tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71429093611483471042024-02-26T12:35:39.043-05:00The Collected InteriorThe Collected Interior features eclectic interior design inspirations, affordable decorating ideas and fun Diy projects. Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.comBlogger696125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-56417999039806226802023-09-11T11:43:00.022-04:002024-02-09T03:56:04.300-05:00Client project, faux stems, a McGee dining room & more! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there, </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I can't believe it's been over a year since I last posted! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">My two kids are finishing up college and the hubby & I are empty nesters now - how did that happen? On a sad note, I lost my precious Mom this August due to a severe stroke, so it's been a difficult Summer. But checking in here always lifts my spirits - and I know my Mom would want that for me. So here's what has been happening here at The Collected Interior and our home this Summer! </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">I've been loving this look below lately! Overall a traditional dining space but with loads of texture and clean lines. Love the traditional art but with dark, moody colors. The dark cabinet adds contrast and interest to the room, while the overall color scheme is neutral and easy on the eyes. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Would you believe this look can be extremely affordable? It is - many of these pieces below are from the Target Mcgee line. Yes Target is stepping up their home decor game! Rug below is from Boutiquerugs.com.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="827" height="774" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHpE1qL8Y5n__Uq0Rz1l-zJ6VduLevqh1nnveD8ibMnbN5zK2ZDwxcFhJuIHvXaxO7GOQUJ6LMjYZrBl7eb2ehtfTS3VGXIXVnku0KYZtA9nNgOBFeOqN8I2aw8h-wLS-Jc0WOosfndKkqDRwsc7v-z4RpsZWlS2_bBPicHSRIAhtBU5HXDrWA5-pKfKI/w456-h774/image_6487327-3.JPG" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee; font-family: arial; text-decoration: underline;" width="456" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">boutiquerugs.com</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Here's a Mood Board for one of my client projects! Love this color combination of smokey light blues and greens mixed with neutrals. This sofa fabric in the upper left - love a good textured, oatmeal colored sofa fabric! Just enough color to hide stains, yet still light & airy. Paint colors are SW - Ivory Lace and Oyster Bay.</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNMQ7YElzmZchmfLBplwep35VceOBfkcBwAC4LNxWPBOAvV8LPpf0Tpb4LodyUcJ7n3tqtaDCTpFqF60Jfr1Nfrs7LB3vp5khvcBPd6-kFTYKhbm_c6oxnAV8i_N12DBgMcVaz1P3Hadw4w3pAimC6F6oqeZEtuEcss0q7H-Ggf-rFIWSNf-6P3qgBa3-/s4032/image_50453505.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNMQ7YElzmZchmfLBplwep35VceOBfkcBwAC4LNxWPBOAvV8LPpf0Tpb4LodyUcJ7n3tqtaDCTpFqF60Jfr1Nfrs7LB3vp5khvcBPd6-kFTYKhbm_c6oxnAV8i_N12DBgMcVaz1P3Hadw4w3pAimC6F6oqeZEtuEcss0q7H-Ggf-rFIWSNf-6P3qgBa3-/w400-h533/image_50453505.JPG" width="400" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7srhL33O3mOwewXHKduleng2FzEN91rHrvSBzbr5u9zjuTj10XZQ8ibtmeijyps7pRoa86YvXpuEQIhEBhCUuoFZzGpnWghyLl2g0GXWy8SVqMeNyAn50OgWk9CBrk96Slsf9uBAE4t7HlYIQ9AQORZK2Fi3O7VbRkGwk14TV0lcF3Z4yrt2_EdIZO8K/s4032/image_50362113.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7srhL33O3mOwewXHKduleng2FzEN91rHrvSBzbr5u9zjuTj10XZQ8ibtmeijyps7pRoa86YvXpuEQIhEBhCUuoFZzGpnWghyLl2g0GXWy8SVqMeNyAn50OgWk9CBrk96Slsf9uBAE4t7HlYIQ9AQORZK2Fi3O7VbRkGwk14TV0lcF3Z4yrt2_EdIZO8K/w429-h572/image_50362113.JPG" width="429" /></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #666666;">This table above is my clients and used to be red. We had it professionally refinished in the color SW - Balanced Beige by </span><span style="color: #073763;"><a href="https://www.cindywooddesigns.com"><span style="color: #073763;">Cindy Wood Designs</span></a>! </span><span style="color: #666666;"> Love the pretty shape and unique hardware of this piece. One thing I love to do when decorating for clients is to use a few pieces they already own. This saves money and gives a collected, gathered look - as if the room came together over time.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Are you a fan of faux flowers? I didn't used to be, until I found these beauties at Hobby Lobby! Love the neutral white & green, and the organic shape of these make them look real! Fall is coming and I'll be switching these out. But I can't wait to bring these back out next Summer! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj57PR10Wa4YBkMww1t2p0cZ1bYvbt6v9cmLYNPsUdvZ7hgdSUk0RdNf21qxzNX8-JqCQ_2x8Ww1QJjBCtood82ZUwxghWGZQjn4dPYijVZZh7lCfQ34MG3LDw5KiUtSAp3ZhLczhcxpi1DsQT7I-WVC6LHqBJCGRU4P6maeaJN8DxRaSkeIdcvAOizhaho/s4032/image_67204353.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj57PR10Wa4YBkMww1t2p0cZ1bYvbt6v9cmLYNPsUdvZ7hgdSUk0RdNf21qxzNX8-JqCQ_2x8Ww1QJjBCtood82ZUwxghWGZQjn4dPYijVZZh7lCfQ34MG3LDw5KiUtSAp3ZhLczhcxpi1DsQT7I-WVC6LHqBJCGRU4P6maeaJN8DxRaSkeIdcvAOizhaho/w450-h600/image_67204353.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZfkoQ4tyuGIIovIGNXmNfn7yUmfdCshB2D11hFcZbJMbrMW2iQuNiSxQ7ckR833EeRHb0llSLSul-EvVYst1ptU3-DNtcqHtbNuWyWzui-AUFBNOlPyHwI_1BzA8_PXJjfIdTm17BSOtybZWVy3mdka2LSym5S7mRISqXJPhbr4wQ9iA0cKfqWd3myfV/s4032/image_50740481.JPG" style="font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="597" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZfkoQ4tyuGIIovIGNXmNfn7yUmfdCshB2D11hFcZbJMbrMW2iQuNiSxQ7ckR833EeRHb0llSLSul-EvVYst1ptU3-DNtcqHtbNuWyWzui-AUFBNOlPyHwI_1BzA8_PXJjfIdTm17BSOtybZWVy3mdka2LSym5S7mRISqXJPhbr4wQ9iA0cKfqWd3myfV/w448-h597/image_50740481.JPG" width="448" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">faux stems @hobbylobby</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Need an outdoor project that will bring you joy in the warmer months? Put a potting table or two in your backyard area. This old table below sits next to our deck and my hubby's grill area where we'll sometimes enjoy a glass of wine while grilling. If you zoom in, this table is falling apart and I'm currently looking for a replacement. To say it's developed a patina <span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">from the sun and elements is an understatement ;)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">This shelf below sits on our screened porch. Showcasing my favorite outdoor accessories and plants is one of my favorite things! Also potting tables and shelves make great focal points, making any outdoor space feel more like an outdoor room.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPr6qkjHlRUTY1Mwl9MFnUkJA7e8MCPqbA6SK53Eqqf2AwzZLuyQzIIbBwfn1HtBf4EngzFN7zvgWPhIeSF0Ritr9hBmiCXZmYfLeteX7KbaX-5WyMHzo5aLNqU0Cp9krCAun-vd61dejskAp-6ducQIBFVnD0b3DnEsd-bbfIqsgEaR7_FAMLYxWgA/s1221/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-03%20at%202.21.14%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="1221" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPr6qkjHlRUTY1Mwl9MFnUkJA7e8MCPqbA6SK53Eqqf2AwzZLuyQzIIbBwfn1HtBf4EngzFN7zvgWPhIeSF0Ritr9hBmiCXZmYfLeteX7KbaX-5WyMHzo5aLNqU0Cp9krCAun-vd61dejskAp-6ducQIBFVnD0b3DnEsd-bbfIqsgEaR7_FAMLYxWgA/w439-h435/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-03%20at%202.21.14%20PM.png" width="439" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYpnrYUeURSdmUT3CEjh3WbJD43SlsjvNwRSnIF860Bg1-Q7odZREuE0fjJCs1fQj1PgBj4o1huv8XsCv5isrS3j5dgds2xvxcfUIV_hWG-3iiM2Y3FmfoNf2ob6QTGWZUJVp5r9e5oegDolFNKgGdImBxGmn_4Sl0rErGR2MgTyTGam0xNpq786mnhww/s3577/image_50731521.