Showing posts with label Guest Blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guest Blogging. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Fall Trends
Today, I'm over at Loft & Cottage guest blogging while Casey is in Italy. Come join me as I share this season's current trends.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
My Favorite Room at Cottage & Vine
Today, I'm over at Cottage & Vine where the lovely Rene has kindly asked me to participate in her 'My Favorite Room' series. Come over and take a peek at one of my spaces I chose as my favorites!!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Guest Posting at The Vintique Object
Today, I've over at Camille's blog, The Vintique Object. This is a relatively new to me blog and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Camille is super talented with a keen eye for design. And, on top of it, she is super sweet. Join me while I kick off her guest series, Stylish ways to protect your kids and pets in your home (and your home from kids and pets)! Go here.
Our expedit bookcase serving as toy storage.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Patio Updates & Guest Posting
I'm nearly finished with my patio makeover. I am just waiting for two lumbar pillows to arrive before I do the reveal. If you remember, I created several mood boards for my patio. This makeover had to be on a strict budget using my existing wicker chairs, indoor/outdoor rug and garden stool (which I scored at TJ Maxx for $20). I've finished spray painting my wicker chairs and my garden stool. Here is a little before and after of my garden stool.
It turned out better than I expected. So, stay tuned for my patio reveal!! And, if you have a moment, c'mon over to Meet Me in Philadelphia where I am sharing my patio inspirations, while the lovely Ashley is on her honeymoon!!
Before:
I bought Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover spray paint in green apple...
After:
It turned out better than I expected. So, stay tuned for my patio reveal!! And, if you have a moment, c'mon over to Meet Me in Philadelphia where I am sharing my patio inspirations, while the lovely Ashley is on her honeymoon!!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Spring Fever
If you haven't heard of Party Resources, you're missing out. Kate has a wonderful blog which is all about entertaining and all the beautiful details that really make an event so special.
Today, you can find me over at Party Resources guest blogging!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Butler's Pantry
Kevin here; I'm Fran's husband. Fran is still feeling poorly; and you know it's bad when I'm the one updating her on the goings-on in the interior design blog-o-sphere. Anyway, I developed todays post.
As many of you know, we live in a small Cape Cod house that I purchased several years before I even met Fran. At the time, it was more than enough house for me - and a bigger house would only have meant more cleaning. Not to mention, I was oblivious to the benefits of more storage space. Anyway, in our first year of marriage we re-did the kitchen. It was a complete gut job: new hardwood floors, new ceiling, new wiring, etc. At the time, I thought, "Wow, look at all this new storage." But those spaces quickly filled up. And I've grown tired of having to trek down the basement to get the waffle iron on "waffle Saturdays". And, rest assured, the waffle iron isn't the only item stored down there (have I mentioned that our house is small?).
So with the prospect of moving someday, Fran and I have discussed our "wish lists" for the next home. Are we the only ones that do this? Anyway, first on my list is a giant basement workroom - off limits to everyone. But after that might be a butlers pantry. I know, I know ... it probably seems odd for a guy to appreciate a butlers pantry. But I actually would, simply because it would help the clean-up/storage process (wouldn't have to run downstairs to re-store certain pots and pans after dinner).
My first thoughts of the ideal butlers pantry took me back to a tour Fran and I took of The Breakers, Cornelius Vanderbilt's 130,000 square foot summer home in Newport, RI. That pantry has a walk-in safe for the silver, a second level catwalk, and a dumbwaiter. But maybe that was aiming just a little too high. So here are a few more modest pantry's.
This first one is a traditional "walk through", connecting the kitchen and dining room. It's clean, well organized and practical. But there's no counter space.
This one also appears to be a walk-through and is way bigger with tons of counter space. But it feels a little institutional and cold.
This one appeals to the Maxwell Smart in me. I really like the secret passage feel to this one (pantry door is disguised as more cupboards). From a practical perspective, I would prefer a pass-through. But this was too cool not to include. I like the pewter plates too. But they seem too congested. And is it me or are they mounted on a mirror? I don't really like that.
Lastly, here's the mac-daddy. Holy cow. This is way nicer and larger than our entire kitchen. Look at those windows. It's almost a shame. I don't want to store stuff in this room ... I want to live here. This one is very white as well but the floors (pine?) warm it up as does the outdoor greenery. I like the lights too. Not so excited about the topiaries, but that's just me.
And now that we've settled on the pantry, we can just build the rest of the house around it. After we win the power-ball, that is.
Have a great weekend. And get better Frannie!!! This blog stuff is way harder than it looks.
As many of you know, we live in a small Cape Cod house that I purchased several years before I even met Fran. At the time, it was more than enough house for me - and a bigger house would only have meant more cleaning. Not to mention, I was oblivious to the benefits of more storage space. Anyway, in our first year of marriage we re-did the kitchen. It was a complete gut job: new hardwood floors, new ceiling, new wiring, etc. At the time, I thought, "Wow, look at all this new storage." But those spaces quickly filled up. And I've grown tired of having to trek down the basement to get the waffle iron on "waffle Saturdays". And, rest assured, the waffle iron isn't the only item stored down there (have I mentioned that our house is small?).
So with the prospect of moving someday, Fran and I have discussed our "wish lists" for the next home. Are we the only ones that do this? Anyway, first on my list is a giant basement workroom - off limits to everyone. But after that might be a butlers pantry. I know, I know ... it probably seems odd for a guy to appreciate a butlers pantry. But I actually would, simply because it would help the clean-up/storage process (wouldn't have to run downstairs to re-store certain pots and pans after dinner).
My first thoughts of the ideal butlers pantry took me back to a tour Fran and I took of The Breakers, Cornelius Vanderbilt's 130,000 square foot summer home in Newport, RI. That pantry has a walk-in safe for the silver, a second level catwalk, and a dumbwaiter. But maybe that was aiming just a little too high. So here are a few more modest pantry's.
This first one is a traditional "walk through", connecting the kitchen and dining room. It's clean, well organized and practical. But there's no counter space.
This one also appears to be a walk-through and is way bigger with tons of counter space. But it feels a little institutional and cold.
This one appeals to the Maxwell Smart in me. I really like the secret passage feel to this one (pantry door is disguised as more cupboards). From a practical perspective, I would prefer a pass-through. But this was too cool not to include. I like the pewter plates too. But they seem too congested. And is it me or are they mounted on a mirror? I don't really like that.
Lastly, here's the mac-daddy. Holy cow. This is way nicer and larger than our entire kitchen. Look at those windows. It's almost a shame. I don't want to store stuff in this room ... I want to live here. This one is very white as well but the floors (pine?) warm it up as does the outdoor greenery. I like the lights too. Not so excited about the topiaries, but that's just me.
And now that we've settled on the pantry, we can just build the rest of the house around it. After we win the power-ball, that is.
Have a great weekend. And get better Frannie!!! This blog stuff is way harder than it looks.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Advice for New Moms: Odi et Amo
Come join me over at Averill's incredibly resourceful series, Advice for New Moms, as I share my favorite items when I was a new mom. If you don't follow Averill's blog, Odi et Amo, I strongly encourage you too - she is a fabulous blogger with a keen eye for design who is expecting her first child.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Guest Blogging at Loft & Cottage
Come join me over at Loft & Cottage while Casey is galavanting through Italia!! If you haven't been introduced to Casey's blog, you must visit because it is a daily read!!! This girl has great style!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Guest Blogging
Be sure to stop over by Strictly Simple Style today, where I am guest blogging about adding a little kid resilient fabric (a.k.a. oilcloth) to your decor!!
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