Archive for July, 2010

New olioboards!

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Can I say it again?  I love Olioboard!   It is like shopping for free – with unlimited space in your house!  Here are my two latest boards:

Are these pretty?

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

I am starting to think more and more about countertops.  I saw this picture the other day and fell in love… good thing that we have an odd collection of wood!

So many pretty things

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

I was in the mall the other day and decided to stop by Anthropologie.  I love their displays, and they have a great ability to make all of their things have an “I have to have it” quality.  I went in searching for eye candy, and I found it!  Enjoy…. (more…)

Ah, to be a kid again…

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Have you ever been asked the question, “If you could go back to any age, what would it be?”  I always answer 5, a time when I have fond memories of spending hours playing outside, going to bed while it was still light out and fresh sheets when I am just out of the bath.  Today I found another reason to be 5 again: Laurette furniture.  These pieces are so cool, so fresh – I wish they were for me!!! (more…)

Know any good studs?

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

So.  We’ve had a few good finds (did I tell you about the cast iron laundry sink?): a cabinet that we can build into the kitchen, some cabinet hardware, a chair that has nothing to do with anything but is beautiful.  We have also come across a few hurdles as well.  Mainly about our studs.  And we aren’t talking about my husband. (more…)

Tip of the Week!

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

You moved into a new house with tons of ornate wainscot.  While you love it, you have NO idea what to do with it.  You need ideas.  Where do you go? (more…)

Cue the “back in time” music….

Friday, July 16th, 2010

I was working with a new client today, and she was telling me how she liked my name The Color Psychic.  Then she asked me a question that I don’t often hear: how did I come to be The Color Psychic.  The story still gives me goosebumps, so I decided to share it with you… (more…)

No, thank YOU!

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

To all of you: thank you!  Your support is amazing!  I have a goal to have 300 fans on Facebook and 100 followers on Twitter by the end of the year – and you are helping!  I am so blessed – I hope that you keep coming back as this blog continues to grow.  I have some great plans, and I would love to take you with me!!!

Lookie, lookie

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

For some people, when they drive down the street, it’s people or a pretty house that catches their eye.  For my husband, it is lawns.  And for me?  Dumpsters.  (more…)

The love affair continues…

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

My regulars followers know that I love chairs.  To all of you who are new in class: I love chairs.  Here is another beauty to fuel the fire… (more…)