The Richards home remodel

I am trying to get some bathroom design inspirations so we can finish our guest bath. In my search, I found a great website, Coddington Design. They have some great interior photos. Enjoy. 🙂

Unless you have been living under a rock, I am sure you have heard by now the sad, depressing news that Domino magazine is no more. The last issue arrived in home a few weeks ago. As always, I poured a glass of Malbec wine, curled up in our living room with the dogs and husband……read Domino cover to cover. Ohhh, what to do now. Here are some of my favorite photos from some past issues.

Farewell Domino, and we thank you.

What a happy little addition for your home! Orange & Green bird feeder or tea light lantern from The Conran USA Shop for $33.60.

One-of-a-kind pillow covers from Ruth’s Crafts via Etsy. These are only $10.00, handmade, and hundreds to choose from. Just slip these covers over existing pillows and presto – new pillow and color for any room!

Yellow or White vinyl dot placemats at CB2 only $6.95

Ancient tile pattern wall prints from Crate and Barrel. Sold as a set of six for $369.00 or individually for $69.00.

Floral oasis living room chair at Target for only $259.99! Wow, so cute!

White coral candle sconce from Z Gallerie for $29.95

Blue steel pendant light from CB2 only $99.00!

It is time to start adding some color! Last Summer, I was all about adding touches of pink everywhere. Since our new kitchen is all white and chocolate, I love adding pops of color. Most of our house is neutral tones, so adding touches of color is simple. This season, I am feeling turquoise. Enjoy! 🙂

La La Love You print via Sparkle Power on Etsy

Turquoise vases from Jayson Home & Garden

Foo Dog book ends available at byrd + bleeker on Park Hill. Jed gave me these for Christmas to put in our kitchen book shelves & they look perfect with my cupcake cookbooks!

Rice paper votive holder from Luna Bazaar

Needlepoint links pillow by Jonathan Adler

KitchenAid Martha Stewart Mixer available at Macy’s

Check out this fabulous hand-made Whitney Smith pottery sold on Etsy.

Visit her shop, she has a great selection of bowls, vases, dishes, etc.

Turquoise blue beaded globe light available at Pieces

Spring is arriving – my favorite time of year. Now that most of our remodel is done, we are taking things slow. We have really been, flat out, just enjoying our home. Many of you have asked us to post pics of the rest of our house. Well, only the front living areas and kitchen are done, but stay tuned! Hopefully I will have photos of our guest bath and Jed’s study to post in the next month or two. The main problem is I think my mind has run out of creative visions for the time being. I was on decorating over-load for a while. Andrew B. Wallace, our fabulous GC keeps asking me about mirrors, lighting, & tile for the bathroom……my stock answer continues to be “I don’t know yet.” We have long way to go with the exterior and landscape too. Maybe we can take baby steps on this when summer begins.  We always love our outdoor projects together in the summer :).

For this front living area, I still need a floor lamp, curtains, plus the “just right” ceiling light, that I have yet to find. Once these three things are found, room done.

In our TV room, I am still trying to decide what to do with the wall the TV is on. Should I do sconces on either side of the TV on the wall, or do a floor lamp on either side?
I guess I will know when I see the right thing.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Party cups at Paper Source

Food scale and clock by Design within Reach

French wire baskets from Bon Maison

Sunburst mirror at Layla Grace

Letter pillows by Jonathan Adler

Round Gallery mirror at Modern Dose

Hanging chair at Tonic Home

Ghost chairs now available at byrd + bleeker

I am still in search for the right pair of lamps for our TV room. When I was at Raney’s (my sister-in-law) house this past weekend, she had some fabulous lamp pairs in every room. I feel in love with them. It got me thinking I really need to continue my search for the right pair. Here are some options if you are in the market for some. Enjoy!

Candelabra lamp $308.00

Shine home lamp $995.00

Martha Stewart venetian glass lamp $299.00

Stray Dog Vincent lamp – Pick your color! $425.00

Ballard Designs desk lamp $249.00

Pair of wood washed lamps by Arteriors Home at Tonic Home $750.00

Happy 2009! Here are some new items to help you make some minor decor changes in your home. It is time to brighten things up for the spring season. Regarding our house, hopefully in the next few weeks we can start on the guest bath again. We need to finish the bath, plus paint the office room. Hopefully in 2009, we will have a finished home for the time being, however, I am so thankful now for everything we have, it is already pretty perfect.

Super cute lantern for outside or in from Anthropologie

Urban Outfitters Cherry Tree pillow $32.00

Get some new spring pillows on your furniture!

Z Gallerie stools $129.95

First Aid box for your wall $20.00 from The Curiosity Shoppe

Perfect to hang on a bathroom wall!

Gayle Ketzel Photography and Art via Etsy

We have some of her work in our home and love it!

New coffee table books freshen up any room!

Find at byrd + bleecker on Park Hill Drive

West Elm mirrored scones $39.00

I just may have a new obsession for a shop in the Fort. Byrd + bleecker just became open for business with a store front on Park Hill. Libby, the stylish owner, has been in the creative business for a while doing event planning and photography. Now, she has a store front to continue her creative flow, plus has helped push FW to gain a fun, stylish home and fashion store. Enjoy the photos below and make sure to stop by! Remember, her shop has only been open for business for a few weeks so keep checking back. She will be hosting an Open House party on Friday, January 30th beginning at 6:00p.m. {A perfect girls night out date!} Oh, also check out her BLOG – it is fabulous!

From Neiman Marcus, these candles are the perfect holiday season scent!

Neiman Marcus paper weight

Urban Outfitters Pedestal Jewelry stand – only $18.00!

Domino home decorating book perfect for any style

Wisteria Venetian Beverage glasses – set of four

Napa style Baguette Tray & Knife

Colossal Fleece Bone – Don’t forget our pets this Christmas!