tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44470686939277471442024-03-04T15:23:47.247-05:00The Cuban In My CoffeeWelcome to The Cuban In My Coffee. This is where I share my passion for design as I create my home and the many homes of others. I use this as a place to share money saving tips, create inspiration and to display my many beloved projects hoping to inspire others. Now sit back, relax and enjoy The Cuban In My Coffee!The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-38634044841237956022016-03-11T12:06:00.001-05:002016-03-13T20:58:54.182-04:00Time for change, Kitchen edition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's been a loooong time since I've been on here doing what I actually love, and in that period you could say that allot has changed. To sum it up for you I'm pregnant! With twins!!! I am close to 7 months along so with one daughter graduating, one daughter starting high school next year and two more girls baking in the oven things have been a little cray cray at The Casa Perez.<br />
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With that said, things tend to get a little wacky when you're pregnant. I'm not quite sure why I thought it was a good idea to build a pool, remove the entire back wall of my house and install a wall of doors, AND completely remodel our kitchen but that's exactly what I did! These decisions practically sent me to the looney bin and divorce court, but in the words of Gloria Gaynor I will survive!<br />
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I will share more of my mom-ster moments with you down the road I'm sure, but for now let's talk kitchen instead.<br />
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If you are on any kind of social media these days it would be impossible not to fall for some of the major design trends that you are seeing in kitchens. I'm talking about the stunning white cabinets, white quartz and grey marbles and all of the mixed metals specifically brass, gold and rose gold that are storming the pages of both print and Pinterest. <br />
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After doing these kitchens for clients and loving every single inch of them I decided that I wanted and needed to have one of my very own......and now I have one!<br />
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Not completely finished, but isn't she a beauty? <br />
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Now you'll have to note that on the "To Do" list are a new counter depth fridge (we are open to suggestions on brands???), replacing our old faithful ugly little coffee maker, the missing cabinet panel for the dishwasher and under cabinet lighting. We are also in consideration for a possible waterfall edge on the island, so before you think "WTF" those changes will be coming one day:)<br />
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This image demonstrates how the fridge stands out from the hallway, the counter depth will eliminate that. You can also see how having a cabinet panel on the dishwasher will blend it in. These little details go a long way and should not be overlooked in kitchen design. <br />
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They are also cost considerations so take mental note. <br />
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Let's take a peek as what we started with in our "kitchen before" shown below. <br />
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The main issues we had with our kitchen were that it was outdated, did not have ample storage, had a terrible and inefficient layout and in no way went with the rest of our house. It was a complete bust. <br />
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When I <strike>demanded </strike>convinced my husband that we were replacing our kitchen, I knew we needed to make choices that were functional and could stand the test of time. <br />
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Kitchens are expensive, and messy and are the hub of the house so if you do it then make sure you do it right! Even if that means waiting until the budget allows and taking longer I suggest that you really do your research and make sure you cover your own personal needs bases. In the long run this will save you money and aggravation and gives your designer and kitchen designer what you specifically want. <br />
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Our top priorities were function, layout and style. <br />
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In the new design and layout we moved our fridge over and changed the pantry to an unused closet. This enabled us to move our stove and sink over and to create an island which is my dream come true! <br />
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We also maximized storage by taking the cabinets all the way to the ceiling and capped them with a clean edge molding. This is an absolute "do" and is something you will most always see in designer kitchens. It also makes your house feel instantly larger. <br />
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As per the color and finishes, I knew I wanted white and bright. <br />
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I have a small home and my old outdated kitchen did not help with this. I chose shaker style cabinets because they are timeless and chose marble as the backsplash which is a splurge but one that I wouldn't need to replace down the road. <br />
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For the counters we gambled and went with white quartz. I love it, but will do a post one day on what we have learned about quartz and it's maintenance. <br />
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I suggest when designing your layout to also work with a couple of kitchen designers. These are the pros who know and think of what you may not, so be open minded and you might find that you are pleasantly surprised. We were able to get our garbage in our island as well as a large spice rack for my husband and all our interiors are a nice light wood with soft close brackets. Little details, but ones that you will live with daily in your kitchen so make sure you don't overlook them. <br />
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As far as cabinet pulls, faucets and lighting I knew I wanted brass/gold/mixed metals. I also knew that I wanted a clean and modern space, but not too modern. Brass and my traditional pendant lighting warmed the space up and kept it from being too contemporary.<br />
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It is good to know when shopping that not all "gold" is created equal, so make sure you know what you are getting yourself in to. I rushed and ordered and returned many a kitchen pull until I got it right. Oops! I wanted a more "champagne bronze" look for our kitchen which is a nice way of saying a softer gold. <br />
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For the faucet I chose the Delta Trinsic collection in "champagne bronze" with the touch technology and have been extremely happy with it. <br />
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For the water dispenser this line did not carry one so with my anguish and shopping I found that Newport Bronze has a water dispenser in "antique bronze" that actually looks exactly the same. I got lucky here because they have a ton of finishes available and I guessed hoping for the best. <br />
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For the handles I went with Altas Hardware's Successi Series in the "champagne" finish. I found these to be affordable, and are a beautiful soft gold color. They were also readily available which was a challenge in these gold obsessed times. <br />
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As per my sink I found an extra large 32" industrial sink from Miseno which is stainless steel and fit in my standard 36" cabinet base. I love it! It is deep and can hide and fit anything including deep large pots. It also answers the question "can you put a stainless steel sink with a gold faucet?". Yes, yes you can!<br />
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The rest of the kitchen I will update once completed, and I will include a buyers guide for you as well. For now I am staging and finishing things and really just enjoying the heck out of our new space! <br />
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Would love to hear what you think and am happy to answer any questions about our kitchen and kitchens in general.<br />
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I have two current projects which are getting close to completion, which means close to reveal. Exciting!<br />
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Today I want to share with you a little bit more of one that I started to reveal. It is a great example of the power of paint, removing walls and selecting the right lighting options which literally takes 10 years or more off your space. <br />
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Don't be afraid to go neutral and white, it is my favorite thing in the world. For me there is nothing better than a bright light space, and if you have the kind of view my client does that doesn't hurt either;). <br />
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In my last post I talked about removing walls and how much of a difference that makes, well take a look at the lighting and furnishing of that space which instead of taking away the amazing million dollar view, actually opens the space right up to nothing BUT that view. <br />
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The dark trim, over done drapes, lack of lighting, faux finish on the walls, terrible engineering which put the entire kitchen behind a wall blocking the entire ocean view made for one big hot mess! This trend continued throughout the entire unit. <br />
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For this one, I had to remove the kitchen wall and completely relocate the plumbing column which runs through the entire building. I also had to drop the ceilings about 3-5" total in order to add lighting and electrical since Florida beach condos are made of concrete! It has been quite the process. <br />
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Here is a look at the progression with some I-phone pics that I snapped up, clearly not top grade, but they will have to do. <br />
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This neutral and white palette and low sleek furnishings make the view the center stage here. I removed all moldings for a more contemporary look, and added strategic high hat and decorative lighting throughout. I am still waiting on the draperies and a few accent pieces, but the change to this project is undeniably awesome! <br />
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Can't wait to reveal more of it. <br />
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Stay tuned for an entirely different project of sorts. I am hoping to show you in the coming week or so.</div>
The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-76400554257460090402015-03-23T13:07:00.000-04:002015-03-23T13:07:03.899-04:00Project Sneak Peek, Tear Down The Walls <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Good morning, <br />
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I want to share a peek in to a project of mine since I am finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel, literally! <br />
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This project is a really amazing condo right smack on the beach, and when I started with it you couldn't even appreciate the surrounding beauty in this stuffy outdated and cramped space. To change that I tore out the walls, opened up the kitchen, and lightened every inch throughout. <br />
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Take a look at where things started. <br />
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It's hard to see, but beyond that dismal and might I say random wall is the kitchen! Why would someone put a kitchen behind a wall which blocks a million dollar ocean front view I may never know, so here's what I decided to do. <br />
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It's time to blow that mother out! Notice how the removal of that one wall alone instantly brightened the space. <br />
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Now take a look at the progress with the new kitchen.<br />
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And for that million dollar view???<br />
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Well I gave them that as well. <br />
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Remember, if you are living in a closed in space with a choppy non-functional lay out removing the interior walls will not only change the look of your space, but also the function of it. I highly recommend it, and I do this in most of my spaces. <br />
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Take a look at a couple of my past projects to see how dramatic this change really is. <br />
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The house above is my own home, so yes I do practice what I preach;)<br />
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Can't wait to share more of what I've been up to with you, so stay tuned!</div>
The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-52847873672960282292015-01-15T11:28:00.000-05:002015-01-15T11:28:29.283-05:00New Year New Changes, Budget Lamp Score<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Good morning and Happy New Year!<br />
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I am going to show you more of our home this year as well as my current and updated projects. So many exciting changes and work projects have kept me blissfully busy. <br />
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Be sure to check out my <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/p/portfolio.html" target="_blank">Portfolio </a> tab which I did make some updates to. <br />
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One of the changes around here is exciting since it involves a pretty awesome score on some VERY VERY VERY similar Arteriors Sabine floor lamps shown below straight from the pages of Kelly Hoppen's newest book. <br />
