tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71411955933595637872024-03-15T18:10:27.855-07:00Marcus DesignMarcus Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12577555757744365954noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141195593359563787.post-81505611189782133342022-03-22T00:00:00.002-07:002022-03-24T22:37:21.725-07:00Before & After: Tented Stripe Nursery<div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT4dhIuLOUMI8hyk9UZrWCH7_8oZ1c8Y00XYjId0Zdk8toC79XBsbajO7roh_pCV32d08i9n7Ry6JCMMCev9AW70FqTDJvJVVLxYlb68TqsDOPALfJA26eeIVxfJugeOm15kuwIarRqQGng1Sx6S4eHsHWiUM6AZv9xjZPIWdY8YQvehNYrEqTDDmU=s979" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjT4dhIuLOUMI8hyk9UZrWCH7_8oZ1c8Y00XYjId0Zdk8toC79XBsbajO7roh_pCV32d08i9n7Ry6JCMMCev9AW70FqTDJvJVVLxYlb68TqsDOPALfJA26eeIVxfJugeOm15kuwIarRqQGng1Sx6S4eHsHWiUM6AZv9xjZPIWdY8YQvehNYrEqTDDmU=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After what feels like a 1 million-year hiatus, I'm writing a blog post! And I have to say, it feels SO good to do so, it feels exciting just to have something new in my home to share with you. With the arrival of my third son, I had the excuse to get busy with the last baby bedroom in our house. It was begging for some decorating. We waited to find out the gender of our little Levi when he was born, so I didn't prepare ANYthing but a crib, dresser, and bookshelf. The room was <i>beyond</i> a blank canvas, as you will see below. Finally when he was about 6 months old, I mustered up the energy to plan and execute a design scheme for his room (it turns out 3 kids under 5 years old is no joke! Lol):</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHZt1JOGFjFU9Ly1_a_XXkUA-nnvWqbg-ss4fjTIJHYybIDP4jqNEf5XDGZtjNslb48mhZs14hWtPAFiPAg_y-R40YsMcdx1TjcTBQjAVjaPkUcVb0YTkqWzplnBcLyP3o_5-ezr8evaTpkzFMYJEvldm3z_ru8nJ64VCWH74lKyDbOoCXSHXHSLIl=s661" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHZt1JOGFjFU9Ly1_a_XXkUA-nnvWqbg-ss4fjTIJHYybIDP4jqNEf5XDGZtjNslb48mhZs14hWtPAFiPAg_y-R40YsMcdx1TjcTBQjAVjaPkUcVb0YTkqWzplnBcLyP3o_5-ezr8evaTpkzFMYJEvldm3z_ru8nJ64VCWH74lKyDbOoCXSHXHSLIl=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Inspiration rooms from top to bottom: Bruce Budd, Miles Redd, Mark D. Sikes. Illustrations by Ludwig Bemelmans.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I wanted to focus my attention on the biggest impact item, a 'hero' fabric or wallpaper; for this room I decided to install the stunning <a href="https://www.brewsterwallcovering.com/3113-491016-cooper-denim-cabin-stripe-wallpaper/3113-491016" target="_blank">Brewster Home Cooper Denim Cabin Stripe</a> wallpaper on all 4 walls AND the 5th wall, the ceiling. I wanted a go-big-or-go-home moment, especially in the smallest bedroom in our home. This way, the third child wouldn't feel like he got the lesser of the spaces! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This wallpaper was perfect for the job because it had the classic tented stripe appearance I was going for, it looks like fabric with the texture and appearance of denim, and it's wipeable (perfect for a kids room). The fabulous people at <a href="https://www.brewsterwallcovering.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrfCRBhAXEiwAnkmKmZqqmKVsmDHIhYfjIQCJ9vh8Rbeq47bPIhW1LYwraf2b_fvyOJwSKRoC7LgQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Brewster Home Fashions</a> were kind enough to share a coupon code for all of you to save 10% of a purchase from their beautiful collection of wallcoverings: use code <b>NANCY10</b> on their website <a href="https://www.brewsterwallcovering.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrfCRBhAXEiwAnkmKmZqqmKVsmDHIhYfjIQCJ9vh8Rbeq47bPIhW1LYwraf2b_fvyOJwSKRoC7LgQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTUg50ouUhfRKOWvBPrN6br8vQMO3GO1cssTtSvMu3JE3ilkxMTbfMTR-wl4ZAGNVXZxTO6xxKM44C3XCmzwkZVHtLxA-QuADJ70UBNBR-rkmMxkBBhSBtWVhfm9yPVaJ2Jo2w4TfAwCwIfkVSmxMcsc423KMDmjFqG7kz2kpY50PlJuIY88pXYoHn=s728" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTUg50ouUhfRKOWvBPrN6br8vQMO3GO1cssTtSvMu3JE3ilkxMTbfMTR-wl4ZAGNVXZxTO6xxKM44C3XCmzwkZVHtLxA-QuADJ70UBNBR-rkmMxkBBhSBtWVhfm9yPVaJ2Jo2w4TfAwCwIfkVSmxMcsc423KMDmjFqG7kz2kpY50PlJuIY88pXYoHn=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Truthfully, I felt like I had recently seen so many missed opportunities with rooms that I saw on social media; for example bedrooms with dormer ceilings that hadn't been papered all the way up. I'd say to myself, "aw, why didn't they take the wallpaper onto that nook/ceiling?" or "why did they only do a feature wall? It would have been so much more impactful taken everywhere!" Designers are preaching that an accent wall really isn't the best decorating solution, and can actually end up chopping up a room so that it looks LESS expansive than if you had carried the wallpaper, paint, or millwork onto all walls. Wrapping a whole room in a wallpaper or bold paint color ends up visually expanding the space (yes even on the ceiling!), and also means you can enjoy the view of it from every vantage point. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So that's when I decided, I shouldn't just talk the talk, I need to walk the walk as well and do it myself! I'll admit I lost some sleep wondering if it would turn out, but on wallpaper day I quickly could see that it was <i>exactly</i> what the room needed. Here are some before & afters (all 'after' photos by the talented <a href="https://www.traceyaytonphotography.com/" target="_blank">Tracey Ayton Photography</a> - I wouldn't trust anyone else to photograph my home!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBDNkM8t0QWMQFbowD8WfoMkJdYiS-VGwn-l14B2ZLZ7fptQA6KVOCJDDUf4nZNM5GRD71tM4DtjrZ8RKGFHcclobWNbn5QH_MO__Gw7nq1v-VUxywRekd4w2PHFmmdzDxHE7MrecClbjRMGGcL3OMES-34KBYAh5ty0EninSeJclbGLg4UdhkZgbs=s853" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBDNkM8t0QWMQFbowD8WfoMkJdYiS-VGwn-l14B2ZLZ7fptQA6KVOCJDDUf4nZNM5GRD71tM4DtjrZ8RKGFHcclobWNbn5QH_MO__Gw7nq1v-VUxywRekd4w2PHFmmdzDxHE7MrecClbjRMGGcL3OMES-34KBYAh5ty0EninSeJclbGLg4UdhkZgbs=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You guys went crazy when I posted this sneak peek on IG!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicMoD8Ei3dLU3_odYeKa7Cm0w1ayeyPcyQHOqZqBYZTWwMptKPIg2KzRfbt-qe5uyk5WfuUQdA1t-XJ_TfQgWOIKBKBd0pZrAzjHfKnguWoFVe79lnJU1qkigS160KUUMDPgxdPbTl9MJwPyhKDNnZlMVS8nj8dUg9VkHE2EUnAz8I_n14htf2rd2P=s1138" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicMoD8Ei3dLU3_odYeKa7Cm0w1ayeyPcyQHOqZqBYZTWwMptKPIg2KzRfbt-qe5uyk5WfuUQdA1t-XJ_TfQgWOIKBKBd0pZrAzjHfKnguWoFVe79lnJU1qkigS160KUUMDPgxdPbTl9MJwPyhKDNnZlMVS8nj8dUg9VkHE2EUnAz8I_n14htf2rd2P=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB3Qe6m6WUWvjbuey4zZEuPeEFiXDew_E-2xQ3SnAnYf4w93wCzRrWFVmhv7OPQSEqSkneNXK927EuWIrBoGycu9RyoSS7mzzpEislY3KpervHcJYpLnZ1HI4WUfxOeSIGerldf-RI1TlLZijnfrsUlodmD-p0vxfLZFtZw70f90sK8CLvJRLivHKn=s853" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgB3Qe6m6WUWvjbuey4zZEuPeEFiXDew_E-2xQ3SnAnYf4w93wCzRrWFVmhv7OPQSEqSkneNXK927EuWIrBoGycu9RyoSS7mzzpEislY3KpervHcJYpLnZ1HI4WUfxOeSIGerldf-RI1TlLZijnfrsUlodmD-p0vxfLZFtZw70f90sK8CLvJRLivHKn=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQUXNg7p-LJWPp5zv8GlwyJAAKQuUvd5eDpzkCN0Y0UAUfs3Nzek9KRVt_s-sQNSvr46j27O3IOxHVpfxyf71Vl1hu8Tdto-_E_OKRSdexARdCrKowDwi1gteITFh0njCdnJU_WddvbOtOfW0iGeuMW0oSiKaw3TzmcpyRkL1Xa6pnoN9uoZQl3Q8J=s962" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQUXNg7p-LJWPp5zv8GlwyJAAKQuUvd5eDpzkCN0Y0UAUfs3Nzek9KRVt_s-sQNSvr46j27O3IOxHVpfxyf71Vl1hu8Tdto-_E_OKRSdexARdCrKowDwi1gteITFh0njCdnJU_WddvbOtOfW0iGeuMW0oSiKaw3TzmcpyRkL1Xa6pnoN9uoZQl3Q8J=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>I wanted to share the details of the space in a more precise way then Instagram would allow, break down my sources and even give you an idea of what a room like this would realistically cost. It's hard because the rooms I try to emulate, and the design style I align with is often unattainable to an 'average homeowner' like myself. So, many of you know I rely on second-hand sources like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, and this room was no different! </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a list of what I bought second hand:</div><div>- Rattan Dresser $150</div><div>- Rattan child's chair $50</div><div>- Yellow velvet chair $200</div><div>- 2 paint-by-numbers nautical paintings $50 for the pair</div><div>- Tortoise lamp and lampshade (which I trimmed in a blue ribbon using fabric glue) $80</div><div>- Dollhouse $80</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvIp2vg91bkts75D40pfGz6Bu-MaHr4vd5hUS3CYJ2d8eLdSIRHgqAx-NQWLxur1I9uKBj3Sv41TdC2qVLWDlCfbdb0q3E6s2V6BOecaguUc8Zs-RLWVMNQARnQicTs3s2-3CynREo7AZMBENC92yyCClXUMcqUsf6GaFv16EzZmj_zCZ0_6RaWk5o=s853" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvIp2vg91bkts75D40pfGz6Bu-MaHr4vd5hUS3CYJ2d8eLdSIRHgqAx-NQWLxur1I9uKBj3Sv41TdC2qVLWDlCfbdb0q3E6s2V6BOecaguUc8Zs-RLWVMNQARnQicTs3s2-3CynREo7AZMBENC92yyCClXUMcqUsf6GaFv16EzZmj_zCZ0_6RaWk5o=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOZC2MQQHE1hi3IMxXM-tycbsp4VY2qziaA_gLuQyFhOPKUmlWD2x1XzerYp70NhWQ9OqRM6NyYki5MNAQU52YlPtjbmUJjZq-TN1aHTYrq9gVa-vpwIcobslK3Fo0tDVRMfVwaj0qU76W2xOg-8YMNBXpR7YDo_eq9dq6sU0bm9my0DpVjlSLA_P2=s962" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOZC2MQQHE1hi3IMxXM-tycbsp4VY2qziaA_gLuQyFhOPKUmlWD2x1XzerYp70NhWQ9OqRM6NyYki5MNAQU52YlPtjbmUJjZq-TN1aHTYrq9gVa-vpwIcobslK3Fo0tDVRMfVwaj0qU76W2xOg-8YMNBXpR7YDo_eq9dq6sU0bm9my0DpVjlSLA_P2=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj71LoVx54GeAs8_WUU9gRwD0RDk7FGYvrT3QVZRLnOeNAAuob8cEmTFb9G5iTtqUCXo0F4qA5TAgLMt-05qu2s0l3HBazKha0CSLwz9EurPMHoWNUL5qMP70w5Ky1sZtX9NsMsWqqsAmvuShsU_6XXY-X1GT_d8t4ACQauAsav8yKONfoYq_uXRL6O=s853" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj71LoVx54GeAs8_WUU9gRwD0RDk7FGYvrT3QVZRLnOeNAAuob8cEmTFb9G5iTtqUCXo0F4qA5TAgLMt-05qu2s0l3HBazKha0CSLwz9EurPMHoWNUL5qMP70w5Ky1sZtX9NsMsWqqsAmvuShsU_6XXY-X1GT_d8t4ACQauAsav8yKONfoYq_uXRL6O=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Brand new items I purchased included the chandelier for about $240 (from Shades of Light), rug for $200 (from Rugs USA), and custom table skirt $150, and Roman shade $500 (from Etsy). It's the mix of old and new & high and low that makes things interesting and can give you the overall desired look on a budget!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcYS-DQvhpnL3i5z0BJRrE92OqINwjY7OJbmJug1xZhI1ZBd1kTGGn9mV3jG944zJAalIQdmJokSGyOrpvYzH4vVNOf6wMylAKCQ7WCdxXf-c5BFrbaul_gpUoXN-tBJ_nKFpJrjs0_dQBbDLnvxJfTI1SamHSqtCwhYIEzJj1NICnD_1txXela2Hs=s1032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcYS-DQvhpnL3i5z0BJRrE92OqINwjY7OJbmJug1xZhI1ZBd1kTGGn9mV3jG944zJAalIQdmJokSGyOrpvYzH4vVNOf6wMylAKCQ7WCdxXf-c5BFrbaul_gpUoXN-tBJ_nKFpJrjs0_dQBbDLnvxJfTI1SamHSqtCwhYIEzJj1NICnD_1txXela2Hs=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-dMnTwH3A9oXQxgW_Wic6GDxnJCXk9XAaJq0JqLA7jjUs113uvVTtWPgkJRhvIchIW7Ty1BJC4NiFQRk86P7iNjHhreGAgCmjkMnlKN9TAXheuZedwVkjj8fEth1YaKB83UNEsExRX9g2aZGEAsi_nVk38YMfyBweGQCmdCfN_ok85jgydOSYz04H=s962" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-dMnTwH3A9oXQxgW_Wic6GDxnJCXk9XAaJq0JqLA7jjUs113uvVTtWPgkJRhvIchIW7Ty1BJC4NiFQRk86P7iNjHhreGAgCmjkMnlKN9TAXheuZedwVkjj8fEth1YaKB83UNEsExRX9g2aZGEAsi_nVk38YMfyBweGQCmdCfN_ok85jgydOSYz04H=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I bought a cheap Amazon Basics crib skirt, and with that same fabric glue that I used to gussy up the lampshade, I added blue grosgrain ribbon for a custom look. Whole project was less than $30! </div><div><br /></div><div>And then of course, my biggest and most time consuming DIY: the Bemelmans art canvas. I studied images from Bemelmans bar in NYC, as well as the Madeline picture books we have at home. My kids wanted me to add bits like the Eiffel Tower, Madeline's rescue dog Geneviève, and the carousel. So it's got our own custom twists; the kids watched me paint it step by step over about a month, and we all love how it turned out! I think it'll be a fun memory for them having seen it all come together over time. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3ZbxGKk044QxWSzRlCAf05-HSoeMOrXkVpDuEfY33ao3fqdyQ8ng8qqzSCSeApoeFLYqlsJw5HmXz50TU8I-9C0BvBHl-EE49gjgsAk_GurWt-T4LunXsEBEZ6Q5s-YV-e5rnrGbIMK1XK_Gz8MKSjVYbkiRKyQWfMhO3d6SOv1z39VZM6dbmHnah=s983" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3ZbxGKk044QxWSzRlCAf05-HSoeMOrXkVpDuEfY33ao3fqdyQ8ng8qqzSCSeApoeFLYqlsJw5HmXz50TU8I-9C0BvBHl-EE49gjgsAk_GurWt-T4LunXsEBEZ6Q5s-YV-e5rnrGbIMK1XK_Gz8MKSjVYbkiRKyQWfMhO3d6SOv1z39VZM6dbmHnah=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbGhyaoEEOsnYbBl5p_fxKTVYdTkims_LppszGpLcdAZqM049LYnctXZbafVuvvbbs2DKpTfRBMGE_91obJnkZYSlkISHfrA24V1Z9ZVX9o23seZuBR6K_RZkn5Vff5jikmMHrNUOobZDXd8CgiFvSJjZLqILHtVZFeTzGqKyIwTpbxQb1XzMCP-VF=s972" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbGhyaoEEOsnYbBl5p_fxKTVYdTkims_LppszGpLcdAZqM049LYnctXZbafVuvvbbs2DKpTfRBMGE_91obJnkZYSlkISHfrA24V1Z9ZVX9o23seZuBR6K_RZkn5Vff5jikmMHrNUOobZDXd8CgiFvSJjZLqILHtVZFeTzGqKyIwTpbxQb1XzMCP-VF=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmO-Ty-VeZ753H5OAuBAb02UMJT1E8HqAxr5hC3KWWt-hhtuDmB_cwgOeJeGtlVSO61R1Ja0-vNVsyC2f7curJmSc_fTmloeyccDVbJVN3eGoDnWcJA4S8IFsfCqvEr6m-kk4OgeOPDs3NT8dtYOjFHj9XLj9hIsVGFXLw6J-Pr6KgxLxO8n728C4O=s962" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmO-Ty-VeZ753H5OAuBAb02UMJT1E8HqAxr5hC3KWWt-hhtuDmB_cwgOeJeGtlVSO61R1Ja0-vNVsyC2f7curJmSc_fTmloeyccDVbJVN3eGoDnWcJA4S8IFsfCqvEr6m-kk4OgeOPDs3NT8dtYOjFHj9XLj9hIsVGFXLw6J-Pr6KgxLxO8n728C4O=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDEwAFtTg1pmaZl6UHPFD492hAPStvn9L9_4sqYm416FALTc_ApbSNEWWIuJwdBtothIx-IVI2OXsuuXs7DjmJmiWHHgn68cYL4qMoamaxX03USrvkqC8z11UAv10cn88tgwjYccqsOxt0kkjFPIBa5qtsRpoNvBNw8oUuy9FRggPVWEXybLbanrKj=s962" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDEwAFtTg1pmaZl6UHPFD492hAPStvn9L9_4sqYm416FALTc_ApbSNEWWIuJwdBtothIx-IVI2OXsuuXs7DjmJmiWHHgn68cYL4qMoamaxX03USrvkqC8z11UAv10cn88tgwjYccqsOxt0kkjFPIBa5qtsRpoNvBNw8oUuy9FRggPVWEXybLbanrKj=s16000" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The Block print pillows were custom sewn for me by Barbara of <a href="http://www.markovadesign.com/" target="_blank">Markova Design</a>, the Rothko artwork was an Etsy download-able print for next to nothing. Florals were created by the talented Karla of <a href="http://www.kerrisdaledesign.com/" target="_blank">Kerrisdale Design</a>. <br /><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/AVvXsEhhNM7x4PyY6KQ77H04l9h0Naf2LgFg0OTdL0l3sdaBBd0V3OQ_jWDWW7xfrnJLjsSDkwx4ZhP8c-dVkX-1IBUX7SfDi_NAmwUKZWeXeR2lT7lOxMFM-mZltYyeM_D-ZHN99aP_QsZHIDE_iigJOywUi1mzRt4kdml-K2s22otjDZgP29qmxQGOI4UI=s964" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="964" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhNM7x4PyY6KQ77H04l9h0Naf2LgFg0OTdL0l3sdaBBd0V3OQ_jWDWW7xfrnJLjsSDkwx4ZhP8c-dVkX-1IBUX7SfDi_NAmwUKZWeXeR2lT7lOxMFM-mZltYyeM_D-ZHN99aP_QsZHIDE_iigJOywUi1mzRt4kdml-K2s22otjDZgP29qmxQGOI4UI=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaA9r5HXmywhf88LFML9cP_1NmKacSeaM2E7G854KN-m3S5zt0w5GRA1KjU78_TguJGqxs-D2lphbcoa-gmvPnBpHjmmPwJb_5tCaoGNbBGzen8iCfkiHDj7GMyChE4i0RJYBIUZ2wXal2Qw3B_yAQxBVMYir8ATn5dSFOW5mb8VjRGmucQoxtIsE9=s969" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaA9r5HXmywhf88LFML9cP_1NmKacSeaM2E7G854KN-m3S5zt0w5GRA1KjU78_TguJGqxs-D2lphbcoa-gmvPnBpHjmmPwJb_5tCaoGNbBGzen8iCfkiHDj7GMyChE4i0RJYBIUZ2wXal2Qw3B_yAQxBVMYir8ATn5dSFOW5mb8VjRGmucQoxtIsE9=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So the grand total for the space, including installation costs for the wallpaper was just <i>under $3500! </i>Not bad I'd say, I'm happy with how it all turned out on that budget level. Thank you for all your support of this reveal over here on the blog and on IG! It means the world to me and I just love being able to share my joy of creating spaces for these growing little boys of mine. