Everything with Linterior Stylist is going well, but I am undoubtedly running around like superwoman, and turning down invitations with friends so that I can work until 10pm on Friday nights sewing pillows or researching furniture pieces at every store in San Diego.
Yesterday my sister had all four of her widsom teeth removed (poor thing!), so I was volunteered by fate to stay home with her the entire day, spoon feeding jello and giving her high dosages of pain medication... I got pretty ancy after sitting with her on the couch for eight hours, but luckily I had a chance to work on my business card and finalize the design (aka: change the design five or six times) while I sistersat. I officially ordered them this morning, and I'm super excited! Here is the design:
I'll admit, I'm a little worried about the reaction to having my face on my card. I was inspired by the designers in the Ikea catalog and loved how you could relate to their products so much more when you connected to their faces... So I hope it's the creative vibe that comes across, and not "look at me!" They should be here in a few weeks- I'm really looking foward to it.For a taste of how the Linterior Stylist process goes, here's a project I've been working with the ambitious Maranda, who was perplexed by the high ceilings, dramatic angles, and unique corner fireplace. She was also interested in a new color scheme.
Before:
Despite her involvement in the Navy, living in southeast San Diego takes her pretty far from the ocean, so I wanted to bring a subtle beachy feel to her living room with coral and navy blues. Incorporating metal accents, pale blues, and yellows sets off the "garden" vibe, and it all in all feels like a New England beachside cottage with flower gardens and distressed furniture.
Proposed Design:
The first thing I did was rearrange the furniture for a much better flow- angling the couch created a cozy space to converse with the chair across the room, rather than have every seat focused on the television. The fireplace takes priority as a focal point with less obstruction and a few fun, decorative elements on the mantle and hearth.
She absolutely loved the design, and we've already purchased 80% of our materials! Tomorrow we're going to be sewing curtains and painting her folding tables with a colorful palette of spraypaint that we'll sand down for a softer, worn look. Her husband loves fishing, so I painted a few sky blue pillows with metallic fish scale and sea shell patterns. The bookcases will be filled with rows of navy blue and tin boxes, and all the elements will come together to make a sophisticated, seaside inspired space.
I'll post pictures of the final result- we're almost done!
I've got quite a few other projects going on as well- a brand new apartment that needs everything from sectional couches to bedding, and a mom of two young songs who wants to transform their rooms into unique spaces they can grow in.
It's all little overwhelming at times, so I'm definitely learning to appreciate relaxing days like this, where I'm warming up baby food for my sister in between office work.
Take care!
Lin
Lin
