tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90192789292024924712024-03-16T01:19:04.983-07:00Make Them WonderA place to wonder:
how'd they do that?
why'd they do that?
what if?Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.comBlogger531125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-6389674922587229482016-08-17T09:08:00.000-07:002016-08-17T09:08:26.161-07:00Neutrals done 3 waysWell, how do you begin a post after being MIA for 9 months?! Umm, I'm not quite sure so I'll just jump right in.<br />
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I've been very blessed with lots of great projects over the last year. Honestly, I started the blog as a means to share my work/portfolio in hopes of gaining clients. It's certainly served its purpose and for that I'm thrilled!<br />
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I'll keep it short and sweet and share a little bit of what's in the works.<br />
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Modern neutrals...<br />
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This modern house is so, so pretty! We still need to tweak the accessories but the main elements are all in place.</div>
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This sweet client had a very strong vision from the beginning and most of our work was done solely via emails and texts! I only stepped foot in her house once. She did an amazing job! She'd send me pictures and a quick "help" email here and there when she was stuck. Sometimes people simply need a cheerleader and someone to validate them. Definitely the case here!</div>
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Another take on neutrals but this time with a transitional twist. This project has slowly been progressing and now we're down to purchasing side tables and pillows. Currently loving where it's headed!Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-61926866559701053662015-11-04T08:18:00.000-08:002015-11-04T08:18:46.774-08:00Vintage Mod Tween Room Before & AfterWell, I thought I had hung up my blogging hat but this room was reason enough to temporarily come out of retirement. I recently had the pleasure of creating a crazy fun tween room. Momma's request was for the room to "take her well into her teen years" and her request..."turquoise, lots of turquoise!"<br />
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The fabric we used for drapes was our jumping off point. It was instant love on all accounts so we ran with it.<br />
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I am SO impressed with the lacquer paint job we had done on this amazing mid-century dresser. It's so slick and not a single imperfection in sight. I secretly want to lacquer everything now!<br />
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The pink accessories (minus the candle) are all straight from grandma, literally! She showed up as I was tweaking things and pulled out the mirror which finished things off nicely. Momma remembers growing up with the hands (seen on top of the books) in her own home. It warms my heart to incorporate special pieces into clients' rooms. That's what it's all about!<br />
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I really wish the camera could capture this rug accurately. It has sparkles in it! I'm not even kidding. Think Christmas tree tinsel woven right into the shag. It's perfection for this glitzy, spunky girl!</div>
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Momma couldn't wait until Christmas to share this surprise, a signed Taylor Swift guitar! We originally left a blank space for it but we were all dying to see it all pulled together so "Merry early Christmas!" It was literally the first thing she ran to when the full room was revealed! I think momma knocked it out of the park. ;)</div>
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Bed in front of the window? Yep! Sometimes ya gotta do whatcha gotta do and moving the bed smack in front of the windows was exactly what this room needed. It fits perfectly in the bay area and now there's plenty of room for lounging and more storage.<br />
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A big thanks to my clients for "letting this room evolve." We took our time with this space and all the pieces fell perfectly into place. Laid back attitudes and lots of trust go a long way when designing a room.</div>
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We custom ordered it through a local glass company then <a href="http://www.coastalshowerdoors.com/">Coastal Shower Doors</a> manufactured it in their Florida home. I'd say they knocked it out of the park!<br />
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We also updated the ceiling fan. I've had my eye on the <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/52-inch-minka-aire-light-wave-distressed-koa-ceiling-fan__4n706.html?cm_mmc=CHIG-SH-_-NA-_-NA-_-4N706&sourceid=DFCHIG4N706&kpid=4N706&gclid=Cj0KEQjwstaqBRCT38DWpZjJotIBEiQAERS6_OvDI4ovWaCvXtGVo1nh1DaHWf1w32ydvA5RZ1uinL4aAjoo8P8HAQ">Minka Aire Light Wave from Lamps Plus</a> for awhile now. It adds a fun, contemporary twist to an otherwise boring feature. If you live in a hot place and have room for a ceiling fan in the bathroom, I'd definitely recommend it. It's perfect for our scorching Texas summers. This way I don't need another shower immediately after blow-drying hair.<br />
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I was a little nervous ordering this in oil-rubbed bronze but they assured me it looked more black than bronze and it definitely does. Perfection!<br />
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Our bathroom remodel has left Maverick exhausted. He has literally been a part of every single part. So much so that I was scraping fur off of freshly painted baseboards on several occasions. He's glad it's done!<br />
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Custom vanity paired with Vicostone quartz countertops in Titanium. Sconces from <a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Duncan-1-Light-Wall-Sconce-3602-1W-GNL4102.html">AllModern</a>.</div>
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My salvage yard tub makes its debut!</div>
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Here you're looking at the back portion of the shower which will also be the way we'll walk into the shower since the glass panel is freestanding without a door. I'm planning on using the hand hooks and bench area as a dressing space. We'll hang our bath towels on hooks that we'll place on the tile wall.</div>
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Hold on, Mr. Showerhead, one day you will get used! It's such a tease having an "almost" completed bathroom with the most important item missing.</div>
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The devil's in the details, right? I thought painting the edge of the door was a great idea until I had to start taping! John was super thrilled to see our gold handles spray painted black. He's been asking me to paint them since we moved in (almost 2 years ago).</div>
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Here's a wide shot so you can get a full understanding of the space. Can you believe we started out with flower wallpaper and a HUGE jetted tub? We've come a long way.</div>
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I got a little creative and funky with this space. It's typically my goal to come up with original designs that keep things fun and unexpected.</div>