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/nancymarcus/">PINTEREST</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/marcusdesign">INSTAGRAM</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> | </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/marcusdesign">TWITTER</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> | </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marcus-Design/118764164854103">FACEBOOK</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> | </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/1797297/marcus-design">BLOGLOVIN</a></span></span></div></div>Marcus Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12577555757744365954noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141195593359563787.post-53224402858768853372020-11-03T00:00:00.001-08:002020-11-03T00:00:02.756-08:00Textbook Tuesday | Markham Roberts: Notes on Decorating<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYvFLeLgMTtDIuADf8ytUod7-08JW6S5atq3BaBHkBQBlPdQE2Y5kpoWvxI8BF2S70BeRtmsQw6LFnhEw_yMEtRG1Vi7EuCLWE1KWGX4iDaG2rKcpiIwVPDz848x2zJV-ic-kCeUAV5U/s768/thumbnail_IMG_5264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCYvFLeLgMTtDIuADf8ytUod7-08JW6S5atq3BaBHkBQBlPdQE2Y5kpoWvxI8BF2S70BeRtmsQw6LFnhEw_yMEtRG1Vi7EuCLWE1KWGX4iDaG2rKcpiIwVPDz848x2zJV-ic-kCeUAV5U/s16000/thumbnail_IMG_5264.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">If you've visited me here for any length of time, you will know that I am a self-proclaimed bibliophile. Fall may be one of my favorite seasons for just that reason, the stunning books which are released (and just in time for gift-giving)! On the top of my list this season is <a href="http://www.markhamroberts.com/" target="_blank">Markham Roberts</a> second tome, '<i>Notes on Decorating</i>,' published by <a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/markham-roberts/" target="_blank">Vendome Press</a>. Markham Roberts trained with design royalty, under Mark Hampton, affirming his pedigree in the design field. Truly he is called a 'master of timeless American style' for good reason, and this book is a testament to that title. And be sure not to take this book as a mere collection of pretty rooms, his thoughtful and witty explanations include so many lessons to take notes from. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQmzbT1hJkwoshMkcmE86ypoEOIhRmosZpNCgVsYUGCE3o33eM1lMpzKA9AiCFVG4bv0KgOWLyH9JhJl4W9WdfD4_Ix3-kucON2pzeUeAI3kjN2GkFlnoOayKdVunLhzzyHKBG9-Hd-w/s755/thumbnail_IMG_5265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQmzbT1hJkwoshMkcmE86ypoEOIhRmosZpNCgVsYUGCE3o33eM1lMpzKA9AiCFVG4bv0KgOWLyH9JhJl4W9WdfD4_Ix3-kucON2pzeUeAI3kjN2GkFlnoOayKdVunLhzzyHKBG9-Hd-w/s16000/thumbnail_IMG_5265.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Without the dust jacket, the texture is incredible! This is the perfect addition to any coffee table both for the outward appearance, and the inward content. Below is a view of the Table of Contents, which shows the unique and thoughtful way the chapters are laid out. Markham begins with his process of deep-diving into the needs of the client the 'Clients Point of View,' and then takes us through other elements such as establishing a 'Sense of Place,' and acknowledging the need for 'Practicality.' The final chapter takes us through one project and walks through all the elements described in the previous chapters to show how they are implemented. Genius!<div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfsC_hngyUpTHOKMsnch_SKqPM3jCW6cw0nIwxP2Jqg-LXIp1VvLevGDidSXAEKDo6qw2FxD9bjv9ZzD37X5LxtbrzwoTOjD6CarSWn1mCb6x9aCtuyErnqZFyCIwiJsRN9P0f3dRdNY/s679/thumbnail_IMG_5266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfsC_hngyUpTHOKMsnch_SKqPM3jCW6cw0nIwxP2Jqg-LXIp1VvLevGDidSXAEKDo6qw2FxD9bjv9ZzD37X5LxtbrzwoTOjD6CarSWn1mCb6x9aCtuyErnqZFyCIwiJsRN9P0f3dRdNY/s16000/thumbnail_IMG_5266.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here is a peek at some of my favorite pages and projects:</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8V2dDi7_zCwTF5EiJ96rhMoAAjA8tHTYhrP69xeS4qZ2InGGlhx8uROnUFfXbsoRlAYclIOGEGy4wZz8qawQn1g0m1BV1j3TdqiZy4JAfNgdFen7UZWFvi1zYwZHjqxr9ANssLnHs760/s812/thumbnail_IMG_5268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8V2dDi7_zCwTF5EiJ96rhMoAAjA8tHTYhrP69xeS4qZ2InGGlhx8uROnUFfXbsoRlAYclIOGEGy4wZz8qawQn1g0m1BV1j3TdqiZy4JAfNgdFen7UZWFvi1zYwZHjqxr9ANssLnHs760/s16000/thumbnail_IMG_5268.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I sincerely love Markham's spaces that utilize an all-over pattern, like the one below with Arbre de Matisse in a fresh light blue colorway:</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUib5pRXwuZB7WQt69XaGLkOOEQ2AmRDX3wRkqRAtRFhZ-Yb-Y9eIW1ymVHqOPi5Wy9Oz3zR-T_dKDrnlizkw4eQhsq2FiP9xVCmal2_PeocA79SchKpN790AmruOt1Zp5t4TdyTheGA/s640/thumbnail_IMG_5269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRUib5pRXwuZB7WQt69XaGLkOOEQ2AmRDX3wRkqRAtRFhZ-Yb-Y9eIW1ymVHqOPi5Wy9Oz3zR-T_dKDrnlizkw4eQhsq2FiP9xVCmal2_PeocA79SchKpN790AmruOt1Zp5t4TdyTheGA/s16000/thumbnail_IMG_5269.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Chocolate walls never looked so good!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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To add this to your collection or purchase as a gift for the design-savvy friends on your list, hop to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=markham+roberts+notes+on+decorating&crid=3NKV41FW3IYDN&sprefix=markham%2Caps%2C223&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-oa-p_1_7" target="_blank">Amazon</a> here. You can see more of Markham Roberts inspirational work on his <a href="http://www.markhamroberts.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/markhamroberts/" target="_blank">instagram </a>accounts as well. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<a href="https://www.lakeforestshowhouse.com/2020-designers">The Lake Forest Showhouse</a> benefiting the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago is officially opening its doors tomorrow! The roster of designers and the rooms they have created is nothing short of impressive (keep in mind during a pandemic, nonetheless!). Some of my very favorite showhouse rooms in the past have been in the Lake Forest showhomes, and from the video tours and sneak peek photos we have had the chance to see on instagram, it's already very obvious that this years home does not disappoint. Oh, how I wish to see it all in person! But of course I am thankful for the powers of social media which at least have let us take this virtual walk through today. Let's take a peek:<br />
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Sun room bathed in<a href="https://degournay.com/"> de Gournay</a> by <a href="https://www.mandminteriordesign.com/">M & M Interior Design</a>, photography by <a href="https://aimeemazzenga.com/">Aimee Mazzenga</a></div>
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Sun room by <a href="https://www.mandminteriordesign.com/">M & M Interior Design</a></div>
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Sun room by <a href="https://www.mandminteriordesign.com/">M & M Interior Design</a>, with art by Josh Young</div>
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Sun room by <a href="https://www.mandminteriordesign.com/">M & M Interior Design</a>, iPhone snap by <a href="https://aimeemazzenga.com/">Aimee Mazzenga</a></div>
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Dining room cloaked in <a href="https://www.iksel.com/">Iksel </a>wallcovering by <a href="https://www.palomacontreras.com/">Paloma Contreras Interior Design</a></div>
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Place settings and the Frances Elkin loop chair set by <a href="https://www.palomacontreras.com/">Paloma Contreras Interior Design</a></div>
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Dining room lacquered cabinet in peacock blue by <a href="https://www.palomacontreras.com/">Paloma Contreras Interior Design</a>, photography by <a href="https://aimeemazzenga.com/">Aimee Mazzenga</a></div>
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Sun Porch in rattan & cocoa <a href="https://www.graciestudio.com/">Gracie</a> wallpaper and pillows by <a href="http://www.shelleydesign.com/">Shelley Johnstone Design</a></div>
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Sun porch with lovely lacquered ceiling by <a href="http://www.shelleydesign.com/">Shelley Johnstone Design</a>, iPhone snap by <a href="https://aimeemazzenga.com/">Aimee Mazzenga</a></div>
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Sun porch and a view of the Julie Neill chandelier - <a href="http://www.shelleydesign.com/">Shelley Johnstone Design</a>, iPhone snap by <a href="https://aimeemazzenga.com/">Aimee Mazzenga</a></div>
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Closer view of the greek key floor detail - <a href="http://www.shelleydesign.com/">Shelley Johnstone Design</a>, iPhone snap by <a href="http://ladybugvintage.com/">Lady Bug Vintage</a></div>
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Looking onto the outdoor patio by <a href="http://www.shelleydesign.com/">Shelley Johnstone Design</a></div>
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Fabulous art in this mudroom by <a href="http://www.savarieinteriors.com/">Savarie Interiors LLC</a> and <a href="http://www.michelefrigondesign.com/">Michelle Frigon Design </a></div>
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Perfect in pink powder room by <a href="https://www.sarahvailedesign.com/">Sarah Vaile Design</a></div>
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Bathroom by <a href="https://www.edytaandco.com/">Edyta & Co. </a></div>
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Modern Family room with the perfect touch of mustard velvet by <a href="http://www.sz-interiors.com/">Soledad Zitzewitz Interiors</a></div>
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Closer detail of the family room by <a href="http://www.sz-interiors.com/">Soledad Zitzewitz Interiors</a></div>
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Kitchen by <a href="https://www.theablgroup.com/">The ABL Group </a>with a lovely blossom stone inset above the stove</div>
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Two story potting room with sky light and beams, by<a href="http://jamesthomaschicago.com/"> James Thomas Chicago</a></div>
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Potting room by<a href="http://jamesthomaschicago.com/"> James Thomas Chicago</a>, photography by <a href="http://www.wernerstraube.com/">Werner Straube</a></div>
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The dream teen girl hangout by <a href="http://alexandrakaehler.com/">Alexandra Kaehler</a>, photography by <a href="https://aimeemazzenga.com/">Aimee Mazzenga</a></div>
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Teen girl hangout by <a href="http://alexandrakaehler.com/">Alexandra Kaehler</a></div>
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Sitting room by <a href="https://www.wendylabruminteriors.com/">Wendy Labrum Interiors</a></div>
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This post officially includes snaps from 12 of the 31 designer spaces!! There is still so much more to see. If you are in the area, help me live vicariously through you and go take a walk through. This looks like it's truly a showhouse for the books, a stunning surprise around every corner. If you would like to buy tickets or donate to the Infant Welfare Society, click <a href="https://www.lakeforestshowhouse.com/donate-today">here</a>. If you would like to take a video tour of the home with the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens Honorary Chair, Paloma Contreras, as your guide hop <a href="https://www.instagram.com/palomacontrerasdesign/channel/">here</a>. </div>
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What a perfect way to begin the first official week of the summer season, the long-anticipated <i><a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/summer-to-summer/">Summer to Summer: Houses by the Sea</a></i>, by Jennifer Ash Rudick for <a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/summer-to-summer/">Vendome Press</a> has arrived. This is by far my most favorite season of the year, and I was thrilled to dive into the 360-page tome as the perfect travel respite.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">"We long for a place to retreat to with our family where we can escape from our normal routine, and, if we are lucky enough to return to the same place from summer to summer, create traditions," </span></div>
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The author, along with acclaimed photographer <a href="http://www.triagiovan.com/">Tria Giovan</a>, traveled from the coast of Maine to the beaches of the Hamptons, from Nantucket to Newport, to present twenty-five homes of totally varied styles but with the same breezy style and easy summer living. I always love to give you a glimpse of the book cover without the dust jacket - this lovely patterned beauty did not disappoint when revealed.<br />
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When I say that Tria's photography is lush, it is truly an understatement:<br />
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I just wanted to be able to magically step right into the image above. The way that evening summer sun is casting that perfect iron-gate shadow, and the gardens are beckoning the reader to enter and discover what lies beyond the page is so very enticing. I found this image so quintessentially and so romantically <i>summer. </i><br />
