen. Would this be an idea you would use? What would you choose to display? newspapers? old letters? recipes?</div>
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When I was in elementary school I had a friend who enjoyed collecting stickers, which she proudly displayed on her white french provincial dresser. Like, ON her dresser. My nine-year-old mind couldn't figure out why she would choose her five-drawer dresser as her canvas rather than something less expensive, like a notebook. My twenty-something-year-old mind can't figure it out either.<br />
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We all know that your home should be a place that displays your personality, your style, your interests, your hobbies and, like my long time friend, your collections. In a way, it should be an exhibition of your life. However, this expectation is one that leaves many in a state of confusion. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span>Yes<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span>, one such confused person may say, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span>my home should show the things I like, but how do I go about displaying my inherited artwork, my button collection, the stones I've gathered from every country I've visited, my husband's sports paraphernalia, the little trinkets that I can't seem to get rid of, but for now are simple taking up space?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"</span> Don't worry, troubled reader, I can help.<br />
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Go through the collections and get rid of those items that will not add to the overall effect you wish to have. Be truthful and tough as you place each item into one of the three categories: Keep, Donate, Toss. One of the more popular (and rightfully so) statements in the design world comes from William Morris:</div>
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Would these look best hung or placed on a shelf? Photographed (with the originals placed in one of the above mentioned piles) and hung, or taken apart and placed in a shadow box to show the intricate details? Should you invest in custom shelving, or is it small enough to fit in a jar? Should you accent the color of the collection with a complimentary paint color or take advantage of the architecture of your home and allow your items to be framed in a nook?<br />
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It is not the orange blossoms popping up on the ivy on my house, nor is it the warm breeze coming in through my open window that whisper of winter's end. Instead, I had a harsh slap in the face when I slipped into a swimsuit last weekend and discovered such sharp contrast between my transparently white skin to the black sheen on the fabric. But I am terribly aware that no matter how long spring and summer last, the only way this contrast will fade is if my swimsuit is bleached lighter by the sun. Heaven knows the sun cannot do anything to bronze this gal.</div>
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Have you been on Anthropologie's site recently? They have a few tips and tricks for "how to be bold from corner to corner." For the record let me state that I am aware these rooms are not complete - these are simply staged vignettes to showcase the idea. Still, true to the Anthropologie way, it is beautifully executed. Which, if any of these, are you afraid of doing in your space? Do any of these daring design moves come naturally to you?</div>
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<br />Emily Tingeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455362077212888853noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424332229036076784.post-36006804567343717972012-03-27T19:56:00.001-07:002012-03-28T11:08:50.720-07:00My new crushSome girls have crushes on actors, other on musicians, and most on attainable human beings.<br />
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If I were to actually live in this space I might add a pop of color in the light fixture or on the mantle, however, <a href="http://www.kerrisdaledesign.com/">Kerrisdale Design Inc.</a> chose classic furniture with a pinch of sass, a delightful color scheme, and allows the beauty of the architecture to play a large part in the space. Classic, timeless, and gender neutral. Yum.<br />
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<br />Emily Tingeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455362077212888853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424332229036076784.post-77209791629604840472012-03-27T15:27:00.000-07:002012-03-27T15:27:05.881-07:00Dark Green WallsI'm not usually one to fall for a trend. My choice in interiors is a classic look that <i>(hopefully)</i> stands the tests of time. However, I'm falling for a particular look right now. What is it that grasped me so?<br />
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Dark green walls.<br />
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This is a sensitive little bugger. Despite my adoration for this look, there are many a rooms who claim dark green walls that had me seriously considering whether or not I liked the color. However, I pressed forward and made it back here to provide you with a compilation of the goodies I found.<br />
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Mix & Match dining room sets. Trendy, maybe so, but it is a trend I plan on holding on to long term.<br />
Peaceful hues<br />
Eames Molded Plastic Chairs. Honestly, is a better chair yet to be created?<br />
Landscape artwork. Iz my fav.<br />
Picture collages - done with order in the overall shape and similarity in the pictures to achieve a clean look.<br />
