November 18, 2015 Our Home

Front Foyer Entry Decor and Ideas

Talking about some front foyer entry decor ideas here today…

Specifically the three silhouttes

The Three Silhouettes in our Front Foyer

Front Foyer Entry Decor Ideas

I always get questions about our silhouette artwork.

These three pieces are easily my favorite “things” in the house. So, today I thought I’d share a little more about these pieces.

The silhouettes are the work of New York City artist, Carter Kustera.

I still remember the very first time I saw Carter’s silhouette artwork. It was on the dressing room walls of the co-op of Barneys New York. 

This was back in 2008. I’d been looking for something to place on the walls of our front entry stairs for years.

As soon as I saw the bold modern colors mixed with the traditional silhouette idea I was sold.

I later was able to find Carter’s work for sale over at  Jonathan Adler.

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November 11, 2015 Bathrooms

Our Guest Bathroom Renovation Reveal

Finally, the week we’ve all been waiting for is here!

Today, I’m excited to reveal our guest bathroom renovation with the new beautiful palm print wall paper!

 
 
 

Guest Bathroom Renovation Reveal

 

The end of the One Room Challenge is always a lot of fun.

I’m excited to show off our freshly zhushed guest bathroom renovation.

You might remember from Week One, that we had a plain, builder grade bathroom that lacked personality.

 

Renovation Design Inspiration for our Guest Bathroom

While it looks nothing like the original inspiration photo, having something/anything to inspire you in the beginning of a project can be a great jumping off point.

In this instance, it inspired me to go with some brass elements and some patterned wallpaper.

I’ve listed all the sources at the bottom of this post.

Unfortunately, the shower curtain and brass toilet paper holder I’d ordered arrived after the photos were taken late last week, at this point I’m not even sure the room needs them…

PS: Don’t miss the before and after of laundry room one room challenge here!

 

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November 4, 2015 Connecticut Home

One Room Challenge: Week Five

 

Week Five of the One Room Challenge, how can that be? Time flies when you’ve got a deadline – November 11th seemed so far away and now it’s next week! Thankfully things are moving right along here.

As you can see, I went with the hex mirror and not the round one. Last week, the majority of comments were in favor of the round one – I was really hoping for that one too, but it was a bit too large. I could get it in there, but it would not be centered over the faucet OR it would bump smack up against the side wall, both options looked wrong. I figured because it was round I could cheat the centered thing a bit, but ultimately it looked too off center and would drive me nuts (not to mention look bad). Even though the hex mirror wasn’t my first choice, it saved the day. A lot more narrow, it fits much better in this small awkward space. As for the round one, I’m keeping it anyway. I know I can find a place for it somewhere else…

The wallpaper installation started yesterday and should be finished by today. We went over the fact that I’d like the entire nook above the vanity to be completely covered in the palm print paper to really make it pop (ie. the eave slanted ceiling area). The installer wasn’t so sure this was a good idea, as the print will not match up perfectly, but after achieving a similar look in our Vermont condo a few years ago (and loving it-despite the print not matching perfectly with seams from ceiling to wall) I convinced him that this was exactly what I wanted.

The hardware for the vanity arrived and looks great. The faucet‘s been put back in. I’ve been busy shopping for a few accessories to finish up the room (the zhushing-my favorite part!). Unfortunately, the brass toilet paper holder and the gray striped shower curtain I ordered might not make it here in time…but all the other fun little pieces have arrived and are ready for their close up.

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