tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842667950700077332024-02-28T15:44:11.542-08:00Studio SurfaceA design and inspiration blog authored by award winning Interior Designer Michelle Salz-Smith. Michelle shares design tips, her interior design projects, behind the scenes looks at Studio Surface installs, artists, design resources, design advice, and more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-75410533823047151542014-02-11T16:31:00.000-08:002014-02-11T19:21:15.720-08:00Before & After, Studio Surface Project - Modern MediterraneanWe still can't believe the transformation of our <a href="http://www.studio-surface.com/" target="_blank">Studio Surface</a> client's kitchen. This is just part of a full blown home remodel that we completed late last year. We took this home from a confused, early 90's Mediterranean (read southern California Tuscan) to a stylish, modern, Mediterranean. We and our clients are thrilled with the results and so are excited to share.<br />
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Crazy right? We love the difference. What started as a drab, uninviting kitchen, truly became a fresh, modern, beautiful space. You can see some more behind the scenes pics on our <a href="http://www.instagram.com/studiosurface" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Just look for us @StudioSurface.</div>
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And I think I just have to also say that it is so ridiculous that this is the first blog post in um almost two years.<br />
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Look y'all. I had a baby. Business has been crazy (thank you Jesus) and well the blog here got put on the back burner for a long time. I don't think I really understood or knew what I wanted to do with it and frankly didn't want to deal. But, after some serious contemplation, I decided that I really need/want to rev this thing back up and share with those of you who still check in here and there, what's going on in these parts. We, (I and my talented crew) have completed some great projects and have some new fun ones in progress. All which we will start talking about here. 2014 has started with a bang and so far we are enjoying the crazy ride. So, for the three or four of you out there still hanging around...... thanks for stopping back by and we'll make it worth your while this time, promise.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple of weekends ago my friends and family showered me with so much love and fun. I really wish you all could have been there to celebrate along with us. I am so grateful and still in amazement at the wonderful support that I have. Little one will be here in just a few short weeks and I can still barely process that I am pregnant let alone wrap my mind around the fact that I am about to be a mom! It is truly mind boggling. This is my last week that I am spending on client projects and so I am looking forward to some nesting and resting to prepare (prepare? is that possible?) for the big day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.binkandboo.net/" target="_blank">Bianca</a> for the amazing decor at the shower (one of my 4 lovely hostesses) and <a href="http://www.fernandfeather.com/" target="_blank">Alexis</a> and <a href="http://www.42andorange.com/" target="_blank">Bethany</a> for the beautiful pics!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pics: 1 & 8 by <a href="http://www.42andorange.com/" target="_blank">Bethany</a>. 2-7 by <a href="http://www.fernandfeather.com/" target="_blank">Alexis</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks Mari for hanging out with us today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi, it's Mari, a writer from <a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/" target="_blank" title="Lighting Fixtures">Arcadian Lighting</a>, a site that specializes in really quality lighting and offers lots of home décor ideas. I'm excited to be visiting as a guest blogger here at <em>Studio Surface</em> today. The topic at hand for this post is eye-catching pieces that can be used to make a style statement from the front door to the kitchen island. Statement pieces include furniture of course, but they can also be <a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/" target="_blank" title="Lighting Fixtures">lighting fixtures</a>, rugs and even fresh flowers. Here are eight rooms with statement pieces we love—some traditional choices and a few unexpected ideas to consider. Please enjoy!