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And, I'd say our utility cart turned vanity does just that...provides the unexpected. I'm fully expecting our guests to scratch their heads a little and wonder what I was thinking?! Honestly, this was an element that wasn't part of the original design plans. It just popped into my head one day and I couldn't shake it so that's when I started scouring craigslist. It was meant to be when I ran across this one and it was the perfect size.</div>
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Love how the stained stripe breaks up our white wall and helps tie everything together throughout the space.</div>
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It's super hard to see in these pictures, but there's a frameless shower panel between the toilet and the shower. See the little chrome piece on the curb, holding it up?</div>
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This big, round mirror helps offset all the hard lines in the space. It also compliments the round vessel sink nicely.</div>
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And for your viewing pleasure, this is what it looked like a mere 12 weeks ago <span style="font-size: x-small;">(although my hairstyle has changed at least 3 times since I actually took this picture)</span>.</div>
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May these pictures never resurface again and please, please don't EVER add mirrors to every wall in your bathroom. Take it from me...it's not a good idea.</div>
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I hope you've had fun following along with the progression of our remodels. I've had so much fun reading your comments and feelin' the love. It makes all those days of wondering if I'll ever get the paint off my hands and the dust off my floors, beds, tables, walls, etc, totally worth it!<br />
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Thank you, Linda, for challenging us all through the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2015/05/one-room-challenge-spring-2015-week-6.html">One Room Challenge</a>. You've managed to create quite the buzz in blogland! Don't forget to <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2015/05/one-room-challenge-spring-2015-week-6.html">click through</a> to see numerous other makeovers.<br />
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Lastly, <b>check back in next week</b> to see the <b>real deal final reveal</b> of our master bathroom!Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com74tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-11655240283105339692015-04-30T00:16:00.000-07:002015-04-30T00:20:33.754-07:00Remodel Wins and Woes: ORC Week 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you're wondering what I'm up to today, scraping paint off my cuticles, arms, legs, etc. is likely a safe guess. Over the last week I've painted both bathrooms, including trim (not my favorite part of the job, by the way). Sadly, I still have to sand and paint 5 doors. Will it EVER end?!</div>
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Speaking of doors, remember my inspiration for the <b>Master bath</b> shower panel? Just in case you missed the first week of the ORC, this picture will catch ya up to speed. Nice, right?<br />
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I literally designed the entire bathroom around this idea, thinking it'd be fairly easy to come by since they're all over Pinterest...uh, wrong! Steel-framed doors, come on Texas, get with the trend! After searching all around and even conspiring with a few glass companies and a welding company about how we could create a DIY version, I finally found <a href="http://www.coastalshowerdoors.com/">Coastal Shower Doors</a>.<br />
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They just launched the design below at market in Vegas. Picture it with a <b>dark frame</b>, then picture it <b>in my bathroom</b>!<br />
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The good news is, <b>it's ordered.</b> The bad news is, <b>it won't be here in time for next week's reveal.</b> So I guess I'm <b>admitting failure now</b> and just getting it out of the way. ha!</div>
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I'm loving our new vanity! Now, the million dollar question is what to do about mirrors? </div>
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Let me give you a little insight into my decision-making process...pull anything remotely close to the finish you're considering and throw it up there to get a feel, hence the random assortment of pictures, tape, etc. Hmmm, the jury's still out. I'm having sizing/spacing issues and have to decide between the lesser of two evils.</div>
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Issues? Yes, that's my fiddle leaf fig trying to take a bath! Or, maybe it's just trying to show off the newly installed and freshly painted window trim, who knows?</div>
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I never knew I could get so excited about toilets, but when these babies got installed I may have done a little happy dance. BOTH downstairs bathrooms now have functioning toilets. Woo hoo! No more climbing stairs in the middle of the night. Happiness!</div>
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The tile and finishes in this room are a little out of the ordinary. I laid awake countless hours wondering if I was creating a visual nightmare, but I have to say I'm pretty pleased with the way things are coming together.</div>
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We have showers! Well, kind of. They're not functioning yet but they're getting close. Let's start with the Master bathroom shower. It looks HUGE but the actual usable/splashable space makes up about 2/3's of the below green area.</div>
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And just like that, tile magically appears. (If only it were that easy and that quick!) We opted for a ceramic 8"x 24" tile. It's called Double Gray but should be named 'greige' because sometimes it's beige and sometimes it's gray. Regardless, I'm super pleased with it and love how the sheen picks up the reflection of the window.</div>
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The ceilings in our Master bath are vaulted and we're fortunate enough to have an existing beam. The previous owners painted it white. I wanted to bring in a little warmth to the space so John and I brainstormed ideas of how to do this on the cheap. Guess what we ended up using?<br />
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Plywood utility panels to the rescue. They come in 8' x 4' sheets for around $24/each. After a little wood conditioner and stain, we ripped them into strips and nailed them right over the existing beam.</div>
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See how thin they are? Definitely something you appreciate when you're working 16 feet in the air and holding them overhead.</div>
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Okay, time to switch gears here. Let's meander on over to our <b>Guest powder bath</b> that can officially be considered a <b>full</b> bath now since we've added a shower.<br />
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Well looky there, those plywood utility panels are making another appearance. This time we used them to plank the walls. Below they're laying in our garage with a coat of primer.</div>
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And now you get a little glimpse into the installation and shower tile. If you read <a href="http://makethemwonderblog.blogspot.com/2015/04/ways-to-save-money-during-remodel-orc.html">Week 2</a> of the ORC, you'll remember I scored this tile for $.87 square foot. That just makes me like it even more!</div>