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You see that amazing brass floor lamp next to that black table?? Yassss!!! That is the one I've been dying for. In case you haven't noticed or have been hiding under a rock gold is everywhere, and brass specifically has such a throw back vintage feel to it which I just love! Sadly for me, these lamps run a hefty $936 ( times two) and I just can't justify spending that on a floor lamp. I would spend top dollar on good furniture or chandeliers and lighting, but for floor lamps in my ever rotating living room not so much. <br />
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So I went on a hunt searching for a twin to Sabine because I've never been as lucky as some and walked in to a Home Goods and found one for $99 that looks just like it as the lucky girl from <a href="http://www.desertdomicile.com/2014/05/homegoods-sabine-floor-lamp-knockoff.html" target="_blank">Desert Domicile</a> did shown below. Lucky girl!<br />
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I wasn't that lucky, but I did find perhaps the evil twin to Sabine for much much less. She's brassy, classy and she'll kick your assy! OK maybe not, but she really is a pretty amazing lamp. Take a look at my Sabine floor lamp replicas. <br />
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Now this one may not have the large "v" as her base, but who the heck cares?! Not I, because it sells for only $358 plus I got an additional 15% discount and free shipping!!<br />
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The total price for my Diamond Lighting lamps from <a href="http://www.lightingdirect.com/dimond-lighting-hgtv329-1-light-floor-lamp-from-the-hgtv-vignola-collection/p2370001?source=trm_OrderConfirmation_LightingDirect.com_p2370001" target="_blank">LightingDirect.com</a> was only $304.50! I know it's not the same as the $99 Home Goods score, but it is a VERY reasonable price for this lamp. Score!<br />
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I also added some Kelly Wearstler pillows in that room. You will be seeing more of her throughout the house this year since I've adopted a 70's vintage glam over the top craze fest around here, and the is just the epitome of Kelly Wearstler. OK I'm definitely not that over the top, I just can't be. I need neutrals to keep me grounded, but pillows and accessories go a long way when exploring design trends.<br />
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I bought the pillows from Etsy.com who has a great selection in most sizes. The pillows shown are Channels in Plum/Oatmeal, and Bengal Bazaar in Graphite/Rose.<br />
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Have you changed anything up for the New Year yet???<br />
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Let me start by saying I'm sorry, it's me not you:) I've been working....allot. I'll try to post more often. Don't hate me.<br />
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You've heard me say it before and I'll say it again, kids come with clutter! The key to kids rooms is to give them a place to put the clutter. Case in point is my daughter Isabella's room which has driven me close to the point of insanity. It is small and challenging, which is typical for kids rooms. <br />
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For me the Ikea Expedit (now called the Kallax) has been great for organization and is a universal solution in most of the children's rooms that I design. It's compact, affordable, is perhaps one of the most versatile pieces EVER, and can be so chic when staged well. <br />
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Case in point for todays post was inspired from the image below. <br />
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That Ikea unit is staged so beautifully with decorative boxes from Kate Spade and I wanted them! Sadly, at close to $60 for a set of 3 and the fact that I am a Crazy Designer Lady and change my mind (and my house) far too often I wasn't shelling out that cash for the amount of boxes I need. <br />
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My solution was this crafty little tutorial that I found on <a href="http://www.decoist.com/2014-07-11/diy-black-and-white-storage-box/" target="_blank">The Decoist</a> using the very affordable <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/00224316/#/50224272" target="_blank">Kassett</a> storage boxes which I already had from Ikea. <br />
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Her tutorial was so simple. Take an Ikea Kassett box and electrical tape and wrap it. Use your tape as a spacer. Fast, easy and affordable. Check out her blog for a step by step. <br />
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For the polka dotted boxes I had to be a little more creative. My solution was to take the <a href="http://www.target.com/p/flatpack-decals-dots-blocks-asst/-/A-14623191#prodSlot=_5_9" target="_blank">Flatpack Decals Dots/Blocks</a> wall decals that I found in a pack for only $9.99 from Target and stick them on the boxes. Yes, it really was that simple. The one problem was that there weren't enough black ones so I took a black Sharpie and colored all of the blue. Done!<br />
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Here are my results for my DIY Kate Spade Inspired Storage Boxes in Isabella's room. <br />
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Here are a couple detailed shots for you of the DIY Kate Spade Inspired (easy as heck) Storage Boxes. <br />
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I'm obsessed with the results! <br />
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In case you are interested in any of the other items, I included a list of what was recently purchased (the rest are things I owned prior in my ever rotating house).<br />
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Storage Boxes-White <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00224279/" target="_blank">Ikea Kassett </a>**various sizes, Pink <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/60263606/#/70263615" target="_blank">Ikea TJENA</a><br />
Brass urchins 3pk <a href="http://www.target.com/p/sea-urchin-ornamental-wall-decor/-/A-14942738?ref=tgt_adv_XSP10001&AFID=pricegrabber_df&LNM=14942738&CPNG=Home+Decor&LID=25pdf&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=34-255260934-2" target="_blank">Target.com</a><br />
Lamp and shade <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-diamond-ikat-print-lamp-shade/-/A-15217247#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=turquoise+ikat+lamp+shade" target="_blank">Target.com</a><br />
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I've been very busy lately and in and out of town for personal business, but I have been dying to share with you a recent DIY project that I completed and I think many a fan will be VERY excited about this one. <br />
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I'm talking about an easy DIY Moroccan wedding blanket using nothing more than trim and fabric glue! You heard me correct, I glued trim to an awesome blanket that I found and created a similar version to the costly crowd favorite at a much lower cost.<br />
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Here is my DIY Moroccan Wedding Blanket. </div>
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Sequins and lamb's wool and cotton, Oh my! Let's take a look at where the obsession started. You can find these blankets in white or in shades of cream and with some color to them as well, and they all have the most amazing sequins and trim details. Here are some of my inspiration images which I used to <strike>drool over</strike> guide my DIY Moroccan wedding blanket. <br />
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Moroccan wedding blankets are known as handira and are hand woven from cotton, wool and linen by Berber women and given to brides who wear them on their wedding day. They are said to ward off evil and to award fertility. These blankets are hand woven which you can imagine takes a lil bit of time and effort. They are gifted to the bride who wears them as a sort of cape for her journey home. <br />
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Here is a close up of one I found on Ebay.<br />
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How cool is that? As you would imagine, these hand woven babies can cost hundreds of $$$ and since I don't have any Berber women around weaving me one up I decided that I had to either pony up the cash, or figure out how to make one of my own which is exactly what I did. <br />
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To start off with I needed to find a blanket, and preferably one with some texture to it so that it better resembles the natural texture of the woven handira or Moroccan wedding blankets. <br />
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I found this lovely blanket from Linen Source in a size king for $89.95. You can find your own <a href="http://linensource.blair.com/p/quilts-comforters/chenille/chic-chenille-bedspread/pc/512/sc/2691/11297.uts?store=5&count=500&q2=2691~Chenille&q1=512~Quilts+%26+Comforters&q=*&sc=N&x2=c.t2&x1=c.t1" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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It comes in a variety of colors, however for the purpose of a Moroccan wedding blanket either the white or the natural would work best. I used the white. I love the textured lines on it as well as the fringe which adds a worldly touch in my opinion;)<br />
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Total blanket cost $89.95 with free shipping. <br />
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Next you have to get some trim. This can get expensive so measure wisely. For my blanket I decided to go with 3 types of trim, a gold sequin trim, a silver sequin trim and a yarn that I found on clearance for $2.00 per roll which was shades of grey with slight gold sequins in it. I decided after the fact to omit some of the gold which just didn't work in the space. You can see how this would be a costly mistake. <br />
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Here is a close up of my trims. <br />
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The tricky part is figuring out how many rows you will want to do. I found that each row needed 3.17yds of trim. As you see from the picture above I spaced them out by two rows for each sequin trim and one row in the middle of each yarn trim. You can do yours any way you like with as much or as little as you prefer. What you will need to know if how much of each trim you will need in total. </div>
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- Patons Pirouette in Silver Sparkle that I happened to find on clearance at Joanne's crafts for only $2.99. I made 32 total rows of this which comes 17 yds. per pack which was a total usage of 5 packs. </div>
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-7/8" silver stretch sequin trim for $3.99/yd. I used 10 total rows at 3.17yds per row which was roughly 32 yds. at $3.99 minus a discount coupon of 40% (oh yea!) for a total cost of around $76. </div>
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-7/8" gold stretch sequin trim for $3.99/yd. Same usage and cost as above. </div>
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Next up is the easiest part of all, original tacky glue which is basically fabric glue. Do yourself the favor and get the mega large one, you'll need it. It's about $7.00 for 16oz. </div>
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Total cost of glue: $6.99<br />
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The only other thing you will need for this project is scissors. <br />
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To actually make your blanket you will need some time, and patience. To begin you simply run your trim down the blanket and measure it. Cut it when it gets to the ends of the fuzzy raised part of the blanket just before the fringe. Once you have a few pieces measured, cut and laid out you simply run the glue down the length of the blanket and then come back over the glue with your trim pressing it down in to the glue. I found it easy for me to get a paper towel and run it over the entire strip to make sure that it was securely pressed evenly down the blanket. I also glued the trim directly on to the raised fuzzy part. <br />
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Here I am in the beginning process to give you an idea. As you see, you will need some space for this one. <br />
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That's it! Hours of labor and cutting, laying out and gluing aside you can stand back as I did and marvel at your new creation. <br />
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This was a late night shot when I got to stand back and finally see it completed, and I just thought it was stunning!<br />
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And here are a few shots of the room in it's progress with the new addition. <br />
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Now this<em> </em><em>is</em> much less expensive than the $700-$800 dollar blankets in the larger sizes I wanted, though admittedly it wasn't exactly a "cheap" DIY it still brings a smile to my face when I walk in to my bright bedroom and see it sparkle. You could cut your own costs down by going with a smaller sized blanket which would in turn need less trim and less mullah $$. You could also shop around for trim and see what discounts you find. What I love about DIY is that there is a sense of instant gratification AND you get to tell a story about something. As an interior designer I LOVE THAT! It's not only about how much something costs, or where it comes from as much as it is the story of how a space comes together that makes it truly magical. I'm sure there will more changes as things progress such as with the accents and pillows until I'm truly happy with it (and when I'm finished rotating things from all over my house,) but for now things are shaping up nicely. </div>
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Today I wanted to switch gears and do a little post on styling bar carts. <br />
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A little fact about me is that I use bar carts in most every single space I design, and then I kind of leave them there for my client to add on to for their choosing and needs. <br />