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This stately space is filled with pieces that could on their own make a design statement, but the standout piece here is the massive Foucault's Orb Crystal Chandelier from Restoration Hardware.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wide stripes in chocolate and cream turn sleek banquette seating into a truly eye-catching statement piece. I love this beautiful color combination.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Flanked by coppery <a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/pendant-lighting.html" target="_blank" title="Pendant Lights">pendant lights</a>, this stylish bed makes a design statement in a contemporary space. I love the organic flowing curve of wood in the platform of the bed.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The lovely movement of color creates a work of art on this bathroom wall—an organic statement piece in natural stone.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">La Cornue range as statement piece might be unexpected but make a design statement it does. The metals from which this stove is crafted will only be enhanced with use and age.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Velvet sofas often become statement pieces in rooms they occupy. This deeply tufted charcoal gray sofa is at once glamorous, sumptuous and inviting.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The lovely Swirl by Paul Smith illustrates how a contemporary area rug can instantly become a statement piece. It's simple and easy—choose the rug, get it home (that may be the hardest part) and roll it out—immediate design gratification. I love the creative hanging <strong><a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/" target="_blank" title="Light Fixture">light fixture</a></strong>.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Need a temporary eye-catching statement piece to welcome guests in the foyer? Consider a massive display of fresh flowers. This informal arrangement has a charming organic feel. Wouldn't it also make a wonderful statement on the work island in a large kitchen? Images <a href="http://eclecticrevisited.com/2011/11/04/gun-metal-gray-decor/gray-restoration-hardware-library-decorating-ideas-chesterfield-sofa-leather/" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://ciaointeriors.com/tag/chesterfield-sofa/" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://www.coloradostyle.com/bedroom/urbana-king-size-bed/815/" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://vtinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/09/bathroom-of-day.html" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://bleuepiece.wordpress.com/2011/04/02/la-cornue-cornuefe-series-the-most-beautiful-range/#" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://www.lulus.com/blog/general/interior-motives-color-trend-forecasts-for-2012.html" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://www.goodweave.org.uk/blog/rug-design-directory/the-rug-company.html" target="_blank">7</a> | <a href="http://theenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2011_03_27_archive.html" target="_blank">8</a>
Did you enjoy our post? Check out more awesome <a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/" target="_blank" title="Lighting Fixtures">lighting fixtures</a> and <a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/" target="_blank" title="Lamps">lamps</a> at Arcadian Lighting!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-23387223935379657392012-02-14T13:24:00.000-08:002012-02-14T13:33:46.177-08:00a new love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have one valentine and one on the way and I can't believe how much I already love this little guy. It's mind blowing to think how much bigger my heart is going to grow once I see his little face for the first time. I can't wait.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-88484319118862500162012-01-13T08:45:00.000-08:002012-01-13T08:45:01.325-08:00a little space<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The time has come to start thinking about the little one's room. Lots of changes are happening in these parts and one of the biggest ones is making room for baby. I want a room that he (yes we are having a boy!) will enjoy as a wee one and that will also grow with him. I can't handle "baby-ish" or theme-y nurseries. That's just not my style. But I want it to be a happy ,fun and colorful space for him. It's been a bit challenging to wrap my head around the design and color palette since I'm a big neutral kind of girl. So, here's what I'm thinking. I'm going to keep the walls a soft ivory and add color through the artwork and miniature baby things around the room. Patterns with grass green, pops of yellow, and bits of red and aqua will liven it up for baby and look great against the warm wood furniture. We already have the Thonet rocker and the walnut dressers we have are similar to those above (my pics of our dressers are crap). So we have some great pieces to start with. I love the crib but not the price so Jake is going to build one inspired by the Oeuf one shown. I will keep you posted on the progress of that piece and what he comes up with. So, we will see how this l'il scheme goes down over the next few months. I'm pretty excited to get to work on it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">rocker (similar <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=152186">here</a>), <a href="http://www.donnawilson.com/product.php?id_product=250">pillow</a>, <a href="http://circamidcentury.