tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74718026948814521662024-03-21T08:24:24.905-05:00Interiors by TessaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-82154045249910614322015-11-10T21:54:00.001-06:002015-11-10T21:54:42.647-06:00SHARING SPACES WITH YOUR KIDS<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What do you do with all of your kids toys and things if your
home does not have some sort of Game Room? Do they overtake any rooms or even your entire house? #sometimesIfeelliketheydo
I am a believer in the fact that if it doesn’t fit in their room or closet it
probably isn’t necessary.
Fortunately Oliver was blessed with a giant closet and he has a toy
chest in his room! And Owen shares
a lot of Oliver’s toys so his closet is ample space for his larger toys.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But I also don’t want them to feel confined to only playing
in their room. I love that they
want to spend time playing in the Family Room where we can all be
together. That being said I don’t
like staring at children’s toys all day long when they are not home or after
they go to bed at night. I mean…my
husband and I are adults (even though we don’t always act like it!) and this is
our place to relax also! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I needed a place in the Family Room to house toys. There are a few small drawers in our
media console that we have some puzzles and books in but I needed something
larger and more substantial. AND…I
wanted it to look nice in the room but not be expensive because my two little
rug rats would be beating it up for sure! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are so many different options out there it was hard to
decide what would be best for us.
You can go with cubby storage like <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/4286605/?catalogId=97&sku=4286605&bnrid=3380801&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=Feed&cm_ite=Google%20Base-4286605&gclid=Cj0KEQiAyIayBRDo4vjdqJrgxZ0BEiQAhOYCYH1Cuzu_8753L_Djib5aHNJuENDnkBPet-dv8m42GzIaAgd08P8HAQ&kwid=productads-plaid%5E95331597691-sku%5E4286605-adType%5EPLA-device%5Ec-adid%5E43832183251" target="_blank">this one</a> from Pottery Barn. And believe me…there are a ton of
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Or how about a wooden trunk?</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/tucker-trunk/s651967?b=1?affiliate=1552&adpos=1o3&creative=44871624896&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQiAyIayBRDo4vjdqJrgxZ0BEiQAhOYCYO9nHJiAraUmUK86PCCNcAsCN_j1Fv9EFuYJvuPlntQaAqLI8P8HAQ" target="_blank">Tucker Trunk</a> from Crate & Barrel is a striking
combination of paneled wood with an iron base.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And it would even make a fabulous coffee table!</span></div>
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than the cubbies but was not as large as the trunk.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So I opted for a woven storage chest.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The best news is that I bought it from
Overstock and it was less than $100! It is very sturdy and has held up really
well considering how tough my little guys can be with things!</span></div>
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we have a place to keep their things.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Let me know what you do to keep your space still feeling “adult” while
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oliver has had a love for trains for the last couple of
years so we put a wood children’s table in his room that has a train table on
the top of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One thing this boy
mom has discovered is that with a train table comes A LOT of trains…like every
single Thomas the Train character!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>#whatevermakesthemhappyright<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I wanted the trains and train tracks to have their own home so they
weren’t mixed in with all of his other toys so I decided on the ever-so-popular
wooden crates to store them in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
ordered <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Houseworks-Crates-and-Pallet-18-in-x-12-5-in-x-9-5-in-Large-Wood-Crate-94565/203153338" target="_blank">these unfinished ones from Home Depot</a> so I could do what I wanted to
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and used a black glaze, which ended up being similar in color to the table. And because they were going under the
table the wash of brown wood drove me crazy. It was just so boring.
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room #ayearlater I am refinishing the crates. To make them stand out from the table I painted them black. They also needed to be easier to move in and out so I drilled some holes and added rope handles and put casters on the bottom. </span></div>
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contrast. And since the update was free and they function better,
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-825337945818322972015-10-20T20:31:00.000-05:002015-10-20T20:31:36.312-05:00BOOKS, BOOKS, EVERYWHERE!!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Between Kindles and IPads and other computerized devices do
you ever feel like technology has taken over picking up an actual book?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately, that is not the case for my
son. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oliver, my 4-year-old, loves
to read (can’t complain about that!) and with that comes a lot of children’s
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</span>And of course I wanted a cute and creative way to display them…duh!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kids books are full of color and since
they are all different shapes and sizes they make for great kids room
décor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are some cute ways I
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using your own wagon from when you were a child or find one that coordinates
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but are generally shorter in length and have a bar across the front to help
keep the books from falling. I
needed something for the walls versus the floor and didn’t have a lot of wall
space so this was perfect. There
are so many tutorials on the web on how to create this project and it really
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Not all of his books can be stored here but it is great for
grabbing a bedtime story and I think it looks pretty cute too!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Where do you keep all of your kids’
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are already in middle of October and that means Halloween
is creeping up! Not long ago I
showed you guys my spooky finds while I was out shopping (see post <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/10/spooky-shopping.html" target="_blank">here</a>). Like I said before I have never
decorated much for different holidays or seasons but this year I am thrilled to
so! Today I am taking you into our
house and the Halloween decorating I have done. I am on a budget so I didn’t go too crazy…just added some
things to the Dining Room, fireplace mantel and a little something to the
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It started with finding a life-size skeleton that I would be
able to spray paint gold to look similar to <a href="http://www.grandinroad.com/gold-life-size-skeleton/halloween-haven/skeletons/808267" target="_blank">this guy from Grandin Road</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just couldn’t fork over $99 for
their skeleton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead I found
one at Target for $40 and since gold spray paint has a permanent residence in
my garage he was mine!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oliver,
that’s my 4-year-old, decided his name needed to be Mr. Bones!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So here is Mr. Bones before and
after!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kind of creepy just hanging
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decorations came from Hobby Lobby and Dollar Tree. In the Dining Room Mr. Bones is definitely the main
focus. And since he is gold I kept
all of the accessories black and gold in there. I painted paper mache “BOO” letters gold with different
patterns of black for a little variety.