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Sadly, when I go back to my client's houses I often see these sad little bar carts in exactly the same shape I left them in. Not sexy and styled up as a bar cart should be. This is something that I can actually relate to since I left my sad little bar cart near naked and abandoned since probably Christmas. It is time to change that, and to make all the bar carts, trays and stands out there the sexy little beasts they should be since they are the life of the party after all;)<br />
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Here are some ideas for items that take your own cart and cart tending abilities up a notch, at least style wise. <br />
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I started with an adorable little cart that I just happened to find at Target for only $130!!! I'll be honest it wasn't exactly what I was looking for but it had nice bones and for that price there was no way I wasn't taking this cart home since I had a party that night. But I never did REALLY love her. She was just a bit too rustic for me. <br />
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Bar carts range in price and can get really expensive!! Since my little gem isn't currently available here are some other contenders on the market right now in a varied price ranges. <br />
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<a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-15680-metropolitan-bar-cart.aspx" target="_blank">Z Gallery Metropolitan Bar Cart $299.95</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/foxed-mirror-bar-cart-h411/?pkey=e%7Cbar%2Bcart%7C7%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules#viewLargerHeroOverlay" target="_blank">West Elm Foxed Mirror Bar Cart $399</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.cb2.com/bar-accessories/dining/ernest-chrome-bar-cart/s480959" target="_blank">CB2 Ernest Chrome Bar Cart $179</a></div>
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This is usually the easiest part isn't it? Now let's add some layers to the cart and really take things up a notch...or two. </div>
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Here is my cart as she sits all pretty and dressed up just waiting for the next occasion, and now that she's all glammed up I LOVE her and I am so happy that I didn't pass this one up.</div>
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I'm all about trays EVERYWHERE, but specifically on the bar cat they are a great way to keep things organized. In my case they also added some much needed shine and polish to my other wise a bit too rustic cart (for my taste). </div>
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Bar Tools, Containers And Gadgets:</h4>
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Get some bar tools and display them proudly. As you can see I placed mine in a pink Keep Calm And Carry On Tea Tin. You can find these bar tools such as jiggers, cocktail stirrers, bottle openers and strainers sold in sets at most places that sell home goods and bar ware. </div>
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Here is a <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/8379505/?catalogId=26&sku=8379505&bnrid=3120901&cm_ven=Google_PLA&cm_cat=Tabletop_&_Bar&cm_pla=Bar_Tools&cm_ite=Stainless-Steel_Bar_Tools_Set_with_Stand_%7C_Williams-Sonoma&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=35-199164562-2" target="_blank">Stainless Steel Bar Tools Set</a> from Williams Sonoma for $89.95. </div>
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Get yourself a decorative bowel. I have been putting my wine corks in the little <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-ikat-bowl.html" target="_blank">DIY Ikat Bowl</a> that I made a long time ago which I can later use as place settings for dinner parties. Little decorative bowels are a great way to add style to your bar, and are easily converted in to a lemon and lime containers when entertaining. </div>
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I am loving these adorable <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/pad-printed-bowls-ikat-d523/?pkey=e%7Cikat%2Bbowels%7C2%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Dinnerware%20Shipping" target="_blank">Ikat printed bowls </a>from West Elm for only $8.</div>
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Get yourself some napkins. I put these pink napkins out for staging, but I really HATE my napkin holder. I'm on the hunt for a Lucite napkin holder, and I play with napkins. There are too many funny ones out there to not get a laugh out of them. </div>
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I am in LOVE with these <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-14184-wtf-calendar-beverage-napkin.aspx" target="_blank">paper napkins</a> from Z Gallery for only $5.95 that say "After Monday and Tuesday the calendar says W.T.F" How fun would that be on a Friday cocktail hour?!</div>
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Get yourself an ice bucket AND a martini shaker. I am on the hunt for a gold ice bucket since I didn't buy "The One" at Christmas time and have now convinced myself that I cannot live without it. An ice bucket or champagne bucket both serve essentially the same purpose where space is limited, but are great for keeping things cold, and keeping ice readily available for guests. </div>
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Get yourself a liquor decanter. I have seen some amazing modern ones out there, but I prefer the vintage crystal that weigh a hundred pounds and mine is the real deal. They are just so classic and are a bit of an ode to the bar carts that my grandparents had. </div>
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I'm loving these <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/glass-bottles-with-wood-stoppers-c434/?pkey=e%7Cdecanter%7C1%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules" target="_blank">Glass Bottles With Wood Stoppers</a> from West Elm from $19-$39. </div>
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Get yourself some liquor. Truth be told I'm a pretty solid red wine gal, but I keep the basics on hand at all times for when we go out or for impromptu guests. My main friends are The Goose (Grey Goose), Good Ol Jack (Jack Daniel's), Johnnie (as in Johnnie Walker Black label) and my personal bestie Patron Silver (as in it will bite you in the ass but make for a whole lotta fun, Patron on ice). We really only drink The Patron, but we keep the bar stocked with the other friends for guests. I stock more when we have large parties and need a real bar. This is why bar carts are personal, you stock it the way you like. So you're not a drinker? No problem, stock it with bottled sparking water and books. Get creative!</div>
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Now for the top of my bar cart, let's take a closer look. <br />
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Traditionally for the top of the cart you will see many pretty glasses which I do for company just not for everyday. I don't need glasses sitting there. Instead, here's what I did.<br />
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Get yourself some pretty paper straws! <br />
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I added pink, silver and gold straws. You can find them at your local craft stores since they are commonly used for cake pops, but I found Etsy.com to have a huge selection of them. The problem for me is that they are so cute I don't want to really use them. Is there such thing as "show straws" like there is for "show towels"? I'm just asking.<br />
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I found these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/151438339/big-sales-100-paper-straw-100-pick-your?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=paper+straws&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">paper straws on</a> Etsy.com 100 for only $7.00 in any color under the sun. <br />
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Get yourself some decorative storage boxes, and fill them with your everyday tools. I have a plastic wine opener from Italy that is nothing special in the looks department but it is my go to wine opener and has a built in foil cutter. I keep a little lighter in there for candle, and I also have my wine charms in there. Point being it looks pretty AND has a function. <br />
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I found this beauty at Home Goods, but I am drooling over this <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/36118/2211122" target="_blank">Pink Box With Himalayan Crystal</a> decorative box from One Kings Lane for $99.00. If you want it hurry because it's only available until 5/3!</div>
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Get yourself a pretty hand towel if your cart has a handle!! I found mine at Home Goods, you can find yours just about anywhere to add that extra touch. </div>
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I'm digging the bohemian vibe of these West Elm <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/hamam-stripe-hand-towel-b606/?cm_src=AutoSchRel" target="_blank">Hammam Stripe Hand Towels</a> for only $10.00</div>
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Bottom line here is to have fun and make your bar cart YOU. I've seen art, books, candles, boxes and anything else that you can think of styled on bar carts. For me since I often tire of the same thing day in and day out I see my $130 Target gem being something that I will absolutely enjoy for years to come. </div>
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If this inspires you to take your own bar cart up a level in style don't forget to <a href="mailto:whitneykirsling@yahoo.com" target="_blank">email me</a> and share your pictures! I'd love to see what you come up with. </div>
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Did you know that you can actually spray paint your window frames on the outside OR inside of your house? <br />
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This is a little too good to be true for me since we did a garage addition with new hurricane proof windows and bronze window panels, but haven't quite mustered up to replacing the rest of our windows. The result makes our nicely done addition look a little bit "off", and since it's a garage addition the last thing we wanted is for it to look any more "off" than it has to. <br />
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Let's take a look down memory lane with our house's transition from before until now and then I'll give you a quick and easy "How To" so that you can take this extended weekend and put some love on your very own update. <br />
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Here was our home when we started this journey. </div>
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There she was in all her yellow madness with her decorative trim, white garage and white windows. She had a pond/fountain just nice enough to serve as a frog mating pool, she had a teeny tiny drive way with a ton of useless grass, and she had a whole lot of fugly going on.</div>
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So things had to transition. Walls went up, block went in, concrete was poured and she lost her white garage, green grass and teeny tiny drive way....and gained a new master en-suite. </div>
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She was looking really nice and clean and modern even though the landscaping could be beefed up a bit. The only thing in this moment that really has always bothered me are the new window frames vs. the old white window frames (eye sore and a half!) Right now we don't have the budget to replace the rest of the windows so paint will have to do. </div>
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Off to Home Depot I went to find the best solution. I was told that this is the way to go. </div>
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Yup, this is spray paint my friends! It is Rust-Oleum Oil Rubbed Bronze Metallic Spray Paint which paints wood and plastic, and yes metal!</div>
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**Special Tip: The first step for us was to remove the checkered window frame that was inside of the window itself. It is outdated and unnecessary. ESPECIALLY in modern designs. If you have this and want to remove it you can easily do so by placing razor blade knife under the frame and pulling them off piece by piece. Scrape the excess glue and done! I've don't this on several projects and it really changes the look of the space. It's little work for a big bang style wise. </div>
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-Paint the sides of the window frame in light coats never holding the can too close to the frame which can cause dripping.</div>
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I am so relieved to have this little easy project out of the way. What a great way to polish up the outside of the house with little cost and effort. </div>
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The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-4640639871745031152014-04-09T08:57:00.000-04:002014-04-09T10:39:18.985-04:00Project Reveal, Globally Inspired <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was brought to my attention (a few times now) that I have been slacking on posting to the blog. I believe it was put to me as "Hey I checked your blog the other day to see what you've been up to, and there was still the damn Christmas tree! Oh, and the post before that was a jack o lantern. Just sayin..."<br />
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Well, point taken and well said Viv!! It's time to make a concerted effort to post again and let you in on some of the workings here at Whitney Perez Interiors!!!<br />
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Here is the long over due final pics from my Globally Inspired project. I'm so thrilled with how this project turned out with the rich masculine under tones and organic globally inspired references.<br />
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Here are the "Before and After" pictures for my Globally Inspired bachelor pad.<br />
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One of the greatest parts to designing spaces is that they are all different. I take someones wants and ideas and translate them in to their finished space so that it has a designed finish and yet is still very much them. I love when I get an off beat taste which pushes me stretch my own ideas and abilities to give them something that they could only imagine. I find these challenges exciting and creative as a designer, and this project is a great example of that!<br />