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Here's an extreme close up of the floor tile. Can you see the texture? I ran across this tile at <a href="http://www.tileshop.com/product/wooden+castano+17+x+17+in.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=Search">The Tile Shop</a> and liked it far before I even realized I'd actually end up using it. Months later, I brought home a sample for my master bathroom, nixed it, then it sat and collected dust until I had an 'ah ha' moment and realized it was perfect for the guest bath.<br />
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Any guesses what the heck I plan on doing with this Craigslist find?<br />
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Utility cart turned bathroom vanity...makes perfect sense, right? It could be 'oh so good' or 'oh so bad', you'll have to check back in 2 weeks for the full reveal and I'll let you be the judge.<br />
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Thanks for spending your time checking out our <strike>madness </strike> progress. Don't forget to <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2015/04/one-room-challenge-linking-event-spring_23.html">click through</a> to check out the progress of the other ORC linking participants.<br />
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I ordered <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Duncan-1-Light-Wall-Sconce-3602-1W-GNL4102.html">sconces from Wayfair</a> this week for the Master bathroom. I'm waffling on whether I need 2 or 3. I only ordered 2. Who wants to bet I'll wish I had the third?! Mirrors haven't been ordered but I have my eye on this one below. Clean sleek lines will fit the contemporary vibe very nicely.<br />
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For the Guest Bathroom <span style="font-size: x-small;">(remember, I'm the crazy person that decided to tackle 2 bathrooms at one time?)</span> I found this cute sconce from <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=33891649&category=A-LIGHTING-PENDANT">Urban Outfitters</a> and plan to pair it with this fun mirror from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60249960/">Ikea</a>.</div>
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Onto the not so fun, but you need to know so you can follow along and it'll all make since, details. Below are the drawings I submitted to the city when I applied for our permit. I was a tad intimidated to give them a hand-drawn plan. I won't lie, the guy chuckled when he saw my drawing but it did the trick.</div>
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For the most part, this is exactly how things are playing out. The only difference is the newly designed toilet area is set on an angle which allows for the pocket door. So now, the spaces previously housing the toilet and tub will become a large walk-in shower. </div>
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For the longest time I thought I would keep the existing cabinets, paint them and change the granite to quartz but as things began to progress I realized the old cabinet design just wasn't jiving with the new overall design and I was trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Actually, I was trying to save money but this would have been one of those times I'd kick myself for being cheap. </div>
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Our house only had 2 and 1/2 bathrooms when we moved in. I didn't think it'd be a problem but as guests started to come visit, I was suddenly very aware that they'd be using our bathroom or the kids' bathroom to shower. I know it used to be that way for many but in this day and age if felt very awkward, hence our decision to add a shower to the downstairs powder bath.</div>
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Fortunately, there was a coat closet in the entry way that could be closed off then opened up on the bathroom side which added very valuable space. And speaking of value, this decision is sure to increase our property value if/when we move someday!</div>
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I'll leave you with this little nugget. I just received this picture via text from my cabinet maker. Hello, master bathroom vanity, I think I love you!</div>
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I'll be honest, deciding to tackle two bathrooms at once was not an easy decision...until one of the contractors I interviewed told me I'd end up <b>saving about 20%</b> by doing so. That's a hefty chunk of change, hence my decision to dive right in (<b>without</b> the contractor though, I decided to take on that role myself).</div>
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Today's post is a great time to share <b>other ways we've pinched our pennies</b> thus far. First up, I found our bathtub at a <b>salvage yard.</b> Actually, I saw it on Craigslist, fell in love but wasn't ready to commit since I hadn't created the new layout at the time. But as luck would have it, months later it popped up again!! I was super excited since I hadn't been able to get this tub's unique shape out of my head. When I inquired, it turned out to be listed by the owner of a local salvage yard. Score! I was thrilled to add a new resource to my list of places to scour. </div>
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This cast iron beauty has a 1938 date embossed on the bottom along with a LOT of rust and daisy non-slip pads on the inside that were enameled over numerous times but still peeking through.<br />
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One side of the tub appeared to be covered in paper that someone had painted blue along the way. Luckily, it peeled right off. I made my best attempt at refinishing it myself but ultimately decided to have it refinished by someone who knew what he was doing.<br />
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Oh, looky there...a tiny <b>sneak peek</b> at it in its shining glory! </div>
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Next up on the money saving list, was taking on the demo ourselves. While tedious, it was completely doable and saved a ton of money in the long run. I was nervous about ALL those mirrors but they came down much easier than I anticipated. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(We're only staring 21 years of bad luck in the face. ha!)</span><br />
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Another money saver is <b>offering to help your trades</b>. I was very upfront that I'm very willing and capable to help out. So when your plumber starts telling you costs are rising, what do you do?...grab a chip hammer and tell him you'll find those pipes for him!</div>
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Don't you love how I'm knee deep in our foundation? That's Frugal with a capital F, friends. I told my plumber I'd be available for hire when we're done with this project. ;)</div>
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I stumbled upon my next <b>money saver</b> by accident, but it's the <b>best one yet!</b> Once I finally decided on tile for the guest shower, I went to purchase it and realized many of the area Lowes were marking this as <b>a non-stock item</b>. That meant they were ready to have it <b>off their shelves fast</b> so instead of $7/sq ft, I scored it for a <b>mere $0.87 sq ft.!!!</b></div>
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The only bad part was I had to drive to 8 or 9 different locations to gather the quantity we needed. I even had my mother-in-law pick some up for us on her way up to visit one weekend. Saving money is a family affair!</div>
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Okay, last tip...if your tile needs sealing, do it yourself. I painted sealant on all 800 of our tiles since they're concrete and pourous. I bet my tile installer was secretly thrilled that I took this job off his hands.<br />
