Have You Been Here?

Good Morning!

Hope your weekend was wonderful : )

This past weekend I took some time out with my husband in the city that I love, Chicago.

Sitting back after we just arrived..

The beautiful lake.  One day I will have to go sailing : )

 Being from the east coast and going to the shore almost every weekend seeing this makes me feel at home.

 My husband and I went to this awesome breakfast place called Ina's.  If you are ever in the Chicago area you must go here.  Did I say MUST : )

The atmosphere feels like you came home.  Amazing food.  No cell phones or tv noise allowed in the place.. it creates an environment where conversation is encouraged.  

My husband and I got the salmon cakes with Ina's potatoes and eggs.  Delicious. 

So, go see Ina.  You will be glad you did.

Have a great week everyone

Autumn Delights

There is nothing like enjoying the fall weather ...

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. 

Some Changes..

Good Afternoon!

I have been working with the amazing SARA!  Yes, she rocks and is an absolute genius at what she does.  I gave her the task of coming up with a logo for Modern Earth Design.  I think she did a brilliant job... so

TaDa..

I will soon have my page cleaned up and the header changed.  It's a wonderful feeling to see what was once just a dream begin to become reality.  

If you need someone to help you with a logo design and branding let me know : )

Hope you all have a great day!!

BTW...

I am on Jane.Tv .  All you have to do is go to the DIY section and scroll down and you will see some of my content on there.  This is so exciting.  While you are there check out the rest of the site..so much good information and shows to watch.

Staging A Home For Sale

Happy Labor Day!

I hope everyone is enjoying their day!  

I wanted to share a home I recently helped to stage for selling..we all like before and afters.  The before pics are from when they had put the house on the market prior to the recent update we did. 

Before

Living room..so sorry for the grainy pics.

living room looking in from the front door

dining room that is off to the left from front entry

Kitchen

kitchen

eat in breakfast area

The rooms we focused on were the living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, master bedroom and bathroom.

After

Living Room

As you can see decluttering was a must.  You can really get a sense of how big the space is.  We kept her existing furniture and just bought some lamps and put the mirror on the opposite wall to make the room feel bigger when you walked in.

Another view.

From the staircase

Dining Room.  No more red paint.  We put the table in a different direction..got new chairs for the head sides of the table, curtains, mirror, pendants, art, and centerpiece.  Most of all decluttering : )

Brightened up the kitchen..removed the light with the fan.  No one wants a fan over an eating area inside.  Your food will get cold.  New chandelier, curtains and plates on the wall lends to an informal eating area.

 

Kitchen lighter and doesn't feel so drab.

  

New carpet for bedroom

Painted tile surround around tub and art for the walls.

If you would like to see more of this house go here..

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 : )

Wood Tile

Good Afternoon!  It has been awhile since I wrote..this has been an incredibly busy time for me but I have missed you all dearly.  

I am so happy that the floors are looking amazing.  The installation is going well at the Byron Forest Preserve.  We went with a tile that has a wood grain look to it without being literal as with a wood plank tile.  This would be a great alternative to those of you who want a wood look for a basement but might be concerned "if" you would have a water issue.  It is stunning and everyone who has seen it likes it.

 The posts have been stripped down and are getting prepared for new cedar wrapping.

 We have the new curved counter top (skeleton) being put up.  Clutter is gone and you really get the sense of space this place has.

All the painting has been done (Behr Paint)

I am so excited to see the first pendant light to go up : )

BTW..

I was so excited for my last little one to have his first day at school.  He was so excited.  There is nothing like seeing your kids come into their own.  I am in the middle of other design projects (which I love) and trying to get my bedroom at least painted and one of my nightstands some TLC, while being a full time Mom and wife.  One thing I have to say is I wouldn't trade all this for anything.  Hope you guys have a great weekend : )

One more thing..if you don't know about my project at the Byron Forest Preserve you can read the whole process here:

1. Out With The Old

2. Demolition Gotta Love It

3. Patching And Building