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I am looking forward to sharing more with you and moving forward with the newly styled<br />
Cuban In My Coffee!<br />
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We are well in to the holiday season this year, and a big part of the season is the the Christmas tree. To me this is one of the things that I look forward to the absolute most. I change things up just a touch each year, and over the seasons I have been collecting different things to add to my collection allowing me to switch it up. This year I decided to make our tree devoid of color and go back to a white, black and silver tree. <br />
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I admittedly have quite "THE" Christmas tree each year, and though I don't mean to brag I can tell you that it has sparked some Christmas tree envy year after year. I have quite a few tree enthusiasts that have asked me how they can create their own designer tree so I figured I would share some love and give you a bit of a tutorial on how to make your own should your heart desire. <br />
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Let's start by taking a look at this year's tree.<br />
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This year I decided to remove the color from the tree and instead go with a very modern neutral pallet. I took out all the purple and red that I had last year just for something different. I only needed to buy a few new things such as the extra large silver and white ball ornaments which are a whopping 8-10" diameters. The rest of what's on the tree are things I already own and rotate in and out year by year. <br />
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Take a look at last year's tree with the colors we had. <br />
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Though the shades of plum and purple are stunning no color was to be had this year. <br />
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Here is a close up of this year's tree so that you can see the difference.<br />
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Let's talk about how you can create your own designer Christmas tree with this handy little step by step, and some tricks that I use along the way.<br />
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The first step is to figure out your tree theme. Do you have specific colors that you are shooting for such as my white and silver tree? Do you want it to be covered with any one type of theme such as the beach, or a Disney tree perhaps? Do you want an "organic" tree with burlap and wooded branches? <br />
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Establishing your tree theme will help you know what to buy when you are out or going through what you already have. My tree has a color theme, but not one specific type of item on the tree. <br />
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A rule of thumb when decorating your tree is to remember that "More is More"! You will always need more than what you thought you would. The joke in my family is that if I put one more thing on our tree it will topple over! The joke is on them though because I have my eye on some large glittery flowers at Z Gallery which are too expensive, but I'm waiting patiently for them to go on sale so that I can scoop them up, and by scoop them up I mean by about a dozen. I doubt these pretties will make the tree actually topple over, or so I hope.<br />
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It may sound excessive, but here are some of the numbers and items that we have on our tree:<br />
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- 2 extra large plastic bins of ornament balls in varying shades of white, silver and black from Wal Mart and Target from years ago. I have no idea how many this equates to, but it's allot! <br />
- 10 new extra large 10" glittery ornament balls from Wal Mart this season.<br />
- 22 crystal sprays from Z Gallery bought over the past 3 holiday seasons.<br />
- 4 large feather sprays from Michael's Crafts bought years ago. <br />
- 14 mercury glass leaves bought last year from Wal Mart last season. <br />
- 28 white feather ball ornaments bought last season from Wal Mart.<br />
- 3 varying sized disco balls under the tree, and I'm on the hunt for more! <br />
- 2 round spools of wood garland from Michael's crafts bought years ago. <br />
- 2 rolls of silver ribbon bought years ago at Michael's crafts. <br />
- Many varying specialy ornaments, and by many I mean MANY bought and collected through the years. <br />
- Our neighbor's cat.<br />
- The kitchen sink. <br />
- Possibly a living child in there somewhere.<br />
- Sometimes an elf on the shelf. <br />
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Bottom line is that there's a whole lotta stuff on that baby!<br />
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Now if you are thinking this is a costly venture, it can be, but with some money saving tips and an eye for what you're looking for you can save some money and also buy things little by little through the years. Here are some of the tips that work for me.<br />
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One of my hidden gems for Christmas decor is actually Wal Mart people! You don't like that place? Join the club, but I go every year just to see what they have. Have you seen the feather balls from West Elm out this season in the picture below???<br />
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West Elm sells them for $9.00 each (on sale now for $6.00). I bought mine last year from Wal Mart for only $2.99 each and I have 28 of them so you do the math.<br />
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It's important to know that their inventory changes every year, but I highly recommend going. This year I bought 10 of the white and silver extra large ball ornaments in 10" diameter for $5.00 each. They are huge and you don't need too many of them on the tree to make a statement. They completely upped my tree a notch. <br />
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Another money saver for great holiday decor is finding the sales. All of the stores have them because all of the stores need to move that inventory. I have 22 crystal sprays from Z Gallery which were originally $14.95 each which would have cost me about $329 for some crystal branches???? I think not! I bought 5 of them for full price about 5 years ago, and then another few about 2 years ago. Last year a good friend gave me a tip about their end of season sale for 75% off all holiday decor. Well, I scooped up about 15 of them and paid a fraction of the cost at 75-80% off you can't beat it. Believe me most every major retailer has their holiday decor sales so be on the look out. Some other gem stores that I go to are Home Goods, JC Penny, and the Ace Hardware in Coral Gables which has a little boutique in it. <br />
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The point here is that yes it can cost you to buy everything all at once, but if you are a savvy shopper and buy a little bit each year you can build in to the tree of your dreams. I've been at this for about 7 years people.<br />
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The picture below shows you a good view of the crystal sprays and the extra large ball ornaments on our tree.<br />
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Don't forget underneath your tree. In the picture below you can see a close up of my tree skirt and the disco balls that I am collecting (and wanting more of) that are under our tree. The skirt is a faux fur throw that I bought at Target last year on the cheap. I love this idea which was given to me from a friend because it covers more ground than a typical skirt. How about those disco balls??!! I found the large one at a yard sale for only $20 bucks, and the other two on Craig's list for $25. I'm looking for more and hope to one day fill the entire bottom the the entire tree with these lovelies, but they can be expensive so I'm on the hunt for my own deals. Let me know if you have one laying around, I'll scoop that baby up (or you can just put it under your tree).<br />
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Now that you have all of your goodies to put on the tree, let's go step by step. <br />
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Step 1: Wrap ribbon all around the tree from the top of the tree to the bottom.<br />
**Your Step 1 might be stringing the lights. I have a per-lit faux tree, and no I do not miss a real tree or its needles. I live in Florida and my real trees die very quickly, and with all the things I put on the tree the branches end up sunken on the floor. This is just my preference. <br />
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Step 2: Hang all of your varying sized and or colored ball ornaments from the top to the bottom (and in the back). I didn't put the small at the top and the large at the bottom, I mix them up.<br />
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Step 3: Hang all of your specialty ornaments in any areas where there are holes.<br />
** Tip, I add ornaments and balls on the inside branches as well. This gives depth to the tree, covers any sparse areas around the trunk especially in fake trees, and really makes a difference in the beauty of your tree. I highly recommend this.<br />
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Step 4: Add your extra large ball ornaments. I waited until now because you can really get a feel for how it looks and where they need to be placed once everything is up. You can move things if needed.<br />
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Step 5: Add your crystal sprays or flowers or twisted sticks tucking the stems deep in the tree so that only the prettiest parts show.<br />
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Step 6: Hang the star or angel at the top. <br />
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**Tip, I add to the back of my tree as well. It is visible from most every angle so I have to do this. I would hate to see a beautiful tree and then a big old bald spot in the back, wouldn't you?<br />
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Step 6: Pour a glass of wine or a cup of hot chocolate and let the season begin!<br />
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Here are some additional shots of our tree this year. <br />
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Since we will be going out of town this Christmas I didn't go as all out on the holiday decorating as I normally would, but with a tree like this I don't have to! I love that this tree is a show stopper and I hope that some of these tips can help you to create your own show stopping tree this season!<br />
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P.S. I would love to see pictures if you do get inspired and want to show off a little bit, just sayin;)<br />
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Hello again, as promised I want to finally share with you some sneak peek pics of one of my current projects.<br />
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Remember when I posted about a home that was in need of a little updating love <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-project-sneak-peek-shedding-light.html" target="_blank">here</a>? Well, there has been some progress in the home. It's actually almost finished minus some items on back order.<br />
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Take a look at the space when I started below.<br />
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Living Room Before:</h4>
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The home before lacked light and flow. It had too many dark furnishings, and since it is such a small space it also needed some changes in scale with the furnishings to make it feel lighter and less cluttered. </div>
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Take a look at the space in progress with it's new fresh paint and all of the lighter pieces.</div>
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Living Room After **In progress and with some Christmas decor :0) It's that time of year...</h4>
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It's important to note that this project was done with a minimal budget so I had to really be creative where I spent, and I also had to use some of the existing pieces to save cost. </div>
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Here are some notable changes in this room. </div>
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~By unifying the colors within similar pallets, but mixing up the prints it really gave a pop to an otherwise pretty monotone scheme. Don't be afraid to mix your prints. By doing so you create character and visual interest. </div>
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~The new freshly painted grey walls instantly inject brightness in to the room, and also instantly updated the older beige walls. Never underestimate the power of paint!!! It is one of the most cost effective ways to update a space and/or brighten the space. </div>
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~I used a smaller scale chair which replaced the client's old brown leather chair. The new chair provides seating while opening up the walk way and giving the illusion of space. It is also a mixed material and print so that things aren't so "matchy matchy" As a rule of thumb try for no more than 2 matching pieces in a room. Any more and it becomes something straight off the furniture store floor. </div>
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~In the entry I used the client's existing console, but because it was so small scale and had a small mirror as well as too many frames I instead added a very tall mirror to open the room up. Mirrors also always make a room seem larger. I cleaned up the accessories and unified that area with the rest of the space. </div>
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~The last notable change in the room are the art and picture walls around the TV. Since this is a young growing family my client has many family photos. By adding an interesting picture wall all around the TV, which is what you see right when you walk through the door it actually masks the TV and makes it an interesting focal point. Everyone loves a good picture wall! The mirrored frames on the opposing wall are pretty touches above the heavy leather sofas. </div>
