I Did It!

Hi Everyone!
This has been on my mind to do for quite some time and I finally did it.

I am happy to announce my design website www.kellypelley.com

You can get to know me and meet the most important people in my life (my family).  They are truly the wind beneath my wings.  I promise not to break out into song (definitely not my gifting..lol)

Hazel Eyes Photography

Take a peek into some of my favorite projects..

Hazel Eyes Photography

Plus an area where we can connect

Thankful for my friend, Marissa, who is an amazing photographer based out of Charleston, SC.  If you are looking for an artistic photographer to capture moments .. look no further!

Hazel Eyes Photography

St. Patrick's Day Inspiration

Good Evening!

St. Patty's Day is right around the corner and I am excited because I have found out that I have a little Irish in my background too :)

Let's celebrate..

Interior Design

Love the uniqueness of the clover chair.

 

Great IPhone case from

 Zazzle

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Or perhaps putting on some vibrant green eye shadow or if you're daring dying your hair a brilliant red.

Something fun to try..

Here's a simple recipe for green beer.

(My Recipes)

Have a wonderful St. Patrick's weekend :)

You Know You Love A Good Tour

Good Morning!

I don't know about you but I love home tours.  When I have the opportunity I will go to open houses just for enjoyment and to get inspiration as well.

Here is a home tour that just blew my mind.  I am an avid lover of midcentury design and this home just made that permanent.   Now if I could only move someplace warm :)

Enjoy the tour.

Btw..

This is what I get to look at today

Stay safe and warm!

Yummy Wallpaper

Good Evening!

If you know me I am always on the hunt for fabulous things for your home.  There is no secret on how much I love wallpaper.  Wall & Deco is just right at the forefront and I love how this company thinks outside the box.

Source: wallanddeco.com via Wall&decò on Pinterest

Source: wallanddeco.com via Wall&decò on Pinterest

 I am dying to do something dramatic in my own home as well as a clients space.

Maybe this will just wet your appetite a bit.  Be inspired :)

Here is the 2013 collection

Let The Light Shine In

Good Afternoon!

I have an easy small space solution that will instantly make your space feel bigger and it won't cost you a dime.

Simply open your windows and let the natural light come in.

You don't know how many homes I go into and it feels dark and closed in...separated from nature.  I know for myself that my mood is better and have more energy with letting the light in.

Here are some great inspiration spaces for you..

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Wishing you a bright and happy day!

Entryway Beauty

Good Morning!

Hope everyone's Holiday was filled with joy and family.  I know mine was and I feel extremely blessed.

We have entered into a new year and it got me thinking about entryways.

Your entryway is like the appetizer for your home - it makes you anticipate the main course.  It's one of the first areas where you can take risk and add interest to your space.

Source: limilee.tumblr.com via Rowena on Pinterest

Love the use of green here.  It is right on trend with Pantone's color of the year.

Source: laurenelissa.tumblr.com via Megan on Pinterest

Dramatic table

Eclectic Spaces design by Atlanta Interior Designer Julie Holloway

Wallpaper and green front door

Eclectic Entry design

Go bold!

Source: houseandhome.com via Renee on Pinterest

Small entry use a lucite console table and neutral colors to make the space appear larger but keeping the function.

Source: tart-house.blogspot.com via Megan on Pinterest

Organization with the wow factor..

So, what kind of entryway are you creating?  In your outlook on this brand new year? and in your home?

Inspiration All Around

I get inspiration from anything but today it came from one of my favorite places, Starbucks.
I so would love to do an installation like this..

Grand Opening

Good Afternoon!

Just recently the project that I had been working on (Byron Forest Preserve) had an open house to showcase my design.  I was so honored to be there, connect, and watch people enjoy the space.  I only have minimal pics but will be taking more in about a couple weeks for you all to see final reveal.

 

These were taken in the beginning of the night.  We had such a great turn out.  Thank you to the Byron Forest Preserve for putting on this event.  It was wonderful to work with them.

BTW :

I am in the business of creating spaces that just make you want to linger.  If that's what you desire, email me about design services.  Thank you. : )

Are You Too Scared To Try?

Good Afternoon!

Such a gorgeous fall day here and to see all the colors of nature is just breathtaking.   Nature is not afraid to blend colors and patterns and neither should we.

