Category Archives: Interior Design

06.20.12

A Fresh Perspective.

I bought this secretary’s desk a few months ago on CraigList.  Mike had to pick it up for me and when he got it home it was covered in scratches and top spindle fell off.   I paid about $200 and, I was then convinced that I was a sucker.   (Sorry, the only picture that I have is from the actual CL posting.)
I was determined to turn this piece of trash into a treasure.  And finally, I found my inspiration via Pinterest.
It was the perfect color composition for the palette that I selected for our guest bedroom.
Here she is.. all prettied up.
 The interior is Autumn Red by Benjamin Moore and the exterior is Blackthorn by Duron.
More pics and resources on this room to come!

06.14.12

Mariska Meijers Flagship Store.

I received so many emails about the pillows in E’s room.  You can now buy them here.  
 They are made by Mariska Meijers.  I worked directly with Mariska and her team and couldn’t have been happier.  Mariska sent me some pictures of their new flagship store that opened in Amsterdam last month.  I just love her work.  Check it out for yourself.

Photographs by Marjo van Rooyen, styling by Anne-Christine Hartman

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