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I'll leave you with one last glimpse...herringbone!<br />
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Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-35708589665916578462015-04-02T01:03:00.005-07:002015-04-02T01:10:03.913-07:00Double Doozy Bathroom Remodel: One Room Challenge Link-upWho's crazy enough to take on not <b><i>one</i></b>, but <b><i>two</i></b> bathroom remodels at the same time?! Yep, that would be yours truly. I've been holding out on sharing the progress for two reasons:<br />
1) Everything up until this point has been dusty, dirty and disgusting!<br />
2) I knew <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Linda @ Calling It Home</a> would be hosting her infamous <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2015/04/one-room-challenge-spring-2015-week-1.html">One Room Challenge</a> and I wanted to join in the fun.<br />
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Since I'm tackling 2 bathrooms, it makes sense to allow myself 12 weeks, right?! The timing of the ORC is perfect because I'm about 6 weeks into our remodels which means the next 6 weeks are when all the magic happens, i.e. the pretty stuff, which is <i>much </i>more fun to see than trenches dug through my foundation.</div>
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My goal is to bring our 1980's bathrooms into this century. Below are shots from after we moved in around 2 years ago. I've done some updating <a href="http://makethemwonderblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/bathroom-cabinet-before-and-after.html">here</a> and <a href="http://makethemwonderblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/master-bath-progress-beforeafter.html">here</a>, but these were simply bandaid fixes until we were ready to face this thing head on.<br />
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I'm looking forward to sharing the good, the bad and the ugly. Please hang around and check back in throughout the next 6 weeks as huge transformations come to life. And, don't forget to click on the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2015/04/one-room-challenge-linking-event-spring.html">ORC Linking Challenge</a> to see tons of crazy talent!</div>
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After 6 months of craziness, <b>George's On The Town</b> is officially up and running! I was so humbled by this entire experience and learned oh so much along the way. It's good to be stretched and challenged...that's the only way growth can occur.</div>
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If you happen to find yourself in Georgetown, Texas one day, you must stop in and grab a bite. Until then, enjoy these shots...</div>
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There is a serious lack of windows in this space so multiple mirrors help trick you into thinking there's more.</div>
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Name that person?! This oversized art piece is an original by artist, Brian Olsen. He's a speed painter. I kid you not, this huge painting was completed in less than 10 minutes. You can see him in action <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuT-x4xKQvk">here</a>.</div>
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Yes, the fiddle leaf figs are real!</div>
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Another beautiful painting for sale to help fund <a href="http://makethemwonderblog.blogspot.com/2015/02/restaurant-update-art-reveal.html">the artist's Haitian missions.</a></div>
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Brass pendants, 100 y.o. reclaimed brick and shiplap.</div>
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Fun fact: the neon sign is actually my handwriting. </div>
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The daytime look, although operating hours are from 4pm - midnight.</div>
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Comfy chairs so people won't want to leave the bar. It's all about subliminal messages. ;)</div>
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Curtain divider panels help soften the space.</div>
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This area is still waiting on custom booths, but I wanted you to get a better look at those amazing lights. The arms are hinged to open and close. We were going for spider look.</div>
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Custom designed vanity to house the trough sink.</div>
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Here's the crew. I can't say enough about how their dedication and passion for this restaurant! May your hard work be rewarded greatly, fellas.</div>
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I am so excited to share with you a story about an artist, a mission and how this all relates to my latest restaurant design project. My initial design for the restaurant did not include art. In fact, 2 large photographs were the only "art" I intended to incorporate. The rest of the design was minimal and based on architectural elements.</div>
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As the project was nearing completion, suddenly the lack of art became an issue for the owner. We had several conversations about his expectations and I presented a handful of options that never satisfied him. Feeling deflated, I logged onto Facebook to let my mind be numb for a few minutes and lo and behold the post staring me in the face was my artist friend, Micheal Hammons, stating he was thinking of selling his art to fund future mission trips to Haiti!</div>
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I could barely contain my excitement as I knew this was God's timing and the exact answer I was searching for!!! I immediately called the owner and was shocked when he responded "yes" within minutes of my proposal. Ya'll, yes' have been VERY hard to come by in this project so the fact that he answered so quickly was yet another sign that this was God's handiwork.</div>
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Now that you know the background, let me introduce you to my friend...</div>
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Here's a bit about Micheal and his mission. I snagged this excerpt from his flyer:</div>
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<i>"Hello! My name is Micheal. I am an artist and I also am deaf. My first mission trip to Haiti was in November 2014 and I immediately fell in love with the Haitian people; especially the Deaf Community in the Village of Leveque. I received my ASL Certificate in May 2014 and am now able to communicate with the Deaf Community thru American Sign Language and Creole Signing. I knew that God had a purpose when He made it possible for me to obtain my ASL Certificate and I believe that a large part of that purpose includes me being a missionary to the Deaf in Haiti. Four goals I hope to accomplish through my ministry to the Deaf Community are enlightenment, empowerment, education and employment. I envision two to three trips per year to Haiti working with the Deaf Community to even begin to realize these goals. Because God has blessed me with a love and talent for art, 100% of the sale of any artwork on display here or sold through my online store on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Micheal-G-Hammons-Artist-Art-Instructor/120143961338917">Facebook</a> (l</i><i>ook for "<span style="font-weight: bold;">Shop" </span>in the left sidebar) </i><i>will go towards financing my future missions to Haiti. Also, feel free to send me your contact information through my online store and I will keep you updated on my trips and progress made. Thank you for your support in making these missions possible." </i></div>