Leaving them all the same height on the table was too boring so I used
small boxes and covered them with black netting. The bobble head skulls were from the dollar store and I knew they would be great if they were only gilded! A black raven,
mini pumpkin, witch hat and fun candles finished up the tablescape!</span></div>
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traded for a spider web bowl and filled with webbing and candy
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haunted houses. When I saw <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/halloween-spooky-glitter-luminary-houses/?pkey=choliday-decor-halloween&&choliday-decor-halloween" target="_blank">theseat Pottery Barn</a> I knew I wanted some on my mantel. I purchased unfinished house in different sizes from Hobby
Lobby and painted them. They
aren’t as fancy as the PB ones but at least I don’t have glitter everywhere! The windows and doors were all open so
I covered them with wax paper.
Toss in a flameless candle at night and they glow! And at half off they only cost about
$8…totally worth it!</span></div>
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out to be my favorite! The houses
are sitting on a black feather boa and the skull and raven are on top of vases
covered in faux webbing. While I
was at Target I saw a smaller version of Mr. Bones and he literally leapt into
my basket! Don’t you hate it when
that happens?!? In case you are
wondering his name is Baby Bones…gotta love how kids name everything! </span></div>
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I would love to see pictures of your Halloween decorations! For me, this turned out to be a win…it
was inexpensive to do, did not take too much time to put together and has
gotten our household in the spirit! </span></span></div>
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</span>When it comes to the interior design world it is very helpful as I am
able to help design spaces from many miles away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So when some good friends of ours, who happen to live in
Chicago, contacted me to help them with the Family Room in their new home I
knew the best option for them would be the Designs Online service. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are curious, the Designs Online service are provided with a Virtual Design Board giving you a visual of the room put together, a furniture plan with details and a shopping list with specific information about the items and where to buy them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She sent me measurements, photos of the room and inspiration
pictures of the décor style she likes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Also knowing they have a beautiful 2-year old daughter, the most
adorable baby boy and two sweet pups I needed to make sure to use items that
will hide stuff, hold up well and not be too expensive or fragile as it will
take some abuse!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am a true believer
in having your home be beautiful and family friendly at the same time and all
at a price that is not too harsh on your wallet!</span></div>
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seating when they entertain.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And
the ottomans are not only used for the coffee table and extra seats but also
provide storage for whatever they may need.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> It would be a great place to hide a few of the kid’s toys!</span></div>
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up with the wear and tear it may eventually see. Since it is a bit darker I used a tall floor lamp and two
large antiqued glass lamps to brighten up the room and the tall floor mirror
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challenges of this room is that it is extremely long…as in 25-feet long. So I chose to do two separate seating
spaces. One that gives them a
space to relax and watch TV and another with accent chairs to sit and chat with
a guest or just kick your feet up and read a good book (or gossip magazine!). Having two different rugs helps to create
two spaces in one room that coordinate and flow together but also can be seen
as their own individual areas if needed.</span></div>
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you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The benefits of the Designs Online service is that you get the advice of a
professional no matter where you may reside, you can purchase the items on your
time schedule and it is a more cost conscious interior design service!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And if you like to DIY but want the guidance and information provided to you this is the perfect option!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-36814073457487448262015-10-06T18:03:00.000-05:002015-10-06T18:03:21.569-05:00TO TELL THE TRUTH<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you believe that honesty is the best policy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are working on teaching that to my 4-year old son right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>#mommyprobs<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Practicing what I preach, today I am
going to tell you the truth about a recent DIY project of mine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am going to share with you the good,
the bad and the <s>ugly</s> I don’t really love how that turned out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Several months ago I removed the doors from the upper
cabinet in our Guest Bath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have
plenty of storage space in the sink cabinets so it was nice to use this as a place
for decorative accessories and it also helped open the room up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When we moved in I had the cabinets painted a classic white
which is so versatile but lately I have wanted to add a little something more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt like the cabinets needed some
punch!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But how do I go about
it…paint them a contrasting color, paint the backs a darker color or maybe use
some kind of wallpaper on the background?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I wanted a wallpaper look without the permanence so I chose to
take it on myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have seen so many tutorials on the web about painting or using fabric
or cardboard on the backs of cabinets and bookshelves. I don’t claim to be the greatest of
crafters but I can handle this right?</span></div>
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only took about 2 hours (with dry time).
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">EEK! I would
say I nailed the contrast and punch look that I was going for but to be honest
it is a little too loud for my house.
The Aztec Ikat pattern is definitely on trend but it belongs in a house
with a lot of vivid color and more modern style. And I like to think of myself as a fun-loving person with a
passion for life but when it comes to my personal interior décor style I am
captivated by neutral combinations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Back to the drawing board…womp womp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not going to lie…I hate redoing
these projects but I just can’t settle or live with this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knowing the process was easy I went
about it similarly except instead of painting I found some nice wrapping
paper at <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm" target="_blank">The Container Store</a> and covered the board with it using spray
adhesive. The paper has a metallic finish and a more subtle pattern.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-38178443792841445862015-10-03T17:43:00.000-05:002015-10-03T17:43:07.220-05:00SPOOKY SHOPPING<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A couple of things that have me in good spirits over the
last few days is that it finally feels like fall here in Texas and it’s
October!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are so many fun
things that October brings from parties to pumpkin patches but mostly
Halloween!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When it comes to
Halloween I love the candy, dressing up and trick or treating with my
boys!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And this year all of the
Halloween décor has really caught my attention.</span></div>
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seasons, with the exception of Christmas, but this year is different for some
reason.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have decorated for fall
(see post here) and on my agenda this weekend is getting the house decorated
for Halloween!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week I was out doing a little shopping and snapped some
pictures of the cute decorations out there and I thought I would share them with
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It definitely gave me a lot
of ideas for my own house and how to create similar looks at a much lower cost.
