Author Archives: Krista Salmon

06.11.12

The Poor Woman’s Gold Leaf Tray.

Most of us were not as lucky to have won the Gold Athena Tray from Vanillawood. So, I took matters into my own hands with a little help from HomeGoods. I picked up this baby for $14.99.

A little bit of this

and voila!

06.08.12

Fashion Friday: AT’s Sunny Summer Accessories.

Today is my baby’s last day of First Grade. I can’t even stand it. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was sending her on the bus for the first time. The good news is that summer is officially here and with a few vacations planned this summer I am searching for some H-O-T summer accessories. Look no further than Ann Taylor. They took my breath away with their new jewelry collection this Spring.. and if you thought those pieces were amaze-balls, check out some of these…

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06.07.12

Not Your Typical Model Home.

I have an addiction to houses. Seriously, it’s a problem. Perhaps it’s because I am a Realtor’s daughter and so many of my childhood memories were spent at open houses. If allowed, I could spend an entire Sunday fluttering from one open house to another. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn’t permit that, but on a whim a stopped by an open house by M/I Homes in a new development near us. Generally, when walking through an open house I am overly critical of the over-the-top decor and fake ficus trees. Not this house. This one stopped me in my tracks. This was the only open house that I have ever been in that I could move into as is. Here are some of the highlights (taken with my iPhone…)

The family room which took my breath away.

Just look at that ceiling!

I loved all of the furniture.

The kitchen. Complete with Carrara marble tile.

The kitchen eating area.

Just look at this porch off of the kitchen!

The dining room.

Look at these gorgeous stairs!

GBR # 1

MBR

GBR #2

One of three guest bathrooms upstairs.

Entryway to the basement.

The Bar.

Loved this Media Room.

There are many more rooms that I did not snap, like the home gym, umpteen bathrooms and additional GBR. Sure, I’d make a few changes, but a tip of the hat to you, M/I Homes… You knocked this one out of the park!

06.06.12

Cozamia Print Giveaway.

I have fallen in love with Cozamia. What a vibrant and inexpensive way to bring fresh, colorful art into your home.

Cozamia consists of digital artwork created by Nancy Ramirez.

I love the intricate designs and bold colors.

They create an instant pop of style and sophistication in any home.

I was hooked immediately and ordered my first print, Color Migration on Black.

I bought the print, chose my frame and wham bam thank you m’am, that baby was on my wall in 4 days. Here she is now…

Today, Nancy is giving away one print in any size (up to 24 x 32″) to one lucky Kiki’s List follower.

Here are the rules to the contest:

1.) You must be a follower of Kiki’s List. If you are not sure how to follow, click here.

2.) To enter the giveaway, leave a comment in the comment section of this post between today, Wednesday, June 6 and Friday, June 8. A winner will randomly be selected.

3.) Each of the following are worth an additional entry:

• Share a link to this post on Facebook. Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

• If you have a blog, share a link to this post. Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

• Tweet about this giveaway. Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so (include link.)

• “Like” Cozamia on Facebook. Leave an additional comment on this post, letting me know that you have done so.
• Sign up for Cozamia’s mailing list.

4.) Open to US Continental (48 states) and Canadian residents only.

Migration Photos by Ryann Colleen Photography

06.05.12

The Dark Side.

I have received a few emails about the wallpaper on our family room wall since posting about our change of hearth. I realize that this blog is a little bit of a mess and sometimes hard to navigate back to find pictures of projects, and I assure you.. it’s on my to-do list. But for now, I will be happy to repost some info for you!