DECOR FILE : FABULOUS UPDATE

DRAB TO FAB

The new lobby that residents and family find as of Saturday. So chic! (The floor is still to be replaced with new stone)

Below: Old - out dated lobby and furnishings.

The receptionist will be so happy here. New white leather desk chair to come. New Firedoors at the restrooms to be installed.

The fab GATE wing chair from JAK studio collection.

This past Saturday, the lobby of my Hayward facility received a little James magic and transformation. Normally, I like to wait until everything is complete- ie flooring, doors etc. But as I have found with most of these projects you have to install in stages and be ok with that process. We still are awaiting approval of the nurses' station, fireplace wall and this and that- but I think you can see where we are headed. The best part of the day on Saturday was when a resident, coming back from an outside appointment, walked in and was floored. He said, " This must be a company that really cares about people".

Happy Monday!

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THE PITS

Such a busy day and very busy week trying to get projects completed- bids obtained- and proposals out. Not to mention fit in an install in SF this weekend. GRRR. I so need an assistant! Anyone?

Here is a great find from Etsy. It is appropriate for the work week hump...put the pits in their place:)

Happy Wednesday!

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METAL GOODNESS

I just adore my newest purchase! I picked these up at Plantation on La Brea for a photo shoot I did for Luxury Home. These are meant to be salt cellars but I love the largest one to hold matches. So chic and textural.

Happy weekend!

DECOR FILE : FABULOUS VINTAGE!

HAVE SOME HEART

It is Monday - and that means go, go, go! Here's a little sweet something from bluebell bazaar to keep your spirits high and a pep in your step as we begin this week.

DECOR FILE : FROM THE INSPIRATION PILE

LOVE THAT JACKET

I find that inspiration hits you when you are not expecting it and that it comes in so many varied forms. The lovely Margie,from my one of my favs - Kravet- was sporting this uber chic j jacket and I just had to snap a pic. What has inspired you of late?

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I SPEAK ITALIAN

I adore this Italian Settee from Dennis & Leen- which I am almost positive has made it into my next big residential project in wine country! Isn't she a beauty?

DECOR FILE : FABULOUS UPDATE

HOLY STATION TRANSFORMATION!

Our little station is still in the process of blooming. We need to install the Silestone Quartz portion of the counter where the white appears- it will waterfall over the side to the toe kick!

You can see how far we have come- no more VCT flooring or burgundy mess. No more Yellow walls with wallpaper borders!

We still have finishing touches- but it is amazing what a little face lift will do!