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I stopped by his studio to make selections earlier this week. It was no easy task. There were so many brilliant pieces to choose from.</div>
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A mix of past and present paintings.</div>
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I tried to pry his dog portraits away from him but had no such luck. They're "his" dogs and "his" paintings, i.e. not for sell. Darn!</div>
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These next two paintings are Michael's newest works inspired from his most recent trip to Haiti. I can't do them justice via my novice photography skills. They truly come to life when you see them in person. The colors are phenomenal and the feelings they evoke are unspeakable.<br />
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Two of the three paintings available in the restaurant.</div>
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I narrowed down my selection to 5 of Micheal's masterpieces and they're now hanging in the restaurant and available to be purchased! I'm praying these beauties fly off the walls so fast that Micheal has a hard time keeping up with the demand. </div>
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I know many of you aren't local and won't have the pleasure of seeing his work in this venue but please take a minute to visit his facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Micheal-G-Hammons-Artist-Art-Instructor/120143961338917">here</a>, to "like" it and spread the word of his quest to make a difference in the Deaf Communities in Haiti. Another way to support Micheal is by visiting his <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/j8vfkg">Go Fund Me page</a>.</div>
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I have to be transparent here, I shared <a href="http://makethemwonderblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/where-ive-been-and-whats-next.html">in this post</a> back in July, that I was terrified of the restaurant project and had no clue if I was qualified to tackle it. As things began to unfold with Micheal's art it quickly became blatantly clear to me that my involvement had nothing to do with "designing" but rather was part of a bigger picture...God's design.</div>
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Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-59649673448910682532015-01-02T07:37:00.001-08:002015-01-23T14:38:10.335-08:002015...the year of the bathroomHappy New Year, friends! I'm proclaiming this year as the year of the bathroom. In my dreamworld, I'd love to tackle every single bathroom in our house, but in reality I'll be doing good to cover just one.<br />
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Our house was built in the 80's so the bathrooms are in <i><b>dire </b></i>need of updating...massive garden-style jacuzzi tubs, fiberglass shower surrounds and waaaaay too many mirrors. News flash, these things are totally out of style this year. You're shocked, I'm sure.<br />
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<b>So what's in style?</b> I've given myself a year and a half of living in this house to really, really think about what style I plan to pull off. Guess what conclusion I've come to? <b>I don't care what's in style! </b>If I were going with the trend, I'd have a gorgeous, white bathroom covered in beautiful marble. As much as I truly appreciate this look, <b>it's just not us.</b><br />
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What is us? Natural, raw and simple. Think wood, concrete and steel. Let's take a look...<br />
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Love the wood surrounds on these tubs. We're shower people, not tub people. I'd omit the tub all together if I could get away with it, but I have to think resale value for on down the line.</div>
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Samples of these are headed my way...</div>
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Cement hexagon tiles in a muted colorway. A splurge for sure if they make the final plan, but oh what a statement they would make!</div>
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Steel framed doors and windows add a graphic punch while remaining clean and minimal. I'm thinking shower surround. Our current surround is shiny and gold that I painted black. It's starting to chip so that's a sign, right? ;)</div>
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This celtic, architectural piece has popped up twice now on Craigslist. It's speaking to me.</div>
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There ya have it, the beginnings of our bathroom design swimming around in my brain. It'll be interesting to see the end result once reality/price tags start attaching themselves to my dreams!</div>
Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-34718333576490025082014-12-09T05:21:00.001-08:002014-12-09T05:21:38.725-08:00Restaurant remodel updateI'm still pluggin' away with the restaurant remodel. It's been quite a challenge working on this project long distance. Fortunately, we've only had one 'Holy smokes you have to get here NOW!' moment.<br />
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I've begged the trades to send me progress pictures along the way. Here's what they've sent:<br />
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I designed a 3-dimensional wall treatment. (Can you say signature item?) We'll put a neon light on the right side to finish out this fun focal wall. Can't wait to show you all the end result. Who am I kidding?... <i>I </i>can't wait to see the end result!</div>
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Bathrooms are tiled and currently waiting for the concrete floors to be stained, vessel sinks, mirrors and lights. </div>
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We opted to use a tile that looks like linen. It has great texture but sadly doesn't show in this picture at all. The contractor looked at me like I was crazy when I told him we were using light grout with dark tile. Slowly but surely I plan to turn him into a believer!<br />
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This picture is mid-installation but shows lots of goodies if you look around...planked wall to the right, brick wall in the background and stacked stone up front. Our carpenter is working on a box that'll top off the half wall and give the illusion of the divider panels going from floor to ceiling.<br />
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The shiplap paneling is carried over into the waiting area and is painted light beige, almost white.<br />
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It's exciting to see things finally coming together as the sawdust begins to settle. Lighting is up next. I've ordered some great chandeliers from etsy that are due to arrive this week.<br />
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God's been working in amazing ways when it comes to the art we hope to use. Meetings are still in the works but as soon as the details are solid I'll share what's up my sleeve!Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-23372631726055788282014-11-05T04:26:00.000-08:002014-11-05T04:26:16.498-08:00Guest Bedroom Reveal (Before/After)I'm loving the simplicity of our new guest room. My goal was to simplify and undecorate. I wanted a space that was calming for guests but not sterile. Ready to see the results?!<br />