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3577" data-original-width="2289" height="672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYpnrYUeURSdmUT3CEjh3WbJD43SlsjvNwRSnIF860Bg1-Q7odZREuE0fjJCs1fQj1PgBj4o1huv8XsCv5isrS3j5dgds2xvxcfUIV_hWG-3iiM2Y3FmfoNf2ob6QTGWZUJVp5r9e5oegDolFNKgGdImBxGmn_4Sl0rErGR2MgTyTGam0xNpq786mnhww/w430-h672/image_50731521.JPG" width="430" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">screened porch</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Finally this Spring I gave our traditional brick home a refresh! Our house is very simple with it's colonial style. However I wanted to add some interest, and I did it with two large black planters by the front door and new carriage style lights. Now the scale of the home looks and feels bigger. Often times when decorating bigger is better, and this definitely is true here.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrkX_ajiOvr14ajgAG7mE3VaKupDhfG3IX6EAtaIJIzDTH6exXNejImwVAvlzdkl_pNJ106t8tnRNwKr8dpZduYXDvsmwqXI6XQdJyb08srNpnOn12d-e9ABSsI_tJHsteEiqYVyMp1H9voYBH8VPCpWKDbQz8AL0amX70lGcLSQBTYw4hEVOL_bIjGQA/s4032/image_50432001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrkX_ajiOvr14ajgAG7mE3VaKupDhfG3IX6EAtaIJIzDTH6exXNejImwVAvlzdkl_pNJ106t8tnRNwKr8dpZduYXDvsmwqXI6XQdJyb08srNpnOn12d-e9ABSsI_tJHsteEiqYVyMp1H9voYBH8VPCpWKDbQz8AL0amX70lGcLSQBTYw4hEVOL_bIjGQA/w480-h640/image_50432001.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Okay that's all I have for now! What a joy to be able to design and update our own home where we've raised our family for 18 years now. And to help others do it as well. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">I'm currently offering Affordable Interior Decorating & Design Services in Charlotte and surrounding areas. This includes South Charlotte, Matthews, Weddington, Waxhaw, Marvin area, Fort Mill, Huntersville, Lake Norman and more! </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">We offer hourly Design Consultations as well as flat rate - Interior Room Designs (design boards and space planning included).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">If interested, contact me at 980-322-5920 I look forward to hearing about your Design & Decorating needs!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img align="center" src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/jane.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /></p></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"></blockquote></blockquote>Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0Charlotte, NC, USA35.2270869 -80.84312676.9168530638211578 -115.9993767 63.537320736178849 -45.6868767tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-25773142913744018322022-04-07T16:57:00.012-04:002023-09-11T17:34:55.391-04:00Before & Afters, String Lights and a MCM Design Plan! <div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: arial;">Well hello it's been a minute... stopping in to share my latest projects!</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">I've had some fun client projects recently. As a Decorator, what are my favorite projects? Updating any space with paint. I seriously can't get over what a big impact paint can make and it's so affordable! Also refreshing bookcases. Give me a cluttered bookcase and I love to add cohesive style that will make the most of your existing family photos and favorite home accessories.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZIu4qx_SpDklkRSUc-vhuV_hEKOKCi-iymDvJkskW6MmrsrgIgd8oqgQShH8h0kRmBEe8_WemjYGRcw6Mspu4GuWwfww1pEdirvpIEdexe0NBNx0c1cCdvw-HuahFdpUvDSD-Q5YOdKQjHaENNiQGOsyj8sXaka2NNX5Yhb2Y7iV9VJNKnVktRBfCg/s829/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-05%20at%205.28.53%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="829" height="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZIu4qx_SpDklkRSUc-vhuV_hEKOKCi-iymDvJkskW6MmrsrgIgd8oqgQShH8h0kRmBEe8_WemjYGRcw6Mspu4GuWwfww1pEdirvpIEdexe0NBNx0c1cCdvw-HuahFdpUvDSD-Q5YOdKQjHaENNiQGOsyj8sXaka2NNX5Yhb2Y7iV9VJNKnVktRBfCg/w477-h471/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-05%20at%205.28.53%20PM.png" width="477" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: times;">Before</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRp_LxLUdUtR46KVhys8uYD8iznHiiTKiA8lzUI0pXG2Kv0HRLY2lhydtj4bqiDQsspnlxXfXJfhRbk9OxmPwG6XdQMeyW_KE8xQm8KmVNTWY42lAFoVGSlMN-XT12SHsFLbQhLCWN3EqN9uuYdE8F6YXxWmo-TysdW_kdOCWqB1OEZ18r4Tbmov9d9w=s1214" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="1212" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRp_LxLUdUtR46KVhys8uYD8iznHiiTKiA8lzUI0pXG2Kv0HRLY2lhydtj4bqiDQsspnlxXfXJfhRbk9OxmPwG6XdQMeyW_KE8xQm8KmVNTWY42lAFoVGSlMN-XT12SHsFLbQhLCWN3EqN9uuYdE8F6YXxWmo-TysdW_kdOCWqB1OEZ18r4Tbmov9d9w=w486-h488" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;"><span>After</span><span> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">I helped a friend and neighbor update her kitchen and wow - what a difference! We used SW - Pure White, love this bright white because it has no odd undertones. Just perfect if your looking to do a classic white kitchen that will never go out of style.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;">The gray painted Island is SW Classic French Gray. We also incorporated new black hardware. Love this light & bright kitchen!</span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_96ruCecJINK-jV61azabgZxqAiAfRy5mqTop3P8RVt9DT0DlUwPdqU6rLkY1PtyNEuNza32zHJa_EBQVr53C43bKdaPfLbfo9rxKaTmcoXIeihN7Feso9tXFsPCdE74s9uicy_tB-IiLm5PU1jMk_LBqBQhZTab1IikHZf2bEELslG_9WnE4zABqxw=s1213" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1213" data-original-width="1213" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_96ruCecJINK-jV61azabgZxqAiAfRy5mqTop3P8RVt9DT0DlUwPdqU6rLkY1PtyNEuNza32zHJa_EBQVr53C43bKdaPfLbfo9rxKaTmcoXIeihN7Feso9tXFsPCdE74s9uicy_tB-IiLm5PU1jMk_LBqBQhZTab1IikHZf2bEELslG_9WnE4zABqxw=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">Before</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjluBUGRjgnxx3NueEwkuBSzVJpVUnFPGg5p0VE8042Wh9csa6WCsQqiahnu_Y-ykKgpueIlBmUMI5adEjz0lyiMZT3NtWSk0mGLt8ogLL4Uds54mq9UW2iSIq8VKRNDr3udAyBk4B2RceRmbhI6V4ZEOnEoPkJ-nZ8BEyXdcBJtJ1afeatwqD3UkmFIw=s1213" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1213" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjluBUGRjgnxx3NueEwkuBSzVJpVUnFPGg5p0VE8042Wh9csa6WCsQqiahnu_Y-ykKgpueIlBmUMI5adEjz0lyiMZT3NtWSk0mGLt8ogLL4Uds54mq9UW2iSIq8VKRNDr3udAyBk4B2RceRmbhI6V4ZEOnEoPkJ-nZ8BEyXdcBJtJ1afeatwqD3UkmFIw=w508-h506" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: times;">After</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Here's another before & after - a client bookcase refresh! </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">All this transformation took was a shopping haul from Target, and many of my clients existing home accessories. One of the things I love to do in client projects is mix new items with existing items. This way we can achieve an overall updated look, but still keeps the space personal to the home owners.