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black and gold pumpkins. Isn’t the
gold glitter dipped one fabulous?!?
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which is quite striking with the contrast. The spider web table runner is super cute and I am crazy
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The last stop was Pottery Barn…oh what an adoration I have
for this store! But I don’t always
love their prices so I will be DIYing several ideas from here! One thing Pottery Barn always seems to
do is keep their seasonal décor up with the trends like this black grapevine
pumpkin with burlap leaves. And
the antiqued glass pumpkins are so polished and classy they won’t limit you to
using them for Halloween only but can be used for all of the fall decorating.</span></div>
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hang things from. It just needs a
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at PB. I can see having several
different sizes of them and creating a little haunted village! Can you guess what might be going on my
mantel?!?</span></div>
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I won’t be getting place settings this year but when I get to that point I hope
they still have these martini glasses!
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decorating in your home and I hope you share them with me. I will show you what I did in our house
next week! Have a great weekend!</span></div>
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the furniture and several other things but you want it to feel up to date with
the trends?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Norris’s had this obstacle
in their Entry, formal Living and Dining Room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So in addition to designing the <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/09/master-bathroom-renovation-norris.html" target="_blank">Master Bath remodel</a> and
designing the <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/09/kick-back-and-relax.html" target="_blank">Family Room and Kitchen</a> I also completed a minor facelift to
these spaces for them. </span></div>
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it helps the room feel fresh and more spacious. As for the centerpiece on the dining table, I wanted to keep
it somewhat formal so I chose a crackled glass, oblong vase and smoky crystal
candleholders. The burlap table
runner adds texture and keeps it on trend. The back wall décor was replaced with plates of
varying sizes and shapes. This is
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wall frame that were on the back wall belonged to her grandmother so it was
important we use these in the room.
The area over the bar cart originally felt bare and empty so I decided
to make this a gallery wall. I
hung a combination of new wall frames with some of her original ones. The shadow boxes hold a pair of her
grandmother’s leather gloves and a handkerchief of her grandfathers. What a story this entire room tells!</span></div>
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a marble and iron console table to hold two crystal lamps. Above this table is where we hung the
large, antique mirror that originally hung on the back of the Dining Room
wall. The two gold garden stools tie
in the gold from the mirror and keep it feeling up-to-date. And new pillows with a modern print
finish off the room!</span></div>
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storage to keep their belongings hidden.
I used a mirrored storage chest and replaced the art with a decorative
wall mirror to reflect the light and make that room feel larger. The hooks on the wall are a great place
to hang keys and dog leashes. But
let’s talk about the most dramatic change in the Entry…the accent wall! I selected a stencil from <a href="http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/" target="_blank">Cutting EdgeStencils</a>, which is a great company that makes stencils with numerous patterns
and styles. It is a great way to
make an impact to your room! We
used the Kitchen paint color as the background with a dark gray for the pattern
so it had a lot of contrast and pop!
Isn’t it absolutely AMAZING?!?</span></div>
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I love to see how much a room can evolve just by adding a few new items
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Over the course of the summer I have been diligently working
on getting the seating and dining area of our backyard patio updated so that
when the fall weather rolls into Texas we can have a nice outdoor spot to relax
and also enjoy some meals with our friends and family!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We already had the furniture but it
needed some definite love and attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Since I am doing a minor facelift and not completely revamping the patio
I did a lot of projects to make the changes come to life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may remember me posting about how I
went about painting the outdoor coffee table but this space required more than
just painting some pieces of furniture to make it feel nice and new.</span></div>
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of the first things that came to my mind was lighting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Outdoor lighting can make a huge impact
and help your patio feel like an actual room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And for me that was the goal…for it to be an extension of
our interior gathering spaces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
am <s>obsessed</s> in love with café, bulb lighting so it was a MUST that we
had some hanging from the pergola and I opted to use this in the lounge area.</span></div>
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beautiful chandelier but the pergola is 14-feet high and does not have wiring (and
we know adding it is NOT in the budget) so I had to think of something
else. Being a girl I naturally
opted for candlelight…it creates such a calm setting and dare I say even kind
of romantic! I didn’t just want to
use candles as the centerpiece on the table though…I wanted some kind of
hanging candle chandelier (similar to the one below from Pottery Barn).</span></div>
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hanging shelf with several candles of varying heights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s DIY time!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Off to the store I went in search of my
materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up at Hobby
Lobby and found this piece of raw wood!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Not bad for a DIY project huh?</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It was less than $20 (without the candles) and is a great
look that adds warmth while keeping the feel of the outdoors!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My husband even likes it so it can’t be
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Tuesday!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I hope everyone had a nice relaxing weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last week I shared with you the renovation to the Norris’s
Master Bathroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Quite a drastic
change right?!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, today I am
going to show you the facelift we made to the place where they kick back and
relax: the Family Room and Kitchen.</span></div>
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</span>Although the room is large the oversized, dark furniture made it feel
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Other than wall décor and table accessories the only other
thing that needed updating in the Kitchen was the drapes. There is no dimension because the
panels and Roman shades are the same color and therefore come off very flat and
boring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first step of the room update was to change the wall
color in the Family Room so they were painted Sherwin Williams Accessible
Beige, which is a calming, neutral taupe.