The table. Why do I cherish old wood tables so?<br />
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The bread. Mmmm. My favorite way to make myself sick.<br />
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I've always enjoyed the homes that accommodate their visitors and make them feel like their time spent under its roof is cherished. Those homes allow its guests to feel comfortable sitting on the sofa and kicking up their feet, and usually causes more personalized conversations.</div>
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The photo below is an example of how to help every guest feel like a part of the home. The woman photographed inherited this kitchen table from her grandparents who, for sixty years, invited nearly every one of their guests to carve his or her name onto their table top. If I were to adopt this idea, I would invite regular guest to continue carving their name. The deeper the cut, the more frequent the visits. What an aesthetic and creative way to show your hospitality.</div>
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When you are in a small, temporary space like one of these, using exuberant amount of color and pattern is okay. A small area can be the statement piece - the part that really shows off your personal style.<br />
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What do you think? Could you spend a week amid the California Redwoods in one of these? Which camper is your favorite?<br />
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I have spent my recent free time sporadically picking up Susan Waggoner's practical and delightfully helpful book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1588168506/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=afampat-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=1588168506">Simple Country Wisdom.</a> Her logical take on the simplification of a home ranges from no-scrub tricks to make bathroom faucet gleam, to advice on keeping your home harmonious, all with the mindset of completing the task with as little fuss as possible. Susan strives to help her readers create a cheery, welcoming, warm home that caters to the needs of those who live within its walls. It is a book certainly worth purchasing.</div>
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Today I am sharing a section from her book on how to paint a room. This is a wonderful source to keep for future reference. It includes common sense tips to, hopefully, help the walls you plan to paint look a little less intimidating. I hope you find her tips as helpful as I have.</div>
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<b>A refreshed room beings at the paint store. </b>If it's been a while since you've painted, be sure to check out the latests gadgets. As I discovered last time I painted, edgers, extenders, pint-sized rollers, and a lot of other gear now make it possible to do perfect walls and ceilings in places that won't accommodate a ladder.</div>
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<b>Once you're home with your paint, </b>it's time to take everything off the walls and take everything that is moveable - including furniture - out of the room. It seems like a lot of work, but it will more than pay you back when it is time to paint.</div>
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<b>Push all the remaining furniture </b>to the center of the room and cover with the plastic sheets you bought at the paint store.</div>
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<b>Cover the floor as much as possible with drop cloths. </b>You may not be painting on the other side of the room yet but trust me, someone with paint on their shoe will be sure to walk where there isn't a cloth. I prefer to use old sheets as my drop cloths rather than the plastic drop cloths sold at the store, because the plastic slides around.</div>
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<b>Examine the walls for cracks and divots </b>that need spackling. If you're filling in a divot, remember that spackle shrinks as it dries, so you may need to do a second application. Be sure to let the spackle dry at least as long as the can says - longer, if possible, to make sure there is no further shrinkage or cracking.</div>
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<b>Wash the walls with soapy water, </b>even though you're about to paint over them. While you're at it, dust or wash the baseboards as well. Paint doesn't adhere well if the walls are dirty, and painter's tape doesn't cling to dirty woodwork. A quick version is to dust the walls lightly and thoroughly clean the baseboards.</div>
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<b>Remove electrical outlet plates </b>and register covers, and cover the switches and outlets with tape to guard against drips. Tape each set of screws to the plate to which they belong.</div>
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<b>Protect the baseboards </b>by running a strip of painter's tape along the upper edge. Press it down as you go and, instead of pressing it down to cover the baseboard, let it stick out horizontally - it will work like a tray to catch drips. Tape around the windows and door frames as well.</div>