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoUvpJKyr4AHWbiBj4yXquWDLgli3MgKYDnEs3Yx-ihuL3ZBBuxGu05HdB9ZQ7ZCytynAJi5qh09QH-BjzUpYI6qQ-8oyzrtoyrNoUPDojCa6efdkASwHJc71g7rDuhqs-_UtwYGAMNSId5tSvohlXGXeftFU7tuC_U1GnD3XJk1nwkYihCF_Ep91kaA=s1216" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="1213" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoUvpJKyr4AHWbiBj4yXquWDLgli3MgKYDnEs3Yx-ihuL3ZBBuxGu05HdB9ZQ7ZCytynAJi5qh09QH-BjzUpYI6qQ-8oyzrtoyrNoUPDojCa6efdkASwHJc71g7rDuhqs-_UtwYGAMNSId5tSvohlXGXeftFU7tuC_U1GnD3XJk1nwkYihCF_Ep91kaA=w496-h498" width="496" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC486SdrGPxLCScZZ6r5PokUkBIrPzZDQ77n21_refkrKIR2GbJn8l6zS37Xldj9Jd-nA9v7iqswUVAHSxEU8pgsvppOM4zASjGO5biAJtyCz4KNij1tmGyoKLLz-7kKuE0G_OBasZ-0CnIgwF-u32MUDrm6AbsJV-Q0-hmyzRNcAzYc4mXs3LceXp2g=s1215" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="1215" height="497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC486SdrGPxLCScZZ6r5PokUkBIrPzZDQ77n21_refkrKIR2GbJn8l6zS37Xldj9Jd-nA9v7iqswUVAHSxEU8pgsvppOM4zASjGO5biAJtyCz4KNij1tmGyoKLLz-7kKuE0G_OBasZ-0CnIgwF-u32MUDrm6AbsJV-Q0-hmyzRNcAzYc4mXs3LceXp2g=w499-h497" width="499" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">You guys, I have wanted to tackle this project for years and finally completed it last year! String lights on the deck, and it was so easy. Literally my hubby hung everything in just a few hours. He really did a great job, and I helped ;) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">I seriously don't know why we waited so long to do this!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVysIsdt53MA579SUMCw5Nck8UFJ6VbygLHjSQaZpgV7v_tDz2EP74FcZ9QDyzeED59nmvtsc9PjxFRqL3n7qzaJhYrDtkC_Ie5UvV9iWQC09aXptDK99jxqVmfo4MM1skMK3O4xRJlkSeSDCT2DHly7yPxxZtmhnaMfqBLu4wGMgAuEWSILtyF2cuaA/s1212/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-07%20at%204.17.25%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="1212" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVysIsdt53MA579SUMCw5Nck8UFJ6VbygLHjSQaZpgV7v_tDz2EP74FcZ9QDyzeED59nmvtsc9PjxFRqL3n7qzaJhYrDtkC_Ie5UvV9iWQC09aXptDK99jxqVmfo4MM1skMK3O4xRJlkSeSDCT2DHly7yPxxZtmhnaMfqBLu4wGMgAuEWSILtyF2cuaA/w460-h460/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-07%20at%204.17.25%20PM.png" width="460" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Here is a design plan for my latest client project. This client is renovating a brick ranch in North Charlotte. When I asked about his style, he didn't really know but likes dark woods. So I started there and then incorporated nature inspired art, furniture with clean lines, a rug with great texture. Finally bold color and subtle mid century modern style will bring this space to life! </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Okay always fun sharing my design adventures here, thanks for stopping by :) </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img align="center" src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/jane.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /></p></div>Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-18094553642563970802021-07-13T15:45:00.002-04:002021-07-13T15:54:31.057-04:00My favorite metal finishes, a modern farmhouse kitchen and a MCM design plan... <div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Ahhh back to reality and some normalcy...right? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">The</span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> world is finally opening up, and all I can say is - what a difficult year this has been! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">I've been busy </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial;">this</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Spring with hourly design consultations and a handful of flat rate interior room designs (room makeovers). It's been so great getting back to work and doing what I love! Here are a few fun things...</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oXb4B-crBJY/YK630xea7OI/AAAAAAAAXqI/L-Sq6TtEesA2jnDMR_-y9scNvvBsux5WACLcBGAsYHQ/s625/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-26%2Bat%2B5.03.30%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="625" height="399" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oXb4B-crBJY/YK630xea7OI/AAAAAAAAXqI/L-Sq6TtEesA2jnDMR_-y9scNvvBsux5WACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h399/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-26%2Bat%2B5.03.30%2BPM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">I was so happy to receive an email (above) from one of my clients and it absolutely made my <span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">day! We had an hourly design consultation in their home, and then met a week later at West Elm and found the perfect sofa and club chairs for their small apartment space. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Today and every day, I am thankful for wonderful clients. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KSdpPmc9QM8/YLARRqNFt6I/AAAAAAAAXrs/zITnHcgzZHExRvJHyoAgc2aYh_bB7bhUwCLcBGAsYHQ/Kitchen.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="828" height="486" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KSdpPmc9QM8/YLARRqNFt6I/AAAAAAAAXrs/zITnHcgzZHExRvJHyoAgc2aYh_bB7bhUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w489-h486/Kitchen.JPG" width="489" /></a></div><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Our kitchen is finally finished with the addition of new gold hardware and I am loving the look! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial;">Clients always ask me about which metal finish I prefer for hardware, door knobs etc... </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: arial;">For me personally I like to mix gold with dark oil rubbed bronze in my home. Gold hardware works beautifully in a more traditional home. However, If your style is more modern, you can also mix silver with dark oil rubbed bronze. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HlZkeYGPZds/YO3FjEwYYBI/AAAAAAAAX1E/jkuiHoNxecQ2YFRk0Eb2WTct-eMj-3hiACLcBGAsYHQ/s828/unnamed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="828" height="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HlZkeYGPZds/YO3FjEwYYBI/AAAAAAAAX1E/jkuiHoNxecQ2YFRk0Eb2WTct-eMj-3hiACLcBGAsYHQ/w495-h490/unnamed.jpg" width="495" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"> Tip: when choosing oil rubbed bronze, look for a darker one that almost reads black. B</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: arial;">lack hardware is another popular finish right now and If you have a white kitchen, bookcase or built-in, adding black hardware is a super fun & affordable update! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Finally, all the finishes in a home do not need to match. It's perfectly fine to mix and match.