Quick update....

So, after my last post...I was thoroughly inspired...out came the tubs of spring decor...the tops of the buffets and niches were dusted...(not that they needed it, of course!) and here is what I came up with...

Happy Spring!!

Spring is here!!

So, I have to admit....I have not restyled the accessories in my home since I removed the very crisp, very brown "greenery" back in January. But the weather of the last few days has me itching to celebrate the arrival of spring!! After spending most of Saturday out in the flower beds, weeding and uncovering the first signs of spring, I was inspired!!

But before I began pulling out my new forsythia sprigs (a treasure from the Dallas market trip!!) and last years "faux" greenery...I felt the urge to hit a couple of my favorite online inspiration haunts....well, let me just say, great pics are everywhere...but here are a few of my favs..some for my own home...and a few for yours!! (Pics from Houzz.com, Tobi Fairly and Pinterest!!)

This image from Houzz.com, is a fresh, "spring-y" look with alot of layers but a clean approach. And the colors are fresh...clean...ready for the new season!!

Maybe it is because my living room is painted a similar shade...but this photo made me ready to bring in all shades of green!! (Yeah, it's true, I really have a thing for green!!)

The next mantels all shout "SPRING" in a couple of different ways...first in clean black and white with some natural elements thrown in for effect...

Then, there is this approach...a little more "modern"...the round-minimal mirror, the vase shapes, the accessory choices all speak clean, fresh...and the bits of green shout new growth!!

Below, the chalkboard can be changed with the season...and of course, everyone needs some forsythia!! Quintessential Spring!!

In this room, by Tobi Fairly, the use of color is refreshing and totally spring...the beach related prints are very poplular right now...and I (heart) anything that makes me think of restful days on the sand!! I also love the pops of tangerine...for those many un-beachlike days here in the midwest!! All on the fresh white backdrop...keeps the colors from overwhelming the space!!

And then as a friendly reminder that color palettes and inspiration can come from anything...here is a fabulous Amy Butler tote in the colors that have spoken to me this spring!! (Hmmm...it would make a perfect beach bag too!! And its on sale at Joss and Main...right now.....)

It's all about relationships...

Who hires us?? That is such a great question...and the answer is one of the reasons we really enjoy what we do!! We love meeting new people and consider it a joy that our business is so highly relational. We are always thrilled when a client tells a friend and then a friend tells their contractor and the contractor calls us...as my Dad always told me, "Life is all about relationships!!" And we are so fortunate to have fabulous realtionships...with clients, with contractors, with realtors and with tradesmen all over our wonderful town!

Last fall, we received a call from one of our favorite general contractors in town, Capstone 3D. They had a delightful couple who had taken on an extensive remodel of their classic colonial home in a fabulous historic neighborhood close to campus.

As the remodel was progressing they had come to the final choices for the finishes and were wanting some input...they knew the feel they wanted in their minds...but needed help "fleshing" it out!!

We began in the kitchen...helping them narrow down wood species and stain for the cabinetry...once we jumped that hurdle we were off and running!! We were working with beautiful wood flooring and bringing the new into the original...that can be a challenge...we wanted the new to look original!!

By taking the darker tone from the beautiful variations in the floor and pulling it up onto the

cabinetry we added the richness and warmth without making it look like we were trying to match the flooring...and didn't!

From there, we headed upstairs to the brand new master bathroom...again, our first thought was to choose finishes that keep visitors guessing...is this original?? Is this new?? We carried the same wood finish throughout the space...

In an effort to make the best use of every square inch of space, a set of drawers were set into a niche that adds character as well as extra storage...can't get enough of that in a bathroom!

And what master would be complete without the oversize dual shower??!! The one advantage to a renovation...adding the "new" to the old!!

We were called in by the contractor, and left with some new friends!! Thanks, Sue and Dennis for trusting us in your most personal space!!

(All construction done by Capstone 3D)