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From Aerin's ancestral Lauder home in the Hamptons, to a Nantucket compound designed by Tom Scheerer, to Sister Parish's gloriously fabric draped home in Maine, the book documents each in a designated chapter.<br />
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A classic Nantucket home designed by Tom Scheerer</div>
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Aerin's 1930's Greek Revival she inherited from her grandmother Estee Lauder</div>
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Beautiful in classic blue and white in the Lauder estate</div>
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Apple Bartlett, Sister Paris' daughter, has made the family home her own</div>
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And the exterior shots are just as good as the interiors; shingles, dogs at the gate, a bounty of hydrangeas!<br />
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Designer Ken Fulk's escape in Provincetown, Massachusetts</div>
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The Block Island Home of photographer Susan Paulson</div>
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Jennifer summarizes it best when she explains, <span style="color: #0b5394;">"[w]hen a home is a distillation of its owner's distinctive taste, the story it tells is the equivalent of a personal portrait. The houses in this volume comprise a whole gallery of portraits celebrating the comfort and delight of summer living by the sea." </span>You can sincerely envision casually strolling in from the beach and hanging your towel on a hook with ease in each of these stunning featured houses. </div>
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This is the only book you'll need to add to your design library this summer, a true delight! Click through to purchase your copy of <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/086565381X">Summer to Summer; Houses by the Sea.</a></i> </div>
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I've got my last fall 2019 book review for you today! I may just have saved the best for last; <i><a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/near-far/">Near & Far: Interiors I Love</a>, </i>by <a href="http://www.lisafinetextiles.com/Lisa_Fine_Textiles/Index.html">Lisa Fine</a> with photography by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miguelfloresvianna/?hl=en">Miguel Flores-Vianna</a>, is a true feast for the eyes. Published by the <a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/near-far/">Vendome Press</a>, this over-sized tome is utterly filled with luxe & refined maximalist interiors. Lisa takes us through her own homes in Dallas, New York, and Paris, as well as homes & places that have been her greatest sources of inspiration to her textile designs. Here is a look at the cover with the dust jacket removed, no surprise that it's a stunning print:<br />
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The table of contents gives you an idea of how the chapters have been organized; the first section devoted to flowers, the second to collections, and the third to faraway places:<br />
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We get an intimate viewing of the homes of design greats such as Charlotte Moss (pictured below) and Lee Radziwill among others. You see a consistent theme that these homes incorporate: personal style, collections layered over time, and perfection through imperfection!<br />
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I have to admit I was taking notes from Charlotte Moss' photo above as I begin to decide how to style my own Chinoiserie secretary (pictured below). If you follow along on IG you've already seen my insane score off of Craigslist ($600 USD versus about $6000 on Chairish!). I really do hope to create the collected over time look in my own home over the years. And I couldn't agree more with a quote from Lisa herself, "[e]very room needs at least one important piece of art or furniture." </div>
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The section 'At Home In New York,' was a definite favorite for me. Look at that tortoise shell mirror!<br />
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Having a closer look at Lee Radziwill's pieces in situ in her home, at a time when we watched many of her belongings offered at auction just last month, felt pretty special to me. It's like having a little piece of history! In case you are curious the Lee auction fetched $1.2 million at Christie's, you can see the set of 15 <a href="https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/paintings/a-set-of-fifteen-indian-reverse-painted-glass-6226492-details.aspx?from=salesummery&intobjectid=6226492&sid=4107a873-71ca-42a6-8d3d-fea8452de2a1">Indian reverse-painted glass</a> (also called <i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">verre églomisé</span></i><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">) </i>pieces hung below which sold for $35,000 US and the striped green & pink bedroom suite as seen on the back cover of the book went for $4750.<br />
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What a fantastic interiors book and truly a must for any design library! To add it to your collection or purchase for a very lucky friend for the Holidays, hop <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Near-Far-Interiors-I-Love/dp/0865653658">here</a>. To see more from <a href="http://www.lisafinetextiles.com/Lisa_Fine_Textiles/Index.html">Lisa Fine</a>, head to her website <a href="http://www.lisafinetextiles.com/Lisa_Fine_Textiles/Index.html">here</a>.<br />
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Architecture is truly an artform I am infatuated with. I've often daydreamed what it would have been like should I have gone into that field. The understanding of scale, proportions, layout, and of course varying architectural styles over history interests me so much, I wish I had time to read and understand more! Today's book review focuses on something I'm pretty passionate about, tradition architecture and design, perfectly showcased in '<i><a href="https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847865628">Renewing Tradition: The Architecture of Eric J. Smith</a></i>.' Published by<a href="https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847865628"> Rizzoli</a>, this large-format and impressive tome is a collection of the high-end and detailed projects of Smith's New York-based firm.<br />
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I always love to include an image with the dust jacket off, because so often there is a treasure lying beneath. This rich saturated green with gold foil lettering did not disappoint, it's stunning and substantial. Eric has worked with numerous high-caliber designers, hence the lovely foreword by one of his collaborators (and one of my personal favorites), Alexa Hampton.<br />
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Below you can see that the chapters are divided by project, so you truly get a sense of the 'story' behind each home. From sketches, to blueprints, the exterior and the interior; it's all encapsulated in the individual project chapters.<br />
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It's such a privilege to see the blueprints of these fine homes! I love getting the chance to have this specific insight into the design and layout of such large-scale custom projects:<br />
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Some of my favorite exteriors in the book where of the shingled variety, complete with oval windows and chippendale railing. And you know that interiors-wise I was happy to see entertaining enfilades (see the blueprint above) present as well! All on my dream house wish list!!<br />
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Another dream-house detail, a front door that perfectly aligns with the back door so you can see straight through to the backyard:<br />
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This book is not only sharing the exterior details of Eric's incredible projects but also the interiors! Like this fantastic dining room from sketch to reality, all clad in Gracie wallpaper of course:<br />
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If you or someone on your holiday gift list is a lover of traditional style, classic architectural details, and custom residential projects such as these, be sure to put <i>Renewing Tradition</i> on your wish list. It's a gorgeous book that won't be a one-time flip though; this is one I know I will keep pulling back off the bookshelf for constant inspiration time and time again. You can purchase your copy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Renewing-Tradition-Architecture-Eric-Smith/dp/0847865622">here</a>, and see more of Eric J. Smith Architects <a href="https://www.ericjsmitharchitect.com/">here</a>.<br />
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Marcus Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12577555757744365954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141195593359563787.post-88368354818034766762019-10-01T00:00:00.000-07:002019-10-01T00:00:01.007-07:00Textbook Tuesday | A Wandering Eye: Travels with My Phone <div style="text-align: left;">
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Renowned Argentine photographer and bibliophile Miguel
Flores-Vianna has followed up his wildly successful first book, ‘<i>Haute Bohemians</i>’ with a stunning second
tome. This time around, in <a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/a-wandering-eye/">‘<i>A WanderingEye: Travels with my Phone</i>,’</a> published by Vendome Press, Miguel has
expertly compiled some 250 of his most stunning images from his travels to 14
countries over 5 continents. But the really impressive part? All of these
sharp, saturated, and stunning photos have been taken with an iPhone. There is
no way you would guess that upon inspection of the delightfully colorful and crisp
pages; it’s honestly incredibly inspiring and makes me want to
do better with my own smart-phone photography. <o:p></o:p><br />
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The images are not categorized or broken up into divisive
chapters, which I think perfectly creates the flow of one image to the next.
And somehow Miguel perfectly pairs images on the opposing pages as well; hand-crafted
intaglios are set next to a page of rounded stones (uncarved, touched only by natural forces), for example:<o:p></o:p><br />
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I had the honor to ask the author how he came to choose the brilliant order and pairings of these images, and he replied "I chose mostly guided by instinct. At times I wanted a photo to be followed by something completely different as the reader/viewer turned the page. I think that by doing so I had a good chance of keeping him/her engaged. As for the pages facing each other sometimes I chose contrast and at times I wanted the photos to complement each other." </div>
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The full-bleed pictures are interrupted only a few times by
small anecdotal notes or memories written by Miguel himself; somehow in a
matter of two to three sentences he manages to transport you to the location of
the image and give you a sense of the feeling he had when he was travelling
there. After first thumbing through the book and viewing beautiful image after
beautiful image, I thought to myself, ‘oh I wish I knew where each of these was
taken!’ Well, of course he thought of that, and included is an extensive index of
each image in the back of the book. <o:p></o:p><br />
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If you are a design, photography, or travel lover, this book
checks all the boxes. It is so inspiring and something guests will be
guaranteed to pick up off of your coffee table and be captivated by. Put this
one on your holiday list for all of your design & travel savvy friends as
well! As you would expect from such a sought after photographer, Miguel’s Instagram
is superior to the rest, so be sure to find him <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miguelfloresvianna/?hl=en">here</a>. You can purchase your copy
of ‘<i>A Wandering Eye: Travels with my Phone</i>,’ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wandering-Eye-Travels-My-Phone/dp/0865653674">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Marcus Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12577555757744365954noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141195593359563787.post-52712207874433443842019-09-24T00:00:00.000-07:002019-10-01T14:13:34.103-07:00Textbook Tuesday | Beige Is Not A Color <div style="text-align: left;">
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<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Beige-Not-Color-Full-Spectrum-Carlos/dp/0865653666">Carlos Mota</a> is the creative force behind so many of the amazing
photographs you see in the world of design. He is likely best known for his
many years serving as Editor at Large of Elle Décor magazine and style editor
for Architectural Digest. However, his editorial work producing and styling
feature stories can be found in nearly every major design and shelter magazine
(including House & Garden, Interior Design, Vanity Fair, and Vogue, among
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You can see his love of creating memorable spaces and producing
sophisticated events for select clients in everything that he does. Mota is known
for expertly working with color, so who better to create a tome dedicated to
showing us how we should be living in and with color? ‘<i><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Beige-Not-Color-Full-Spectrum-Carlos/dp/0865653666">Beige Is Not A Color</a>,’</i> published by <a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/beige-is-not-a-color/">Vendome Press</a>, is his
response to exactly that.<o:p></o:p><br />
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In his latest book, he has curated some 280 of his favorite
images, with the common thread being the beauty of color. Images of exuberant
rooms, table settings, wallpapers, floral arrangements, and architectural details
are expertly combined with quotes about color and beauty by a host of
designers.<br />
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The cover, with it’s nod to chinoiserie hand-painted murals,
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You’ll find it a visual feast set up not by chapter or ‘topic,’
