Finding a New Favorite!!

First I fell in love with a room, then after going to the designers website I fell in love with the designer's work.

I was amazed that there was not one project that she designed that I did not feel was spot-on!!

There were some that were a bit dark for me or maybe not my own personal color choice, but the designs were impeccable.

Her use of color, symmetry, and just her fresh take on traditional design was right up my alley.

This is one designer that I would not be afraid to turn over my own home too. Coming from me that is a huge deal.(Okay I have a few control issues!)

The designer I am so enamoured with is Elizabeth Dinkel. In some of my researching for other post I ran upon her rooms more than once and was taken aback at how much I loved them.

I would like to share some of her wonderful work on my blog today. To see it all be sure and visit her web-site. You will truly enjoy your visit there, I promise!!

No question why I love this so much!! Black and white diamond floor and just look at the gorgeous wallpaper in the dining room. I love this sooooo much!!

Perfect in every way.

Love the striped X bench at the end of the twin beds. The brightly campaign chest is just the right pop for the room. Did you notice the adorable giraffe wall lights?

The flame stitch wallpaper is so classic.

I really like the arched top treatment over the roman shade.

Timeless for a boys room.

I loved this image and did not realize it was done by Elizabeth Dinkel. I had it in my files because of the wallpaper.

So elegant!

Her use of cameo pink is just beautiful.

The beautiful tile back splash gives this kitchen such a soft look.

I hope you have enjoy Elizabeth Dinkel’s work as much as I have.

To see more of her work go to her website HERE!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Finding a designer that is new to you and falling in love with their work.

Kathysue

Playroom Inspiration

Now that you all know I am working on our playroom I thought I would share with you some of the pictures I have saved over the last year as my inspiration…………..

Love the colors.  The lamps are what makes this room pop!!

I also like the addition of baskets for texture and a depth of color.

Great option for storage.

Black and Spiro

A perfect spot to read. The books on display are not only decorative, but it encourages reading, and I am all about encouraging  children to read!!

The colors used in this room are, fun and the extra storage under the bed is always needed.

I like the clean look of the furniture and the low profile of storage.

Again, I love the colors, and I think a cozy nook for reading or napping is a great idea.

Great looking fabric on the roman shade and the bookcases outlining the window make a perfect frame work.

Add a little navy and turquoise and I would love the colors in this room. I think the small daybed with storage is great for a child's room.

 

This room just says, “FUN” to me. I love the use of bright colors and the baskets are another great storage idea.

So there you have my inspiration!! Can you tell what direction I am going to go towards and what are some the elements I will be using.

If a client were to give me these images I would dissect them to find out which of the above elements would need to be in the clients room in order to please them. Can you figure out mine????

“Enjoy The Process” Of:

Using inspiration to help you plan out a room design!!

Kathysue

I AM The Goldilocks Of “Green!”

How can someone that had a career choosing colors for clients for over thirty years not get it right the first time?

 It had to do with being fixated on the word, “Bright!”

It also had to do with choosing a color that went well with all of the fabrics being used.
I know from experience my greens have to have a little bit of yellow and a little bit of blue base to them. But yellow base greens are what looked best with the  fabrics. So, I tried yellow base greens against my better judgement!!

When I finally went with my instincts and chose a medium value green with a base of blue and yellow I found my green, read on…………

Color #1

 Goldilocks said, "Noooooo! It’s way to bright!!"

Color #2

Martha Stewart's Callabash
"Too Dark, Too Bright, Still too much yellow base!!!"

Color #3

 

Martha Stewart's Lemon grass

"Aaaaah!!! Just Right!!!"

How does he love me let me count the ways…….. He paints the room not once, not twice but three times to make his, “Goldilocks of Green,” Happy as can be.

And they lived happily ever after.

To Be Continued……..

Happy Weekend!!

Kathysue

Those of you who guessed Green YOU were so RIGHT!!!!!