Inspired by a favorite designer.....

My love for Emily Henderson began when she won HGTV's Design Star.

I loved her quirky, collected style.  She designs to the beat

of her own vintage, mid-century drum shade....ha!!  I'd like to 

think that we could totally be friends - or like sisters, with her the 

cooler, skinier, younger sister - with our shared love of vintage

shopping, vintage art, brass anything, quirky objects, the 

color blue, Portland, Oregon......plus we are both blond, so 

we have that in common!

My house hardly reflects her style, however, I have always

said if I win the Powerball someday, Emily Henderson would be the 

designer I would call to work her magic in the new home

I have built (and renovated) in my head many times over......

So when a fun new client mentioned in our first meeting that 

she really liked Emily Henderson's style I knew I would

love this project.  The client is pretty design savvy herself, a pro at finding 

great mid-century pieces on Craigslist, so

working in a true vintage mid-century piece was a definite. 

The client also had the bed, nightstands and bench.

Early on in the process, I found the great vintage

Persian rug on Craigslist which really brought some great

color and pattern into an otherwise pretty neutral space.

The walls were painted BM Simply White.

The bedside lamps are from Rejuvenation and I think they are pretty fabulous.

I worked with the client to choose art for the smallish gallery wall that was installed.

I finished the space by adding some small accessories, fresh flowers and plants,

a mix of vintage and new textiles and a vintage seascape.  

This project is the perfect example of how the best results come from

trusting, brave clients who listen to the crazy ideas from their

designer - who invest in the designer's time to style the space 

after all the 'big' pieces have been purchased.  

This project was FUN!  And really, I would love to work

more in this style....clients?????