I have a simple solution for you about mixing fabrics..

You can find an underlying theme throughout each of the fabrics, for ex. it's that tan/gold color in each.  Then you can find fabrics that you love to coordinate with that.  

1.  I found the solid color..neutral and would go with everything.

2.  Then I fell in love with the paisley fabric and I added in two other colors (white and grey)

3.  The last fabric caught my eye..loved the fun print by Jonathon Adler by Kravet.  Now even though the greys are not exact and the gold-ish tan doesn't do an exact copy it's still in the same family.  It works.

In a room they would have different uses but it all goes together.

Check this out..

Using the same steps as above is how these fabrics came together.  I love the gradual incline to bolder prints.  A statement for sure in a space .. stunning.

I sure hope this has helped you to take more risks.  

Hope your day is full of adventure : )

BTW..

So excited for Chamber of Commerce dinner showcasing the remodel of the Byron Forest Preserve.  I am so proud of how my design has turned out.  I promise to take lots of pics.

Just Faux It

Good Afternoon!

With the cool weather permanently set in I have gone gaga over faux fur.

(Free People)

Just looking at it makes you feel warm.

Let's translate that into your interiors...after all we want our company to feel cozy when they come in from a cold day.

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simply put a throw on a sofa

Fur on your chairs..

 

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 (Bluetramontana)

On your bed..

(Everything Fabulous)

(Bijou and Boheme)

and in my home..on my wicker chairs and

got another one ordered for the foot of my bed..can't wait.

Stay warm and have a great week : )

What About This For Your Ceiling?

Good Morning!

I am in love with mirrored ceilings right now.  

Several years ago I went to an open house (home for sale) and when I walked into the master bedroom..the whole ceiling was mirrored and the walls.  It gave me the creeps and needless to say that house is still on the market.

That's not what I am talking about.  You can have mirrored ceilings but it be done tastefully..just don't do it in the bedroom..ahem.

I love the antique mirrored ceiling in this dining room.  If I had an enclosed one I would so be doing this.  It raises the ceiling height and reflects more light into the space.  I also love the use of the navy (blue is the new black) and the crispness of the white adds such class.

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For those who like rustic and raw..the beamed ceiling with the mirrors simply gorgeous.  Could totally see this at a beach house.

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If putting in a full installation is a little overwhelming for you..what about a sunburst mirror centered in the room?  I think it would add so much character.  This I definitely can do.  : )

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BTW..

I am so excited..I am going to be getting my hair done.  It has been such a long process in finding the right hairstylist after the one I went to for years left to move to Miami.  I have been in search for at least the last 5yrs.  I believe I found my replacement. 

Ready For The Change

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Labor Day Weekend is like announcing the changing of the guard..summer is coming to a close and fall is on the way.  I don't know about you but I am so ready for the change.  I love all four seasons but I feel like I have been in a forever summer and I am pretty much done.  The extreme heat has mostly kept us inside and we really didn't get a chance to enjoy the season.

I wanted to share some pics with you that might get you a little anxious for autumn to arrive : )

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(Via pinterest via designsponge)

(www.designlinesltd.com)

Are you ready?  I am : )

What I am Crushing On Right Now

Good Afternoon!

I was out the other day at an antiques mall and I saw these..

When I saw them..my heart began to sing as if I were in a musical from a long time ago.  This has started my obsession with black, white, and gold.

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I love the elegance and the boldness.

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I do have other rooms in my house that are not done..hmmm.

Demolition..Gotta Love It

How is everyone?  It has been awhile.  I have been working on the Byron Forest Preserve remodel and things are coming along.  You can see the before pics and read about the project here.

One of the best parts of the transformation is the demolition.  It gives a sneak peek into what the final product will be.  This is the entry..

 Walls were removed.  No more "Burger King" tile..that's what my husband calls it.  Btw..I have "Burger King" tile in my kitchen.  I will rejoice the day that is gone.  Ok, I need to focus ; )

 Through the entryway.  Columns were stripped down and they will be wrapped with cedar.

 Hallway to restrooms.

 Receptionist area..

I can not wait for the finished product.  I am like a kid in the candy store : )

BTW...

I have had my family here for the past week and it has been so awesome.  They came at a great time and were able to be here for my son's birthday.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.