2012 January

Roadside Restoration: Distressed Turquoise Chair

January 6, 2012

I've got a few design clients that I am working on projects for right now, and one happens to be a good friend of mine. Her style is traditional-eclectic and it has been enjoyable to introduce some unique elements into her space. The latest part of her home that we've been transforming is her master bedroom. Upon choosing a sunshine yellow for the walls and a floral patterned rug with bursts of color, I made the suggestion of introducing elements of turquoise! A chair was a must for the space, and with my radar-alert always turned on, I actually found one on the side of the road. … [Read more...]

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Written by by Jenna | Filed Under: DIY | Tagged With: chair, Distressed, distressed technique, easy glaze technique, Interior Design Saratoga Springs New York, roadside restoration, Saratoga Springs New York, SAS Interiors, Turquoise

5 Steps to Rearranging and Moving Furniture

January 4, 2012

Yesterday, when I should have been getting back into my normal work and life routine, I was instead spending time rearranging my front living room, a.k.a soon to be living room / office. For the past month, different furniture layouts have been flowing in and out of my head and with the Christmas decor housed away till next year, I couldn't stand not acting on these ideas any longer. My main issue with the space is that when we moved in, we already had the furniture. I love the pieces which were purchased when the hub and I were first married (so I have sentimental attachment too), but … [Read more...]

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Written by by Jenna | Filed Under: Decorating | Tagged With: how to space plan, ideas for space planning, moving furniture, rearranging furniture, space planning ideas

10 Great Ideas for Around the House

January 2, 2012

A new year, a new month, a new day has begun! I hope you had a wonderful Holiday season and a very happy new years eve and day. I just can not believe it's already 2012. Each year goes faster and faster - don't you feel that same way as you get older? In my looking-at-everything-in-a-glass-is-half-full-attitude, I'm trying to stay positive and not feel bummed that the Holidays went so fast. Even though January is often known for it's long drear days, it's also a great time to purge out the old allowing for a new clean palette to live. As I mentioned last week, I put away all of my … [Read more...]