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Did you spot the metal tray in my post yesterday? It’s actually a set of three and it’s my Designer Pick for Antique Farmhouse today! I like pieces that are versatile and corral little items that might otherwise look like clutter and these metal trays are perfect for that. I used these to style the shoe cart in my studio, but I’m thinking they would be great for magazines, books, oils and condiments by the stove, toiletries, office supplies, craft supplies, as the base to a table centerpiece, or a way to hold plants to protect a table from water rings. Endless possibilities. Would you like to win a set? Here’s how to enter the giveaway to win the set of three nesting trays from Antique Farmhouse (leave a separate comment for each action for additional chances to win)… Simply leave a comment on this post. Subscribe to the Antique Farmhouse email newsletter so you don’t miss

October 16, 2015 1,778 Comments

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in the works & in the wings

After the push to get ready for The Market on Chapel Hill, I took a bit of a break from bringing in new pieces of furniture. I was actually trying to clean out the studio and weed out the stash, so I just had things to work on that I was really excited about. We’re putting together a second look book for the MMS Milk Paint line and have a shoot scheduled at the most insanely beautiful manor next week and I realized I only had two pieces to shoot! Time to get in gear, Marian. I tripped across these chairs. Almost literally. I went to the Old Red Barn in Chambersburg, PA to teach a milk paint demo last weekend and spotted these barrel-backed cane beauties… I mean…come on. Initially, I thought there was no way in the world I would paint them, but they aren’t particularly old (1980’s most

October 15, 2015 57 Comments

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room reset challenge | part 1 | everything out

I’ve talked about doing a “room reset” often on my blog, in my book, and in our Design Ramblings on YouTube. If a room is feeling busy, boring or it’s just not “right”, a room reset is my go-to way to either get back on track or give the space a fresh look. I first introduced the “room reset” five years ago when my living room was starting to feel over-crowded, dark and heavy. I stripped all of the accessories and wall art… …and eventually ended up with the lighter and brighter space I envisioned. And just to show how it evolved from there, this is what the room looks like today… So, remember Leigha’s bedroom? The one that felt heavy and dark? Here’s a reminder… Here’s the look I put together for her space… And I suggested she start with a room reset of her own along with a

October 14, 2015 27 Comments

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2015 gardening report card

This was the first year I gave gardening a good effort. I started strong and I stuck with it. And I learned a lot along the way about what worked, what didn’t and what I could do better next season. First off, I’ve learned to move plants around to find the light they like best. This plant was looking sad in the kitchen… …so I moved it to the living room where the light is brighter throughout the day. Here’s how it looked when I first moved it… …and now… Yeah, I’m patting myself on the back for that one. Momma’s taking good care of you, isn’t she, sweet little plant? I planted a small baby tears plant in the living room in May… …and here is how it’s grown… And this plant is loving life. Here’s how he looked in may… …and now… I don’t have all

October 12, 2015 19 Comments

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a harvest table, a dough bowl & succulent pumpkins

A few of the freelance projects I worked on late this summer for HGTV.com are live now, so I wanted to share a preview and links. I love how these turned out. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I could set tables and take pictures of them all day long. And sometimes I do. Harvest-inspired fall table This one came together with so many rich layers. Kriste and I were working on it together and I kept stopping and making high-pitched sounds of delight. I bought those grapes because they were so beautiful, but they were delicious, too. Click HERE for the full photo gallery and details. fall dough-bowl centerpiece This was another fun one that came together based on what I found when I was out shopping. Wheat, yellow and green floral stems, figs, bittersweet… It all came together in such a pretty and simple way. Click

October 10, 2015 14 Comments

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kim’s coastal bedroom | part 1 | the concept

When I mentioned that I had taken on my first design client, Megan, my mom quickly jumped in, “Well, you have to do my master bedroom!” There are two things you might be thinking right now… 1.) Your mom is the reason your business is here and she has been with you every step of the way. This is an amazing opportunity for you to give back. Yay! 2.) Working with your mom on a design project? Iceberg. Dead ahead. So, it may be crazy, but I’m going to walk the tightrope of working with my mom as a design client and we’ll hopefully end up with a beautiful room and still be on speaking terms when we’re through with the whole thing. I’ll share “before” pictures soon, but here is what she wants… She loves the beach and wants a coastal, restful feel to the room, but doesn’t want it to

October 9, 2015 63 Comments

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room makeovers | putting your money where it counts

I received a question in response to Megan’s office makeover and I thought it would make a great post. So, here we are. The question came from Christie… “I would love to see a post on how you make your initial budget. Did you prioritize curtains and storage ? How do you know what things to go cheap on ?” Great question! Working on Megan’s office was a totally new experience for me, because I was working on a space for someone else with a set budget as well as a set time-frame we had in mind for completion. There wasn’t anything it had to be finished for, but Megan wanted to be able to use her office again and I have other design clients waiting! Both the timeline and the budget made me nervous. My rooms have developed over years with lots of trying things out and swapping what doesn’t work.

October 7, 2015 11 Comments

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in the works & in the wings

room reset challenge | part 1 | everything out

2015 gardening report card

a harvest table, a dough bowl & succulent pumpkins

kim’s coastal bedroom | part 1 | the concept

room makeovers | putting your money where it counts

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