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html">tall dresser</a>,<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kinzco/6038792867/"> low dresser/changing table</a>, <a href="http://coralandtusk.myshopify.com/collections/kids/products/feather-mobile">mobile</a>, <a href="http://www.diapers.com/p/oeuf-classic-crib-walnut-128077">crib</a>, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/graphic-printed-basket-yellow-c824/?pkey=e%7Cyellow%2Bafrican%2Bbasket%7C92%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Spring%202012%20D1%20Billboards-_-">basket</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85708323/stoat-and-friends-art-print-by-ashley">art</a>, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/perch-glass-lamp-w673/?pkey=ctable-lamps">lamp</a>, <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/all-rugs/olin-rug/f43644">striped rug</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What?! Kids are creating this amazing art installation "The Obliteration Room" developed by Japanese artist <a href="http://interactive.qag.qld.gov.au/looknowseeforever/works/obliteration_room/">Yayoi Kusama</a> for the <a href="http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/current/yayoi_kusama_look_now,_see_forever">Queensland Art Gallery</a>. Starting as a blank room painted nearly all white, it grows and changes daily under the hands of little visitors charged with applying colorful stickers in the shape of dots....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What started as a blank canvas has quickly become "obliterated" with color and shape. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://interactive.qag.qld.gov.au/looknowseeforever/works/obliteration_room/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.juxtapoz.com/Gallery/yayoi-kusama/yayoi-kusama6-18495#joomimg">2</a>. <a href="http://www.juxtapoz.com/Gallery/yayoi-kusama/yayoi-kusama6-18495#joomimg">3</a>. <a href="http://www.juxtapoz.com/Gallery/yayoi-kusama/yayoi-kusama6-18495#joomimg">4</a>. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-51484985993638462582011-12-05T12:54:00.001-08:002011-12-05T13:32:29.518-08:00Yeah, we've been a bit busy....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know, I know. It's been 3 months! Things have been crazy around these parts and all good stuff I must say. <a href="http://www.studio-surface.com/">Projects</a> have been keeping us on our toes and have been rolling in at a fast and steady pace which is amazing. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BUT, most importantly and definitely way more exciting is that......</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jake and I are thrilled to be expecting our first baby next Spring and it has been glorious to enjoy this time with family and friends and share our excitement and happiness with them. And so I wanted to also share it with you. I will probably post little tidbits about baby Salz-Smith here and there like the fact that we find out tomorrow if it is a boy or girl!!! And perhaps other baby things that I just can't keep to myself. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So now that I have my energy back and have found a good pace, I made a promise to myself to post more regularly and share what's going on design-wise with maybe a little baby thrown in too.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone is doing well! I have truly missed participating in blog land and visiting with my fiends here. Talk soon, I promise!! P.S. how funny is this <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/37647346854628396/">photo</a>? A bit ornery but I like it. : )</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I love using it in interiors in all kinds of ways, from furniture to finishes. It adds warmth and texture and even color. In my opinion, it is THE perfect neutral and addition to all spaces. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to Susi from <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/">Design Shuffle</a> who is sharing her thoughts on the many stylish characteristics of wood...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi, everyone, I’m Susi and I write as a guest blogger for <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/" target="_blank" title="Interior Design">Design Shuffle</a>, a fabulous social media site that promotes interior designers and their work from around the world. My writing focuses on things I'm passionate about: interior design, <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/" target="_blank" title="Decorating Ideas">decorating ideas</a>, home furnishings, gardening, travel and art. I get to look at gorgeous things all day and write about them. I'm a very lucky girl!
I am excited to be invited to write for Studio Surface. Thanks for having me visit, Michelle. When Michelle gave me the topic Many Faces of Wood it made me think of that old movie, The Three Faces of Eve, about multiple personalities. Definitely seems appropriate for wood, doesn't it? Pattern and texture can vary so incredibly when it comes to wood depending on type, cut and finish. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by the many faces of wood. ~ Susi</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This vintage inspired living room features turned, bent, veneered and paneled woods. Each has its own unique characteristics. Pattern and texture can relate to the wood itself or the form it takes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Japanese style bathroom demonstrates the natural warmth of wood. Clean lines and a lack of decorative elements keep the focus on the wood covered surfaces.