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John made the headboard. I know you're not surprised, because we all know by now that John has mad skills. </div>
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I typically do the finishing work on our projects, i.e. sanding, caulking, painting, etc, but I got out super easy on this one. We didn't finish any of it! Raw, natural and minimal.</div>
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We used <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_1155-99999-83712_0__">select pine</a> as the main pieces and <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_6093-157-LBR-6093_0__?productId=3036518&Ntt=primed+mdf&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dprimed%2Bmdf&facetInfo=">primed MDF</a> for the surround. The lighting in this shot makes it look a tad more yellow than it actually is. The below shots are a better representation of the true color.</div>
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Love how the bit of gold on the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20231325/">Ikea sconces</a> tie in the gilded gold mirror from <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Gilt-Minimalist-Mirror/productinfo/W9051">Wisteria</a>.</div>
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I picked up the <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Delray-Plants-10-in-Sansevieria-10SANS/203380960">Snake Plant</a> at Home Depot and it's supposed to be really hard to kill. I've had it for about 4 months now and so far so good. If you have a black thumb, this is a keeper!</div>
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I decided to nix throw pillows on the bed for several reasons. One, I didn't want to cover up John's hard work. And, two, guests don't have to worry about fussing with a ton of pillows. This frees up their time to visit more with us!</div>
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So, after 15 months of living in this house, here's the slow progression of this room:</div>
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Right after moving in. Pretty much a catch all space.</div>
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Finally got around to getting rid of the things I knew wouldn't work with my new vision and also got rid of the yellow paint color. New paint, <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/oc-120#ce_s=seashell">Seashell by Benjamin Moore</a>.</div>
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We've been staring at an unsightly shed right out our front door for over a year now. Seems odd to have a shed in your front yard, right? Our house's orientation is flipped since there's a pond on the front of our property. Anyway, the view from our master bedroom window, as well as, front door was the shed that the inspector we hired prior to moving in, said "should be condemned." I'm happy to say we didn't listen to him and now have something functional and somewhat pretty! </div>
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I wasn't too thrilled about painting this entire building with a roller so when <a href="http://www.homeright.com/products/power-flo-pro-2800-airless-paint-sprayers">HomeRight</a> offered to send me their big daddy paint sprayer, I said, "Yes, please!" See him in the bottom left up there? Yep, that's the <a href="http://www.homeright.com/products/power-flo-pro-2800-airless-paint-sprayers">Power-Flo Pro 2800</a> getting ready to rumble. I started by trimming the shed by hand so the overspray wouldn't get on the shingles.</div>
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I knew there was a <i style="font-weight: bold;">huge</i> chance the problem was an <b>operator error</b> instead of a defective machine so I decided to wait for John's help before I deemed this product a heap of junk. The people at <a href="http://www.homeright.com/products/power-flo-pro-2800-airless-paint-sprayers">HomeRight</a> were very patient with me and even offered to send me a new sprayer if I thought there was something wrong with it. </div>
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Well, I'm very embarrassed to say that <strike>I'm an idiot who can't follow directions</strike> my husband is a genius and had this sucker working in 2 seconds flat! Literally, 30 minutes later the entire shed was covered and the angels started singing. Pretty sure that's God's sense of humor while letting me know, "You <i>need</i> him, Dana!"</div>
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So thankful we'll be using our <a href="http://www.homeright.com/products/power-flo-pro-2800-airless-paint-sprayers">Power-Flo Pro 2800</a> instead of pure arm power. That sure does make this job a lot less daunting. You can bet I'll be sure John's available to read the instructions. ha!</div>
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Everything is pretty at High Point, even the food...</div>
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I was able to feast on this delicious dish as I listened to Candace Olson dish on where she finds inspiration for her numerous product lines. She is very witty and <i>very </i>tall! It takes a confident woman to wear high heels when you're already 6' tall. You go girl!</div>
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Left to Right: Robert Leleux (editor-in-chief domino magazine); Suzanne & Lauren McGrath (<a href="http://blog.mcgrath2.com/">McGrath II Blog</a>); Jenny Komenda (<a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/">Little Green Notebook</a>); Paloma Contreras (<a href="http://www.ladolcevitablog.com/">La Dolce Vita</a>); not pictured (<a href="http://markdsikes.com/">Mark Sikes</a>)</div>
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What did I learn from all of the above? I stink at networking! I mean, the editor-in-chief of Domino Magazine is right in front of me and I can't think of one single thing I should discuss with him. Ummm, how about "I love you work, would you like to see some of mine?" ;)<br />
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I'm not a pushy person by nature (even though my husband would disagree) and I'd much rather meet someone in a relaxed setting rather than a "you're the star" setting. I've never been a fan of autographs so the fact that I walked away with these pictures is huge <strike>and proves how badly I needed blog content</strike>. But if <i>you're</i> a go-getter then there are endless opportunities to network with the bigwigs!Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-64456394891378945012014-10-24T04:48:00.001-07:002014-10-24T04:48:54.911-07:00High Point Market...what's it like?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Fortunately, <a href="http://makethemwonderblog.blogspot.com/2014/10/lessons-learned-from-high-point-jerk.html">my previous post</a> was <i>not </i>an accurate representation of my first experience at <a href="http://www.highpointmarket.org/">High Point Market</a> in North Carolina. It truly was an amazing experience that I liken to a designer's version of Disney World!</div>
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With over 100 buildings of home decor, it's impossible to even scratch the surface of what's offered. I was thrilled to find many new (to me) vendors and surprised that some are even local. Crazy that I had to travel all the way to North Carolina to find someone who's literally a stones throw away. I'm so excited to start building these relationships and have some special treasures to offer clients through one-of-a-kind art and furniture. </div>
