SNAPSHOT DU JOUR: THE EXTENDED VERSION

SAN JOSE + PALM SPRINGS

new wall treatment for the residents' dining room

Blue tape outline of new fireplace wall with Convex Mirrors above

Putting my Father to work

Previous Hallway entrance

Keep it simple, fresh, and use contrast

fabulous Ikat from Kravet that inspired the new stone floor in Palm Springs. I die.

Another few crazy weeks in decor land...and this decor fellow is beat! But there is no rest for me as I head off to New Jersey and New York for business meetings- and hopefully some client shopping this week. We are moving, steadily, ahead in San Jose and Palm Springs.

In San Jose- the dining room wall treatment is nearing completion and I think it looks smashing. The great grid of lattice adds interest and depth but since its painted the same color - its mellow and soothing. This is a far cry from the burgundy and forrest green striped wallpaper. In the lobby- the crown molding and base are still being installed- but I decided to add a few "teaser" details to the space to foreshadow things to come. To be honest, I think I honestly frightened everyone when I had the wallpaper hung. Everyone was a tad hesitant...but now that they see the crisp, candlelight Ivory details and the black and gilt convex mirrors- they keep oohing and awing. (So do I!)

Here's a tip- when you don't have the biggest budgets - create dramatic change through the use of contrast....and of course materials.

I'd say that these homes will are well on their way to chic.

Happy Monday Friends!