but instead by colorways which seamlessly blend into the next. I found myself particularly drawn to the pages celebrating
all things GREEN! For example, I don’t think we could ever tire of <a href="https://www.toryburch.com/">Tory Burch’s</a>
mossy velvet heaven (and you can view her chic & colorful dinner party celebrating the release of Mota's book <a href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/tory-burch-carlos-mota-book-launch">here</a>):<o:p></o:p><br />
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And equally ravishing is <a href="https://www.wendylabruminteriors.com/">Wendy Labrum’s </a>Lake Forest
lacquered library of my dreams:<o:p></o:p><br />
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Carlos’ genius can be seen in his every-day images of his
own home; I have often obsessed over his all-over patterned bedroom which pops
up in his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/casamota/?hl=en">Instagram</a> feed every now and then: <o:p></o:p><br />
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This book is a must for every design lover with a penchant
for sophisticated color palettes in all of it ranges. You can order your copy
of <i>‘Beige Is Not a Color,</i>’ <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Beige-Not-Color-Full-Spectrum-Carlos/dp/0865653666">here</a> and be sure to follow Carlos Mota’s design
adventures on his IG account<a href="https://www.instagram.com/casamota/?hl=en"> here</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Marcus Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12577555757744365954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141195593359563787.post-5741819654874494902019-09-17T00:00:00.000-07:002019-09-17T19:01:38.950-07:00Textbook Tuesday | Tom Scheerer - More Decorating <div style="text-align: left;">
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When I ponder the start of autumn the first things I think of are school, a fresh start, fall fashion, and beautiful new book releases. I am so excited about this seasons line up of amazing new coffee table books, and I plan to give you several reviews over the coming weeks. <a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/tom-scheerer/">Vendome Press</a> is always a leader in the design genre, and this fall is no different; let's kick start the season with <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Scheerer-More-Decorating/dp/0865653631">Tom Scheerer: More Decorating</a> </i>(photography by <a href="https://francescolagnese.com/">Francesco Lagnese</a>).<br />
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I am a huge fan of the widely-published <a href="https://tomscheerer.com/">Scheerer</a> and his impeccable design work. I was so drawn to the cover above, and even more excited when I pulled the dust jacket off and realized it's just as pretty underneath - it's hard to capture in a photo but the cane cover is actually textured and so divine in person!<br />
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In Scheerer's second book, he showcases 16 of his latest projects which are divided into three chapters. 'Town' features projects in Paris, New York, and Houston; 'Summer' is all about the Hamptons, Nantucket and Maine; finally 'The Tropics' sends the reader through Harbour Island, Antigua, and Abaco. I thought I'd be able to pick a favorite space or even favorite chapter but it's quite near impossible:<br />
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This chic Paris bedroom with a handsome pair of Louis XVI-style commodes and moss green velvet is simply sumptuous and really caught my eye:<br />
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Tom's expert use of color is so restrained but so impactful. Somehow against logic, he creates spaces that are simultaneously neutral and serene, yet colorful and energizing:<br />
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Probably my favorite use of orange I have ever seen, look at the base of those stairs!<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Scheerer-More-Decorating/dp/0865653631">Tom Scheerer: More Decorating</a></i> is required reading for any self-proclaimed design enthusiast and all professionals in the field. He has mastered the ability to create serene and layered spaces that exude effortless beauty. Put this one on your list for the gorgeous statement it will make on your coffee table, and the endless inspiration it contains within its pages!<br />
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<i>You can preorder your copy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Scheerer-More-Decorating/dp/0865653631">here</a> (released Sept 17, 2019).</i><br />
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<i>Welcome!</i> What started out as a 6-week One Room Challenge ended up as a ORC x 2 (around 12 weeks!!). But alas, things got a little out of my hands when trades were involved and timelines changed. Finally, I have the reveal of our exterior renovation completed for your viewing pleasure. After all, everyone loves a before & after right? Here we go ... if you've been following me through week <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2019/04/one-room-challenge-week-1-spring-2019.html">1</a>, <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2019/04/one-room-challenge-week-2-spring-2019.html">2</a>, <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2019/04/one-room-challenge-week-3-spring-2019.html">3</a>, <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2019/04/one-room-challenge-week-4-spring-2019.html">4</a> and <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2019/05/one-room-challenge-week-5-spring-2019.html">5</a>, you know that we started with a stucco-clad suburban 1989 builder basic abode.<br />
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We stripped the stucco in favor of cedar shakes, and it changed everything! Below I'll show you step by step some of the other elements that made this refresh come together.<br />
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I screen-shoted from a few video clips I have yet to compile with some 'after' reveal video clips, just to show you another view of the before's. Look at me, so gleefully unaware of all the craziness of the project I was about to undertake ... and just a month pregnant in these photos too! Talk about biting off more than you can chew ...<br />
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You can really see the close up of the California stucco, and that old front door and brick here:<br />
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So off came the stucco faster than we could say 'exterior reno,' and we decided to change up the 3 windows in the gables to create a more modern look:<br />
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Once the shakes were up and the windows and millwork were complete, we had one last job to tackle; the bricks. Upon inspection before purchasing the home, we were told the bricks above the garage were sagging and at risk of falling (as you can see directly below). A few years later, with two babies in tow, we did not want to take that risk any longer:<br />
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Since we had to repair the brick, we considered other options and their costs (ie, replacing with a different stone or replacing with more shakes); in the end a simple repair was the most cost-effective option. So we thought, instead of painting the bricks, what if we just re-pointed them with tons of mortar so that if some bricks came tumbling down we could manage to replace them and disguise them if they weren't a perfect match (because surprise surprise, they don't make these yucky 1980's colorways any more). So down the bricks came and up the extra-thick mortar went!<br />
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At this point in the job, I think our neighbours were standing by thinking, 'what in the world are they doing to their house?'<br />
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You can see in this progress shot the mortared vs. unmortared areas. In <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2019/04/one-room-challenge-week-3-spring-2019.html">week 3</a> I also explained we had to re-adjust the spot the exterior lights were placed as they were originally at different heights (who does that?)!!<br />
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This was probably the best shot I got showing the difference between the overly-mortared and unmortared areas. Some visitors have told us it literally looks like we put up all-new bricks!<br />
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I love the <a href="https://gomayne.com/product/fairfield-5/">window box</a> in a spot that was quite lifeless before:<br />
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I left only boxwood hedge without any other plants behind because we need to access a main water tap in this corner, so again a window box was a way to fill the space without impeding on practicality.<br />
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Love love love the <a href="https://www2.lowes.ca/outdoor-wall-lighting/acclaim-lighting-manchester-1-light-outdoor-wall-lantern_13534015.html?af=3632&cse=3632&cm_mmc=aff_cj-_-6162153-_-2470763-_-12082851&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItJWQofDY4QIViB-tBh3SYwpSEAYYASABEgLNOfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">brass chinoiserie lanterns</a>, and just in case you were curious I've included the Benjamin Moore & Sherwin Williams paint colors below:<br />
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Thank you so much for your patience waiting for this much overdue conclusion to an extended version of a ORC! I hope you had some fun taking a peek at what we've done. I know there are 100 more things I would have loved to do with this reno, but considering we stuck to a budget and squeezed every drop out of the funds we had to get the look we wanted, I'm quite proud of what we were able to achieve! As always, thanks for being on this journey with me. Xo<br />
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See all the other fabulous results of the ORC Spring 2019 edition <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/orcguestss19wk6">here</a>.<br />
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Sorry for my Week 5 delayed post! Not much has been happening sadly and I think I can say with confidence that we won't be finishing in the 6-week time frame. The trouble has been that our masonry repair has been delayed and it's not in our hands! Workers should be on site today but they've put us so behind that I think it's impossible. That's trades work for you, always delayed!!!<br />
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So the photo above I've included to show you an "overly" mortared brick on our chimney. Our front bricks will be less so (see below). But this was done heacily on purpose to stop a leak in our chimney, and it was what sparked my interest in lightening up the front facing bricks for a little 'weathered' Charleston charm.<br />
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Fingers crossed that in the next couple of weeks I will have the final completed look to post! May be a week or two late, but I have to let go control as I'm not a masonry expert and I've got to wait for the experts ...<br />
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In other news we have progress with a painted black fence!<br />
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The neighbour let us paint all the way to their side of their home for a consistent look! Always helpful when you have people who see your vision :) Perhaps some pretty white hydrangeas will adorn this side yard in future years, wouldn't that look so good against the black?<br />
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Wish me luck to reach the finish line! And in the meantime make sure to be following all the awesome transformations for <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/orcguestss19wk5">week 5</a> and soon week 6!<br />
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Week 4 and yet another week where not too much looks visibly different! We are painting the fence up black and will have some photos of that shortly. In the meantime I finally caught a sale on <a href="https://gomayne.com/product/fairfield-5/">this </a><a href="https://gomayne.com/product/fairfield-5/">Mayne Window box </a>and purchased it this past weekend. I'm so excited to see it installed against the crusty looking brick like the inspiration photo above!<br />
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This is the spot where it will be installed, we purchased a 5ft long box that will span the width of this window. My only wish is that I had more windows!!<br />
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:And finally, just to keep it real, here was a nice little surprise we found today after meticulously manicuring the boxwoods & their soil bed:<br />
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It seems we had a little critter visitor! Ugh. A good reminder that we can only control so much, and we usually can't control nature! :)<br />
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Fingers crossed for more pretty to show you next week ... stay tuned & be sure to visit all the other amazing makeovers by the guest participants <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/orcguestss19wk4">here</a>.<br />
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This week was super slow with progress. Sadly our masonry worker is behind schedule and virtually nothing has been fixed regarding the sagging bricks. But we managed to finish one small but important detail, let me start off by showing you a problem we never realized we had until a year after the purchase of our house:<br />
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Sorry for the fuzzy photo but you can clearly see what's happening with the arrows. Our exterior lights are literally not in line with the roof line of the house and the brick arch of the garage!! Can you imagine? The electricians who did the original job seem to have measured from the ground up, going with the sloped gradation of the land and leaving the lights crooked!!! Geesh. So we took a couple of bricks out to balance things before the install of our new lights will happen in the coming weeks:<br />
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It took removing 2 bricks, chiselling out one and replacing the one below. We got a new pancake box for the new fixture (thank you to my dad in law for putting that in!), and now we are all ready to go.<br />
