Many of you commented on the mirror we selected for Lucy's room. It has such a cool deco vibe and really opens up the room and adds a level of sophistication. I wanted to share a little with you on the sourcing for the mirror. I had a really hard time finding something unique and cool. Here are some images of the mirror installed.We got the mirror from Zuo Modernand couldn't have been more happy... Read more
Hey there everyone! How is the Thanksgiving planning going? Last week I gave you some details on the paint selection and painting process for Lucy's One Room Challenge bedroom. Today, I wanted to tell you a bit more about upholstering her love seat. I immediately fell in love with the lines of her little love seat when I found in on Craigslist. It was such a great find at just $50. Really... Read more
Hi all, it's Kate Cabiltes!I'm an admirer of interior designer Emily Hendersonand her quirky style, and this makeover she did on her own master bedroom makes me swoon! I love the dreamy blues and peaches paired with the soft white and tans, making the space super light and ethereal. Taking clean midcentury pieces layered with a few fun patterns and lots of texture, the space is a warm and inviting... Read more
Hi All. Well, the One Room Challengeis officially complete and I'm so excited to take a little breather. That said, there is still lots of info to share on the selections we made, so here is the first of those posts. When I was concepting Lucy's room I went back and forth about what to do with the walls. Originally I really wanted to do a wallpaper but I soon realized that was out of the budget.... Read more
Hi Everyone. So you've read about the 10 things I (Jess Davis) can't live without and most recently Jessica Burne shared her top 10 list. Well today we are learning more about another member of the Nest Studio team: Elizabeth Boland. Along with being my former next-door neighbor, Elizabeth is the quality and shipping/receiving maven at Nest Studio. While that couldn’t be farther from her degree in... Read more
Hi Everyone! I can't believe it's the final post of the One Room Challenge. It's been a whirlwind and it was a little, shall we say, down to the wire. But here we are and we got the room finished and photographed. Just as a little reminder, here are a couple before photos.Here is the concept board.And here is the final product. You will see that a few things changed along the way from concept... Read more
Hi all, Kate Cabiltes here!This captivating masculine study by talented Salt Lake City design firm Studio McGee is worth exploring. Its walls which boast unique moulding are coated in a unique dark green paintcalled Salamander by Benjamin Moore, a hue that can vary depending on sunlight exposure. Hosting a classic wooden desk and vintage kilim rug outfitted with accents such as an octagon mirror... Read more
Hello Everyone! We are on to the last week before our big reveal! Can't believe it's almost done. What a whirlwind! Here is what her concept board looks like:Some major things have happened over the past week. Lucy's shades have gone in and we received her bed from Land of Nod! Here are some shots of the shades. I had them custom made by my drapery lady Cathy Cohane. She is absolutely amazing.... Read more
Hi Everyone! We are at Week 4 of the One Room Challenge. Yikes! That means one more week of progress and the big reveal on November 10. Still so much to do, but we are getting there. I've been really enjoying doing this as well as following along with everyone else's rooms. So much inspiration! I can't wait to do a round up at the end of my favorite rooms, so stay tuned. And if I haven't found you... Read more
Hey guys, it's Kate Cabiltes!I find very few things to be a better use of my time than scrolling through old posts on the Lonny website. When going back to a "Castaway Chic" Features Home Tour designed by the fabulous Alessandra BrancaI was smitten -- and mostly with the powder room! This neutral oasis is still oozing with character from the shiplap walls to the shell statement of a chandelier.... Read more
Hi Everyone. Thought I'd take a little break from the One Room Challenge for a bit and show you some other progress happening elsewhere in the house. Last week I showed you some of our exterior projects. This week, a little DIY I did on our powder room walls. Our powder room has great bones. Love the marble and the vintage faucets and the high ceilings. The mirror is something I brought over from... Read more
Hi Everyone! I can't believe we are already half way through the One Room Challenge. If you haven't already gone on and perused all the amazing projects involved, please take a look. So much inspiration!Lucy's room is coming along nicely. We've made some real progress over the past week. After installing the shelves and getting the rug nailed down last week, we went ahead and finalized our... Read more