For the furniture we opted for a large ivory sofa and chair with two
smaller gray accent chairs. As I
noted earlier the room is large so it needs substantial pieces, but since the
pieces we selected are lighter in color and less bulky in shape it helps to keep
the room from feeling small. And
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On the wall with the media cabinet we removed the shelves
and hung mirrors on either side of the TV to add some weight to that long
wall. The patterned rug adds
movement to the space while also tying in all of the colors used. By simplifying the pillows and
accessories it makes for a more tranquil and organized space and was also a
great way to bring in the blue-gray color from the walls in the Kitchen. </span></div>
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pitchers of fresh flowers on the table.
The Roman shades were exchanged for woven roll-up shades and the
original drapery panels for ivory velvet panels. They both add great texture and brightness to the room. So not a ton of changes made but just
enough to make a difference and make the room feel complete!</span></div>
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relaxing place to kick your feet up?</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-87396075920856764012015-09-18T16:46:00.000-05:002015-09-18T16:46:48.177-05:00WINE CELLARS FOR THE HOME<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In my hometown of Grapevine, TX this weekend is the 29<sup>th</sup>
annual <a href="http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapefest/" target="_blank">GrapeFest</a>, which is a wine festival in historic downtown Grapevine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The atmosphere of a festival is so exhilirating
to me...I love walking up and down the street, playing the games you cannot
ever win and eating the so-bad-for-you-but-so-good food!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I’m no connoisseur but I do love a
nice glass of wine so I also enjoy partaking in the tastings from the different
wineries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All of this wine talk makes me think about in-home wine cellars. This is a commonly requested room to be
built in a new home. I have seen
them in the basement, next to the Dining Room or Kitchen and also in the area
located under the stairs that typically can seem like it is wasted space. And they can be beautifully designed
around whatever style you would like, whether it be traditional and rustic or
minimal and transitional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So what do you do if you want storage space for your wine in
your existing home? If you have a
blank wall that is deep enough to house the wine bottles you can do an elegant
built-in like the one below. I
love the look of this but with my having two little boys every bottle would be
busted on the floor and it would be used as a ladder! Eek!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And if you don’t have the room and don’t want to renovate
why not add a wine bar? I did an
earlier post on a coffee bar (seen <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/02/buffet-to-coffee-bar.html" target="_blank">here</a>) but that could easily be changed into
a wine bar. In fact I may just
transition mine for a party I am hosting next week! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are the obvious decorative accessories that can be
associated with wine…corks, cute signage and wine bottles and glasses. The use of the barrel tops and wine
crates as wall décor is not only creative but also can be personal depending on
where they are from.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope you all have a great weekend! You can find me at <a href="http://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/grapefest/" target="_blank">GrapeFest</a> tasting
wine and eating delicious food!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-23061776331446769782015-09-17T18:21:00.000-05:002015-09-17T18:21:12.158-05:00MASTER BATHROOM RENOVATION: THE NORRIS PROJECT<div class="MsoNormal">
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has stunning finishes and functions to your needs?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, in addition to updating the décor and some of the furnishings
in the Entry, Family Room, Formal Dining and Living Room, the Norris’s wanted
just that…a new fabulous Master Bathroom!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is definitely the largest project we tackled in their home and I am
so thrilled to share the before and after pictures with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You won’t believe your eyes!</span></div>
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were several things about the bathroom that were unappealing to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only was the commode open to the
room but also the vanity was adjacent to it and was an awkward “L” shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And with the tile countertops comes grout,
which has to be managed and in a space that is used so often this is definitely
not ideal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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strange step up where slipping and falling was almost unavoidable. And who wants to almost break their
neck every time they get out of the shower? It HAD to go!</span></div>
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not wait to help give it to them!
Their contractor came up with a new layout that worked well for their
lifestyle and I made selections for all of the finishes. Here it is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To keep simplicity but add a little detail we used tone on
tone horizontal stripes on the walls in a neutral color. They needed to be pretty light in color
to keep it bright and airy. The
Norris’s actually found the floor, which is a tile that has a wood look to
it. So easy when it comes to
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marble in a herringbone pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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vanity. The cabinets are painted
in a classic white and topped with a neutral travertine countertop. The polished chrome faucets and square
sinks help it to feel up to date but still timeless. To keep the feel of the room to be as large as
possible the mirror needed to span over the entire vanity but the detail in the
mirror definitely adds a special touch.
If it were just a plain, solid mirror it would feel rather boring. And the sconces…they literally take my
breath away! The shape of them keeps
it modern and the linen shades add softness to the space. And the crystal on the lights ties in
the cabinet knobs and adds the perfect touch of elegance to the space! #canyoutellilovethem</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh how I love this time of year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so enjoyable updating and changing décor as the
season’s change and holidays approach!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Although it is still 90+ degrees here in Texas I’m not letting it stop
me from bringing fall into our humble abode!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know we have been in our house for a little over three
years but this is not something I have focused on until this year and now I am
going to share some autumn decor with you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not want to go overboard with it so I have only changed
a few things here and there in the Kitchen and Family Room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the great news is that it was done
on a minimal budget by using a lot of what I already own and purchasing only a
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I started with the fireplace mantel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just FYI when it comes to mantel décor
my outlook is the more simple the better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I switched out my spring and summer stems to pussy willow stems with
white navy beans as vase filler. I also draped a “FALL” banner, which I printed
myself, with twine to the gray distressed mirror.</span></div>
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different sizes of mason jars and added long grain brown rice with white votives
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went to my décor closet and grabbed one of the million clear vases I have and
hot-glued rope to it. This helped
add some rustic and natural texture to the vase. I replaced the candles that are normally in the lantern with
pumpkins and gourds. I love the
color that it adds which is exactly what I was going for. I picked them up for $5 at my local
grocery store…SCORE!!</span></div>
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the time being that’s it for the Family Room. Now onto the Kitchen!