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9O7Atb_RBHQ/YK65GUErMGI/AAAAAAAAXqY/79BY5_sW-yce5qnSsYul0Bs9ZnK3UrhuACLcBGAsYHQ/s1057/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-26%2Bat%2B5.08.53%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="1057" height="507" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9O7Atb_RBHQ/YK65GUErMGI/AAAAAAAAXqY/79BY5_sW-yce5qnSsYul0Bs9ZnK3UrhuACLcBGAsYHQ/w574-h507/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-26%2Bat%2B5.08.53%2BPM.png" width="574" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Speaking of kitchens, here's a fun client project - kitchen design board we completed this Spring! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">My client needed to update her kitchen, but wanted to keep her existing cherry wood cabinetry (center). So we went with a modern - farmhouse look mixing creamy whites, warm woods and black for contrast. New quartz countertops took center stage, classic subway tile, black lighting & hardware and finally new LV flooring completed this space. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fajj8GRHy8Y/YK-77sUnTwI/AAAAAAAAXrU/tH1iKzYmfUYpA6qRX6NU0Nojhei1YF_FgCLcBGAsYHQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-26%2Bat%2B5.01.36%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="1191" height="514" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fajj8GRHy8Y/YK-77sUnTwI/AAAAAAAAXrU/tH1iKzYmfUYpA6qRX6NU0Nojhei1YF_FgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h514/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-26%2Bat%2B5.01.36%2BPM.png" width="640" /></a></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Current Project</span></div></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Mid century modern is one of my favorite design styles, so I had so much fun putting this Design Board together. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">A beautifully renovated mid century modern home is getting a colorful new family room designed around my clients soon to be delivered Crate & Barrel sectional sofa. This room has a vintage inspired wood accent wall, as well as a huge stone fireplace, </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Can't wait to see everything come together! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">So that is what's happening around here guys, thanks for checking in! Always fun sharing my design adventures here :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><p style="text-align: center;"><img align="center" src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/jane.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /></p></div><br />Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-20423966314258904492021-02-03T15:16:00.006-05:002021-05-27T08:56:59.407-04:00A coast design plan, swivel chair LOVE & our Diy Kitchen Island! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Well hello! It's been a minute. With this Pandemic actually it's been almost a year now :( </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I hope everyone is healthy and safe! Getting through this year has not been easy but praying we're getting close to rounding the corner of this awful virus. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span> As you know I don't blog a lot anymore. But I do like to check in a handful of times per year to share my design adventures. So here are few fun things...</span></span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D9SdiP1I0Dk/XycVFmf2W_I/AAAAAAAAXiY/qijVawYHm_8pOr1UySIgvp9inpugVx9ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s602/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-02%2Bat%2B3.32.46%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="602" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D9SdiP1I0Dk/XycVFmf2W_I/AAAAAAAAXiY/qijVawYHm_8pOr1UySIgvp9inpugVx9ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/w482-h474/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-02%2Bat%2B3.32.46%2BPM.png" width="482" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">I was so excited for this coastal inspired project above! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: arial;">However right when we finalized the design board, Covid made it's awful appearance and we put everything on hold. My client's existing sofa and art are up top, and I've added a handful of new accessories to give the room a fresh new coastal look! </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Go </span><a href="https://thecollectedinterior.net/services" style="font-family: arial;"><span>here</span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> to read learn more about our affordable Room Refresh Services. They're a lot of fun! </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37QPJ2WF-YU/XycUFa2q_eI/AAAAAAAAXiE/8PjMDGXcmPE6y4RUR9ioRvjGI97h9h5xgCLcBGAsYHQ/s598/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-02%2Bat%2B3.28.31%2BPM.png"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="598" height="445" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37QPJ2WF-YU/XycUFa2q_eI/AAAAAAAAXiE/8PjMDGXcmPE6y4RUR9ioRvjGI97h9h5xgCLcBGAsYHQ/w445-h445/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-02%2Bat%2B3.28.31%2BPM.png" width="445" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">I am in LOVE with this small scale swivel chair. It may be smaller in size, but I'm telling you it sits big! I used two of these for a client project in the South Charlotte area and both my client and I couldn't believe how comfortable this chair sits. And the color - neutral flax toned fabrics are one of my favorites!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UQafw_UGGC4/XycUixG8YWI/AAAAAAAAXiM/ZZyG4dzKRIMgv9WkWkkjYn9CwtYVVCkCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s603/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-02%2Bat%2B3.30.31%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="603" height="413" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UQafw_UGGC4/XycUixG8YWI/AAAAAAAAXiM/ZZyG4dzKRIMgv9WkWkkjYn9CwtYVVCkCwCLcBGAsYHQ/w416-h413/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-02%2Bat%2B3.30.31%2BPM.png" width="416" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Have I told you how much I love paint color consultations! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">For this project above we used a cool cream (with no yellow undertones) in the main part of the house - entry, up the staircase and down the hallway. We used a warm gray in the office and a smokey light blue for the dining room. It's simply amazing how different a home can look and feel with new, updated paint colors.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GOqR_0lp_4g/YDaRG9LrYxI/AAAAAAAAXn4/JS_LJdN2gHkhg6KB-iIGQhIOy6dKLxX5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s951/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-24%2Bat%2B12.45.19%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="951" data-original-width="879" height="533" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GOqR_0lp_4g/YDaRG9LrYxI/AAAAAAAAXn4/JS_LJdN2gHkhg6KB-iIGQhIOy6dKLxX5QCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h533/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-24%2Bat%2B12.45.19%2BPM.png" width="494" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Space Planner</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #666666;">One of the Services we offer are</span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><a href="https://thecollectedinterior.net/services"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Flat Rate Interior Room Designs</span></a><span style="color: #444444;">. </span><span style="color: #666666;"> This is where we source furnishings & accessories to do an entire room makeover! