My Latest Project: Downtown Window Display

Just a quick post to check in and ask the question what the heck happened to Summer? How is it the end of July? I was going to make homemade ice cream and have water balloon fights and most of all GET A TAN!! Dear Summer: I'd like a do-over  please ! Before you know it it's going to be February and time to take the tree down.

Anyhow, here's what I've been up to:

A few months ago I was approached about designing a window for a bookstore we frequent in downtown Hendersonville. I was very interested at the time but   I would be unable to meet the deadline due to other commitments. Luckily, we worked some other dates and here's how it all went down:

I was given a theme " Ah, Summer in the Mountains". I originally thought I would use my son's kayak in the window and make it all "outdoorsy- sporty".I thought I could use his hiking boots and all that jazz to set the scene.  Then I realized that it was destined to end up as "Blah, Summer in the Mountains". Boring and expected and not at all having my stamp of creativity on it. So, on to plan B I went.

Plan B was comprised of displaying items that you might see smart  booky- lovin people doing in the summer aside from reading. I wanted to draw people in with color and a touch of whimsy- and more grosgrain ribbon they've seen in their lives! 

Over several weeks I scoured  over thrift stores (ah chew!)  finding items to drag into my house for my husband and kids to trip over. Ah, the continuous ramifications of of mom's projects!  

In the end, my house looked like a bomb hit it. That's a true sign of the creative process working it's magic.    

 

 See, even my cat was feeling creative. And she just loves it when I use the word "whimsy".

This was probably a strange sight to see as I drove through town.

So, let's  cut to the chase- here is the end result. I'm really pleased with the window and how it turned out. If you are in Hendersonville - be sure to check out Fountainhead Bookstore!! Thank you Valerie! 

Here's a before shot ( apparently Fingerinthepicture Syndrome is a common trait passed down in my family for generations)

Before!

         and...

After 

                 Ta da!

Foyer Powder Room

I love this little bathroom in our house. As a matter of fact, my children prefer to utilize this one as opposed to the one they share upstairs. That might be TMI- but that makes me really happy to think I have made this bathroom a really nice place to, well, you know...!

  

                                             xoxo, 
                                                         Tippi

Master Suite

Inspiration Board: Dining Room

Before + After : My Front Porch

I starting to realize that being incredibly particular getting me no where fast in blogland. I am starting to figure out if I continue on this route I will never have anything posted. As The Nester says " It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful!" So, here goes!

The Before:

This is my lonely little porch before. I love the style of this house. Very "mountain contemporary" but all  of the stone work made the front facade seem very blah. Did I mention I love color?

I have had these planter boxes for a while and thought I could paint them something fun and  bright . Did I mention that I am having a yellow moment right now? 

I also had this fun red floral outdoor fabric around and made some pillow covers with it. I'd also love to paint those urns white but that's a project for another day. Maybe the bench should be white too? I think it works for now-  (sometimes I just can't put down the spray paint!)

The After: 

Tah Dah! I love how the planters turned out. It definitely needed that bright sunny yellow! 

xoxo- Tippi

Bohemian Antiquity Nursery

Wallpaper Scouting

I was frolicking in Lowe's the other day and came across this display of wallpaper books. Very organized. By color. By style. Heaven. 

I know. I know. Waverly makes you want to cringe. Not these. Waverly has lots of options for those of us not looking for vines of ivy.

This chinoisserie style I imagine on an accent wall in a  dramatic dining room.

This ikat style would look great in a room with a little kick of hot pink. 

This one would be a great neutral. 

I am such a sucker for a stylized floral- especially ones with monkeys. I love all of the colors in this one.

Know what else is great? You can check these books out! 

xoxo- Tippi