Just a few minor changes in here but that’s how I like to do
things. Just a hint of the season
here and there throughout the house.
The apothecary jars on the countertop are normally filled with lemons
and limes but I needed something more subdued and richer in color. Small red apples and subtle green pears
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dish with pine cones that were picked up at my mom’s house. Can’t beat free decorations! I
purchased the dough bowl last year from Hobby Lobby and it is perfect for all
seasons! I like that it is narrow
and doesn’t take up much space.
And don’t the mini white pumpkins look adorable in it?!? I know it’s surprising with my love of
neutrals but there is just something I LOVE about white pumpkins!</span></div>
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So all in all for my fall decorating I bought some stems (wheat &
pussy willows) from Hobby Lobby for half off, fake fruit and pumpkins and
gourds and all for about $25. I am
working on some DIY pumpkins for the breakfast table and will let you know how
that goes…fingers crossed it isn’t a fail. And I am also working on a fall Dining Room tablescape. Are
there any special touches you add to your home when fall comes?</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-81541704794688146372015-09-11T17:11:00.000-05:002015-09-11T17:11:04.417-05:00LIFE IS GOOD...AT THE LAKE!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Friday!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With the weather cooling down and summer coming to an end it got me
thinking about how we spent our time last weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some very good long-time friends of ours invited us to their
lake house to spend time with them and their family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had so much fun with everyone!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being at the lake truly reminds me to slow down every now
and then and enjoy life with good friends and family!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The house we were at is designed and decorated perfectly and
so my daydreaming of owning a lake house of our own began!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started looking at pictures of lake
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Isn’t this Kitchen is perfect for a lake house?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being completely open with large island
where everyone can gather around is exactly what I would want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I love the contrast of the
oversized metal vent hood with the clean and simple painted white
cabinets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having the slightly
rustic and distressed wood floors and ceiling beams help add warmth to the
space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the iron lantern light
fixtures over the island help bring the feel of the outdoors in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can totally see myself cooking family
meals for my boys in here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And after dining together we would move into this beautiful
Family Room! I love everything
about it from the vaulted ceilings with exposed beams to the shiplap walls to
the contrasting stone fireplace.
And the furniture really ties it all together by being light and bright
with punches of the darker gray throughout. And THAT view…it is something that would never get old!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although I don’t necessarily love things that are overly
cheesy or themed I love this weathered oar headboard and could definitely see
using it in a Guest Bedroom. The
combination of the different sizes and colors really add interest to the space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Aren’t these oversized porch swings to die for?!? These would be a must for the patio in
my dream lake house! I can see
myself taking naps here on a daily basis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, now that my daydreaming is over I hope everyone has a
wonderful and super relaxing weekend!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-44139876195240998822015-09-10T16:42:00.000-05:002015-09-10T16:42:30.878-05:00A VIBRANT PLACE TO DINE: THE PHILLIPS DINING ROOM<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Over the last couple of weeks I have been sharing one of my
client’s homes that I recently designed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Today is the last installment…their Dining Room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The house has a Breakfast Room
and a Formal Dining Room and during our initial consultation we discussed using
the Formal Dining Room as a home office as it better suits their needs as a
family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means the Breakfast
Room is their main space for family meals and entertaining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although they selected the Designs
Online service for their office, which you can see <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/08/designs-online-back-to-school-specials.html" target="_blank">here</a>, for their Dining Room
we went with the full service design option.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is how the Dining Room started…plain walls, drapery
panels from the previous owners (that are hung way too low if you ask me) and a
curvy, iron light fixture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Definitely
time for an update!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good news is that
it has great bones and we got to start from scratch!</span></div>
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needed to have continuity so to connect the two spaces I continued with the
mid-century modern style and vibrant colors. Here is a picture of the Family Room so you have an idea of
what it looks like. You can check
out the full post <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-magical-transformation-phillips.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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conversation piece in here. You
know…something people will talk about when they are over. That is where the light fixture comes
into play. I selected <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/glass-orb-chandelier-luster-w932/?pkey=cchandeliers%7C%7C" target="_blank">this</a> luster
glass orb fixture from West Elm.