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These are the new beauties, can't wait to see them flanking the garage:<br />
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Some inspiration from the Lake Forest Show House:<br />
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And we have the light by our front door already installed (thank you our electrician Chapmann Cheung!), as it's installed onto the shingles and we didn't have to wait for the brick repair to happen. SO at least it's giving us a little taste of pretty to tide us over until the brick work is done:<br />
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In case you are curious, we purchased<a href="https://www.lowes.ca/outdoor-wall-lighting/acclaim-lighting-manchester-1-light-outdoor-wall-lantern_13534015.html?af=3632&cse=3632&&cm_mmc=shopping_google-_-g_121_50-_-1592056264-_-13534015&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItJWQofDY4QIViB-tBh3SYwpSEAYYASABEgLNOfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds"> these Acclaim lights</a> via Lowes. I love the Asian lantern shape and the brass finish again the shingles and the bricks. Can't wait to show you more! Have fun perusing some of the other ORC guest participant spaces <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/orcguestss19wk2">here</a>.<br />
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Here we are in week 2! Lots of stuff on the go, but for this week I'm still going to catch you up on some of the work that was already done prior to the 6 week challenge. I think you'll quickly see there would have been no way for us to get ALL of this done in 6 weeks! But please watch my instastories this week for some-real time action on the brick work!<br />
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Let's look back at the garage before, we selected a black (Benjamin Moore Black Magic) for the paint:<br />
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Much better! And then we started to test out white for the trim which was originally blue as seen here:<br />
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I hinted last week on the fact that we removed all the yucky stucco, and we actually also removed the arched windows for a bit of an updated look:<br />
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You can see the windows and how they now look in the Master bedroom (more on that front soon, stay tuned!):<br />
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Once the windows were replaced, we got to the fun part of replacing the stucco with cedar shakes, nothing beats the smell of fresh cedar saw-dust on the job site :)<br />
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Good bye blue trim! Hubby took it upon himself to paint the trim Benjamin Moore Oxford white, everything looked 10x better!<br />
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Now it was on to removing that mess of a landscape job, we replaced the ruble with fresh soil and boxwoods to create a hedge. We chose Green Mountain boxwood species and I am SO glad we did. In our Pacific Northwest climate these boxwoods grow FAST. This was planted in spring 2017:<br />
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So remember what this front window looked like:<br />
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Look at how those boxwoods grew in only 2 seasons!!!! Hubby removed every plant in front:<br />
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Here you can see me standing amongst the original landscape with our little dog Yoki, everything was just a tad bit overgrown and it took up space in the walkway, especially with that funny little cutout in the concrete:<br />
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What do you think so far? Thank you for following along, and hop to the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/">ORC webpage</a> for so many more makeover journeys!<br />
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I'm nearly laughing at myself for being brave enough to put this project on to the internet as a Guest Participant for this round of the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/">One Room Challenge</a>. I'm still in new-baby exhaustion with a 6 month old whose proven to be a bit of a terrible sleeper, however we really do have this project underway already and our contractor is promising to have this done for us to enjoy for the summer. What "room" am I speaking of, you ask? Well, not a room<i> per se</i>. Apparently I like a challenge, we are finally completing the renovation of the front exterior of our home.<br />
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In all honestly several projects have begun and some have been completed on the outside of this wee house. But I promise if you follow along with me in real-time for the next 5 weeks, you'll see it all come together for the completed look. And maybe putting it onto the internet is the pressure we need to make sure it really happens!<br />
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The 'BEFORE' photos I'm posting here date back to Spring 2015 when we first purchased this home. We changed the front door right away, and the landscaping in Spring 2017. I'll have all the progress and the inspiration photos for you next week so be sure to come back for more!<br />
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You know what's funny? We never noticed upon purchase that the exterior lights flanking the garage are actually not aligned height wise! Apparently they line-up with the slope of the land ... does that seem weird to you? We had an electrician remove the lights just last week (yes it took us<i> that </i>long):<br />
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They were old and horribly falling apart. The home was built in 1989 and everything left original! We also had the old California-style stucco removed, next week I'll share what we replaced it with. Any guesses?<br />
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Now, one of the MAJOR portions we are completing in this 5 weeks which has NOT begun (eek), we are going to repair and repoint our bricks, it turned out that we had a significant and dangerous sagging spot above the garage. Now that we have kiddos we worry about the risk of these awful things tumbling down (sneak peek, the garage door has been painted!):<br />
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So, we are going to experiment a bit for fun here. We toyed with painting the old bricks but we aren't sure it's the look we want to go for. We are going to try a heavy mortar repair that will give the exterior a bit of an old crusty 'Charleston-charming' look. Here is one inspiration shot (taken by <a href="http://www.mariannesimondesign.com/">Marianne Simon</a>):<br />
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We are going to install bronzed exterior lights, paint the fence black, add a black planter box for extra old-world charm, and complete the paint and landscaping. Fingers crossed we can do it on this time-line, with two little boys in tow! Hope you'll be back for more next Thursday. Make sure to head to the One Room Challenge official page for the links to all the other <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/orcguestsf18wk6-s6rg9">Guest Participants</a> and the 20 featured designers.<br />
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Marcus Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12577555757744365954noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141195593359563787.post-42980242236251983972019-02-05T00:00:00.000-08:002019-10-01T14:20:09.312-07:00Textbook Tuesday | The Gardens of Bunny Mellon <div style="text-align: left;">
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<i>Who was Bunny Mellon? </i>Many of you may have heard the name, and if you are decor-obsessed like I am, you may even know a thing or two about this legendary heiress to the Listerine and Gillette fortune. Rachel Lambert 'Bunny' Mellon was an American self-taught and award-winning landscape designer and horticulture scholar. She was a confidante of Jacqueline Kennedy, and is credited with the White House's Rose Garden, Givenchy's personal gardens, as well as the revival of Louis XIV's kitchen garden at Versailles. Bunny passed away in 2014, at the age of 103 - and perhaps her long and storied life could be attributed to her passion for creating the perfect place for sitting, sniffing, eating, admiring, entertaining, and spending quiet time alone.<br />
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With <a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/the-gardens-of-bunny-mellon/">Vendome Press'</a> recent release, <i><a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/the-gardens-of-bunny-mellon/">The Gardens of Bunny Mellon</a></i> by <a href="https://www.lindajaneholden.com/">Linda Jane Holden</a>, we catch a rare glimpse of compiled photos commissioned for the Mellon's archives, illustrations of Mellon's own garden plans, sketches, and watercolors (photographs by Roger Foley). Holden's text for this fantastic and historic book is based on extensive interviews with Mellon before her death and she was granted access by Mellon's family to her journals, correspondence, photos, and other memorabilia.<br />
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New images by Roger Foley of her cherished home in Oak Spring are perfectly intertwined with vintage photographs by Horst, Aarons, and others.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">As a design-enthusiast, I have always been taken by the imagery of Bunny's interiors as well. The book captures many of these refined details, including the stunning and extensive cabbage and lettuceware collection she kept. Between her love of pottery and myrtle topiaries, Bunny truly has inspired a whole new generation of exterior and interior designers.</span></div>
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Three of my myrtle topiaries pictured below, for which my inspiration can be ultimately traced back to Bunny herself. I'm particularly proud of these because despite my black thumb (and with the help of my husband), I've managed to maintain them for over 3 years. I've often been asked about their care, and although I am no horticulturist I've found a good weekly soaking, monthly fertilize, and daily being set in the sunniest window in the house has done the trick:<br />
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And, once again inspired by the likes of Bunny, a lettuceware collection is next on my wishlist.<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/the-gardens-of-bunny-mellon/">The Gardens of Bunny Mellon</a></i> is a history lesson and a perfect book to add to any landscape or decor enthusiast's library. Perhaps for upcoming Mother's Day? You can purchase your copy of this delightfully gathered tome <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gardens-Bunny-Mellon-Linda-Holden/dp/0865653518">here</a>. </div>
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Marcus Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12577555757744365954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7141195593359563787.post-39734594732141064272018-10-23T03:17:00.002-07:002018-11-08T15:22:27.729-08:00Textbook Tuesday | Inspired Design by Jennifer Boles<div style="text-align: left;">
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<i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inspired-Design-Important-Interior-Designers/dp/0865653569">Inspired Design: The 100 Most Important Interior Designers of the Past 100 Years</a></i>, by Jennifer Boles and published by <a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/inspired-design/">Vendome Press</a>, is arguably the most important book of the season! Jennifer, long time blogger behind <a href="http://thepeakofchic.blogspot.com/">The Peak of Chic,</a> is one of my heroes because much like me, she celebrates the work of others and studies the designers of the past and present to learn from them. Jennifer's blog, and now this book, are a rich resource of every decor style and every need-to-know designer - she quite literally gives us an extensive history lesson of the landscape of this field.<br />
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So how did Jennifer come up with the list of 100? She explains in a recent interview for <a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/inspired-design-jennifer-boles-and-stephen-drucker-100-most-important-interior-designers-of-the-past-century">Architectural Digest:</a><br />
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In this over-sized tome (400 pages!) each designer is profiled with a summary of what we can learn from them and how they changed decorating forever, and 3-4 images of their best work are shown. The book is divided into chapters based on categories starting with <i>The Big Six</i> (you know Albert Hadley and Sister Parish had to be on there), and including lists like <i>'A Century of Women,'</i> or those currently <i>'Making Their Mark'</i> (think Miles Redd and Alexa Hampton). You can see an example bio with one of <i>The Big Six</i>, Billy Baldwin, just enough information to spark the readers interest and help them learn more:<br />
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What I love most about this stunning tome is the ability to continuously learn from it; it's a rich educational resource, and I love to keep learning. In fact I'd go as far as to argue that <i><a href="https://www.vendomepress.com/book/inspired-design/">Inspired Design</a></i> should be required reading for every interior design student. Put this one on your must-have list for your own design library, and as the perfect gift for any design-lover on your list! You can purchase your copy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inspired-Design-Important-Interior-Designers/dp/0865653569">here</a>.<br />