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Above is <a href="http://www.bobointriguingobjects.com/bobo_web/BoBo.html">BoBo Intriguing Objects</a>. This was one of my absolute favorite hits. There are 4 stories of vintage finds and wonderful product. As the goods get gobbled up, a sticker is placed on the sold pieces with the name of the studio where it's due to ship. Can you say I drooled as I saw pieces that are headed to <a href="http://www.laurenliess.com/">Lauren Liess</a>?!</div>
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Speaking of inspiration, my wheels started turning when I came across these calligraphy brushes. I'd love to create an art installation using a mass quantity...great texture and color!</div>
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Stay tuned for additional posts full of what's trending, people I met and things I learned. Oh, and I almost forgot, I'm <i style="font-weight: bold;">finally</i> on <a href="http://instagram.com/danafrielinginteriors?ref=badge">Instagram</a>. Yes, that's one thing attending High Point made very clear to me...it's a must to stay up with social media. Feel free to follow along: <a href="http://instagram.com/danafrielinginteriors?ref=badge">danafrielinginteriors</a>.Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-9605255151489870972014-10-22T12:30:00.002-07:002014-10-22T12:54:14.244-07:00Lessons learned from the High Point JerkI had a complete Julia Roberts/<u>Pretty Woman</u> moment at High Point Market last week that left me all hot and bothered. I met my local sales rep from a hoity toity furniture line <span style="font-size: x-small;">(which shall remain nameless because that's what's right, but I <i>really, really</i> feel like calling them out) </span>and the man completely sized me up.<br />
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After a few measly minutes of small talk, he went on to tell me they prefer to do business with "high-end designers" and "we don't really serve the hobbyist who's attorney husband just happened to get her a tax ID." (Btw, my husband's not an attorney and he had nothing to do with my tax ID.) His proclamation was met with a blank stare by me since I wasn't quick enough to have a good retort and I was appalled that he was being so blatantly discriminating. He then said he had an appointment but we could look around the showroom if we still wanted to.<br />
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I was ready to hightail it out of there but my friend's curiosity had been peaked and she wanted to go in, so in we went. They had pretty things, but the line didn't fit my personal aesthetic so, once again, I was ready to get out of there asap.<br />
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So, Mr. High Point friend, let me remind you how Julia Robert's story ends...Do you work on commission?! ;)</div>
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Our guest room is undergoing a very slow makeover. I've managed to sell most of its belongings, paint it white and make a few purchases. Still on the to do list is to build a new headboard. I had a "great idea" floating around in my head but once I priced the materials for my "great idea" it didn't seem so great anymore. Boo!</div>
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Plan B involves a headboard along these lines...</div>
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Plan B also involves about <b><i>half</i></b> the material of my original plan. My wallet is thanking me already.</div>
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I found these cute hangers at Homegoods and liked the decorative element they add to the room when not in use. I've yet to transform the previous owner's wine storage area into an actual closet so in the meantime, this luggage rack from Ikea will do the trick (see it in the mirror?).</div>
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Speaking of mirror, I'm kind of loving this big, round beauty I picked up at Wisteria's warehouse sale. I'm pretty sure warehouse sales are my favorite thing ever! There's something so fun about digging for a bargain and the anticipation of waiting in line to get in. Did I mention I also love the cheap prices that go hand in hand with a good warehouse sale?!</div>
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Back to that wine storage area that needs to be converted to a closet...it doesn't have doors so I'm thinking this fabric from Nate Berkus' new line would make a great divider.</div>
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Here's an idea I wrestled with for a little while. Railroad ties as a platform...hmmm, different and interesting but how does one get that many of these big, heavy objects from point A to point B without renting a trailer? Yeah, that's a problem, but I sure do like the look!</div>
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Hopefully, I'll have some progress pictures to share soon. As soon as <strike>my carpenter</strike>, loving husband and I fine tune the details.</div>
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<br />Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-56894257626395342242014-10-07T12:11:00.001-07:002014-10-07T12:11:35.499-07:00Powerful words<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's been awhile since I've shared a personal post and recently I've felt a nudging to put this message out there. I dismissed the nudging late last week, then I sat down for a little quiet time today and that nudge suddenly felt like a full-blown shove! Okay God, I get it. So, here goes...</div>
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My daughter is in 7th grade and honestly, I've witnessed her to be wise beyond her years on more than one occasion. Let me take you through a conversation we had recently:</div>
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<b>Me: </b>Hey, I've noticed lots of your friends are wearing makeup now. You don't seem to be interested at all. I'm not saying you should start wearing it, but I'm curious to know your thoughts about why you're so resistant?</div>
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<b>Bryn:</b> Yeah, my friends are always begging me to let them "make me over." I don't know, I just don't want to mess with the way God made me. I mean, the man God will have me marry someday is bound to like me the way I am...without makeup.</div>
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Today I ran across this verse in 1 Peter 3: 3-5 (New Living Translation), <b>"Don't be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God."</b></div>
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Jump back up there and read the last part of that verse, "...the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit..." True beauty, friends, comes from your sweet spirit and willingness to let God shine through you. Make up washes off, God is more like the tattooed version...He's always there!</div>
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I'll wrap things up with this quote. It's an interesting thought. Be mindful of how you impress others today.Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-56374905509682808082014-09-18T09:04:00.002-07:002014-09-18T09:08:22.639-07:00Is there such thing as too much green?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I resisted the urge to buy indoor plants for awhile since we have big windows and tons of greenery outside. I thought it'd be an overkill of green, but last week I caved and brought home these cuties.</div>
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Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-16879141092280979142014-09-10T04:02:00.000-07:002014-09-10T04:02:02.829-07:00Guess what?! <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/danas-deep-rich-green-room-room-for-color-contest-208287?utm_source=contest_badge&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=color_2014"><img src="http://p-ec1.pixstatic.com/53fdf9b9697ab07abf00001e.jpeg" /></a>