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<b>Work from the top down. </b>Splatters happen, so this way you won't be splattering a wall you just painted. Start with the ceiling and crown molding. If you are painting the crown molding a different shade from the ceiling, you will need to avoid marring the freshly painted area. If you have a steady hand and a lot of confidence, use a small brush to carefully paint the edge of the molding that abuts the ceiling. Small spots and smears can be touched up later. If this idea makes you weak at the knees, there are a couple of alternatives. One is to hold a straight-edged metal trowel against the ceiling as you paint. You can also use painter's tape, but that means waiting for the ceiling to be thoroughly dry. I've learned that "dry" and "thoroughly dry" are two different things. The ceiling may feel dry to the touch, but using tape too soon may cause damage if it isn't completely set. How long this takes depends on the humidity in your home, and how thick or thin the coat of paint was.</div>
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<b>Now you're ready for the walls. </b>Again, start at the top. Use a brush or an edging pad to paint a clean straight edge where the wall joins the ceiling or molding. Use a brush to paint the upper few inches of the wall, the corner seams, and about six inches around the windows and doors.</div>
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<b>After you have taken care of the areas </b>that must be done by hand, switch to your roller. Thanks to all your prep work, you'll be amazed to see how little time it takes to cover the wall.</div>
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<b>Step back every so often </b>to see if there are places you missed. Remember that paint changes color as it dries, so the piece of wall you just did won't look like the patch you started with. I've found it easier to let the whole area dry, then apply a second coat if needed.</div>
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<b>If you've finished your paint job </b>in one day, throw the rollers away. If you plan to paint tomorrow or the next day, wash your rollers and brushes in warm water (assuming you're using latex paint), squeeze them out, and let them dry.</div>
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<b>My personal advice when it comes to rollers </b>is to buy a roller cover for every day you plan to paint. It takes gallons of water to get the paint out of the roller, and mine seldom dry completely before I am ready to paint the next day. This is a problem because a roller that feels just a little damp has a considerable amount of moisture in it, and the moisture dilutes your paint and makes for a bad paint job. So starting with a new roller cover every session is much easier, saves a lot of water, and results in a far better paint job.</div>
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<b>When the room is thoroughly dry, </b>replace the switch plates and register covers and enjoy putting your new room back together.</div>
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I used to save all of my leftover paint, just in case. Eventually, I realized two things. First, if I ever needed to do more than a touch-up, I'd have to buy new paint and redo the whole room anyway, because the old paint would have faded and the large touch-ups wouldn't match. I also realized that paint left in a can with a lid that no longer seals dries out. Now I pour enough for minor touch-ups in a small mayonnaise jar and dispose of the rest.<br />
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Keep a damp cloth with you when you're painting. Wipe up any splatters right away, and wipe your hands often to avoid accidentally leaving a trail of fingerprints where you don't want them.Emily Tingeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455362077212888853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424332229036076784.post-33912112689252364882011-11-28T11:11:00.001-08:002011-12-02T11:10:43.073-08:00Since last we spokeHi, I've been distracted. When there are things like family and thanksgiving feasts and friends and trips to the cabin in the mix, sitting down in front of the computer is is the first thing to go. Here's what I've been doing since last we were together.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1</span>. During a weekend stay at my family's cabin we took a little day trip. Parking our car in front of the No Trespassing sign, we walked around the frozen lake. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2</span>. It was freezing cold at said lake. Cold enough that my brother allowed my sister to stand that close to him. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3</span>. With snow soaking through our city-slicker shoes, we still stopped to take a picture. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">4</span>. A small cabin nearby the lake <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">5</span>. This is my kind of holiday. We started Christmas a week and a half before Thanksgiving. One can't help it when snow is falling outside.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1</span>. After a family outing we came home to a delicious meal prepared by mama. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2-3</span>. Christmas tree decorating at home and the cabin. (Note: last year we started using the larger, round bulb lights on our tree. The effects are quirky and magical) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">4</span>. The joys of the holidays.</div>
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I love the holiday season. I love the kindness shared by everyone, the looking inward to see where improvements can be made, and the looking outwards to see where your time and service is needed. Along with this season comes an expectation of time spent with family, the joy of cooler weather contrasted by the bright lights, the many smells reminiscent of years past, and oh, the blessed Christmas music. It's a time when the world seems closer together, when greetings are shared, thanks are given, and smiles are visible on everyone's face. I always appreciate my life more around this time. </div>