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Since you can see the kitchen and dining room from the family room I unified both spaces. It's still being finished since the lighting is on back order, but since you already have a sneak peek in some of the pictures here's a better shot of that room in progress. </div>
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Speaking of the holidays, I plan to show our new Perez family Christmas tree this week. I won't lie, it's sort of amazing!!! I'm so excited for the holidays. I just returned from New York for Thanksgiving and can tell you for certain that it is "the most wonderful time of the year"! That place will really put you in the mood. </div>
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I recently received the new Pottery Barn Teen catalog, and came across one of their new collections featuring the Maison <a href="http://www.pbteen.com/shop/new/girls-bedroom-furniture/envsb-maison-gold-dottie-bedroom/?" target="_blank">Gold Dottie Bedroom</a> and fell in love. Take a look.<br />
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I love the whimsy of this room, and more importantly I love that gold unicorn!<br />
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I am such a fan of an animal head here or there. I use them to hang awards, scarfs or necklaces from. They just make the prettiest little vignettes, don't you think?<br />
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Well, sadly this guy is $99 and I wasn't about to spend that so I held off.<br />
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I just happened to go to Target and saw all of their new holiday decor (YAAAAY!), when I found what I thought to be a suitable alternative.<br />
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You can see the entire collection from Threshold <a href="http://www.target.com/p/stag-head-collection/-/A-14926554" target="_blank">here</a>. Now I know they aren't unicorns, but at prices from $19.99-$39.99 and in the finishes of all white or gold and silver antlers they will do the job just fine. I settled on the mounted horns in gold as shown above for only $19.99. I needed them to complete a little area beside my daughter's bed, and that they did!. I modified them a bit by gluing a flower to them just to make them even better. <br />
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Take a look at the finished product.<br />
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The horns were only $19.99 and the chalk board I found on clearance for $7.00 years ago and spray painted it gold.<br />
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I'll probably put her toy basket underneath when it's all said and done which still works with the colors and contains all her toys and "stuff". <br />
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Though I still love the unicorn this works and it saved me $80 bucks! I'll take that any day. <br />
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As all the holiday collections at Target go, they sell out fast. If you want your own budget worthy "stag head collection", you better go quickly before they're all gone. <br />
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Next up in Isabella's mini room makeover, the striped ceiling which was actually painted twice.<br />
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**Spoiler alert, there's a new chandelier! Here's your sneak peek.<br />
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The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-55716035824465140932013-11-06T13:48:00.001-05:002013-11-06T13:48:54.137-05:00Ikea Hack, Upholstered Headboard For The Hemnes Day Bed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since adding the finishing touches to Amanda's awesome teen room seen <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2013/10/teen-room-makeover-results-for-this.html" target="_blank">here</a>, I decided to make a few updates also to Isabella's room per her statement "my room looks like an old grandma lives here", kids can be so charming;) I didn't want to change everything, but rather step things up a notch by adding more color, modifying her bed, and overall giving it a dose of "fun" (as opposed to old grandma like which is apparently not fun). <br />
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One of the biggest challenges was working with her <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30080316/" target="_blank">Hemnes Day Bed </a>from Ikea since I don't want to spend the money to replace a perfectly good bed, but I did want to somehow make it better.<br />
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Here is the day bed as it's sold. <br />
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If you're unfamiliar with this bed, let me help you out. It's a basic white day bed that has 3 drawers for storage AND the ability to turn in to a double bed without losing the drawers and their storage. The best part is that for only $299 you really can't beat it. The problem is that as you can see, it's pretty basic. <br />
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What I want is something more, something like these lovely day beds with their unique take on an upholstered head board.<br />
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I think that the head boards on these beds take them from average to amazing, and that's exactly what was looking to do. But how to make that happen?<br />
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I thought about having something made custom, but anyone who knows custom knows there's is always a high cost for this. I needed something easy and more affordable. I discovered that the length of the Hemnes day bed is 78 3/4", which is very close to the width of a kind sized bed which measures 78". Close enough. I decided to buy a prefabbed headboard from Skyline Furniture through Wayfair.com that you can find <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Skyline-Furniture-Velvet-High-Arch-Panel-Headboard-SKY4185-SKY4185.html?refid=ER_W&mmid=154027775&csnid=6C817A99-FAAB-47B2-B0BD-CB7D88C89A8F&ltr=" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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It's the perfect shape for what I was looking for and with near perfect measurements. It has a nail head trim which I love and it was the most affordable option that I found at about $370. As a side note, you may want to look on JossandMain who frequently has sales on Skyline furniture.<br />
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Take a look at the before and after for my Ikea Hemnes Day Bed Hack.<br />
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Isabella's Ikea Hemnes Day Bed Before:</h4>
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Isabella's Ikea Hemnes Day Bed After: (with some changes to the room)</h4>
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Here is a step by step on how make your own Ikea Hemnes day bed have an upholstered headboard.<br />
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Ikea Hemnes Day Bed With Upholstered Headboard DIY:</h3>
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First we took the back panel of the day bed and cut 12" off the top to allow us to move the new headboard down a bit so that it doesn't block the window. We also removed the decorative trim off the top of the back panel which comes off by simply lifting it (it was only held in place by wood dowels.) You will lose the top bolts that are on the back of the bed, but don't worry the new headboard will provide the support the bed needs. </div>
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We then placed the headboard flush to the back of the bed and the bottom of the headboard flush against the top of the back support panel. We did not use the metal beams that come with the headboard, in this case they are not needed. Simply place a screw at the top and the bottom of both sides of the headboard, screwing directly through the back of the headboard in to your wood bed frame. </div>
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That's it! It really was that simple to convert this bed. Below is a picture taken to show you the side of the bed where there is a missing bolt from cutting the support panel. </div>
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If your bed were showing from the side you may need to modify the headboard because as you can see there is a bit of it that you can see. In my case it works perfectly fine since the bed is flanked by curtains. Take a look. </div>
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Voila, nothing seen on the sides;). </div>
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Day Bed Before:</h4>
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Day Bed After:</h4>
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It was absolutely worth it! It makes the bed look so much more custom and glamorous as opposed to your standard big box store version don't you think?! And it was so easy!!!<br />
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Stay tuned for the rest of Isabella's room including the painted stripes on the ceiling. You heard me correct, I painted stripes on the ceiling, and I learned a hard lesson along the way that I plan to share with you to save you the headache I went through;) I'll also cover the details on the color, those amazing Kelly Wearstler bengal bazaar pillows, and any sources that you may want to know about.<br />
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The new room definitely kicks granny's old butt! Take that old lady room:0) <br />
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I often find myself lusting over some random item, one that I don't really need and that I can definitely live without, yet lust I do. <br />
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Case in point, a set of gold silverware from West Elm.......These to be exact.<br />
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Yes, gold silverware. Anyone who knows me or who has been keeping up here knows that I'm all about gold, and the idea of having some soiree with gold utensils is a <strike>hell yea!</strike> must.<br />
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Let me help you with some convincing. Take a look at some yummy table scape eye candy with gold silver ware. Queue the Austin Powers "I like gooooold"....<br />
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Yup, it's that awesome. Soooooo, I had 12 place settings in my "cart" ready to pull the trigger and order away when I had a thought. 12 place settings, which is enough to fill my dining table for 12 is a necessity, but it also costs me $29 per set which translates to over $300 or closer to $350. **Truthfully I would still do it, but something told me this was crazy! It could be that I'm in the middle of multiple projects at the house (as usual), and it could also be that I'm always finding an object du jour that I MUST HAVE. So, in this case I said NO :-(<br />
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If you're feeling sad for me, read on. As fate has it I was shopping one day at my local Home Goods (where there have been many Whitney spottings), and there they were. Gold silver ware! 3 sets of 4. It gets better, they were $49.99 each. I quickly realized that a) this was more than a 50% savings, and b) I did in fact have to have them and not only did I have to have them but I had to create an occasion to exhibit them in. <br />
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Fast forward to the makings of a "Chic Halloween Dinner Party". Though it's fun to decorate for Halloween, see my home and costume last year here <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/10/its-that-time-of-year-halloween-decor.html" target="_blank">Halloween Decor </a>and here <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/11/final-halloween-time-costume-reveal.html" target="_blank">Day of the Dead Costume Reveal</a>, it's also fun to create memories and moments with friends through entertaining for the holidays.<br />
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You saw the gold silverware and its epic story above.<br />
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I'm planning to make things especially fall and festive (even though I live in sunny Florida:-( ) by adding a burlap runner down my table similar to this table.<br />
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I don't prefer anything else in that set up for my Chic Halloween Dinner Party. Instead I will add mason jars for my flower vases sprinkled down the table hopefully achieving something like these.<br />
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What would a Halloween party be without some form of Halloween in the mix?! For my special theme I am going for something "pretty" by sprinkling the little white pumpkin gourds down my table along with my mason jars full of flowers, maybe something like these. <br />
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I love the table scape below! It embodies much of what I hoped to achieve in my own Chic Halloween Dinner Party table. Fall gets warmer as do the colors. Burnt orange, cranberry and deep berry colors are perfect for flowers of any kind. Add some pumpkins and candles and really you can't go wrong. <br />
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Want to see how my table turned out, and how I made it happen???<br />
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Take a look at my Chic Halloween Dinner Party decor. </h3>
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Not bad huh? Want to know how I did it? It's really quite simple;-)<br />
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1) I started with a white table runner. I own it and use it as my base runner every time, and because it's white it is neutral and can be layered endlessly.<br />
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2) I added 2 burlap table runners that I found at Target for $15.00 each. Most people could use 1 but my table is over 120" long so I always need more. <br />
