Design
From Terrible to Sterile to I-Can't-Look-Away-Stunning!
Decor
From Terrible to Sterile to I-Can't-Look-Away-Stunning!
After painting the walls, ceiling, and floor of the studio--and living with it all for a week or so, it all started to feel a little sterile. I waited anxiously for the floor to cure up so that I could hang some curtains and lay our flooring. Don't get me wrong, I'd take sterile over […]
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May 29, 2012
Design
Jane's Beachy-Vegan Mood Board
Mood Boards
Jane's Beachy-Vegan Mood Board
One of my favorite things about doing custom mood boards (besides peeking into other people's homes) is designing spaces in a variety of different styles. Recently, I was able to design a beachy-vibe living room that almost made me pack my bags and head to the coast. Here's Jane's letter: Julia, Yay! I'm feeling […]
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May 23, 2012
Design
Giveaway Gold: Our Humble A{Bowe}d
Art
Giveaway Gold: Our Humble A{Bowe}d
**Giveaway is now closed** Congratulations to L.R. who said they are best at hiking! Happy Monday, everyone! I am traveling back home today from my sister's wedding and have a special treat for you. Our newest sponsor, Our Humble A{Bowe}d is offering up prints from their Etsy shop. You may recognize the name from my […]
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May 21, 2012
Design
New Lamp Love
Decor
New Lamp Love
Last week, I quickly relayed that the living room didn't really look like this anymore: And that a lamp had been purchased to replace those two black floor lamps flanking the couch. You see, originally we had planned to have a big arc floor lamp in the family room. I even included one in the […]
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May 16, 2012
Design
Reader's Choice: Curtain Call!
Decor
Reader's Choice: Curtain Call!
Today's poll will be the icing on the studio's cake. In this crazy turn of events, we have allowed you readers to design my new art studio. You have voted on color scheme, ceiling color, area rug and lighting and now we turn our attention to curtains. The old nursery-turned-studio has a large window on […]
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May 14, 2012
Design
May 2012 Chalkboard Drawing
Art
May 2012 Chalkboard Drawing
This month's drawing (let's forget for a moment that we're a third of the way into May) was a refreshing return to color. For the last few months, I have been indulging in classic black and white chalkboard drawings with a touch of a little color--but to pick up my bold chalk pieces was invigorating. […]
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May 11, 2012
Design
Room Swaps
Decor
Room Swaps
It's almost a joke to bring a third room into the equation when we are knee deep in a studio renovation and at the tail end of the family room renovation--but the living room has been stripped of a few items that has forced our attention. You know I love a little Spring tweaking anyway. Our […]
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May 10, 2012
Design
Second of Eleven
Art
Second of Eleven
Although my studio is under construction, the painting must go on--on my dining room table. Eeks! I am currently working on a series of eleven paintings--all with ikat-inspired vertical brushstrokes. My first one sold quickly, which gave me the confidence I needed to continue with the series. Today, the second painting is officially available. This […]
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May 9, 2012
Design
Reader's Choice: This Little Light of Mine
Decor
Reader's Choice: This Little Light of Mine
Our area rug poll has crowned a victor! Roadside Attraction got the most votes and will be hanging out in the studio with me. I was originally pulling for the Sophistikat option, but in the end--I feel good about the great texture of the Roadside Attraction carpet tiles and can't wait for them to get […]
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May 8, 2012
Design
Our Love, Our Lounge
Decor
Our Love, Our Lounge
This weekend we really, REALLY weekended (it's a verb now). With the arrival of our new couch that we ordered months ago, we decided to take it for a major test drive. For the first time in 3 and a half months--we sat on a couch and watched television. Of course not alllll weekend--but […]
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May 7, 2012
Design
Pretty Couches and almost Not Couch-less
Decor
Pretty Couches and almost Not Couch-less
Thanks for excusing my absence yesterday. We have had a few set backs this week--all three members of our little family got the flu. When it came and went with Greta on Monday, we thought we escaped it. Oh no. Wednesday night, it hit me hard and Chris followed suit shortly after. Thank goodness it […]
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May 4, 2012
Design
Reader's Choice: From the Ceiling to Wall
Inspiration
Reader's Choice: From the Ceiling to Wall
This morning, before Chris's alarm even went off, I nudged him awake and said, "Wouldn't it be fun to get the readers involved in designing the studio?" Even half asleep, he seemed enthusiastic about the idea. It's not that I couldn't whip up a mood board and do, yet another, before and after of a […]
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April 26, 2012
Design
Original, Soft, Abstract Art: Blues, Greens and Grays.
Art
Original, Soft, Abstract Art: Blues, Greens and Grays.
Remember my large 6'x8' painting I did for the dining room (you can catch the whole process here)? It has gotten a lot of attention lately, which is amazing. To the inquiring minds and readers, in response to your emails, I am sorry--this is not a tutorial for it. And there probably never will be. […]
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April 23, 2012
Design
Pinterest Hits and Misses
Inspiration
Pinterest Hits and Misses
Sometimes I think that Pinterest was created just for me and for those just like me. I used to have files and files of links and photos, labeled the best I could. Note: labeling by date is the worst idea ever. I utilize Pinterest on the daily--not only to store my inspirations, recipes, and also […]
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April 20, 2012
Design
Deb's Earthy-Urban Mood Board
Mood Boards
Deb's Earthy-Urban Mood Board
I'm back to share another one of my favorite mood boards of the week. I don't know what I would call the style of this room I put together for my client, Deb, recently--"Earthy Urban"? Haha--we'll go with that. Deb recently moved into a new place and asked for my help to infuse some life […]
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April 19, 2012
Design
Nursery Mood Board: Whimsical and Retro
Mood Boards
Nursery Mood Board: Whimsical and Retro
When Leila approached me...errr emailed me about doing another mood board for her home (I've already designed her living room and dining room), it felt like familiar territory. This time, it was for her son's nursery. Oh, I could design nurseries all day long. Here's what she said in her note: Hi Julia, I need […]
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April 12, 2012
Design
The Family Room Mood Board
Mood Boards
The Family Room Mood Board
We received an especially helpful comment yesterday from one of our readers, Diane. She said in regards to our family room renovation plans: You've obviously thought a lot about how you want the room to work for you..but what about aesthetics. Have you decided on a design inspiration yet...colors, art, textiles? The last few days […]
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February 10, 2012
Design
Falling Block Art For Sale!
Art
Falling Block Art For Sale!
When my rockstar of a friend, Jane, approached me about getting her hands on some of my art--specifically the falling blocks I created over Christmas--I was thrilled with the opportunity to work with paper and collage again. So thrilled, I decided to make it available to anyone else that wants one, too. Eeee!! This […]
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January 27, 2012
Design
Happy Pots
Art
Happy Pots
We're adding little pops of color in the kitchen today....errr, posting about it--I actually did this yesterday. Remember our little succulents on our new open shelving? When we bought them, we also picked up three plain, ceramic pots for 49 cents a pop at Ikea to house our little plants. When I was pot-shopping, I […]
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August 17, 2011
