Antiques and Chalk Paint

I've always love a curved glass front cabinet like the one above.
and.....
I found the most wonderful treasure today.  YEAH!!!!
I've been on the lookout for a cabinet like this that I can paint with Chalk Paint just like the finish below!   Anyone know anything about chalk paint?  I've been hearing such great things about it!  I'd love to hear your thoughts on it?
 I was so excited when I came across this treasure in a junk shop.  I decided to purchase it and dress it up!   It has three glass shelves that go inside.
I plan on painting the back of the cabinet a slate gray here.  It already has a textured wallpaper adhered to the back so I thought the gray might make the pattern shine.  I hope to put lighting in the cabinet as well.
This finish would be nice too!  What do you think?  Yellow or turquoise?
I found a link here that gives great instructions on how to get this look.
Wish me luck and be on the lookout because it may be for sale when I'm finished with it!  A great cabinet to put that shoe collection you've got!
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Don't be green with envy an longer!

Don't be green with envy any more.....change up your home today by updating some accessories and moving things from room to room.
I love it when I'm cleaning out files and find old before and after pictures.  Thought I'd share this living room space!  Drastic before and after. 
BEFORE
AFTER
Just look at what new pillows did to that couch!
If you are thinking about hiring a decorator and would like to incorporate things you already own, you will be shocked at how different a space can look. Adding new things to your existing items and updating your walls with paint can be a huge start!  Just look at the columns and you will see what a drastic change adding a glaze made!
We just added accessories to this space and moved things around from different areas in the home.
The large wall panels really make a statement and look much more to scale than the wimpy artwork before.
Opening up her writing desk made it look so much more interesting too!
Don't be afraid to try something new! 
 A decorator can help you and will give you the confidence to make that next step!
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Colorado; A Place of Rest and Beauty

We just returned home after being in beautiful Colorado for our family vacation. It's been so HOT here in Texas that it was so nice to be in cooler temperatures!
The above photo was one of our camping spots at 30 mile campground!  It was absolutely beautiful!
Total rest for our souls!  Camping (in our RV) gives me such rejuvenation and total "chill out" time.
There is where I sat each morning and had my coffee! On our camping spot!  Incredible!
It was good to see the kids relaxing too!  Taking time to read and spend time with their cousins and grandparents.  We had great big fires in the evenings and sat around eating smores and laughing about the days events, which included four wheeling, bike riding, hiking, etc.
Even Ava loved the cool weather!
Surrounded by beauty, I couldn't help myself and created a centerpiece for our table "using what we had" in the RV and a few clippings from a tree.    Nature always inspires!  Simple. yet created a wonderful feel for our table.
I did find out that chipmunks liked my tea lights and ran off with them. Oops!
I loved driving into Telluride on the back of my hubby's bike! 
Such a great little town to shop!
Driving our truck down the mountain while a family crew rode mountain bikes down was such a good memory too!
We had no Internet or phone service for a week and it was divine!
However, when I returned I was able to read the article in the "Providence Journal" regarding RV Decorating.  Some of my tips and ideas are featured which is fun!
Back to reality but excited about lots of great things that are happening here!
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Master Bath Before & After

Finished up a bathroom remodel this week.  Here are some before and after shots!
BEFORE
This bathroom was totally gutted.  The only thing we kept was the vanity.   You will see the upgrades we made below.
AFTER
Added legs to the vanity to raise it up, it was way too low before.  New paint and hardware and it's a shining star in this new "Spa Retreat" 
BEFORE
Good bye old!
AFTER
Hello New!
We made the shower much bigger and added a niche and bench!  The glass tiles are my favorite!  I love this soft gray tile too!
Marble border and marble vanity top look so sharp together.
BEFORE
AFTER
No more mirrored sliding doors.  A new pocket door was installed and it's really added some style to the new bathroom.  You cannot see through the glass so that is a plus for a closet!  Hide that mess!
Notice those fabulous square sinks!
BEFORE
Goodbye Brass swan faucet!  So sorry to the previous homeowner who probably spent a fortune on it!   The homeowner wanted to keep the stain glass window so we worked around that.

AFTER

Larger floor tile and placing the tile on the diagonal really opened up the room too!
Happy client makes me LOVE my job!
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A "Retreat" Before and After Master Bedroom

What a fun master bedroom makeover this was!  This client had just purchased their new king bed and bedding and wanted to incorporate these newly purchased items into the design plan.  I love when I get a challenge like that.  She loves warm and cool colors so my goal was to marry the two and come up with a "retreat" feel in their beautiful master bedroom. 
BEFORE
Pretty boring...that's why my client called me!
AFTER
Very fresh and warm at the same time!
BEFORE
AFTER
A fresh new color on the walls and ceiling, new Euro shams, patterened sheets, throw pillows, throw, lamps, rug and wall accessories.
The rug really pulled everything together!  
Notice how well the pattern goes with the wall art above the bed. Every room has to have items that tie things together.
This artwork was created by a local artist.  I had her create something that united all the colors together and added some whimsy to the room.
BEFORE
My client said that her kids love to sit in the window to watch tv. 
AFTER
We created this seat cushion for them so now they will be comfy!  The roman shades are "blackout" so naps in the middle of the day are possible.  The fabric matches the euro shams on the bed.
We created a little seating area in the corner for them to enjoy too.  A great reading spot.  I added all their family photo's above the couch.  It became a beautiful gallery for them to enjoy!
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