Gorgeous Grasscloth

I hope you all had a terrific weekend!

Ready for some gorgeous inspiration to help you make it through your Monday?

I am LOVING the soft, natural look and texture of grasscloth in these spaces, take a look...

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You can also find me at The Blooming Hydrangea, sharing my favorite tutorial.

If you haven't had a chance to visit Ange's blog yet, stop by for a visit!

Have a great one!

Pinterest.

A Few of My Favorite Things on Pinterest This Week...

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Follow me here to see what else I'm loving right now.

Happy Weekend!

Summer Fun Series: Jenna from A La Mode

Hi I'm Jenna from a la mode and I LOVE summer so

I am participating in the event with 5 things I La la LOVE!

Sunglasses!

I love different sunglasses. Aviators are my favorite but I love trying new styles.

Boating!

My favorite thing about summer is being on a boat in the middle of a lake somewhere
... Ahhh Heavenly

Tanning!

I love laying in the sun and soaking up the rays (with spf of course).
It is pure relaxation

Fireworks!

Enough said! Giant Glittering things in the sky! It was love at first sight!

And finally... Summer Love.

Photo Credit: Here, Here, Here, Here & Here

Thank you Jenna for stopping by to share your summer favorites!

Now, head on over and check out Jenna's blog a la mode!

E-Design for Courtney

Today, I am excited to share an e-design I have been working on for Courtney. Courtney contacted me because she just moved into a one bedroom apartment in New York and wanted to make her new apartment special.

Courtney's design style is bold, modern and fun!

I just finished up a couple of preliminary designs for her this AM,
but first a few photos of her apartment...

Look at those great windows!

Move in Day

Courtney really wanted to start fresh in the new apartment.
Her sofa was the only existing piece she wanted to incorporate in the new design.

One of the first things I learned about Courtney,
other than she had a really great sense of style, is that her mom is an artist!

After I found that out, I drew my inspiration for the design from abstract art.

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Design Concept 1: Bold and Modern

Design Concept 2: Soft and Elegant

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Courtney has decided to go bold and modern, choosing concept 1.

Which concept would you choose?

Hopefully, she will share after pictures with us when she has completed the design.


I was playing around in photoshop tonight ( I would be so lost without photoshop now) and I decided to render Courtney's floorplan using photoshop (I usually do it by hand).

The process of rendering in photoshop is much faster and you can get a better sense of pattern, but I miss the sketchy quality you miss doing it on the computer.

I still have a few tweaks to workout, but maybe I'll start rendering on the computer too.

Floorplan

If you are interested in an e-design, check out my interior design services email at themustardceiling@gmail.com

Tomorrow is the start of my new summer series, it will run every Friday through Labor Day.

I have a fabulous group of ladies lined up throughout the summer
to share some summer fun with you.

Tell Me Tuesday...Bam or Slam!

Last week's floral wallpaper got a big ol' BAM from you all!

I'm not surprised...are you?

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This week, as I was scrolling through my pinterest account, I noticed a theme...
I had a TON of room inspirations with zebra rugs on the floor.

I had no idea I was such a fan, but there they were room after room....
so I wanted to get your opinion on them this week...

BAM or SLAM!

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BAM or SLAM?!

5 Tips for Small Space Living

5. Maximize Storage by Going Vertical

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Built-ins and tall pieces of furniture provide extra storage to other wise wasted space,
vertical surfaces, and draw the eye upward.


4. Incorporate small scale furnishings with exposed legs

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3. Use furniture with multiple purposes

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Use accent tables that provide extra storage.
Storage ottomans are also great because they provide extra storage and seating.

2. Neutral Color Scheme

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A light, neutral color scheme creates a sense of spaciousness
by allowing light to bounce freely throughout the room.

1. Large Mirror

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Use a large mirror propped against a wall, or stacked mirrors
to create a sense of depth within a space.

Happy Monday!

New Project in Progress...

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Remember last weekend, when I told you I planning a new project using my Olive Leaf Stencil? If not, click here to catch up.

I have decided it is finally time to tackle...our laundry room!

I have been inspired by all of these gorgeous laundry rooms lately

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I am not going to lie, ours is an absolute DISASTER!

It has not been painted, I think, since the 1950's when the house was built.

It still has the original linoleum flooring, which is peeling.

But of course, when we moved in, the laundry room was in no way shape or form the top priority.

So it is official...I have started the make over and it is coming along....slowly.

Inspiration for the makeover...

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This is where we started...

Please don't judge me for my non-matching washer and dryer

Clearing things out

Starting the first coat of paint

Stenciling

The progress is slow but steady, I would love to have it finished by Tuesday
to show you Wednesday, no promises.

I will keep you posted!

I am excited to say, this month most of my time has been devoted to blog design and e-design projects. I just finished installing a new blog design for Amanda this morning.

She has an etsy shop 401s, where she sells handmade jewelry and accessories
and wanted a fresh new look for her blog.

Head on over and check her out!


If you are interested in a fresh design for your blog or your room, stop by my design services page for more information, or send me an email at themustardceiling@gmail.com.


I am offering 25% off all blog design services,
if you book your appointment in June.

I hope you enjoy the remainder of your weekend, show some extra love to the father's in your lives today. I wish I could celebrate with mine. When I spoke to him he was on the ladder working on a new house project (like father like daughter :)).