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Internationally renowned designer <a href="https://glucksteindesign.com/home/">Brian Gluckstein</a> has given us a printed collection of his work, and I couldn't be more excited to dive into this one as my first book review for fall. Growing up in Canada, there was little media attention on interior design - but Brian was a constant influence and being exposed to his work through television and other means helped me realize my own love for design at a young age. <i><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Brian-Gluckstein-Art-Home/dp/1773270303">The Art of Home</a></i> showcases so many of those mind-shaping projects of which I poured over every tiny detail, and so you can imagine how happy I am to have them all in one place now!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The book features luxe yet liveable spaces that I think you will agree are exceptionally timeless. Each chapter focuses in on a project, from a 'tailored beach house' to a 'historic manse' to the designers own home (truly my favorite part of the book!). In the introduction, we even get a peek at the exterior and interiors of the Toronto-based office of Gluckstein Design located in a 19th century Georgian former printing house.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">In each project we see how Brian melds contemporary design with traditional. My favorite mix. And it's truly showcased the best in his own stunning home. </span><span style="text-align: left;">This would really be a perfect gift for any design-lover on your list. I was so happy to read through and find that it's also a practical, informative guide on how to transform and style your own home. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The beautifully photographed projects are complimented throughout with anecdotes from the designer, inspiring quotes and design tips to take away from. Truly an inspirational body of work from Canada's best, I highly recommend this one as a must-add to your design library! If you've already grabbed a copy I'd love to hear what you think, and if you haven't you can order <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Brian-Gluckstein-Art-Home/dp/1773270303">here</a>. </span></div>
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A fun reveal for you today for #transformationtuesday! I'm excited to finally show you the finished living room with the fabulous updated rug from <a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/">Pacific Rug Gallery</a>. This has done so much to transform our space; we desperately needed more pattern, more color, more depth, and this was the perfect solution to that. I really wanted to keep with a traditional feel in this room, and the previous off-white Moroccan-style shag rug was much too modern for my liking (all new photos of the room were taken by the amazingly talented <a href="http://www.traceyaytonphotography.com/">Tracey Ayton</a>, I am so grateful every time I get to work with her!).<br />
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Just for fun, a little reminder of what this room looked like a mere <i>2 years</i> ago ... the real estate photos when we toured the house before purchase. My oh my, you've come a long way from your 1989 decor, little house!<br />
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So as you can see below, my previous rug in this space was a bit wrong, at least in my eyes, and I think that the foundation of the room makes all the difference to how the entire room flows and feels. Take a look and tell me what you think; for me it was too much white/off white combined with the walls, it was a tad too large at 9x12 in a smaller space leaving very little border of the wood floor showing, a bit modern in pattern, and the most crummy part ... it never stopped shedding. I thought over the few years we had it that we could vacuum it enough to eventually stop the shedding, but it was relentless! Just a follow-up note to<a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2018/06/pacific-rug-gallery-q-how-to-choose.html"> last week's post</a> - this shag rug is <i>hand tufted </i>which I only learned after the fact would likely mean it would shed forever.<br />
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Here's what I've learned after doing a little homework on sizing a rug for your space:<br />
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1) Make sure that ALL of the furniture in your conversation area can have the legs on the rug. There's nothing less inviting than a rug floating in the middle of a space with no furniture on it, and it's ideal to have all furniture at least with the front legs on. For me, I still wanted to see a bit of wood bordering the room so an 8x10 was the way to go. Most rooms best suite an 8x10 or 9x12, and though these will mean more investment, it's totally worth it.<br />
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2) If you LOVE a rug that is on the smaller side (say 6x9), buy a large sisal rug and layer the unique rug on top of it. I've seen this done so beautifully often.<br />
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3) Make sure that your rug has at least 6-10" on either side of the sofa. If the width of the sofa is a similar width of the rug, everything will look off. Your room will look narrow and the rug will look too small!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This particular rug is a hand-made, hand knotted rug with a hand-spun wool pile and cotton foundation. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;">It has over 200 knots per square inch (and this means ZERO shedding) and the design goes back over 300 years with a long history in classic Persian <span class="highlight" id="0.4804712911930509" name="searchHitInReadingPane">rug</span>s. I personally love something with history because it let's me know it's not going to go out of style. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;">However, the</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span class="highlight" id="0.667813579607504" name="searchHitInReadingPane" style="font-size: 11pt;">rug</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;">is a brand new weave made with vegetable dyes and natural colors and the current weavers have created a modern version of the original traditional design.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">You'll likely find similar patterns referred to popularly as “Transitional Design” in today’s market. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;">What was really important to me before committing to a rug I know I will have for years and years to come was the durability. The pile of the </span><span class="highlight" id="0.8978183482691682" name="searchHitInReadingPane" style="font-size: 11pt;">rug</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;"> is relatively thin making it versatile and easy to clean, so it is certainly very functional for everyday use. I've never had a rug that could literally be passed down to my kids, and I could not be more thrilled about getting rid of cheaper alternatives from my home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Above: pattern play with Mary McDonald's Vanderbilt pillows and Schumacher's Pyne Hollyhock from <a href="https://ariannabelle.com/products/pyne-hollyhock-indigo">Arianna Belle</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Above and below: gorgeous floral arrangement from <a href="https://www.floralista.ca/">Floralista</a>, coffee table is Bernhardt | photos by me)</span></div>
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It feels so good have another patterned surface layered into the space, and one that is going to be durable, clean, and more natural fibers for my family. I encourage you to get as much info about the products you choose to put in your home before you purchase! I made a few costly mistakes and I'm so thankful to be headed in the right direction now. To see more of the extensive and impressive collection from Pacific Rug Gallery, a family-owned and run company with a long history in high-quality Persian rugs, hop to their website<a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/"> here</a> and my previous post <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2018/06/pacific-rug-gallery-q-how-to-choose.html">here</a>.<br />
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(A sneak peek of my new rug which has totally transformed my living room)</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When we bought our first home nearly 10 years ago, we had to
fill it with ‘stuff’ of low quality on a tight budget, without taking much time
or putting much thought into what we were filling our house with. Now, moving
into the next stage of life I have wanted to be extra mindful of selecting
quality and<i> timeless</i> designs. The rugs I’ve lived with for years have had every
problem in the book - including constant shedding, falling apart at the seams,
and not standing up to proper cleaning processes. That’s why today I’m excited to
share a bit of insight with you on how to select a high quality rug that will
withstand wear and tear, and truthfully be special enough to maintain & repair
and pass down to your children as a family heirloom. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">I turned to <a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/">Pacific Rug Gallery</a>, a local family-owned business (my favorite type of business to
support!) to help educated me. Before meeting them, I didn’t fully grasp the
important difference between hand-tufted versus hand-knotted rug, now I finally understand why the quality of my past rugs was so poor! Hossein Daliri, owner of PRG, is personally trained in Persian rug creation and reconstruction
and comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Given the popularity of classic Persian rugs in design right now,
I thought it would be helpful to do a little interview with the owner Hossein, about these rugs and what the different styles are, how to care for
them and what to look for. If you are a designer, they have a enormous selection & a trade program
which you can sign up for to receive information and discounts, contact
them </span><a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/contact/" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">HERE </a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">and request info on the trade program!</span></div>
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<strong><i><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Nancy Marcus: Where do
you source your rugs from?</span></i></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 115%;">Hossein Daliri: </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Our rugs are sourced from all over the world
including <a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/persian/">Persian rugs</a>, Indian rugs, Nepalese rugs, Turkish rugs, Moroccan rugs
and ….. What is important is that we hand select every single rug before
bringing it into our Gallery.</span></strong></div>
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the important characteristics of a high-quality rug that educated customers should be
looking for?<o:p></o:p></span></i></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 115%;">HD:</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"> There are many characteristics that need to
be taken into account when deciding on a rug. </span></strong><strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">Quality is often dependent on the knot count
and quality, generally speaking, the smaller and more compact and dense the
knots are, the finer the rug and the higher the quality. Also, the materials
used such as wool, silk, cotton, or a combination of them are important in
determining the strength of the pile to withstand wear and tear. </span></strong></div>
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educate us on the superiority of the hand-knotted technique over lower-quality
hand-tufted rugs?<o:p></o:p></span></i></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 115%;">HD:</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"> Hand tufted rugs are woven using a special
tool that looks like a gun. The knots are manufactured in the gun and thus, the
time it takes to complete a hand tufted rug is by far less than the time
required to weave a similar sized hand woven rug. Hand tufted rugs are
completed by adding a fabric backing using special glue, which may wear off
over time and causes the release of fluff and dried glue into the air, it is
not very nice to breathe those materials which are generally synthetic viscose.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;">The hand-knotted rugs are of much higher
quality and require much longer time to complete as every single knot is
executed by the talented hands of the weavers. They last many many years and
grow in value over time like a priceless investment. The materials used are
wool, silk, and cotton in combinations or on their own.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 115%;">HD:</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"> The hottest trends include the <a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/transitional/">Transitional Design</a> which is a perfect modern recreation of classic and traditional patterns
usually with a combination of wool and silk or wool and cotton. The patterns
tend to use more subtle colors that are easy to fit with most decor making
them versatile and beautiful in various settings. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/vintage/">Vintage Design</a> made exclusively by Pacific Rug Gallery where some rugs are
distressed and overdyed to create a worn look with various colors. They are
also versatile and work well with both contemporary and classic home decors.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: italic; line-height: 115%;">HD:</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%;"> The Heris Design is one of the most timeless
and classic designs that has been quite trendy and fashionable over many years. It is also still used in the transitional
rug patterns as well. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></strong></div>
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(Stunning classic Heris Design which is guaranteed to never go out of style!)</div>
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care for and clean new and vintage rugs?<o:p></o:p></span></i></strong></div>
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regularly and expose the rug to air and light as much as possible to keep away
moths and ensure the rug stays in good shape. We also recommend that the rugs
be professionally cleaned once every 2-3 years (which is a service we
provide).</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">(If the traditional-look is not your personal style, these high-quality rugs also come in hundreds of <a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/modernruggallery/">contemporary designs</a> as seen above)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">I paid several visits to the bright gallery on the North Shore of
Vancouver where rugs are displayed like pieces of art along the white walls.