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What are some of your favorite parts of this time of year?</div>Emily Tingeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455362077212888853noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424332229036076784.post-47307963174915410382011-11-03T17:14:00.000-07:002011-11-03T17:14:04.984-07:00Soho House New York<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Located in New York is Soho House, a private member's club and hotel in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. The Soho House was "born out of a reaction to the pomposity of the traditional private members club." In an area where private clubs are generally made of a similar crowd - a place for corporate men and women to gather together in their suits to drink some brandy, this private social club has a strict requirement allowing only those working in a creative, unconventional field to qualify for a membership.</div>
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I was in a club once. Meetings were held beneath the tree in my grandparent's front yard. We gathered once or twice to discuss in hushed voices what game we should play next. </div>
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I was in another club too, one that met in the closet beneath the stairs in my old house. That club never got further than calling itself a club. </div>
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Soho House has a history far greater than either of my wimpy clubs.</div>
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Made by Leslie Oschmann at <a href="http://www.swarmhome.com/index.html">Swarm</a> in Amsterdam. Leslie finds objects in Dutch markets, French homes, or Belgian antique shops, then refinishes them. Her focus is in the juxtaposition of materials - silk on oil canvas, linen on wood, or stitching on canvas, then turning the old piece into something unexpected and beautiful.</div>
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It is stunning. Nearly perfect, even. I may have even fallen off my chair when I saw it, though those two events may have been unrelated. I often fall for no reason at all. Just gravity.</div>
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As I mentioned <a href="http://keenondesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/kohler-tresham-challenge-part-1.html">earlier</a>, Kohler had a few of their employees engage in a friendly competition to design a bathroom of their taste using the new Tresham collection. I showed a preppy, delightful lounge designed by Kohler art director, Katie Begalke, and today I'm showing the bathroom designed by a team at Kohler. It's charming and delightful. Just...take a gander.</div>
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Though a space of this size and architectural detail is disappointingly hard to come by, the charming elements can certainly be applied in your own home. Everyone can have a space they enjoy as much as I like this and still pay rent, I promise. It just takes a little extra thought. Pedestal sinks are a classic choice for a restroom, Shaker-style furniture and mismatched frames create an old-time feel, timeless moldings beside the elegant wallpaper add sassy visual interest, and the placement of the chandelier...ohh the placement of the chandelier. Muah! There are a few things in this room that I'm ready to incorporate in my home when the time comes. <br />
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<br />Emily Tingeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06455362077212888853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424332229036076784.post-81109242869779767372011-10-25T10:00:00.000-07:002011-10-25T10:00:26.021-07:00October 25thHappy birthday to my mama.<div>
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My mother is the reason I am in interior design - why I love creating, designing, and coming up with less-expensive options for a beautiful result. She has always been interested in these things herself, so when I came along in my overalls and slicked-back-ponytail glory (blessed, blessed 90's) and had an inborn interest in design, she took me under her wing and showed me the way. I'm so happy to have someone with whom I can get excited over grimy old furniture and scraps of fabric. We are pretty good friends.</div>
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Mama, your birthday present is wrapped and ready to be opened.</div>
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First up, Katie Begalke, an art director for the Kohler company. Using some things from her own home (the pictures, Nancy Drew books, white rug, and <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=17995762a&color=046&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE">Antoinette Fainting Sofa</a>) Katie created a preppy, traditional space. Once her own pieces were in place, she added the wainscot, baseboards, and the Tresham collection. It's a traditional idea with a quirky twist that was used for a non-traditional purpose.<br />
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My favorite elements:<br />
The <a href="http://www.us.kohler.com/faucets/pinstripeMicro/kohler_pinstripe_content.html">Pinstripe Faucet</a> in Vibrant French Gold<br />
Various colors on the walls, adding even greater dimension<br />
How easily this look can be achieved with a small budget<br />
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Next up: Kohler Company's take on the Tresham Collection challenge. You're going to cry.<br />
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