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3) I bought 2 boxes of mason jars from Ross which were 4 for $5.99. I then bought 6 misc bunches of berry colored flowers from my local grocery store that were 3 for $12.99. I separated the flowers by type, cut the stems and dispersed them throughout the mason jars. <br />
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4) I bought 8 white pumpkins from my local grocery store for $1.50 each and placed them in between the flowers. I chose white because I wanted the table to be "pretty" and "chic" and I find white pumpkins look better than orange, but this is purely my preference. I also added a few extra flower stems down the runner for an added layer.<br />
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5) I took out all of my various candle votives and added them all over the table. My biggest dinner party rule is that YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY CANDLES, EVER! I have these on hand at all times, but you can score some from any craft store or local home store such as Target or Wal Mart for pretty good prices. You can buy candles and use these over and over.<br />
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6) I added my regular dishes which I have in all white because they are neutral and can be rotated to suit any occasion. I then separated them with a napkin draped between the two. I prefer cloth napkins for dinner parties and always have a variety in my home. I found that Target has a great selection and these black ones were 12 for $9.99. I then set each place with my new gold silver ware (secret high five to myself for this <strike>obsession</strike> score!). <br />
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7) I added a RIP name tag to each place setting for a lil something spooky. These are from Target, 4 for only $1.00!!!<br />
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That's it my friends. See how simple it can be with a little planning to dress up your table for a Chic Halloween Party? You will find that once you have the basics on hand, you can use them over and over and can easily change up the themes around your basic pieces for future parties.<br />
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What are some of your ideas for decorating your parties? Do you like this "chic" version or do you prefer the traditional Halloween colors and style?<br />
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One things that's for sure is that it's Friday, and I can't wait to break this table in! </div>
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I have been recently working with a client on a new project. She wanted me to help her finish off her family room, dining room, and kitchen areas. Though the family already own some base pieces they haven't been able to complete the house with the "designer" look they are hoping for. <br />
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Sound familiar? I get these types of requests frequently where a client just can't get the space to come together and they call me for help. If you find yourself in this same spot, <a href="mailto:whitneykirsling@yahoo.com" target="_blank">email me</a>. I'd be glad to help you finish your home. <br />
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Here is where the family room started.<br />
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The space is small, and though ideal for a sectional which takes up less space while giving ample seating there isn't enough in the budget to replace her existing set. You can't see the entry way or the TV area in this picture, but take a look at the mood board I put together for this space.</div>
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It's amazing what color and a little paint can do to a space, no? In this case we are lightening up the walls with a soft grey. </div>
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I am replacing the large brown leather chair, which closes the room in and makes it feel a bit cluttered AND small with a smaller scale chair in a fresh Ikat print. </div>
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I took the traditional sofas up a notch with graphic and Ikat printed pillows, both of which are modern and freshen up the heavy brown. I also further lightened the area with a pair of washed white accent tables, amazing mercury glass jug lamps and modern graphic printed drapes in a great trellis print and turquoise color. </div>
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I grounded the center of the room with a cozy upholstered ottoman. It was a Home Goods score on clearance for only $140 and it is perfect, large and has amazing light wood legs! Whoot Whoot. Add a tray and a throw and you have the perfect ottoman used as a coffee table. </div>
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What do you think of the room update? Remember that one of the quickest and easiest ways to update your own room is through paint and textiles i.e. pillows, drapes and rugs. I also change my accessories around all the time to keep thinks fresh. </div>
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Happy Hump Day! I finally had the chance today to try to get you some quality pics of a room I just completed. <br />
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I'm talking about Amanda's room that is finally complete hopefully for the last time, I swear it! <br />
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I recently posted a mood board that I created for this room with the inspiration that came from a head board I purchased from Joss and Main. If you missed it you can read about all the crazy that is me <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2013/09/it-all-started-with-joss-and-mainteen.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Here it is again in case you missed it.<br />
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Well, the room turned out better than I had even hoped. Take a look again at the before and the new after pictures of Amanda's room.<br />
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Above is the view from the bed. I used the good old Ikea Expedit unit for her room. I know I've said it a million times, but this sucker is so wonderful for storing "stuff", and ALL kids come with "stuff". I say if you can't beat em, join em. Put it out there, in pretty boxes and on shelves. If you give kids a place to keep their things it makes life so much more organized and therefor makes the room so much nicer and clutter free. <br />
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Above is a close up of that corner. I staged the expedit with a pretty vanity mirror to display her perfume, candles and nail polish on which I think is a pretty touch for any girl regardless of if they are big or small. Notice the black deer head with the little pink bow on it? Well that is the lone survivor of all the fake animal heads from our HGTV makeover. I can guarantee he's sticking around our house for years to come. I use it to hang all of her soccer medals. Cute and functional. </div>
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Look at the drapes in this room! I use this banding approach often in my designs though in this case I added much more of the fuchsia color than I normally would. I wanted it to make a statement behind the beautiful mirrored night stands and didn't want them to get lost. Need I say goal accomplished, and I'm in love! Oh and if you look closely, you can see the little tiny disco ball hanging from the rod. No reason or point other than it simply makes me smile:-)<br />
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Above is a close up of her dresser, I re-framed her art, cleaned up the accessories and added some silver and mirrored accents to glam up the natural wood of the dresser. <br />
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The above picture shows a close up of the many textures, colors and prints that I used. I love that there is so much visual interest, but with the muted color on the walls and the anchor of white from the bed it all just works without competing and being too busy.<br />
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I have one word for you, ruuuuuuuuugggg! Isn't it just amazing? I actually fell in love with this rug when I put it in another little girl's room for a client. It's quite the rug, no? Well I admit that it was a bit of a risk in the sense that I've got a whole lot going on in this room with all the prints, but when I put it in the original mood board I knew it would just work, and work it did. It's the right size at 8' round, and adds just the right amount of zebra, and with the rather large print it isn't as busy as one would think. <br />
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Above you can see the lovely Besta Burs desk from Ikea that I posted about <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/10/im-obsessed-with-besta-burs.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I still love it, and it's still going strong. It was such a great purchase and if you've thought about getting your own, do! On the desk I have a pretty silver tray with a lamp, and above it are 3 different colored cork boards which I scored on clearance for $5 bucks each! Baaam. And that chair, remember when I posted about it <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2013/01/who-says-chevron-is-over.html" target="_blank">here</a>? Well I found it a new home in this room, and I love how it dresses things up a bit and again adds an unexpected touch. </div>
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I hope my poor photography skills didn't kill this room because it's even more stunning in person believe me. For now I LOVE it, and think it was about time to give Amanda a truly finished designer space. She deserves it. No more hand me down hodge podge room going on here. It's now a modern, clean sophisticated space that still screams fun for a teenager girl. I'm definitely done changing it around which is probably why I should have just done it right in the first place! <br />
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As things go in my life of design I am exposed to a constant flow of creativity and inspiration. My likes and tastes evolve and change all the time as does my budget. Around this house my family is no stranger to the rotation of old and new. I like to say it keeps things fresh. Although I hope my sweet family agree the one thing that's for sure is that there is no stopping me. <br />
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Well, it all started with <a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/" target="_blank">Joss and Main</a>. If you're unfamiliar with this site, they are fantastic and offer varying sales and flash sales on amazing finds for the home where you can find anything from pillows and bedding to rugs and furnishings. Check it out if you haven't already. It was here that I found the inspiration to finish Amanda's room. <br />
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When I saw this amazing Skyline headboard for only $253.95 on <a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/" target="_blank">Joss and Main</a> I knew she <strike>needed</strike> had to have it.<br />
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And so it began. Once the head board arrived it was perfect and stunning and definitely right for this teen girl's bedroom, but I love that it can easily transition in to her adulthood.<br />
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**My rule of thumb when I do kid spaces is to select neutral pieces that can grow with them and be changed by simply adding pillows or bedding. I also don't select overly "childish" items which make it difficult and costly as the child gets older to replace.<br />
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<b><i>Here is the design scheme that this head board put in to action. </i></b><br />
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Before you think I'm completely crazy<i><b> </b></i>for changing this room again, let me tell you that that majority of the pieces are already owned.<br />
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<i><b>Take a look at Amanda's room before: </b></i><br />
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<b><i>Amanda's new scheme:</i></b><br />
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Let's break down Amanda's room with this board that shows you what I
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I have to chuckle at myself here. Let me be clear that as I said from the beginning this room has always been a hodge podge of random items that I've mostly recycled.The bed was our old guest bed that I made a <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-upholstered-head-board-yup-i-tried.html" target="_blank">DIY Upholstered Head Board</a> for. The white end table was also from my guest room a <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-very-own-lack-hack.html" target="_blank">DIY Ikea Lack Hack</a> that I made before. The mirrors are from my bedroom before which I painted silver in this <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-painted-quatrefoil-mirror.html" target="_blank">DIY Painted Quatrefoil Mirror</a>. The mirrored night stand is re-purposed from my closet makeover <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-dream-closet-part-ii-reality-check.html" target="_blank">Dream Closet Makeover </a>. Even the chevron chair was brought in from my office makeover <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2013/01/who-says-chevron-is-over.html" target="_blank">Who Says Chevron Is Over</a>. <br />
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Another tip for freshening or redoing your space is to look within your own home for accessories and art. You can rearrange and move things around which also keeps things new and fresh. I've rotated things from my living room, to my kids rooms, to my office and back again. Don't be afraid to switch things up. I don't prefer static things in decor. So be creative and you can find fun and new ways to recycle what you have.<br />
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In this case the only new items for this room are the head board, which attached perfectly to my existing bed frame, the rug, the bedding, and one additional nightstand since I already had the one. I also took existing drapes and added one panel of a stunning (and affordable) fascia silk to each side which reused what I had and gave the room another element of color. <br />