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">With this service both Design Boards and Space Planning are included. These help give my clients a visual before the design process begins. 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But quickly realized if were getting new tops, we need a bigger island. So my hubby built a new one! This one is 7 inches wider and 15 inches longer with room for a third seat. My favorite part is the board & batten trim. Shout out to my husband for doing an Amazing job. </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;">Okay guys thats what's been happening around here, thanks for checking in! Praying the Covid vaccine can get rolled out quickly so we call all get back to living our lives fully again. 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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well it's been a while since I've posted here, but glad to be back! Feels like the older my kids get, the harder it is to find the time for blogging. And they are 18 & 20 years old now, gah we're about to be empty nesters!! Okay back to sharing what I love, here's whats been happening around here...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After years of having an indoor - outdoor rug in our family room that was super practical with our kids and dogs, we made the switch to a lighter and more stylish rug from <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">www.rugsusa.com</span></a><span style="color: #38761d;">.</span><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also added new blue throw pillows to the sofa and now our family room feels soooo light & airy. Amazing how just a few new pieces can totally change a space! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Spring is right around the corner! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And when things finally warm up, you will find me here many evenings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love this outdoor space and don't think I could live in a house without a screened in porch. These black and white striped outdoor pillows I purchased years ago from <a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/pb-classic-stripe-outdoor-pillow/?pkey=s%7Coutdoor%20pillows%7C101"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Pottery Barn</span></a>, and they are still going strong with very little fading. And I keep them out all year round - I love that!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I had a fun Design Consultation this week in Fort Mill. We’re doing a Family Room Refresh and the Inspiration is my clients coastal themed gallery wrapped canvas! Can’t wait to get started sourcing throw pillows & accessories for this space. And how cute is this guy Oliver?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My client wanted a master bedroom retreat that is light and airy, with all new gray wood furniture. And this solid wood bedroom set from <a href="https://www.birchlane.com/bedroom/pdp/birch-lane-heritage-watson-4-drawer-chest-bl14225.html?&experiencetype=1"><span style="color: #741b47;">Birch Lane</span></a> hit the nail on the head! I also sourced an upholstered bed where my client can finally ditch the dusty old bed skirt. Love how this project turned out, my client is super happy too! Hope to get pictures soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And finally, the hubby and I cleaned up for an event here in Charlotte - </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://ahacharlotte.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/20192020CharlotteHeartBall/tabid/1068549/Default.aspx"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The 62nd Annual Greater Charlotte Heart Ball</span></a><span style="color: #cc0000;">!</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: 16px;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My husband recently took a new position for Supply One in the Charlotte area, and they are a contributor for this event. This was our first black tie Ball and it was such a fun experience and supports a great cause - The American Heart </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Association! </span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Duke is a 90 lbs. Newfydoodle. Half gentle giant Newfoundland and half standard poodle. We got Duke at 4 months old, a few months after our beloved Ginger & Bear passed last Summer. He is simply a LOVE. Smart, loving, and loyal...he's a wonderful addition to our family!</span></div>
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<br />Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-28145853548552375502018-10-14T17:30:00.001-04:002018-11-01T10:48:51.195-04:0025 years, a Design Board and saying goodbye to our Ginger & Bear :(<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys, stopping by to share my latest. And I can't believe my hubby and I have been married 25 years! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes you read that right, a quarter of a century. We celebrated with a quick and very rainy trip to Charleston. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This man, who I met in high school is my rock and soul mate. What a journey this life has been with two precious kiddos, five fur babies, four cities and five houses! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ahhh black, white and warm woods...this is one of my favorite color combinations! This is also where I make my coffee every day. Yes and on some mornings, I couldn't start my day without it! We also added a new tile backsplash to our kitchen. We opted out of the gray grout trend, and instead chose the textured subway tile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Need a houseplant to add a little exotic flair to your home? Look no further than Bird of Paradise! This is my new favorite plant. Love how it can fill up a large empty corner perfectly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our precious Ginger passed away in July at the age of 15. She had a vestibular attack, similar to a stroke, and was paralyzed in her hind legs. This girl was so special to us, she was our first rescue and a true one of a kind! Even sadder her brother Bear, who was also 15 passed away just 3 weeks later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are dogs that make their way deep into your heart. Ginger and Bear did just that. They were loved beyond measure and we will miss them dearly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay thanks for stopping by! Love sharing my passion for design here, as well as updates on new things happening in and around our home :)</span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-37540143397444027842018-02-21T15:47:00.001-05:002018-02-22T11:39:25.127-05:00A Happy Fiddle Fig, Bookcase Refresh & a 2018 Houzz Award!