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The lovely Helena from one of my favorite reads, <a href="http://adiaryoflovely.blogspot.com/">A Diary of Lovely</a>, had me over today for her fun series <a href="http://adiaryoflovely.blogspot.com/2011/07/in-my-kitchen-michelle-from-studio.html">In My Kitchen</a>. Please stop by and say hi. I am talking about my favorite eats, a kitchen I designed, and an amazing cobbler recipe for Summer. Go check it out!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-31321034389977036112011-07-15T14:47:00.000-07:002011-07-15T15:25:38.215-07:00cheat sheet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Found on <a href="http://www.pulse.me/">pulse</a> via <a href="http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/manual-photography-cheat-sheet?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews">my modern met</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-27347636619981711212011-07-06T16:35:00.000-07:002011-07-06T16:35:32.199-07:00I vote pod for office<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoMEh54BFobtTz0X5-iMU-paS12gr9yJ61_YU7MxP0wXB51CzaQSzw2Ql5LimJBxQngqn4nqIgKT35SjgAjr_DOXgGH-M8-QYqVX1vgyx25X-awyRp-S6hfVoLguecrRwCbLFIIGaizY/s1600/archipod.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoMEh54BFobtTz0X5-iMU-paS12gr9yJ61_YU7MxP0wXB51CzaQSzw2Ql5LimJBxQngqn4nqIgKT35SjgAjr_DOXgGH-M8-QYqVX1vgyx25X-awyRp-S6hfVoLguecrRwCbLFIIGaizY/s1600/archipod.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love having my office at home but have been dreaming of building a modern shed/studio in the back yard one day. And then I saw this. This changes everything! Darn you <a href="http://www.archipod.com/en-us/gallery.php">Archipod</a>! This sweet round thing would be perfect for my design studio and would fit right in a modern Californian yard. Prefabricated, fully insulated, roomy and stylish, this hip garden office is right up my alley. Then I saw the price. It's a bit astronomical but I can dream right? One thing is for sure, it has inspired me to design-build a less expensive version for my future outdoor design studio. Now that would be one heck of a DIY to share with you all. :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Metallic Interior Design" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4930" height="710" src="http://blog.arcadianhomedecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/3-Metallic-Inspirations-Home-Decor.jpg" title="3 Metallic Inspirations - Home Decor" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #888888; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eclectic Revisited (<a href="http://eclecticrevisited.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/bed-room-white-elegant-pretty-canopy-gold-frame-art-eclectic-home-decor-ideas-atl-mag.jpg?w=550&h=781" target="_blank">via</a>)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The color combination of white and sand in this bedroom, with a canopied bed, is accented by hints of gold. Again, gilded picture frames are a great way to play with the trend.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I tell you what, these headboards from <a href="http://www.casamidy.com/furniture/beds.html">casa midy</a> are doing it for me. I love modern and organic when they come together and play nice. And again I can't get over the whiskey (or as some like to say <a href="http://www.casamidy.com/furniture/beds.html">cognac</a>) leather. I go to it over and again for projects of late. I love it.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-90349558953213544172011-05-19T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-02T16:17:37.108-07:00SHOP TALK - ECLECTIC BACHELOR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F-f5j6y28hyphenhyphenoeXaaexSK0LxtUwZjvnkflSjWBLtTf2R74lsqgjbhYSntpduzAGG-sD1XGXWW4D4hGP_BwX-bPahP7FC3sWhkehzbvNx1UhFKQRocWc4bp8Rl6k-EiKF4VxS_bQ-fi1k/s1600/Rock+Pad+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F-f5j6y28hyphenhyphenoeXaaexSK0LxtUwZjvnkflSjWBLtTf2R74lsqgjbhYSntpduzAGG-sD1XGXWW4D4hGP_BwX-bPahP7FC3sWhkehzbvNx1UhFKQRocWc4bp8Rl6k-EiKF4VxS_bQ-fi1k/s1600/Rock+Pad+5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAr6Q2XR8Wshv7NlrhdAr2WnfCyX2tJTtoWEwBsxpDVYCAvvH1qtFx-F1bRI8ZGBriOQIEeEUhhGbl6p6BABFXo6BGJ6abzW1TiNALiGPkyNDjjwz-GMOQ_niTpJef2UFt0HDGJEsZMx4/s1600/Rock+Pad+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAr6Q2XR8Wshv7NlrhdAr2WnfCyX2tJTtoWEwBsxpDVYCAvvH1qtFx-F1bRI8ZGBriOQIEeEUhhGbl6p6BABFXo6BGJ6abzW1TiNALiGPkyNDjjwz-GMOQ_niTpJef2UFt0HDGJEsZMx4/s1600/Rock+Pad+10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Friday