Moving into a work/life commercial building was a huge decision for us, but we could not be happier with where we are. Having the luxury of working and playing all in one place could not be more ideal and we are falling more in love with the details of our space every day. Not to mention my little whippet, Sam and of course Frank and Jack keep me company when I’m burning the midnight oil! Watching the new space transform into our own little piece of heaven has been undeniably exciting and we figured what better way to get in the holiday spirit than a little sharing of what we’ve been keeping to ourselves.Stay tuned, we’ve got big news and lots more fabulous on the way!
Before Images : It’s amazing to look back at what this space once looked like. It took a village of people, whom I am entirely grateful for, to pull this together so beautifully. We still have a long way to go, but I am so thrilled with how far we’ve already come. Take a look at what we started with…
DIY project #1: I took my once lime green chairs with black and white damask fabric and restyled them into these charming little numbers.
Old Seat Chair:
New Seat Chair: I was delighted to find this fabulous new Moda fabric from this sweet little quilting store on Plainfield. I have a yard of fabric left and I would love to make a few pillows. Did I mention one of my goals for 2012 is to learn to sew?
It is amazing what a little spray paint, a staple gun and fabric can accomplish.
DIY Project #2: I was able to convert these gorgeous wooden frames into my very own life-size Pinterest boards (don’t forget to follow our Pinterest boards online here). I stretched blush pink and the gray vintage fabric creating space to display inspirational images, custom invitations and thank you notes. I’m hoping to find time in the next couple weeks to fill them up with some love. For now, they are making beautiful wall art.
And this, my friends, is my oh-so-happy place. Since my office and consultation space are now separate, I didn’t have to chose between my two favorite color palettes. My office colors are a lovely combination of dove gray and blush tones giving it a soft feminine feel. Custom gray velvet curtains are on the way and the ceiling will be draped with a lovely gray taffeta fabric. You can find me here in my cozy cloths working into the wee hours of the night. I mean, really, an office space that looks like this makes you never want to leave.
Honestly how can you resist this face?
Check back later this week to see the rest of our beautifully transformed space. Make it a great day!
Our new address is: 1551 Richmond NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
She loves floral design as much as her Nana and takes her job very seriously as you can tell by the photo. Hailie is an absolute sponge when it comes to learning how to design and care for flowers. I can’t wait until she is old enough to drive so we can spend countless hours working together.
by jenn
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