BEFORE AND AFTER

Lord it has been a while since I have had a good before and after!  

But before we get all "designy" thanks for all of your suggestions about my nasty rotten cold.  After a week and a half I think I've turned the corner.  It's weird because I feel like such a complainer...... and I think it was because I forgot what a cold feels like!

I better save that for something serious like cancer.  

Lesson learned.

OK....down to business.  We had not gotten to my clients guest room yet but they were having family for Christmas and he asked if there was a way I could turn it around quickly.

You guys know I am always up for a challenge [even sick] so I accepted.

Luckily there was furniture so it was mostly the fun stuff.

They were waiting for the mattress which came on Tuesday.

Before

I wasn't going to reinvent the wheel since I only had about a day and 1/2 to shop.

After

I stuck with white bedding.....sheets from PB Duvet from BBB and the coverlet from Target.  I happen to have the black and white pillows that I bought from the July Market so that was my starting point!

I scored this throw from HomeGoods which was perfect!  I actually went to three other HG's looking for another one.  My sister who helped me with the install could not believe I was letting it go:)

At the last minute I threw these baskets in my car [that I already had] just in case I needed them and it turned out to be the perfect thing!

I looked everywhere for lamps.  Since the end tables were small I ended up useing these from Target.  The good thing is that using some less inexpensive things allowed me spend more on art.

Before

After

It was the 11th hour when I stumbled upon these cute stools from Target.

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After

I scored this art at HG's....

There are a few stores I always pop into for some good accessories and one is Noah & Co.  I scored this pillow which again...the stars were definitely aligned!

Found some good black and white books from HG's [so glad they are stocking these now!]

Before

Here is where I had a slight fail.....

After

I could not find the perfect mirror for over the chest:(

Another piece of great art from Noah & Co.

I did find a black and white  phone cord and that made me happy!

And this boxed water from World Market right!

Before

After

Last install of the year.  Boom.

Love y'all....thanks for all of your support!

Shagettingitdone

THIS AND THAT

Y'all are the sweetest.  So many comforting comments about Cami.....and just so you know I have an appointment with the specialist on Wednesday.

I'm trying to stay positive:)

Last week while I was out shopping for clients I posted about fabrics and Ballard Designs.

That day continued with visits to World Market and Bed Bath & Beyond....

I saw these gorgeous pale pink dishes at WM....

And these headboards.....

The price is definitely right!

Bed Bath & Beyond is right next door.  It seems like I  am constantly looking for throws, pillows and bedding [life of a designer] and I sometimes forget about some of the good stuff they have!

This pretty linen [down insert] hummingbird pillow had me standing there thinking "somebody needs this"!

Of course I looked online for it and found a thousand other pillows [but not that one!]

Here for your viewing pleasure.....

1. Green Velvet

2. Floral

3. Black and White

1. Beige

2. Blue

3. Texture

1. Beige

2. Texture

3. Modern

1. Animal Print

2. Geometric

3. Texture

1. Paisley

2. Oblong

3. Pattern

1. Bird

2. Pink

3. Hand Painted

1. Foral

2. Yellow

3. Dots

I typed in down inserts in my search so some of these are a great deal when you factor that in.  And there is that 20% coupon always hanging around.

I love when I receive fabric samples in the mail....

Studio B is a line of hand printed fabrics....

Designed by local artist Brain Carter [Instagram: bcarterad]

And last.....

This months Atlanta Magazine featured Michael Ladisics Guest house which I was I decorated!  

Article written by my friend Lisa Mowry and shot by Jeff Herr 

Loving the iron garage door right?

You know it's hell getting old....yesterday I obliterated a small piece of lint on the floor disguised as a spider.....and when I got a closer look I thought well....whatever....it's dead.

Shaninjalintkiller