Ummmm…hello? If that
doesn’t get you talking I don’t know what will! We did relocate it so it was centered over the table because
it just was not practical being in the dead center of the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To bring in a rustic, industrial touch I used a distressed
wood table (which will also be great for hiding stuff)! And for the banquette, we opted for a furniture
piece instead of a built-in one so they would have options to change it in the
future. The bright pops of color was
brought in through accessories, the large art on the wall and the red “X”
chairs. Aren’t they fun and
fabulous?!? And by using the same
fabric and trim for the draperies as we did in the Family Room it really ties
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here it is one last time. I just love it and hope the Phillips do as well!</span></div>
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want to dine in such a beautiful, vivid space?</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-31176042354267769582015-09-08T17:14:00.000-05:002015-09-08T17:14:12.784-05:00DIY FRAMED WOODEN LETTERS<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When my in-laws moved into their new home one of the
requirements they had was to have a Guest Bedroom downstairs. One of the main
reasons for this was to have a space for our boys when they are over (which is
about once a week).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are lucky
that they live super close and we see them a lot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This room has been a work in progress and they are ready for
it to be complete!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is not
THAT much more to be done but the few minor details it does need is wall décor,
accent pillows, bed skirts and getting the recently purchased wall unit
accessorized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the center of the main wall we are ordering canvas
prints of the boys so we wanted something different to hang over the two twin
beds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although the room is mostly
used for the kids they still wanted to keep it classic and not too
childish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I decided to do a
little DIY project for this…and they were trusting enough to let me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their names are Oliver and Owen so we
decided to hang some framed wooden “O’s” above the beds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The main colors are navy, white, gray and a warmer taupe so I
started with two large unfinished wooden “O’s” from Hobby Lobby and painted
them with navy acrylic paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The letters needed to have contrast with the frames so I decided
to use an off-white fabric to put them on. Then I removed the glass and glued the letters to the fabric-covered
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They turned out so cute and add a great touch to the
room! And the hooks are an antique
brass, which coordinate perfectly with the nail heads on the upholstered bed! Once the bedding comes in I will show you the finished room.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-58803876963802693142015-09-04T12:01:00.001-05:002015-09-04T12:01:31.842-05:00TOUCHDOWN!!<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh how I love this time of year! Not only is it Labor Day
weekend (which to me is the beginning of the holiday season) but also kickoff
to college football! At our house
we celebrate the first Saturday of college football as though it is a holiday. We dress in our team gear and cook a
BIG breakfast, snack all day and my husband will grill or smoke something
delish for dinner. This year it happens to be a brisket...YUMMY!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As we have been talking about this upcoming weekend it got
me to thinking about sports/football home décor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now don’t get me wrong, the Mr. is a HUGE Notre Dame fan but
fortunately for me he has not requested to have anything relating to it around
our house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my search for
football themed rooms I have come across mostly nurseries and kids bedrooms, but
I have also come across some media rooms, game rooms and a home office.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This game room, with it’s football field floor, is a little
over the top for my taste but I’m sure there are plenty of football fans that
would love this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do think the
stadium seats across from the pool table are a great touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if you were able to get some
original seats, that would make a great gift for the sports lover in your life!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am pretty impressed with this Media Room. It is done quite tastefully and classic
in my opinion. With the neutral
colors and patterned wallpaper it really makes the room feel polished. And the framed jerseys on the walls and
signed footballs on the shelves add the perfect “football” touch without going
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A linen or burlap pillow with your team name would show your
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boxwood wreath. You can just have
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And I have to say if we are to ever have a sports themed
room in our house I will HAVE to have canvas pictures of my boys dressed up in
uniforms! It just doesn’t get much
cuter than tiny little kids in sports uniforms!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-57836214901706467772015-09-02T18:44:00.002-05:002015-09-02T18:44:54.779-05:00A MAGICAL TRANSFORMATION: PHILLIPS FAMILY ROOM<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When I met the Phillips the first time to discuss their
design needs she told me she wanted the make over of her Family Room and
Dining Room to be like magic! She
wanted to leave one day and come home to a newly updated space. Well their twins decided to make an
early appearance the week of our installation so she actually ended up getting
the “magical” transformation she had hoped for. And so you know mom, dad and the babies are doing well!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week I shared how they updated their office by using a
Virtual Design Board I completed for them and today I am going to show you the
new and improved Family Room!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
wanted to make a fresh start in here so we cleared out all of their original
things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just like the office (see that post <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/08/designs-online-back-to-school-specials.html" target="_blank">here</a>) they
wanted a combination of midcentury modern and industrial pieces with fun,
bright colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And knowing they
have two babies and two dogs the room needed to be comfortable and functional.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is the original state of the Family Room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The walls were blank and the drapes
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sofa and chairs and updated the arrangement of the furniture by moving the
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a lot of fun punches of color throughout the space with the pillows and other
accessories. Since there was a lot going on in the room we also kept the draperies simple with a pop of color and pattern in the trim on the Roman shades. And OH MY GOSH the
gallery wall turned out better than I had planned! The clock is by far my favorite piece in it though!</span></div>
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I had so much fun designing this room and can’t wait to show you their
Dining Room next week! I hope they
are enjoying it!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-75822724609452541342015-08-31T17:55:00.003-05:002015-08-31T17:55:44.762-05:00DIY JEWELRY ORGANIZATION<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Monday!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
hope you had a great weekend!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ours
was spent getting several rooms in our house organized which is not always the
most fun way to pass the time but always feels great when it is all
complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We focused on the
garage, laundry room and our Master closet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One thing I specifically focused on was getting my jewelry
organized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my dream closet I
will have glass drawers with lights but for now a budget-friendly project will
do!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have done this project
before using cup hooks and dowel rods and it just wasn’t working for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only was it a pain in the neck to
get to most of the pieces, but also the dowels would slip and fall all of the
time causing a large pile of jewelry mess on the closet floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And you know it always happened when I was
running out the door so I never had time to clean that tangled mess up!</span></div>
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overloaded with pattern or color.