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I'm super excited that our dining room was selected to be in the <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/danas-deep-rich-green-room-room-for-color-contest-208287">Room For Color 2014</a> contest over at <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">Apartment Therapy</a>!<br />
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Guess what's on the line? A gift card to Sherwin Williams! And, guess what I'm about to do? Yep, paint the exterior of our house...can you say perfect timing? I don't <i><b>even</b></i> think it's a coincidence that the colors I've <b><i>already</i></b> selected are from none other than <a href="https://www.sherwin-williams.com/visualizer/#">Sherwin Williams</a>, of course. Crazy, right?!<br />
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To refresh your memory, here's the fierce competitor...<br />
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So, <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/danas-deep-rich-green-room-room-for-color-contest-208287">CLICK HERE</a> to find my entry. Scroll down to the favorite box with the little heart and click away my friends.<br />
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While you're there, look around at the other entries because my friend, <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/cassies-moody-seascape-room-room-for-color-2014-207889">Cassie</a> has a beautiful dining room in the same division. We're competitors but we're friends, so ya know...it's all good!<br />
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<strike>The enemy's</strike>, I mean, Cassie's beautiful room (<span style="font-size: x-small;">love you, friend</span>)...<br />
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Thanks so much! Now, go <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/danas-deep-rich-green-room-room-for-color-contest-208287">VOTE!</a></div>
Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-28935343857619458792014-08-28T10:06:00.000-07:002014-08-28T10:06:06.753-07:00How buying a rug saved me thousands of dollars!Yes, you read the title right...thousands of dollars! You see, the lack of rug in our living room was a huge contributor to the extreme lack of comfort in this space. I was so frustrated with being uncomfortable in our living room that I was ready to pour out thousands of dollars on a new sofa. I thought that'd be the fix, but luckily, before that purchase was made I FINALLY found a rug (I've been on the hunt for over a year!).<br />
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Suddenly, the amount of available seating seemed to quadruple! The first evening we shoved the coffee table out of the way and 3 out of 4 of us were laying on the ground. I had forgotten how much we "use" floor space as seating in our family. Without a comfy rug, there was only one spot to lay down so we all fought over who got the 'good' spot.<br />
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The rug has a thick pile so I was going to save some pennies and skip out on buying a <a href="http://rugpadusa.com/eco-friendly-rug-pads.html/">rug pad</a>. Well, it only took a few days before I realized that was a bad, bad idea! I couldn't keep it in place and if you have a 10 y.o. boy living in your house then you know they don't gingerly sit down on the couch. It's more like a running leap that pushes everything back about 2 feet in the process.<br />
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As I looked into rug pad options, I realized that it would not only save my hardwoods but also add a little extra comfort at the same time. Score! I ended up using <a href="http://rugpadusa.com/eco-friendly-rug-pads.html/">the Eco-Cushion Organic Rug Pad</a> from <a href="http://rugpadusa.com/">RugPadUsa.com</a>.<br />
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I was anticipating being able to feel an added amount of comfort underfoot since the the 'cushion' score on this particular pad was a 4 out of 5, but honestly my rug is so thick already that the extra 'cushion' is hardly noticeable. That's okay though because remember that 10 y.o. I mentioned earlier?...he's still able to be his rambunctious self and my rug doesn't budge!<br />
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If you're in the market for a rug pad that's eco-friendly and worth your pennies, hop on over and check out <a href="http://makethemwonderblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/check-out-what-i-used-as-rug-pad.html">RugPadUsa.com</a>. They were gracious enough to offer this pad for me to review. All opinions expressed are my own.Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-22838822539446749452014-08-15T05:44:00.000-07:002014-08-15T05:44:10.934-07:00Reclaimed brickIt's been a fun week of on-site work at the restaurant. While we <strike>pester the city</strike> wait patiently for building permits, design choices are being finalized and ridiculously great purchases are being made...<br />
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Feast your eyes on this 150 y.o. firebrick. It's being delivered today. So excited. The color variation is stunning, from red to blue to yellow to white. These colors are more prominent when the bricks are placed lengthwise.<br />
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I stumbled upon these while searching for shiplap on Craigslist. I was chatting with the seller about his shiplap and he casually mentioned he had 'loads of firebrick' if I was interested. He knocks down old chimneys and claims the 'guts.' These bricks are a refractory ceramic material used to line fireplaces. I asked him to send me a picture and I was sold hook, line and sinker!<br />
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The plan is to use the brick on the back wall. By the way, for those of you who think the life of a designer is beautiful and glamourous, this picture is definitely a better representation of reality...dusty and dirty! <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Love every minute of it. Wouldn't have it any other way.)</span>Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9019278929202492471.post-63120325417201933672014-08-07T06:41:00.000-07:002014-08-07T06:41:58.401-07:00Frank Lloyd Wright influenced...Wow! That's all I have to say. (well, not really, but...) My friend recently began selling real estate in Austin and when this house popped up on his facebook page I stopped in my tracks. It's so unique and amazing.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #311918; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Living Sculpture-a true sanctuary for those seeking solitude, beauty & totally unique home. Designed by a protege of Frank Lloyd Wright this magnificent structure flows with ease into the landscape. Glass facade in every room blends the outdoors with the indoors as if there are no boundaries. Slick, chic remodeled kitchen open to the dramatic vaulted family/dining. Master down with exercise area over looking pool in canyon & woods. Study/office down. Greenhouse, pond & extra gated parking.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #311918; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Click <a href="http://www.realtyaustin.com/idx/homes/texas/west-lake-hills/78746/504-spiller-ln/4463282.html">here</a> to see the listing and more pictures. If you looking in the Austin area and need an agent, give <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michaelwrealestate">Mike</a> a call. </span></span>Dana Frielinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.com3