from the Midwest! Thought I would swing by and say hello while on a brief break from my busy week/weekend. I have work to attend to here but as it's my hometown, I lucked out in that I get to see my fam while here. And that's a pretty big deal since Jake and I get to only see my side about once a year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you know that it's a birthday week? My dear friend Beth from <a href="http://www.hellosplendor.com/2011/04/a-bloggiversary-giveaway-studio-surface.html">Hello Splendor</a> is having a birthday extravaganza this week to celebrate a bloggiversary. Yeah that's right. Hello Splendor is turning 1! And part of this week's festivities is a pretty darn cool giveaway from Studio Surface, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72412922/strands-bracelet">The Shop</a>. Swing by Beth's <a href="http://www.hellosplendor.com/2011/04/a-bloggiversary-giveaway-studio-surface.html">place</a>, say hi and learn how to win our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72412922/strands-bracelet">strands bracelet</a>.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm serious. Go! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-70099345241800867072011-04-18T12:01:00.000-07:002011-04-18T12:01:00.006-07:00swanky on a monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">that's what I'm going to try to do. in between the hustle and bustle, errands and work, i'm looking forward to a bit of down time and celebration this weekend.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pretty cool vintage <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44386075/vintage-optical-shop-sign-8x10">sign</a>, huh?! It's one of the odd and curious objects I am crushing on over at Under a Pink Moon today for Estelle's <a href="http://underapinkmoon.blogspot.com/search/label/Creative%20Crush">Creative Crush</a> series. Go check it out.....</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684266795070007733.post-89104901212806764232011-03-16T06:00:00.000-07:002011-03-16T15:07:33.170-07:00design mail - a "boho-chic" office space<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I received a <a href="http://studio-surface.blogspot.com/search/label/design%20mail">design mail</a> dilemma from my dear blog friend <a href="http://www.underapinkmoon.com/">Estelle</a>. You know <a href="http://www.underapinkmoon.com/">Estelle</a>. The super-funny, talented author behind one of my favorite blogs, <a href="http://www.underapinkmoon.com/">Under a Pink Moon</a>. Well it seems that Estelle's office was on its last leg and things weren't looking too hopeful friends. And here's the rub. Estelle shares the office with her husband so it can't be girly-girl. AND they're hopefully selling their house in the upcoming year so all the new cool stuff has to be able to come with......</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But...all is not lost. There is potential in this sweet little space. And I believe it can be revived to be the inspiring office it was meant to be.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Incorporating existing pieces and Estelle's request for an earthy, bohemian vibe with a bit of color, I curated an office design that embodies "boho-chic" with an infusion of energizing hues. Turning this office into a destination NOT to be avoided. Check it:</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP3JqxI-JlTTaYBaZRY5FU-HLkp-eq-omfQ0XDVqWFS7c61CkjOfkgkyOoxAZXNPJYBBRCWtv3tYpQqtiOJWaErQ8-_MVEl5K5BHyoyhlKzWePHk4ZRqbVWz3piUoAv4Rs-r6hodWvto/s1600/estelles+office.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP3JqxI-JlTTaYBaZRY5FU-HLkp-eq-omfQ0XDVqWFS7c61CkjOfkgkyOoxAZXNPJYBBRCWtv3tYpQqtiOJWaErQ8-_MVEl5K5BHyoyhlKzWePHk4ZRqbVWz3piUoAv4Rs-r6hodWvto/s1600/estelles+office.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Original photo from <a href="http://www.underapinkmoon.com/">Estelle</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08056153682071347804noreply@blogger.com18