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Hopefully I can reveal the room this week, but I am still waiting on a couple items. I'll also talk about my other daughter's room and how once she saw things change in her sister's room decided to tell me that her room looked like an old lady lives there. So sweet of her, sweet enough that I updated a couple minor things in her room as well. Ha!<br />
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Happy Tuesday and I would love to hear what you do to reuse and refresh your own rooms~ <br />
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The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-62589593816319270802013-08-29T11:57:00.000-04:002013-08-29T11:57:50.835-04:00Play Room/ Guest Room Ideas: Multipurpose Spaces<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of my current projects includes a transitional "play room/ guest room" design. I want to share this with you because I find these spaces growing in popularity as does the need to make them stylish and functional. No one wants an ugly eye sore of a room when having company. <br />
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In this case the room is for a tween who wants a lounge room, and also one that has plenty of storage for all of her "kid stuff". It also needs to accommodate out of town-ers without looking like a hot mess.<br />
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Here is the scheme I've come up with for this space.<br />
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The idea here is to keep the walls and base furnishings neutral so that the space can transition down the road to another space as the girl grows older. Since it's a "tween" space my client wants it to feel a bit more grown up and calm for guests, but to also be a fun space for kids to hang out in. <br />
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I grounded the room with a neutral grey on the walls, and added her base piece with a very functional West Elm day bed that allows for sleeping multiple people with it's pull out trundle bed that can easily be tucked away when not in use. I love its simple and basic design which makes it look less like a bed and more like a sofa when you add a bunch of colorful pillows. <br />
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**Tip, I always have custom bolster pillows made for day beds. It's a small touch that goes a long way style wise, and it also helps a bed feel less like a bed;)<br />
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The drapes are a simple ruffle dot design also in neutral white, but the playful design on them keeps them from being dull and instead makes them fun enough for a tween. <br />
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The rug and pouf area are all about hanging out. I chose to add the color through this amazing Ikat rug. It gives so much opportunity to add accents and accessories in a wide variety of colors which I plan to do through art, pillows and decorative accents. The poufs are done in the most playful shag yet the light bean bag design makes them easy to move aside when company calls, and the neutral color keeps them cool. In the center are lucite accent tables used for storage and as functional tables, but done in lucite keeps things clean and uncluttered. <br />
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The lighting in the room is a step up from childish with that amazing chandelier and the lamp choices. Who says a kid can't have some sophistication?!<br />
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For storage and organization, I am using the large <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40047675/" target="_blank">Expedit from Ikea</a>, and some floating shelves on either side of the bed. The Expedit will be filled with storage boxes and decorative items. If you aren't familiar with Expedit from Ikea check it out! It is a fantastic way to keep clutter at bay, store your books on, and to add fun elements of style in any kid's room. I also love the idea of the floating shelves which you can use to rotate art, drawings and books and keep things from getting stale.<br />
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**Tip, the shelves could also serve as a place to strategically put a couple photos of the company who might be staying in that room. Everyone ALWAYS likes to see a picture of themselves when staying with friends and family. It makes you feel loved;)<br />
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My idea behind multifunctional spaces is to address the needs of the space in a stylish way, yet not skimp on making the space beautiful. Look for multipurpose pieces such as this day bed that allows for a comfortable place to sleep when company is in town, but it also serves as a cool place to relax and watch a movie on when the kids are hanging out.<br />
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I also try to keep base colors pretty neutral in these types of spaces, older kid rooms tend to not be so color specific as you might see with a younger child, and no adult really likes sleeping in a crayon colored space. Try to add your color through accents, art and pillows and you will have a space that works well for the long term where simple changes can make a big difference.<br />
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The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-24405841903120670032013-08-19T21:36:00.000-04:002013-08-19T21:36:18.063-04:00Modern Bathroom Reno, Guest Bathroom Sneak Peek<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello Monday! If you're anything like me you're doing some serious juggling with all of the back to school, work, life madness that's all around lately. Well no complaints from me, except for the waking up extra early part which I HATE and always will. On the flip side it means back to business and routine and being productive and thriving.<br />
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Today I want to share with you a sneak peek of one of the bathrooms that I recently completed. <br />
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Here are a couple lovely before pictures the bathroom before the design and the new and improved bathroom after. Take a look. <br />
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<br />As you see the entire bath had very basic builder's model finishes with the white laminate cabinets, built in sinks, metal framed shower and basic bland tile. It was in need up some serious love! It is the only bathroom on the main floor and since the entire house was redone it makes sense that the bathrooms are included in this process. <br />
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Fast forward to the finished product, this bathroom is anything but dated and bland. Take a look. <br />
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For the new design of the guest bathroom I went with Italian porcelain tiles that have a beautiful indented linear print to them. Since they are rectangular you can choose different layouts, I chose to lay them directly side by side as opposed to a brick pattern. I find that this gives a space a cleaner more contemporary look.<br />
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The picture below shows the tile and trim tile which is a lovely blend of glass, stone and stainless steel mosaic pieces. The trim is done in 3" width around the entire perimeter of the bath. I like including this in bathroom design because itadds so much visual interest, and the cost isn't very high considering one tile gives you 2-4 strips of trim depending on your chosen width. The shower floor is a checker board affect of dark and light tiles in a matching design.<br />
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<br />The vanity shown below is the GODMORGON/BRAVIKEN cabinet and sink from Ikea which we chose due to budget, and dimensions and it's a pretty nice piece all together. Installation is everything so don't outrule Ikea and other big box stores as a cost effective alternative in your own bathroom especially when considering budget. I added a Delta brand goose neck faucet which dresses things up a bit in addition to the matching shower head tub combo all in a chrome finish. The end result is modern, clean and anything but bland. <br />
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The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-26456308261792877702013-08-12T20:28:00.000-04:002013-08-12T20:28:38.874-04:00Project Sneak Peek, A Masculine Themed Master Suite<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As promised I want to start sharing with you some pictures of my most current work. This project is for a bachelor client and his 2 daughters. He likes things clean and minimal with a bit of a well traveled feel to them, let's call it global.<br />
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Here is a peek in to this new bedroom.<br />
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Now, to recap let's take a look at what I started with. Here was the master bedroom before.<br />
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The only thing that I had done when I started here were the floors which we simply continued throughout the second story of the house. I told you my client likes that "global" feel to his home, and when he chose the above fire engine red I'm sure he was on some sort of an Asian kick. There was no bed, no TV stand, no lamps, no night stands, NOTHING, well except for that cozy purple blanket which I had to retire.<br />
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The room is actually 95% finished. I am waiting on a series of art that will go above the bed and will lighten the space. The finish is a dark grey and has a bit of a suede affect to it, and the ceiling is done in a lighter shade of grey with the center done in the same shade as the walls. </div>
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Since my client wanted a room that had a hotel feel I installed track curtains with sheers on the inside and a dark grey silk blend lined with black out material for the outside so that he can close them when he sleeps, Vegas style. </div>
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The bed is an amazing leather platform bed that sits very low to the ground and eliminates the need for a box spring. It has a braided leather woven headboard to it and the leather is a very soft Italian leather. I dressed the bed in luxurious linens in shades of greige (definition: shades of grey and beige). It is one of the most comfortable beds EVER! </div>
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That AMAZING dramatic light fixture is actually imported from Indonesia and I had it custom designed to become a hanging fixture with a chrome plated canopy. It is massive at 55" and is made from a wicker material. Definitely a global show stopper. </div>
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I'm in love with this sultry and admittedly masculine space, and more importantly so is my client. </div>
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The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-21706390336693894782013-08-01T12:35:00.002-04:002013-08-01T12:35:59.804-04:00HGTV | "Weekends With Luis" - Jay & Jenny's Carport<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Did I ever tell you about the time I worked on an HGTV series called Weekends With Luis??<br />
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When I started my career in design (as in actually getting paid for it) I was contacted by a good friend and interior designer who saw my blog. She asked me to work as her assistant designer both on actual projects and for a pilot series for HGTV called Weekends With Luis. She would be the person who I credit my career beginnings to and helping me find my own passion, as well as gaining invaluable knowledge and experience with. I am grateful to her to this day. <br />
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The series was about a contractor named Luis Bosch who helped homeowners tackle "weekend" projects in their homes that they wanted to do but didn't know where to start. Sound familiar?? We've all been there. It was such a fantastic experience to be a part of this show and the team that made it happen.The YouTube video above is my actual episode. In the show the contractor and his team do all the dirty work i.e. all the construction and building and once he's finished the design team comes in and pulls the room together with allot of advanced planning and stages the end result to be camera and TV ready. <br />
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My role as an assistant designer was to help with the rendering of the room, finding the inspiration images for the space, sourcing and shopping all of the materials, decorative items, drapes etc, and also being there for any and everything that needs to be done (VERY QUICKLY) along the way to make the space come together for the big reveal.<br />
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It is much more fast paced than "real world" design, and you work with very tight time lines and budgets. It can feel a bit chaotic in the finishing process because you have to get this room done literally right before the home owners are walking in the door. It's crazy and exciting. It's also important to note that there is a whole village making these homes come together. I saw this again when our own home was featured on Color Splash Miami. There is allot of hard work and dedication from an entire team on these shows. <br />
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Above is a video of the episode and if you look really close you can catch a glimpse of us behind the scenes, but we were by no means the feature of the show lol. The absolute coolest part of the whole experience for me was being in the kitchen and listening the happy homeowners during the reveal. They were moved and so thankful which made the whole experience that much better.<br />
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In the end we went back to working on our other design projects, and so far I haven't heard that the show is running more episodes. Too bad I'm not working on another show for HGTV. I would love to do room transformations on a budget, or designer room replicas on a budget......or ANYTHING! Hey, a girl can dream;) <br />
