All in the details…

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Here’s a curve ball for you – I’m officially a full-time freelancer! That’s right, despite a go-get-em attitude once I was hired full time back in April after my bout with unemployment earlier this year, my mind was (loudly) communicating that I needed to give freelancing another go. And this time, I don’t mind going on the record that it officially feels right. I’m starting out slowly, but the client interest is there and I’ve got the support of our city’s small business center at my back – I’m not going to give up lightly this time around.

What made me spill those beans is this space actually. I’m working with a client right now on a special interiors project, helping to pick colors, finishes and accessories, and this room made me think of this family’s particular desire for a light and airy space. “Light and airy” is the perfect description of this room and I can’t wait to dive into the details…

1…I’ve been drawn more and more this year to the idea of a colorfully WHITE room, and this one solidifies the fact that white can really be a powerful color. It’s soft, it’s neutral, but when done in a pretty bead board finish, it’s also really dimensional. Who knew??

2…I’m head over heels for this headboard. It’s just a touch darker than the walls giving it some presence, but  doesn’t weigh the space down with unnecessary embellishment. If I could afford a custom headboard, this would be the inspiration photo I took to the upholsterer.

3…Oh, that color…A friend of mine recently stretched her own DIY muscles with euro shams made from a shower curtain bought at Target – The look she put together layering three other patterns on top left me itching to play with contrasting fabrics, and this arrangement solidifies that desire. I adore the avante guard mix here.

What are your favorite details?

For past “All in the Details” features, click here.

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DIY Ice Cream Social

With the creation of my little golden menagerie of placeholders over the weekend, I decided that it warranted a mini celebration. And what better way to celebrate than with ice cream? I knew you’d agree…Luckily, I had recently been outfitting with quite possibly the best ice cream social accessory of all time – single serve, striped paper cups and mini wooden spoons, from Meri Meri (via my OliveBox subscription). Arriving in the little windowed truck pictured below, it was perfect in every way.

So I grabbed a carton of lactose free ice cream (as we do) from the freezer, plopped some hefty scoops in three cups – one for me, one for my sister who was in town and another for my hubby – added some flowers, arranged our new placeholders and it was officially time to toast to sugar, to crafting and to the wonders of metallic paint.

To really get us in the 1950’s ice cream social mood, I draped the table with a couple yards of hot pink geometric fabric that I grabbed at a yard sale last month for only $10. No cutting was involved in the making of this party since I plan on turning the 6 yards into curtains soon, but no one knew the difference once I discreetly tucked the spool beneath the billowing fabric. This is the perfect example of (A) me being lazy, and (B) me using what we’ve got.

The ikat placemat was a lucky find at Curtains, Blinds and Bath locally, and the lovely flowers were a gift from a family friend – I housesat for them during their vacation and was told to snip to my heart’s desire from their Zinnia patch. You don’t have to tell me twice! I’ve been gazing googly eyed at my brightly colored blooms for over a week now, and can safely say that these are my favorite flower of all time. Aren’t they just beautiful??

I was actually a little blown away by how easily this little family-attended party came together. I simply grabbed anything that I had on hand and made it work – Even the DIY name cards were a last minute addition after taking a bronze Sharpie to the wooden spoons. I’m starting to realize that spontaneity and a laid back attitude do wonders for stress free party planning. Any other tips? Feel free to share in the comments.

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