Tart House: 2010

Topiaries

I've decided my front door needs a couple of topiaries. Also wouldn't hurt if I had those charming steps and yellow door.

Source: Odi et Amo

Fireplaces

I've had fireplaces on the brain. A client's room we are working on has one, and the holidays always makes me wish I had one at my house.

Here's some mantle inspiration I've been gathering today.

1 - Caitlin Wilson Design; 2,3,4,5 - Decorpad; 6 - xJavierx's Flickr Photostream

I've been cleaning out my closets and decided it's time to let go of a few things. I'll be listing these items on Craigslist today, e-mail me if you're interested in any of them - ericayoung08@gmail.com.

DwellStudio for Target Green and Cream Striped Rug
Size 5x8
Great condition, only used it about a month
$30

Target Reversible Geometric Brown and Cream Rug
Size 4x6
Like new condition, only used it a couple of days
$30

Teal Painted Eagle Lamps (shades included)
$25 ea. or $40 for both

Painted Blue Lamp (shade not included)
$15

A Vintage Poster

Loving these affordable prints from A Vintage Poster. They're all $14 bucks for size 11x14, and the best part is you can order them in any color. Pop them in a frame for a great Christmas gift!

Closet Love

Via here

DIY Christmas Article

My newest article for the Arizona Republic came out on Saturday. I wote about five affordable do-it-yourself Christmas decor projects. Read all the how-to's here!

Joy's Room Board Results

Back in July I did a room board for Joy's living room.

Here is the room before:

And here is the room board I put together for her:

Well recently she sent me the pictures of the results! She made a few changes, the blue chairs were out of stock - so I suggested chocolate brown leather club chairs. She also had planned on painting the adjoining room a blue-gray, which is why my suggested paint color was green. They changed their mind and decided to paint this room blue; she chose Benjamin Moore's "Quiet Moments". I think everything turned out beautiful!

Great job Joy!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving, see you Monday!

Elle Decor at Kohls

Did you know Elle Decor has a line at Kohls? Well I didn't. I never go to Kohls, but found myself there the other day. Then found myself pretty much drooling over everything in the Elle Decor display. Then found myself staring in disbelief at the 70% OFF sign. 70%! Then found myself sending my mom this text, "OMG Kohls is a goldmine." Oh. em. gee. you guys.

Those tables are regularly $150, right now they're $45. That big white vase is regularly $70, right now it's $21. The chic horse statue? Regularly $60, right now - $18. You get the idea.

Tart House Design : Client's Office

Here are the before and afters for an office install that my mom and I did over the weekend! We helped this client organize and accessorize her room, integrating some of the things she already owned, including all of her furniture. Because of this, we were able to stick to her budget of $300 for the whole room.

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This client's needs for her office were pretty unique. She works from home; and in the morning while checking her e-mail at her desk, she also does her make-up and hair. So she requires a hybrid office/vanity situation. This was her set-up before we stepped in.

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We found this desk at IKEA in the as-is section (even though we couldn't find anything wrong with it) for $50!

In addition to helping her organize her vanity area, we also took on her armoire where she keeps pictures, craft supplies, etc. It was in dire need of an overhaul.

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