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys popping in to share my latest! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Things have finally slowed down here in January and February and I'll be honest, it's been a nice break! One of the things I love about running an Interior Decorating Design Business is the flexibility in the hours, and the natural </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ebbs and a</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">nd flows</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> of design work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay so let's get to it, here are a few of my latest decorating adventures...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My Fiddle Fig is officially a year old! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now don't worry I haven't turned into a crazy plant lady ;) But when I purchased this guy a year ago, I was worried he'd be too temperamental and that basically I'd kill him. Well no concerns over here because this guy has been easy to maintain! I just keep him in a well lit corner and water once a week. Yup, that's it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Truth is I naturally gravitate towards neutrals if you peruse my designs & Instagram page. But every now and again I have a client that wants some fun color! Here's a home office - guest bedroom combo recently finished with accent colors in teal blues and olive greens. Loving this color combination!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And finally I'm saving the best for last. The Collected Interior received another "Best of Houzz" Award for client satisfaction this year for 2018, Wahoo! And this is our 4th year receiving this award. This makes me so happy...to know that our clients are happy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thank you Houzz for the honor, I am grateful! Okay guys that is what's happening around here, thanks for checking in!</span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-30394315141205764942017-11-30T11:16:00.000-05:002017-12-05T10:33:35.176-05:00Our Thanksgiving tablescape, new tile backsplash, and a client project design board...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oh my goodness is it December already? Well Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas too! So many fun things are happening here at The Collected Interior and at home and I am thankful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My daughter and I had so much fun decorating our Thanksgiving tablescape this year! And with a full house of 11 total guests, I was excited to finally fully extend our dining room table. But I knew decorating this very long table would be a challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I ordered 2 simple low flower arrangements that flanked the table on either side of a white pumpkin centerpiece. Then added in a few deer antlers and mini pumpkins and done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And this can be easily changed up for Christmas! Maybe do flower arrangements with more greenery and a candle centerpiece. I seriously love simple and beautiful decorating ideas like this! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We've finally finished several projects around our 1980's brick colonial, and here's our new subway tile backsplash. I'm loving the white tile next to our black cabinets, and all the contrast it provides. Textured subway tile is so fun because it has both a classic and modern look at the same time, I love that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just WOW! The other day my daughter and I headed to a neighbors house to pet sit. We walked into a side entrance, through the garage and into a long and narrow sun room. And saw this beautiful black and white wall gallery! Simply Amazing. I love how this gallery honors my neighbors beautiful kids, grand kids and even beloved family pets!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And finally here is the Design Board for my latest client project! We're doing a Flat Rate -Interior Room Design and my awesome clients gave me the green light to go modern. Love so many things in this design including all the clean lines, warm woods and blue & greige color scheme. Ahhh and that artwork...so calm & serene, can't wait to get started.</span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="color: #666666;">So this is how we work here at The Collected Interior. Communication is key to achieving a well designed space that offers both style and function. Finally, our home furnishings & accessories are sourced from my incredibly affordable Trade Programs which includes Joss & Main, Allmodern.com and Birch Lane to name a few. We also source locally as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys, happy almost Fall y'all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Have your kids gone back to school? My kiddos have and what a crazy busy time of year between carpooling to school, sports & activities, and all the back to school shopping. Ahhh but I love my crazy mom life, and wouldn't change it for the world! Okay, here's what's happening at The Collected Interior...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Are you ready for Fall? I sure am. This is a pic of our <a href="http://www.thecollectedinteriorblog.com//2012/09/affordable-fire-pit-area.html">Diy fire pit</a> we built a few years ago. I simply cannot wait to be sitting here when the weather finally cools down in a few weeks. Yes like many people, Fall is my favorite time of year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And in this same space we used two Pottery Barn <a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/aiden-upholstered-armchair/?pkey=e%7Cclub%2Bchairs%7C128%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C48%7C%7C40&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH">Aiden Chairs</a> for a cozy reading area. Love the mix of the traditional lamp and sunburst mirror paired with the updated sloping armrests of these chairs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And speaking of awesome chairs, I am so excited to be using two of these sweet swivel chairs for a client project. It's from <a href="https://www.birchlane.com/Allister-Swivel-Armchair-BL22436.html?piid[0]=21667000">Birch Lane</a> and soooo affordable considering this chair offers over 40 fabric choices. It's also the perfect size for my clients smaller space - slim at only 30 inches, but a comfy 35 inches deep. Will be following up with this coastal inspired - fun project!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay guys that is my latest, thanks for stopping by. Love sharing my passion for Design & Interior Decorating here. It just feeds my creative soul ;)</span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Wow is it really August? Usually client projects slow down every year around this time. However this is the first Summer that I've worked straight through June, July and into August. And I am GRATEFUL. I love my work, and love helping my clients design beautiful and functional spaces, without breaking their budgets! </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Okay let's get to it! Here are five fun things happening here at The Collected Interior...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys, popping in to share what's going on here at The Collected Interior.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Between work, end of the year school stuff with my kiddos, and just life stuff in general, I can barely find the time to blog. But I try to make time because sharing work projects here, and in general being creative makes me HAPPY! Yes you've found my happy place. Okay so let's get to it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So excited to use this chair for a client's home office (see Design Board below). It's the Aiden Upholstered Armchair from Pottery Barn and I am loving the clean modern lines as well as the deep seating for comfort. This is actually our second chair option after our first chair was discontinued by the Manufacturer - not cool ;) But think I love this chair even more than the first!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So this After picture is from a Room Refresh, and wow what an improvement! This space used to have yellow walls, a dark mirror that was too small and mismatched accessories. Now this area looks coordinated and pulled together. And my client kept her existing window panels, love that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ahhh another fun find for a client's family room redo! I'm loving classic gold in home decor these days, and this affordable coffee table will make a great accent in my client's open concept family room. Her style is glamour girl chic, and were using gold accents mixed with neutral creams, light gray and blush pink...so fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wait what? Yes this is my little boy before his first high school prom. Only at 6'4" and 17 years old, he's not so little anymore! Just love him so much and am so proud of the young man he's becoming. I've got another little girl (who's also not so little) who I'm also crazy proud of. Will share a photo of her on another day. Love my family & kiddo's, they are my world!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And finally back to my latest client project! Here we have an elegant home office that is both stylish and functional with loads of storage. We're using contrast with a a sleek black cabinet and light tan and white upholstered chairs. Mixed metal accents, and nature inspired botanical prints and sisal rug will keep this space down to earth. This will be a home office the entire family can use!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay guys, that's what's happening around here.. lots of budget decorating goodness! As usual thanks for stopping by! </span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-86050795445265165062017-05-10T12:13:00.000-04:002017-05-10T12:13:17.733-04:00Client Project - paint & upholstery updates!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My client wasn't happy with look of her main living area...the great room! So we made a few simple updates to make her existing furnishings work. We changed paint colors & finishes, lightened upholstery and added new lamps. Ahhh, projects like these are so much fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Check out the before & after pictures of these dining chairs! We lightened them up with a greige Sunbrella fabric. Before with the brown leather chairs, the dining space was dark and dreary. Now everything is so much lighter and brighter. And the beautiful detail in this hutch below pops, I love that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Talk about a transformation...buh bye dated old world paint finish! Now this dining buffet is clean & updated, painted in a cool gray green - Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay to be exact. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well another week has flown by here at The Collected Interior and I simply cannot believe how busy we've been. In fact, was saying the other day to my hubby - this is our busiest time of year between Jan.1st and May. And I am so thankful for my wonderful clients! </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay so let's get to it, here are five fun things happening around here...