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</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Everything is so easy to get to now and I love the way the jewelry looks
on the black and white backdrop.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It’s such a great addition to the closet and for less than $20 it’s easy
on the pocketbook too!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> And now I have another thing checked off my list!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-66732841123657526032015-08-26T10:26:00.000-05:002015-08-26T10:26:00.555-05:00DESIGNS ONLINE & BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh snap!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just
like that summer is coming to an end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s definitely been a crazy one here!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been wrapping up several projects and starting some
new ones so I apologize if I have been a little distant lately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say I have a lot to share with
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One major change around our house is that my sweet
not-so-baby-anymore Oliver had his first day of Pre-K on Monday and Owen
started in the toddler class at the same school. It’s not always fun saying
goodbye to summer and having to adjust to school schedules but one great thing
about this time of year is the Back to School deals!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of this post I will be offering one myself!</span></div>
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Design Board I completed for the Phillips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They bought a new home earlier in the year and contacted me
to design their Family Room, Dining Room and Home Office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the office they wanted some guidance but
did not necessarily need me to provide the full service design of installing
and accessorizing the space so a
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A great way to describe their sense of style is mid-century
modern combined with some industrial pieces using fun, bright colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are anything but a boring couple
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since the room is directly to your right when you enter
their home it definitely needed a punch! Something to grab your attention! So I selected a colorful rug and a stencil from <a href="http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/" target="_blank">Cutting Edge Stencils</a>
that is a geometric pattern. I
recommended that they use a dark gray flat paint for the background and use the same
dark gray paint for the stencil in a high gloss finish to give it a tone on tone feel. It needed something but since the rug
is quite a statement itself the wall did not need to be too in your face!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since they both use the office for different purposes we
opted for his and hers desks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
are from the same collection but a larger and smaller version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And although their twins were only born
a few weeks ago, I added a gray table to go in between the two desks so
eventually they can use the space as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Didn’t they do a GREAT job?!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I don't always get to see these come to life so I was thrilled to get to see it in person! </span>And yes…he painted the accent wall himself!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AMAZING!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So if you like to DIY but need some design direction a
Virtual Design Board is the way to go!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They are also very budget friendly…which is what I’m all about!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And for a Back to School special I will
give the first 5 people that sign up for a Virtual Design Board $25 off!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Email me at </span><a href="mailto:tessa@interiorsbytessa.com" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">tessa@interiorsbytessa.com</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> for
more information.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-27016227183391340092015-07-13T16:25:00.002-05:002015-07-14T09:12:39.955-05:00CHAIRISH CHALLENGE<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I don’t know about you but I love a good challenge!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recently <a href="https://www.chairish.com/style/shabby-chic" target="_blank">Chairish</a>, a fabulous company
that buys and sells vintage furniture, décor and accessories, approached me
about participating in a blog challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They sent me several items to select from and I get to create a design
scheme for any room of my choice using these pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sounds more like fun than a challenge to me but I am up for
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I decided to create a Dining Room that is shabby chic and
glamorous with natural and rustic elements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the challenge pieces I selected a bronze and brass
crystal chandelier, distressed wood dining table and white cane accent
chairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can see the detailed
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here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeping with the shabby chic
feel and adding in a touch of glam I decided to use <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/the-ranelagh-papers-bp-1847/ranelagh//fcp-product/201847" target="_blank">wallpaper</a> on the ceiling
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back chairs with a white linen cushion and a distressed blue buffet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The buffet brings in the colors from
the ceiling wallpaper and whimsical printed accent chairs that will be
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reclaimed wood flooring with a jute rug, small boxwood topiary on the table and
woven seagrass baskets on the buffet shelves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And even though they weren’t pieces from the challenge I
could not resist the <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/111637/visual-comfort-flemish-double-wall-sconce" target="_blank">gold wall sconces</a> and <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/121083/mosaic-mirror" target="_blank">mosaic mirror</a> from Chairish that are
located above the buffet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They add
a modern and elegant feel to the room while also tying in the gold from the
chandelier and metallic print on the ceiling wallpaper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To make the style slightly more casual I selected iron candle lanterns for the table centerpiece and white ceramic pitchers on the buffet. And the pink peonies in the pitchers add a pop of
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here it is all together one last time! Thanks again to Chairish for letting me participate in this fun challenge!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you like how the Dining
Room scheme turned out? Will you be checking out Chairish to add some new elements to your decor? <a href="https://www.chairish.com/style/shabby-chic" target="_blank">Here</a> is a link to their site so you can check out all of the great items they have to offer!</span><!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10843538272085636264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471802694881452166.post-12910517972487399962015-07-10T09:44:00.001-05:002015-07-10T09:44:47.541-05:00MURPHY FAMILY ROOM: BARE TO BEAUTIFUL<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week I let you guys into the Murphy’s Breakfast Room
where they share many meals together as a family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today we are going to see the Family Room...where the family gathers to
relax, watch TV and just kick back and unwind. While it needed
to exhibit a sense of style they do want to LIVE in this space…not just have a
pretty room to look at!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And with 3
small children and a precious little dog this room needed to be casual and
comfortable with surfaces that can hold up to their every day life without
spending a million dollars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It definitely needed some design and décor love!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beginning with the large pieces of
furniture they selected a light, neutral sectional, which contrasts well with
their dark wood floors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
perfect for the entire family to cuddle up together and watch a movie!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although the sofa is large and provides
a lot of seating they wanted some comfortable chairs in the room as well so we
went with some linen wingbacks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since this space is open to the Kitchen and Breakfast Room (<a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/07/murphy-breakfast-room.html" target="_blank">see here</a>) we decided on a color scheme of neutrals…gray, ivory and
linen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shocking I know!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we also added some accents and pops
of navy and gold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love using
navy as an accent color because it goes with everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When she wants to change things during any season it will work with it all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> White in the winter and coral in the summer! </span>I love the texture the gold, beaded pillows add to the
space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the navy pillows are
from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StudioPillows?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">StudioPillows</a>…not only are the patterns fabulous but Karis was amazing to
work with!</span></div>
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cast stone fireplace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
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</span>Not only is it durable but also more comfortable for the Mr. to
rest his feet on and is like a cushion when the little ones are just starting
to walk!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can leave it to this
sweet baby girl to be the judge!</span></div>
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and white patterned rug and custom draperies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rug adds dimension to the room and
having the two-toned drapes help to balance the height of the ceiling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the charcoal band at the bottom of
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Bedroom, Master Bath and Entry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Several months ago the Murphy's contacted me and let me know they were
buying a new house and wanted me to help them design some spaces. I have known them several years now so of course I happily obliged! We started with the Family Room and Breakfast Room and today
I am going to share the Breakfast Room design with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I assisted Beth with shopping for the larger pieces of
furniture and then styled everything once it was all delivered. I’m happy to say this is a growing
family…they have two beautiful daughters and a sweet little boy on
the way! That being said, this is
a place where the family gathers in the mornings and evenings for meals so the
furniture needed to seat five and also be able to take the wear and tear of three
little ones!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is the room before we started and before they moved
in. It is definitely an empty,
blank slate. But that is all about
to change! PS - sorry about the dark phone pics!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We selected a round pedestal table where the size worked well with
five chairs surrounding it and was also a mid-tone distressed wood. It will be very easy to clean, will
coordinate with everything and will also hold up to the stress it is bound to
receive from homework to food fights!
