THE MINI'S | GUEST BATH REMODEL

We have lived in our house now for a little over a year and are finally ready to dive into the bathroom re-models.  Our first one will be a smaller guest bath on the first floor.  I want to do a clean, elegant, but also colorful space.  In my opinion, wallpaper is a must in a small guest bath.  It is a space where you can have a little fun!  Which inspiration above is your favorite?

BEFORE & AFTER | CHELSEA PROJECT

We love updating our clients apartments and creating their vision.  A lot of time young professionals just don't have the time to make their apartments home.  Or they just don't know how to create the home that they see for themselves in their heads.  That is where we come in!  This couple wanted something fresh, cool and comfortable with pops of color.  They wanted it to be "preppy-chic", but modern given the loft vibe the layout created and the neighborhood in which they lived.  Above are some before and after photos.  We think we created what they were looking for :) 

FRIDAY'S FAVORITES | INSPIRATION

This week was a long one.  My husband and I are awaiting the birth of our first little girl and my mom and I are swamped in client meetings.  I feel blessed that we are so busy right now and am beyond excited for our new projects ahead (although, I have to say I am more excited to meet my baby girl of course!!)  We need constant inspiration and browsing pinterest in bed while laying awake at night has become a favorite pastime.  This week there seemed to be a common thread- gracie or gracie-esq wallpaper.  It is beyond beautiful and just inherently classic.  I have been desperately wanting framed panels in our living room and am thinking about biting the bullet as a push present for myself... we shall see!  I hope you enjoy this weeks inspiration...

FALL RE-VAMP

We love a beautiful light colored, linen sofa.  We use them often because they are classic, clean and work well with our bold accent colors.  However, recently our clients have been asking for something more durable and comfortable.  Velvet seems to be the answer.  It creates a warm, inviting lounge area and is perfect for the cold weather ahead.  Above are some inspiration photo's of gorgeous living room's with the perfect velvet sofas.  We will share photo's of three separate installs where we used velvet in the next few weeks.  They are all completely different in feel, but have one thing in common- a totally comfortable place your you and your hubs to lounge or for your little kiddies to watch their cartoons all afternoon.

Inspiration c/o: 
1. Cece Barfield
2. Ashley Whittaker
3. Christina Murphy
4. Unkown- Pinterest

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GALA

We are so proud to participate in the amazing organization, The Ronald McDonald House on Long Island.  Last year we participated in an event where designers were chosen to created a fun vignette that was actioned off for the charity.  This year they chose another set of designers to design table scapes for the same purpose- each to be auctioned off to raise money for the terrific cause.   Above is our inspiration for our table.  We wanted it to be fresh and fun, with pretty pieces that people would want to purchase.  We love the combination of blue and green together it is classic and beautiful.  A big thank you to Cowtan & Tout for the beautiful napkins, Elite Tent & Party Rental for the lucite chairs & Scarsella Floral's for the gorgeous arrangements.

If you don't know about the Ronald McDonald House here is a little background.  The house provides  a "home away from home" for all family members of children that are sick and going through treatment.   They are able to stay at the house, free of charge, for as long as they need.  The rooms were all decorated by designers over the years to create a happy, stress free environment for these families who are going through so much.  Every year we are humbled by the people we meet at this organization who have dedicated their lives to making other peoples lives a little easier.

FRIDAY FAVORITES | A NEW CLIENT

We have an adorable, young new client in Manhattan who we are so excited to start working on.    They love our favorite palette of neutrals, navy's and whites and are going to pop it with a little green or pink as well.  Here is our starting off point.  Traditional, yet clean and modern perfect for a newly married couple trying to blend their styles.  We will post progress photo's in a few weeks.

NURSERY INSPIRATION

Above is all of my inspiration for our nursery.  It will be a mixture of french with a hint of modern (The Rinfret Group's typical aesthetic).  I also tried to incorporate color, but in a calming, serene way for our little girl.  I can't wait to show you all what I came up with.  Only 6 weekends left until she arrives!  We are so excited to meet her.