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sharing one of my favorite types of art today...simple abstract art rooted in nature gets me every single time. And I love that it easily coordinates with so many different design styles. Modern, traditional, farmhouse, and eclectic styles all look great with simple and serene art like this.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This mirror has undergone a major transformation thanks to <a href="http://wechicdit.weebly.com/">We Chic'd It</a>, a painting and refinishing service in the Lake Norman area. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Do you know what I love? Finding design inspiration in nature. And I find it even when I'm not looking for it. Just the other day I saw a big patch of moss at a baseball field and my heart skipped a beat. Moss is so natural and organic, and you don't even need a green thumb to keep it alive. Ahhh and that texture!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finally, the hubby and I just installed two of these industrial </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">pendant lights</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and they are so fun! And at nearly 14" wide each, they are big. But because our ceilings are tall they work, and update our traditional black kitchen beautifully with a cool industrial vibe. Will share photos later, but these pendant lights are such a fun update. And a single pendant can be used in a foyer or even mudroom.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay guys that's my Friday Five! Love sharing what I do here in my little corner of the Internet. Thanks for stopping by :)</span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-47712174858566222342017-02-03T10:12:00.001-05:002017-02-26T15:29:58.519-05:00Friday Five...client projects, our new sofa & a fiddle fig!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys TGIF! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I'm sharing </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">five favorites</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> from my recent decorating adventures so let's get to it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Between client projects and my own personal decorating adventures, there are always fun things happening around here. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And it usually involves saving money too because as you know, my passion is Affordable Interior Design!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've mentioned before that I source many of my client's home furnishings and accessories from <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/">Wayfair</a>! In fact these two lamps and dough bowl above are from the W. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I also source from Birch Lane, Joss & Main, AllModern.com, Ballard, Pottery Barn and Houzz to name a few, as well as a few local favorites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Did you know that this years <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/ideas-and-advice/introducing-the-hgtv-dream-home-2017-S13781.html">HGTV Dream Home 2017</a>, designed by Brian Patrick Flynn was furnished top to bottom by Wayfair? Yes! And I run my business with this same designer trade program and absolutely love it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I finally have a picture of our Pottery Barn sofa we purchased a few months ago! Ahhh, I can't get over PB's line of performance fabrics and how durable and stain resistant they are. They even have a Sunbrella line. This is the <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/pb-comfort-square-slipcovered-sofa-collection/">Comfort Square Arm Sofa</a> - it's slipcovered and the fabric we chose is Performance Tweed in Ecru.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A fun services I offer here at <a href="http://www.thecollectedinterior.net/">The Collected Interior</a> is our Affordable - Room Refresh. And if you're on a budget or need the most decorating bang for your buck, then this is a great option! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With a Room Refresh I'll source a handful of home furnishings & accessories to coordinate with your existing furniture pieces. Here's a Design Board I made for a client above. We're incorporating a new blue - green color scheme, stylish throw pillows & accessories and even a new club chair for extra seating in a family room that needs some love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My simple New Year's Resolution this year was to add more plants to our home. So I did my research and chose low maintenance plants including snake plant, ponytail palm and a few others. And WOW, this simple change has made a huge difference in how our home both looks and feels! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And after the success of our smaller plants above, I finally found the infamous <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tips-for-caring-for-fiddle-leaf-figs-199919">Fiddle Fig Tree</a> here in Charlotte. And purchasing this guy was a huge leap of faith for me because Fiddle Figs are not low maintenance, and can be very temperamental. But again I studied up and this guy is thriving! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just look at how pretty he is in our home office, drinking in the morning sunshine. Yes I seriously think I'm becoming a crazy plant lady ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay that's my Friday Five, thanks for stopping by! </span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-48628183734380052017-01-25T11:21:00.000-05:002017-01-25T11:48:15.144-05:00Design Inspiration...Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys, so do you own a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree? I've been seeing this potted plant everywhere in the home decor world on blogs, Instagram feeds & Pinterest for years now. And finally just the other day I found several at a local greenhouse here in Charlotte and picked one up.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wow, I have to say this plant is beautiful! No wonder so many plant & home decor enthusiasts love them. If you have a large, well lit empty corner...then this plant will bring that space to life! Here's some Fiddle Fig inspiration. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All images sourced from my favorite place for home decor ideas, Houzz...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well I hope our new Fiddle Leaf Fig thrives in our home! I've read they can be very temperamental. They need a well lit area, but no direct sunlight. And they don't like to sit in water, so let the water drain out after watering. But I am up for the challenge because these beauties are worth the extra effort!</span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-78596368721820528572016-10-10T12:00:00.001-04:002016-10-10T12:07:00.821-04:00Design Inspiration... Black & White Stripes!
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I'm always on the lookout for easy and affordable ways to add style and interest to my home's decor. And this graphic pattern is all about classic style and bold contrast, and it won't break the bank either, I love that! So get ready to be bold, because this tried and true favorite is anything but understated. </span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-64681539050651886582016-09-16T14:44:00.000-04:002016-09-19T09:53:37.703-04:00Friday Five! new sofa, client project, easy decorating tip & more!
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Thought I would pop in today to share what's been going on here at The Collected Interior. I've got a fun client project, a new white sofa - wahoo, finally! And some other fun stuff to share, so let's get to it...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our new sofa finally arrived and I am in LOVE! I chose the Performance Tweed fabric in Ecru, and am absolutely loving the lighter look in our home. And the fact that I can pull those slipcovers off to wash them is simply genius. From a functional standpoint, I am obsessed with slipcovers. In fact, I have exactly 11 slip covered chairs in our home, 10 dining chairs and now one sofa!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was shopping the other day at World Market and spotted this awesome industrial bookshelf! It's the</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/emerson-bookshelf-with-step.do"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Emerson Shelf </span></a><span style="color: #666666;">and it has so much style, and it only cost $399. This perfectly balanced home office is from </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blessedmommatobabygirls/"><span style="color: #38761d;">@blessedmammatobabygirls</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> on Instagram, LOVE!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">I shared our home's entryway table on Instagram the other day. You guys this table is literally about 14 years old</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. But with some fun accessories I was able to bring it back to life with pattern, texture and contrast. I like how the traditional lines of the table mix with the clean lines of the more modern accessories.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On the work front, my latest Client Project is coming together nicely. We're doing a family room - Interior Room Design and the look is overall traditional with an industrial - farmhouse vibe that is so fun. Here's the Design Board above. So far I am loving these industrial coffee and console tables sourced from Birch Lane! BL is one of my top sources for fabulous home accessories and furnishings. And guess what, those savings get passed onto my clients!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">You can check out these tables </span><a href="https://www.birchlane.com/Birch-Lane-Fairfax-Coffee-Table-BL3015.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;">here</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"> & <a href="https://www.birchlane.com/Birch-Lane-Fairfax-Console-Table-BL3013.html">h</a></span><a href="https://www.birchlane.com/Birch-Lane-Fairfax-Console-Table-BL3013.html"><span style="color: #0b5394;">ere</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And finally I have a decorating tip to offer today, and this picture above illustrates it well. When decorating any space indoor or outdoor, and after deciding on the main furniture pieces, attempt to incorporate color, pattern and texture. Here I've used navy blue as my color, the blue bamboo pillows offer my pattern, and texture is found in the coral pillow, the candle lantern, and even the wicker itself. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So that's my tip...use color, pattern & texture - it's so easy! Doing this will add interest to your space, and keep your home's decor from falling flat. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit;">Okay guys that's my Friday Five, thanks for stopping by!</span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-432807548661982882016-09-08T12:02:00.003-04:002016-09-08T12:02:29.567-04:00Client Project - Upstairs Family Room!
