Author Archives: Krista Salmon

09.08.11

Back To School Party

It’s that time of year again.  While searching for inspiration for another party, I stumbled upon this Back To School Soiree.  This party was created by Leoni of Just Call Me Martha.  Isn’t it unbelievable!  I love all of the colors.  

Leoni used free printables from Bird’s Party for the tags.

These pops of color are giving me some serious inspiration….

09.06.11

Mykea.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about O’verlays.  I have recently stumbled upon another alternative to sprucing up your Ikea furniture.  They’re stickers and they’re called Mykea.  First you choose what piece of Ikea furniture that you have, then choose your pattern.  Here are examples of what you can create:

09.02.11

Perfectly Cast: Tia Zoldan.

Those of you who have been following Kiki’s list for a long time know about my girl crush on Tia Zoldan.  I met her a few years ago at my sister-in-law Christine’s baby shower.  I can’t tell you how much I lucked out in the in-law department. Not only do I adore Mike’s parents, but he has three fantastic siblings that also came with the package.  Christine, or Coosie as we call her lives in LA.  I adore her and was so happy to celebrate the arrival of my niece Colette (CiCi, as we call her… and yes, everyone in our family has a nickname) in 2009.
 Although it is tough having her so far away, we are so happy that she has such an amazing and supportive group of friends who are truly like family to her.  Coosie’s baby shower was held at the home of her friends Shannon and Nestor Carbonell.  I was so taken aback by the character and beauty of their home.  This is when I finally met the designer, Tia, another friend of Coosie’s (who I was dying to meet, because she helped Coos on her home.) Tia also happened to live next door to Shannon and Nestor.
At the time, Shannon’s husband Nestor was working in Hawaii on the show Lost and they were planning to move there as a family (they have two little boys) while Tia renovated their kitchen.  Well, the work is done, and the results are stunning.  Once again, Tia has hit the ball out of the park… Just check out the spread in Better Homes and Gardens this month.
 Love the infusion of red.  Tia painted the piece above the sofa.
 
 I am seriously dying over those floors.
The kitchen is now so light and airy.  It transitions beautifully to their outdoor patio. Hard to tell, but notice the same flooring outside?
I love that they did this feature on Tia.  When it comes to design, she could pretty much tell me to jump off of a bridge and I would gladly oblige.
For more design inspiration, hop on over to Tia’s blog for a daily dose of style.

09.01.11

Perfect Harmony.

Beaded Heaven made it home to Virginia.  She is hanging, and she is beautiful.

The beads are painted Bird’s Egg to match the walls.  The blue, green and coral come together in perfect harmony.
The sconces are going up this week while I am in California (thanks Dad!)

I love the way the light glistens on the ceiling at night.

When I get home this weekend I have about 500 Ribba frames to hang above her bed.

08.30.11

Guess Who?

Guess who is FINALLY getting an online store?  Buckle you seat belts ladies, because next week ZARA will be launching their online shopping mecca.  I have heard conflicting reports whether it will be September 6 or September 7, but I would start checking on the 6th to make sure you can scoop up your top picks as items are going to be flying off of those virtual shelves. For those of you who are not familiar with the Spanish clothing brand, here is a little taste of what you are in for.

08.29.11

It Was a Little Misty…

At the bus stop this morning.  My E Burger started FIRST GRADE!!!  No more drop offs at daycare, today I put my baby on a bus and let her go. New school, new friends, new teacher, new everything…  Ugh.
 She has to be at the bus stop at 7:15, so needless to say, it is going to be an adjustment for her (and us.)  It took me 20 minutes to wake her up today.  Mike asked if she was breathing.
There was quite a sendoff.
I am feeling so incredibly guilty, because I have to go to California all week.  I literally cried when I found out about this trip.  I was able to postpone my departure for this afternoon, but I won’t be able to talk to her until tomorrow because my flight leaves right before she gets home, and I’ll be in the air for six hours.
 Thank God for Grandpa and Helen who came to help out for the week.
The nerves subsided as she met some friends at the bus stop— there are seven first grade classes at her new school– 2005 was a baby boom in our community.
And off she goes.
My heart melted as she turned to blow a kiss.
This is the part where Mommy cries. Good luck today, my girl.  I love you.