I pray the latter doesn’t happen too often for them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The linen chairs help to soften the space and although they
may not seem too practical they will hold up well since they are neither too
dark or too light. And they are
also very budget friendly! I love
the shape of them and the large nail heads!</span></div>
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will be a lot of food ending up on the floor! The durability of it will be very beneficial and the natural
element brings in a new texture to the space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now for the final touches…my favorite part! The draperies are a textured fabric in
a combination of cream, charcoal gray and linen and tie in the dark gray
barstools located at the island and the linen table chairs. The classic white dishes and neutral
linens help to make the space feel more sophisticated and the natural elements
of the centerpiece help make it more every day casual.</span></div>
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newly updated Breakfast Room! Next
week I will show you the Murphy’s Family Room!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What are your thoughts on formal Dining Rooms…love them or leave them?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many people are finding a different use
for these rooms or are eliminating them all together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My personal opinion…I love them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It’s not that it gets used very often but we did not have
one in our last house and I wish that we had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love changing the décor in them and although we are not
elegant people, having one makes me feel like one day we will throw fancy
dinner parties!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>#yeahright
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, I knew this would be one of MY spaces in the
house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not that my other half
really cares too much about design but I generally give him options and get his
approval on major decisions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
in here…I got free reign!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let’s start from the beginning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is the before…the Dining Room when we first bought the
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Where do I begin with all that is wrong in here?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, the flesh colored paint below
the chair rail and on the ceiling is just plain disgusting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then there is the chandelier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only is it a metallic peach finish
with peach and cream swirled glass shades but it is entirely too small for the
space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And last but MOST certainly
not least is the maroon striped and damask print wallpaper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t be jealous this isn’t on your
Dining Room walls!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Compared to the rest of our home I wanted this room to be
more dramatic and glamorous!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
color tones needed to be graphite, white, gold and polished chrome mixed with
mirrors and some natural elements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The wallpaper was removed and we used Sherwin Williams
Gauntlet Gray for the paint on the walls and kept all of the ceilings and trim
a nice, crisp white.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When it comes
to lighting I am obsessed with the look of two chandeliers over a dining table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So the awful peach chandelier was
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The table was a gift from my in-laws that we had in our last
house but the chairs that went with it were brown leather parsons chairs. They didn’t exactly go with the new
décor so they were replaced them with <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-11855-marseilles-dining-chair.aspx" target="_blank">these</a> linen upholstered chairs. They are such a classic piece of furniture and will go with
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either side that I spray-painted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The back wall was a challenge as it is so large and I knew to fill the
space I would need something large, which generally means it’s going to be
expensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I didn’t have much
in the budget for that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I
decided a DIY project was in order!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I ordered some 36x48 blank canvases and painted them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I love how they turned out!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simple and understated but the metallic
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completing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I added draperies
and a rug.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a difference some
softness and texture makes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Speaking
of draperies…I am in L-O-V-E with these!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I knew I wanted a print in here but because of the height, if I had done
the entire panel in a print it would have been overwhelming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I opted to break it up and do a
solid fabric at the top of the panel and a band of the printed fabric at the
bottom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> C</span>heetah print is a
pattern I am really into these days and this one happened to be in the perfect
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left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is where I hung the <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/06/repurposed-mirror.html" target="_blank">updated mirror</a> from Oliver’s
nursery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And below that is the bar
cart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can see my previous post
about bar carts <a href="http://interiorsbytessa.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-favorite-trend-bar-carts.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I chose to style it traditionally and I
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What a crazy last couple of weeks it has been! I have finished up a lot of my projects
around the house and have a lot to share with you. As I have said before no space is ever 100%
complete but these are finished enough to make me excited about them!</span></div>
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</span>Ideally, I would have replaced it (along with a lot of our outdoor
furniture) but that is not really in our budget at the moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I am all about making things over on a budget s</span>o I knew a little paint and elbow grease could make a huge improvement!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It looked great for a little while but after the Texas sun
had a couple of years with it the table looked very faded and worn. And unfortunately, not in that great, worn
vintage way! Can you see my sad
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We have a lot of darker pieces on the patio so I knew I did
not want to re-stain it a similar color.
So I opted to paint it off-white, slightly distress it, and put a
light brown glaze over it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first stage was to wipe it down and get it primed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After the primer was dry I painted the table. It took 3 coats to completely cover
it. Then came the distressing
part. To do this I took sandpaper
to the corners and edges after the paint had dried. I had never done this before so I was a little nervous about
how it would go but it wasn’t too painful at all. It is true that you really can’t screw it up! Here is an up close picture because it
is not super noticeable from far away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Time to glaze!
I put a generous amount on the entire table. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Because I wanted a subtler look I only let the glaze set for
about five minutes before wiping it off.
Had I left it on longer it would have ended up darker but I was going
for a little more of a contrast with the other furniture we have out there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am so happy I decided to give it a makeover instead of
buying a new one. I love how it
turned out!</span></div>
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