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am working with a client in the Lake Norman area and we are designing a traditional family room in a beautiful waterfront home. Here's the house...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ahhh, isn't it beautiful? This house is so charming, and the detail and craftsmanship are Amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And here's the Design Board I put together. A family friendly upstairs den that just fits this house and it's surroundings! The bird prints lend a coastal vibe, and the white slip covered swivel chairs are casual and relaxed. The distressed rug has a vintage feel, and soft blues and greens add subtle color to this traditional space. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes this gorgeous old piece will be painted, glazed and distressed in a creamy - farmhouse white. I can't wait to see this space come together!</span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-80966411699507190942016-07-29T15:18:00.002-04:002016-07-30T18:39:06.828-04:00Our Antique Dining Table... updated with Ikea Henriskdal chairs!
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wow with a few weekend getaways and my kids Summer sports...our Summer has flown by. So I'm popping in today to share how I updated our antique dining room table! Yes this old table below got a fresh new configuration last Spring. And the best part...it was crazy affordable. Like Ikea affordable!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So If you're new here, our dining room table is an antique and was built by my hubby's Great Grandfather. This picture above was taken a year ago. Here the table is in it's oval shape and you can see those awesome handmade leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now I love this old table! So much so that I refinished it several years ago using Min Wax Gel Stain. You can read more about that project<a href="http://www.thecollectedinteriorblog.com/2010/01/refinishing-antiquehave-no-fear.html"> here</a>. But as much as I love this old table, it was starting to look too dark. And the table was feeling too big for our small kitchen dining area. So I started thinking of possible solutions to freshen up this space.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I took an Ikea leap of faith with the addition of 4 Ikea upholstered chairs, the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09862179/#/S39861423">Henrisksdal chairs</a>. And</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> this simple change has brought new life to this old table! We removed the leaves to make the table smaller at 40" round, and then added the new chairs. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And what I really love is the contrast between the dark wood and the white chairs. It's just brightened up our entire kitchen! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And the best part of this whole project? Is that I didn't have to drop $1000 on a new table, or relocate this family antique to the attic. And another added bonus is that because the table is smaller, we sit here mainly for breakfast and lunch now, and use our actual dining room more for dinner. Imagine that!</span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-37260685052520524152016-05-27T10:51:00.001-04:002016-05-28T04:08:27.570-04:00Friday Five - new logo, client project & more!
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With all the end of the school year craziness at our house, I am ready for the weekend. So here at my Friday Five post I like to share fabulous finds from my weekly decorating adventures, client projects, and anything else that has me inspired. Okay so let's get to it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First off, and I can't believe I forgot to share this earlier. But I'm so excited because we have a new logo here at The Collected Interior! Isn't it pretty, I created it on <a href="https://www.tailorbrands.com/?oldId=1075217">Tailor Brands</a>! This site is so fun, you can design and create any logo with their logo maker. And then order business cards, social media covers or anything else needed for your business.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This sectional used to have back cushions but because the size of this outdoor sofa is smaller in scale sitting here wasn't very comfortable, the seat depth was too shallow. So I removed the back cushions and added throw pillows in various sizes to help make the seating deeper. </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And my solution worked because this baby is super comfy now!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We painted the spindles on our deck the same color as the trim color on our house. This is such an easy way to update a deck. The old deck used to be one solid tan color. You can see the Before <a href="http://www.thecollectedinteriorblog.com/2015/08/deck-grill-prep-area-makeover-and-deck.html">here</a>. Now the trim color ties in with our house, and the brown solid stain grounds this space - making it feel more like an outdoor room.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Way in the back here you can see our Diy fire pit! We built that pit from a kit that we purchased from Home Depot on-line a few years ago. You can read more about our Diy fire pit <a href="http://www.thecollectedinteriorblog.com//2012/09/affordable-fire-pit-area.html">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ahhh, pillow fabrics with pattern and texture...two of my favorite things! The solid and coral pillow are outdoor pillows from Pier One. The bamboo patterned ones are from Target. They all got sprayed with an outdoor fabric water repellent for extra protection from the elements. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A year ago last Spring we replaced 28 year old deck boards and went with a solid dark stain on the new boards. If you missed this transformation go <a href="http://www.thecollectedinteriorblog.com/2015/08/deck-grill-prep-area-makeover-and-deck.html">here</a> to see how we gave our deck a modern new look that really works well with our brick colonial home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay so that's the scoop on our deck makeover! We love our outdoor spaces, and because we live on an acre of land it's nice to take advantage of all the nature around us. And what I really love is that we didn't spend a lot of money. From the Diy fire pit to the Diy solid stained deck to the screened porch...everything was designed on a budget with color and comfort in mind. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And we didn't sacrifice style! For me that's the best part :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ahhh, I am swooning! And if your home is decorated with neutral home furnishings and accessories, then a fresh pop of green is the perfect accent in neutral spaces. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay well we don't have tropical palm plants in our yard. But we do have Hostas, Elephant Ears and Ferns. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I seriously have a passion for simple & chic decorating ideas like this!</span></span></div>
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Jane B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142909361148347104.post-70369702739609255082016-04-29T12:16:00.000-04:002016-04-30T08:06:46.492-04:00Friday Five - favorites from the week!
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hey guys, TGIF! </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I'm back for another Friday Five where I feature five favorites from my weekly Decorating & Design adventures here at <a href="http://www.thecollectedinterior.net/">The Collected Interior</a>. So let's get to it...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You guys I am loving this console table from Birch Lane! If you've not visited this site, check them out <a href="http://www.birchlane.com/Birch-Lane-Tanner-Console-Table-BL8685.html">here</a>. They simply have beautiful and affordable home furnishings and accessories. This table has the prettiest distressed wood finish. And those metal legs have an industrial vibe that is so fun!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. I was shopping the other day at Kirklands and this awesome mirror caught my eye. It's <a href="http://www.kirklands.com/product/Metal-Rope-Wall-Mirror/171868.uts">The Metal Rope Wall Mirror</a> and priced at just $29.99 is crazy affordable! It's not a large mirror at only 20" round. But what a great option for a side or back entryway. I love great finds like this!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Next week I plan to style a clients built ins with these fun accessories below. Seriously so many natural elements and textures inspire me here including coral, beach glass, and drift wood. Oh and those modern vases, love!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. So my daughter's dresser has seen better days and she needs a new one. We're getting her the Hemnes dresser from Ikea! You guys this dresser is Awesome with its clean, modern lines. And affordable too at just $250...sold! Heck at that price she can take it to college in a few years ;) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. And finally here's a Design Board I created for a Home Office refresh. So far three art pieces are hung, the rug is laid and delivery and installation for everything else is scheduled next week. I can't wait to see everything come together, this has been a super fun project!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay guys that's my Friday Five! I really enjoy sharing what I love in this little corner of the internet. Thanks for stopping by. And if you have questions about any of our Design Services here at <a href="http://www.thecollectedinterior.net/">The Collected Interior</a>, please feel free to contact me! </span></div>
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