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The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-29087590867069425762013-07-26T12:31:00.000-04:002013-07-26T12:31:47.314-04:00Summer Lovin, Having A Blast!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, we've been traveling allot lately which has been a nice retreat. The kids have been out of school, I've had family in town, my projects luckily are ending and beginning all at the perfect time, and we just got back from a trip to Costa Rica where I uh hem, surfed! FINALLY!<br />
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** Costa Rica Summer 2013<br />
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Needless to say, I'm feeling good my friends. Now of coarse I have to get back to work which is well needed after the holidays and the spending, but I'm still in a summer kinda mood.<br />
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I figure I'll kick blogging back off with some sunshine state love. Summer from me to you:)<br />
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I literally ADORE that sequin pillow on the casual seating. Leave it to me to love me some sequins. <br />
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When we were in Costa Rica last week they were selling these amazing scalloped hammocks for only $50!!! I waned one so bad I could taste it, but then Rob the blob told me we had no where to hang it:( This was true, but I may creatively work one in one day. <br />
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This little set up is my yard crush dream yard, of coarse mixed with the sequin pillows above. The modern concrete and pool style are what I'm aiming for in our upcoming pool design. To be continued. <br />
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I just ordered this Holy Chic pillow from Joss and Main. I'm in love with all things sparkle, gold and catch phrase these days which is both in home decor and fashion alike. **Sorry it is a limited supply and last I checked they were sold out.<br />
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This living room design is one of my own projects that you can see more of <a href="http://thecubaninmycoffee.blogspot.com/2012/10/beach-chic-project-reveal.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This client had such a love of beachy drift wood silver havin coral displaying goodness that her home just screams "breath of fresh beach air" <br />
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This was my 4th of July outfit inspiration. With the flag, jean cut offs and Coca Cola need I say more?!<br />
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I would love to blow this image up and hang it on the wall in my daughters room, and I just may do that!<br />
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Colorful and casual. I love the use of the Asian inspired media console and the low laying cushions. This is a place to bunker down in and read a book. Mmmmm!<br />
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This is a hair country chic, but I can dig it. I would love to transform my mom's sun porch in Utah so that she could sit there and enjoy herself some down time. Love it!<br />
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Why oh, why can't Robert just read my mind and create this lovely little place for the two of us to share champagne and stone crabs from the famed Miami Beach Joe's Stone Crab (take out of coarse!)<br />
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This happy little outdoor area again pays a bit of nostalgia to my Utah roots where is is pleasant to sit outside in the evenings under some cute cafe lights and enjoy the cooler air at night. Can you tell I'ma bit home sick lately?? </div>
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So, now that I've enticed you back with some happy and very summery images I hope you'll still want to stay tuned for what will be coming back to The Cuban In My Coffee soon.<br />
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Here's what you can expect to see:<br />
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-Portfolio Pics coming soon for my most recent project which I've only shown you a few Sneak Peaks of (sorry about that).<br />
-Upcoming Home Office Makeover. It's a fantastic one.<br />
-Upcoming Home Makeover and Project Reveal for a 5,000SF home.<br />
-There will also be some happenings around here. Front Yard and drive way reveal, landscaping the front yard garden/terrace, backyard refurnish and pool coming soon, more art and accessory changes, and the typical usual Whitney changing the house AGAIN when I'm in need of a lil something new. <br />
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Summer has been a nice retreat from the stresses of work and the stresses of life, but it's time to get back to business and especially back to blogging. I've had requests and complaints from some of you missing my posting which always makes my day. I hope you'll come back along with me and continue to enjoy The Cuban In My Coffee;)<br />
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As promised from my previous post, I want to share with you the beginnings of an amazing and glamorous little girl's room. For this room, the idea is give her a more grown up space that can easily transition into her upcoming teenage years without being too childish but still keeping it fun. <br />
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Here is the design scheme for Daniella's room. <br />
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You see in the scheme that these basic elements can transition easily in to different colors and styles.I chose simple and clean pieces for her room mostly in white. The idea here is that it is still fit for a little girl, but as show grows up the simple change of bedding and color can change the feel of the entire space. <br />
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White Laquered desk with lucite handles added for a higher end look.</div>
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White night stands with glass drawers and trellis detail. <br />
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Here are a couple sneak peeks (taken at night) to give you a vague idea of the progress. <br />
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I just love the moroccan pouf and the glamerous upholstered bed. So pretty, lucky little girl. I still have a gallery wall to create above the bed, and curtains to hang as well as the final staging, so the final images coming soon. <br />
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Oh, and just in case you wanted to see the shaping up of the second daughter's room. Remember the room scheme that I posted recently?<br />
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Here is a glimpse at her room as it's starting to come together. <br />
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Don't you just love that vivid zebra print rug! Amazing! The shelves aren't stages, the mirror isn't painted, and I don't even have a duvet cover on her bed!, but you get the idea. <br />
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I swear that one day I will actually bring AND use my nice camera to get you some non embarrassing photos, but in the mean time you get my iPhone pics;)<br />
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There is still allot left to do, and stage but these rooms are starting to come together and are looking great. It's always interesting to do 2 daughter's rooms at the same time. I should know, I have 2 girls and since I do this for a living my younger daughter is constantly worried that I will make some other little girl's room better than hers. She will understand one day, Ha! Things can easily go wrong if one room is even slightly "cooler" than the other. In this case I'm working around what each girl wants as far as color and patter and keeping them as equally cool as possible as to save their father the headache of hearing about it later. <br />
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I'll start showing you more of the house this week. It's come a long way baby!<br />
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The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-24905854254005662012013-06-04T11:55:00.000-04:002013-06-04T11:56:15.197-04:00A Little Sunshine In This Girl's Room<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a while since I've posted and I am making a goal to get back to it! Lately it's easier said than done, but I am going to make an effort.<br />
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Today I want to share with you the board for one of the little girl's rooms that I'm working on in a current project. This room is for an adorable little girl who has the biggest personality in the world and I wanted her room to be as happy and cheery as she is.<br />
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I love designing rooms for kids. It is extremely rewarding because the cute little buggers are always so excited and thankful that you are bringing "cool" to their new little worlds. This little girl is no exception, and puts a smile on my face every time I see her. <br />
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Take a look at the design scheme for Adriana's room.<br />
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As you can see this room packs a punch! The main points for this room are a) to maximize the space in her room, b) give it lots of color and character, and c) incorporate zebra print which is her personal favorite print.<br />
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To maximize the space I chose a day bed, which leaves the space open. The style of the day bed I'm using has a very modern trellis wood design and it is just amazing. I also kept all the walls white which keep the space feeling very open and clean. Light colors are a nice trick to keeping a space feeling large. <br />
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I then added pops of zebra to make this little girl happy. I did that by grounding the space with a large 8' round wool zebra rug that has allot of white in it with an exaggerated zebra print. I also added it through accents such as the sheets and the ends of my custom bolster pillows. The idea was to not go over board, but still bringing in this admittedly wild print (no pun intended).<br />
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Lastly, to add the sunshine and life to this room I am using pops of sunny yellow and magenta pink. I also had curtains made with a very vibrant Ikat print which add so much character and also unify the many colors and styles that are coming in. Sometimes you need that major statement to bring your space together and in this case it is this fabric. I also used it to make 2 large bolster pillows for the day bed which I capped of the ends with a zebra accent. Mmmmm.<br />
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The end result of this room is anything but boring! Things are starting to come together so I should be able to reveal progress pictures for you soon. I will also share the "grown up" bedroom for the older sister which is simply elegant and beautiful.<br />
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What do you think of this little girl's room? Visually it has allot going on, which in kid land spells "F.U.N" The white base throughout the room keeps it more toned down, and allowed me to go a bit crazy with the prints of zebra and ikat. I personally love a colorful space for kids. That's part of the fun in designing them, you don't have to color with in the lines.<br />
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Talk to you soon~ </div>
The Cuban In My Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735808949864457990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447068693927747144.post-6363250205847721012013-05-28T21:19:00.001-04:002013-05-28T21:19:36.519-04:00Project Sneek Peak, Custom Lighting Design Done Very Right <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Recently while shopping for my current project I came across a light, and when I saw this light I had a moment of "ahhhhh" where the clouds parted and the skies became blue with sun rays bursting all over the place. Has this ever happened to you? I call this a "design crush".<br />
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It sometimes happens that these "design crushes" real as they may be end up becoming a cross roads of sorts. This is due to the "do I buy the chandelier that is well over $10k or do I install the new stair case????". It all depends on the budget at the end of the day and in this case I had to make a judgement call and go for the stairs. That doesn't mean however that I wanted to rule out my "design crush" all together, but rather where there's a will there's a way. So in true Whitney form I had to figure out how to create an amazing fixture that delivered the "WOW" affect, but also came in a price range that I could justify (i.e. around half the price of my crush).<br />
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And so.....I did! Ha! I designed a custom light fixture with 16 blown glass pendants, and a custom 36" canopy for the foyer. I am lucky enough to work with an amazing lighting designer (who I've worked with for years), and the results are absolutely stunning. It exceeded my expectations, though I won't say it was easy. It was in fact the exact opposite and required multiple trips to the designer, careful design and structure, a VERY difficult installation with a 3 story scaffolding, lots of sweat but is also one of my favorite design moments of all time!<br />
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Take a look at the light as you walk in the door.<br />
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And just in case you got too big for your britches and thought it wasn't worth it, here is the previous light fixture. <br />
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Now, there's still that notably awful arched window at the entrance that needs a complete face lift and so shall it be, but in the mean time this new 16' tall fixture with amber and silver glass pendants is just stunning and completes the look of the new and improved stairs and foyer. <br />
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What do you think of the new custom chandelier? You as in LOVE with it as I am??</div>
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