Truthfully there were so many beautiful design options for my own living room,
it was a tough decision to come to! I started by selecting my desired color
palette, then the size appropriate for my room (8x10 in my case - I'll talk more about gauging size of a rug for your space in a future post), and then
choosing a pile and material that would stand up to every day wear and tear.
Hand-knotted wool & cotton was the way to go, and the rug I chose has over
200 knots per square inch (the higher the density, the higher the quality!) on
a relatively thin pile which is easy to clean and very functional for everyday
use.</span></div>
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(A huge shout out to Hossein, Mina (pictured here), Shahab, Majid, and all the staff at PRG for their outstanding knowledge & service!)</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">If you follow me on Instagram you may have
noticed I shared my selections with you and even had the chance to have you
vote using a poll. On top of that, the staff at PRG helped make it easier on me
by allowing me to see my top 2 choices in the actual space before finalizing
such a big decision. In home trials is part of the service they offer, now that
is a true customer service experience I have rarely experienced!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">A huge thank you to <a href="http://www.pacificruggallery.com/">PacificRug Gallery</a> for helping me in selecting such an investment piece that is truly
like art in my living space. I was so impressed with the exceptional selection
of rugs as well as rug repair and cleaning process services they provide. And I hope it gives all of you a chance to feel like you've learned something helpful about what makes a high-quality rug high-quality! I always assume, the more we know, the better decisions we can make. I
cannot wait to share the finished room with you all, I had the opportunity to
have the fabulous <a href="http://www.traceyaytonphotography.com/">Tracey Ayton</a> professionally photograph the finished living
room with my rug installed and I’ll have the final reveal for you next week,
stay tuned!</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span></div>
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It's reveal day! This is like Christmas morning for the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/">One Room Challenge</a>, and I'm so excited to share my space with you! Just in case you are new to this little blog of mine, I'll introduce myself; my name is Nancy and I'm a long-time design blogger (since 2010) based in Vancouver. I started my blog to chronicle my <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/p/before-after.html">home renovations</a> and it has become a passion that I simply couldn't see my life without.<br />
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It has truly been a grueling 6 weeks; I'm now 4.5 months pregnant <i>and</i> managing a toddler, working 5 days a week teaching biology at a local college. Throw in a massive and short-timeline project to the already-crazy-mix and it was at times a recipe for disaster. My husband may have repeatedly announced that he passionately hates painting and will never take on such a task again ... but on completion I promise he turned around and asked what other rooms of the house I thought we could tackle next :)<br />
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<span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">To start off, I have to say a huge thank you to Linda of </span><a href="http://www.callingithome.com/" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.265px;">Calling It Home</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; word-spacing: 1.265px;"> (she created this amazing challenge!), thank you to </span><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.265px;">House Beautiful</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; word-spacing: 1.265px;"> for sponsoring, & thank you to all the amazing partners that helped us beautify the space. I count myself pretty darn blessed to have been part of this ORC. Now, I'll let the "before" & "after" photos speak for themselves, and I will reference sources throughout as well as a complete list at the bottom of this post. All photography of the "after" space was taken by the lovely and wonderfully talented </span><a href="http://www.traceyaytonphotography.com/live" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.265px;">Tracey Ayton</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; word-spacing: 1.265px;"> - honored every time I have the chance to work with her! if you are a designer located in the Greater Vancouver area you will want to get familiar with her stunning work as soon as possible. Thank me later. </span><br />
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And then what it looked like <i>exactly</i> 6 weeks ago - we had painted the walls white, changed flooring, smoothed the textured ceilings, and that was about it:<br />
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And now (drum roll please), the same corner of this room a <u>short</u> six weeks later:<br />
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What do you think? A big difference from the starting point, right? I think it's proof you can take any box of four walls and make it your own, always try to see past the things you may think you cannot change! There are probably many people who would have seen the space below and said, 'no way, I'm not paying top-dollar for a house like this!' Just for reference, every room was stuck in 1989.<br />
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Over onto the wall <i>before </i>our handsome little vintage bed went in:<br />
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And a satisfying <i>after</i>:<br />
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Plain Jane doors and trim <i>before</i>:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Metrie - <a href="https://metrie.com/products/halifax/MFPU47-08/">crown</a>, <a href="https://metrie.com/products/CFC1C2PMD/">baseboard</a> & <a href="https://metrie.com/products/CFC1C2PMD/">door casing</a> painted BM Symphony Blue, <a href="http://www.bellacor.com/indoor-outdoor-rugs-rugs.htm?itemid=1982309">Bellacor</a> - ticking stripe rug, <a href="https://www.stroheim.com/wallcovering/8677402/75147w-asana/natural-02">Stroheim</a> - grasscloth wallpaper, <a href="https://emtek.com/cabinet-knobs/brass-egg-cabinet-knob">Emtek</a> - closet egg cabinet knobs</span></div>
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I'd have to say the first thing that speaks to me when I walk into this room is the <a href="https://www.stroheim.com/wallcovering/8677402/75147w-asana/natural-02">Stroheim</a> grasscloth wallpaper in <a href="https://www.stroheim.com/wallcovering/8677402/75147w-asana/natural-02">Asana Natural</a> colorway; the warmth and texture that it brings to this space is perfection. Combined with the cool blue of the cabinetry it creates a lovely contrast of shiny vs rough, dark vs light, smooth vs textured. This pairing creates so much interest! The flat roman shade was custom made to my specifications by <a href="https://www.tonicliving.ca/pages/roman-blinds">Tonic Living</a>, and the navy tape trim is the perfect detail. One of the true keepsakes of the room has to be this personalized portrait of my son, which was amazingly done without the artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jko.artstudio/">Jungmin Ko</a> ever even meeting him in person! </div>
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And oh, those plug-in sconces from <a href="https://www.lampsplus.com/products/triple-pivot-plug-in-swing-arm-wall-lamp__92516.html">Lamps Plus</a>, the fact that they are incredibly gorgeous, traditional, and easy to install and I didn't have to call the electrician makes me so so happy. Because they are triple pivot they swing out a generous 18.5 inches meaning they easily hover over the bed but then can tuck out of the way when not in use. I've decided I literally need these in every room of the house.<br />
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We actually re-used the Craigslist campaign dresser and <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2016/05/one-room-challenge-week-6-nursery.html">Anewall </a>artwork from Marcus' nursery, combined with the <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/p/4683100-melrose-table-lamp-off-white-gold.do?refType=&from=Search">Couture Lamps</a> Melrose table lamp and the new ticking stripe rug from <a href="http://www.bellacor.com/indoor-outdoor-rugs-rugs.htm?itemid=1982309">Bellacor</a>, these items are getting a new lease on life:<br />
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I'm really happy with how our cabinetry turned out, and I hope it ends up being useful storage and seating for Marcus into his teen years. So that we wouldn't lose any usable space, <a href="http://www.dynastykitchen.com/">Dynasty Kitchen</a> allowed me to create a custom side-shelf facing inwards for display and books. Oh, and there are my Craigslist Britannica encyclopedias! Who knows, maybe he'll <i>actually</i> crack them open one day - see what 1989 was all about (literally found a set from the year this house was built)! I'm really happy with our color choice of BM Symphony Blue paired with the classic <a href="https://emtek.com/cabinet-knobs/brass-egg-cabinet-knob">Emtek</a> egg cabinet knobs in solid brass French antique finish that will be safe and easy to grab with no sharp metal corners for our little guy:</div>
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You can see above and below that the <a href="https://ariannabelle.com/products/les-touches-blue-pillow">Arianna Belle</a> Les Touches pillows in blue were customized with the perfect pop of red piping & repeated on the bed and window seat:</div>
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And oh my, that perfect pop with the<a href="https://www.graymalin.com/photography/red-balloon-ii"> Gray Malin</a> artwork over the desk nook! Red Balloon II couldn't have fit better into our design plans, it brings out the whimsy in the space with that elephant and stack of blue suitcases:</div>
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The accessories often make the design, don't they? I found tiny little red-matted antique frames for over the bed on Etsy and I used loads of Marcus' colorful books to style the bookshelves with these gorgeous coral bookends from <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/p/3217754-pair-of-largo-bookends-white.do?from=Search&cx=0">Couture Lamps</a>:</div>
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He's tested out every corner & got some practice jumping on the bed. And that's what's most important right?</div>
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<span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Red Balloon II Artwork, </span><span style="color: #2e2e2e;"><a href="https://www.graymalin.com/photography/red-balloon-ii">Gray Malin</a></span><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Asana Natural grasscloth, </span><a href="https://www.stroheim.com/wallcovering/8677402/75147w-asana/natural-02" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Stroheim</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Symphony Blue, Benjamin Moore | Triple pivot swing-arm plug-in lamps, </span><a href="https://www.lampsplus.com/products/triple-pivot-plug-in-swing-arm-wall-lamp__92516.html" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Lamps Plus</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Vintage bed, Campaign dresser, & Encyclopedia set, Craigslist finds</span><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Ticking Stripe Rug, </span><a href="http://www.bellacor.com/indoor-outdoor-rugs-rugs.htm?itemid=1982309" rel="nofollow" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Bellacor</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Coral bookends, </span><a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/p/3217754-pair-of-largo-bookends-white.do?from=Search&cx=0" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Couture Lamps</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Les Touches pillows, </span><a href="https://ariannabelle.com/products/les-touches-blue-pillow" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Arianna Belle</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Melrose table lamp, </span><a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/p/4683100-melrose-table-lamp-off-white-gold.do?refType=&from=Search" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Couture Lamps</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Veranda planter pot, </span><a href="https://www.jillrosenwald.com/collections/trellis" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Jill Rosenwald</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Floral arrangement, <a href="https://www.floralista.ca/">Floralista</a> | Egg cabinet knob, </span><a href="http://emtek.com/cabinet-knobs/brass-egg-cabinet-knob" style="color: #ff3399; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Emtek</a><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; word-spacing: 1.26px;"> | Roman blind, </span><a href="https://www.tonicliving.ca/pages/roman-blinds" style="color: #c6245f; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.89px; text-decoration-line: none; word-spacing: 1.26px;">Tonic Living</a> | Personalized portrait, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jko.artstudio/">Jungmin Ko Art Studio</a> | Window seat cushion, <a href="http://windowsbymelissa.com/">Windows by Melissa</a> | Plaisirs de la Chine pillow, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PopOColor">PopOColor</a> | Bamboo chair, Ballard Designs | Artwork above dresser, <a href="https://anewall.com/">Anewall</a> |Tricycle, Tassel, & Artwork above bed, vintage finds | Linen x-bench, One King's Lane | Clock and large basket, HomeSense |<br />
