Category Archives: interiors

01.07.14

feeling blue.

In decorating, I have a love-hate relationship with the color blue.  Growing up in Virginia, I have been surrounded by Williamsburg-esque decor my entire life.  And I am not a fan.  Most blues take me back to that era.  Turquoise and periwinkle are great, but once you get into the powdery- steel blues or a true royal blue, I start to twitch a bit.   I have recently come across quite a few inspiring blue rooms- updated and fresh with a contemporary twist.

Blue Kitchen

Blue Bedroom

Blue Bedroom

Blue Powder Room

Blue Living Room Blue Living Room Blue Foyer Blue Living Room

Lately, I’m feeling blue.

11.05.13

paint it gold.

It’s no big secret that I am a lover of gold spray paint.  I wanted to share yet another tryst in our long, laborious affair.

IMG_1161My parents bought this table in 1977, the year they bought our beach condo.  It was in rough shape (totally rusted and scratched) and didn’t make the cut after the redesign.  So I loaded it into the truck and hauled it home hoping to use it somewhere on our back porch that was being built at the time.Back Porch

Well, 20 minutes and a few coats of gsp and she has a whole new life-  currently being used as a bar cart on the porch.

Bar Cart

Because it’s outside 24/7 there is some minor patina that occurs, but I love it.  It add character.Bar Cart Setup Bar Tabletop drinks tabletop

Images by Jan Michele Photography