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<span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">Thank you so much for following along, cheering me on through your messages here and on social media, I truly mean it when I say I feel blessed to be part of such a supportive & enthusiastic creative community. It enriches my life </span><em style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">daily</em><span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">, so thank you to all of YOU! (And if you are just catching up you can view posts <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2018/04/one-room-challenge-spring-2018-week-1.html">1</a>, <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2018/04/one-room-challenge-spring-2018-week-2.html">2</a>, <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2018/04/one-room-challenge-spring-2018-week-3.html">3</a>, <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2018/04/one-room-challenge-spring-2018-week-4.html">4</a>, and <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2018/05/one-room-challenge-spring-2018-week-5.html">5</a> for the whole process).</span><br />
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Despite the fact that I don't have many new things to show you this week, and there really haven't been many changes to the room, I somehow have to have the entire space installed and ready for photography in 3 days. THREE days. Above you can see some of the handsome details going into the space, including the amazing portrait of my son by Vancouver-based artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jko.artstudio/">Jungmin Ko</a> (which I am dying over!), the fantastic Les Touches pillows from <a href="https://ariannabelle.com/products/les-touches-blue-pillow">Arianna Belle</a>, and a sneak peek at a brand new print from <a href="https://www.graymalin.com/">Gray Malin</a>. I'm adding some vintage elements to the mix for good measure, including artwork (not pictured here) and that vintage furniture tassel sent straight from Italy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Les Touches and Plaisirs de la Chine make a handsome pair</span></div>
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We have had the <a href="https://www.stroheim.com/wallcovering/8677402/75147w-asana/natural-02">Stroheim</a> wallpaper installed and the built-in cabinetry finished and showcases our <a href="https://emtek.com/cabinet-knobs/brass-egg-cabinet-knob">Emtek</a> egg cabinet knobs, the room is cleaned and ready for furnishings (sorry for the crummy iPhone photo!):<br />
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In the next three days (including today, that is) we will need to complete the following:<br />
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- Pick up the last shipments from our mailbox, some arriving as late as Thursday. I'm crossing my fingers and toes that everything will arrive on time!<br />
- Set up the <a href="http://www.bellacor.com/indoor-outdoor-rugs-rugs.htm?itemid=1982309&Ns=P_Sold_Count&N=8129%208340%208386%204294891159%204294849663&Nso=0&partid=pepperjamFeed">Bellacor</a> rug, vintage bed, & dresser, and then hang the art and <a href="https://www.lampsplus.com/products/triple-pivot-plug-in-swing-arm-wall-lamp__92516.html">Lamps Plus</a> sconces once everything else is in place<br />
- Hang the roman shade from <a href="https://www.tonicliving.ca/pages/roman-blinds">Tonic Living</a><br />
- Steam the textiles and start the styling!<br />
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Here's another look at the rug that we will be picking up in the next day or two:<br />
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This is it! Please come visit me here next week at this time to see the final reveal! And follow along with all other 19 designers of the ORC to see a whole lot of fantastic before & afters.<br />
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Dare I say that week 4 means we are in the home stretch? Eek! That's a scary thought - but considering we have to have photography done <i>before</i> the week 6 reveal, it really means time is ticking. I'm starting to feel like I'm on one of those cheesy HGTV shows that make everything seem panicky to reach the deadline but it's honestly truth! Our big accomplishment yesterday and today is that the built-in is being installed as we speak:<br />
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<a href="http://www.dynastykitchen.com/">Dynasty Kitchen</a> is doing a fantastic job for us (and on such a tight timeline!), the trim and details on these units & that perfect little side shelf are making the details come together so beautifully. These photos don't do any of it justice as they are literally covered in dust and unfinished, but it's going to make the final reveal images <i>that</i> much more stunning.<br />
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I am loving more and more how the <a href="https://www.stroheim.com/wallcovering/8677402/75147w-asana/natural-02">Stroheim</a> grasscloth is looking with the navy blue against it, it totally warms up the space. Similar to this photo I found below and in fact <a href="https://www.tonicliving.ca/pages/roman-blinds">Tonic Living</a> is creating a gorgeous roman shade with navy banding.<br />
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And oh the lighting!! This perfect bed-side swing arm lamp from <a href="https://www.lampsplus.com/products/triple-pivot-plug-in-swing-arm-wall-lamp__92516.html">Lamps Plus</a> is the stuff design dreams are made of - it's traditional and chic and it's PLUG in - I don't have to call the electrician!<br />
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In addition to this we will layer the lighting with a table lamp from <a href="https://www.couturelamps.com/">Couture Lamps</a>, and we've got some other fab accessories for those navy built-in shelves like the pile of Britannica's I bought off Craigslist ($33 for 33 volumes!) and the <a href="https://www.couturelamps.com/">coral bookends</a>:<br />
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More to come soon! Peek over at my Instastories when you have a chance and I'll be sure to show you the built-in when it's complete. Then it's time to set up the rug, bed, and artwork!! Be sure to hop by to see all the fabulous designs of the other 19 ORC designers. And thank you for your comments and for taking this journey with me :)<br />
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Ummm, I'm not sure that I'm loving how quickly I seem to be having to create my weekly posts here ... the One Room Challenge is flying by and we've got a lot left on our plates to say the least!<br />
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What have we been up to since last week? Well at least I can say we made a few decent strides:<br />
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<li style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">room is officially completely emptied of everything</li>
<li style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">sanding and painting the trim is DONE! (door and closets still need blue paint)</li>
<li style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">wallpaper is INSTALLED!</li>
<li style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">built-in cabinetry is booked to be installed later this month</li>
<li style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.8975px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-spacing: 1.265px;">all decor items have been ordered and many have begun to arrive</li>
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Here is some photographic evidence of all of the above 'to-do's' from the last week in action:<br />
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Poor hubby went hard-core on painting that lovely inky blue trim, it takes MANY coats to get that kind of deep jewel-toned color. I helped with the taping, I swear :)<br />
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Our glorious Stroheim grasscloth wallpaper from <a href="https://www.stroheim.com/wallcovering/8677402/75147w-asana/natural-02">Fabricut</a> arrived and it's even better in person. I always knew I was drawn to texture, but this is literally like a slice of heaven! Hot off the press, we just had it installed yesterday! If you are ever unsure if this whole 6 week challenge is real .... everything you see is being done in real-time and nothing was prepared or completed prior to the 6 weeks. I think we deserve gold medals at the end, bonus points if you're also pregnant ;)<br />
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Yesterday's wallpaper install helper #1 (little Marky getting excited about his new room), and helper #2 (furry friend Yoki if you can spot her)!<br />
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The combination of the navy on the <a href="https://metrie.com/products/langley/MFPU47/">Metrie</a> trim and grasscloth is even better than I imagined it would be. Paint still is getting some touch-ups, but look at that glossy finish against the rough natural fibers!<br />
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I've also switched things up a bit with the plans for our bed, I ended up finding a vintage 1930's bed with spindle posts that I fell in love with. And every room needs something old with soul right?<br />
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With a few tweaks to the moodboard, here's a reminder of what's happening with the decor of the space (now with the addition of the 1930's spindle bed and the BM Symphony Blue color):<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">It's week 2 of 6! I'm feeling decently high levels of anxiety to be honest ... not much has physically happened in the space yet BUT we have got all of our planning/ordering complete. So I've got less than 4 weeks to make it all happen, considering that photography has to happen several days before the official reveal day. Eek!</span></div>
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Come visit me on instagram all throughout the week and I will show you the current state of the room as it stands and all the goodies that are arriving in the mail, so far:<br />
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<li>we have taken out the bed and shelf, and have <i>almost </i>completely emptied the space of everything (gotta put that IKEA shelf on Craigslist next!)</li>
<li>sanding and painting the trim is about to begin in the next couple of days</li>
<li>wallpaper install is booked for early next week</li>
<li>built-in cabinetry has been planned and install is booked for later this month</li>
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So a brief reminder of what this space looked like when we purchased the house:</div>
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And in it's current state minus the furniture/junk, it's a totally blank canvas. So looking at this particular wall, I wanted to use today's post to explain my plans for the built-ins! I really wanted this room to be a space that grows up with little Marcus and gives him storage and workspace. And every kid wants a window seat right? So here's the plan:<br />
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Looking at the image of the space above, and the drawing below, from left to right we are planning a desktop, a unit with open display shelves on top and cupboards on the bottom for hidden storage, and then a window seat all the way to the right side of the wall. We are so excited to have hired a five-star local family-owned Canadian company called <a href="http://www.dynastykitchen.com/about/">Dynasty Kitchen</a> to put this plan into action for us, as they make all of their products in-house and allowed us to select our own paint color for the unit (sketch below provided by Dynasty Kitchen).<br />
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Our transitional-style <a href="https://metrie.com/products/langley/MFPU47/">Metrie</a> crown will be brought to wrap all the way on the front of the built-in, and everything will be painted in a luscious Benjamin Moore Symphony Blue (yep, I already changed my mind from <a href="http://www.marcusdesigninc.com/2018/04/one-room-challenge-spring-2018-week-1.html">last week's</a> paint color selection).<br />
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Oh and the hardware! We can't forget about the hardware :) These <a href="http://emtek.com/cabinet-knobs/brass-egg-cabinet-knob">Emtek </a>egg cabinet knobs in French Antique finish are going to be the perfect finishing touch, I LOVE navy with warm brass tones. </div>
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And then of course I get to do the fun part like zhushing with fabrics, art, books (I bought a 33-volume set of Britannica encyclopedias off Craigslist this week - $33 and in mint condition), and a lovely roman shade from <a href="https://www.tonicliving.ca/">Tonic Living</a> (my moodboard from last week in case you missed):<br />
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And I think I'm going to let the cat out of the bag and show you my plans for a pop of color against the navy blue and natural grasscloth wallcovering, I got this sneak peek from the talented <a href="https://ariannabelle.com/">Arianna Belle</a> yesterday of a combo she designed to help me make that color pop stand out:</div>
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Thank you for all of your lovely comments and suggestions on last weeks post, I read and am definitely considering the advice in each comment you guys left for me! Please hop back to see the continued choices and progress we make by next week, and please visit the other 19 talented folk on this 6 week journey with me:</div>
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