http://veneerdesigns.com/blog beautiful, affordable interior design Tue, 21 May 2013 19:31:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Things are gearing up for the summer and getting quite busy around here since we got back from vacation. When things get busy, the blog falls to the wayside. But I just wanted to drop a line and include you in what's going on. On the boards, we have a ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3357 I'm back from our tropical Kauaian vacation and in my absence, the wonderful bedding canopy Crane and Canopy posted my contribution to their blog. I'm truly honored to be in such fine company for their bloggers we love series. And have you seen their bedding line? To die for. If you ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3353 Something really big is cooking for an architecturally stunning house in Santa Monica. All the interior colors are currently shades of mayonnaise, light yellow, and brown. We are going to paint every surface of that house in a much cooler light grey spectrum, install new tile and counter tops in ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3337 Guys, we are off for a week starting today for a sun filled, cocktail infused, sandy toed vacation. I will report back upon my return. My hint to you is "mahalo" and have a great first week of May. 1) My mister turned 4 years old. His cake was a stunner ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3325 What? What?! Jonathan Adler created a line for JC Penney called Happy Chic?! My word. If you have admired his optimistic retro style of pillows, ceramics, rugs, and decor objects but could never afford the designer price tag, here is a great source. I would assume the quality isn't top ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3313 Relaxed, natural, neutral, soft, the softest, rumpled, wrinkley, French/Belgian/Italian linen bedding. I want it. A mix of tones and colors is good to me. As an upgrade. For a birthday? An anniversary? I'm not sure, but I am planning on pulling the trigger for my own bedroom soonish, maybe when ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3253 Part two of the midcentury modern spruce up covers the living area and the guest powder room. There was a not very good shade of crimson as the accent throughout. It just had to go and a more serene color scheme take over. The only thing I could think of for ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3279 D contacted me 5 months into her pregnancy about helping her mid-century ranch house find its roots. Somehow a Mediterranean Tuscan agenda had taken over and she wanted to find a way to love her home more. She was in full nesting mode and we tackled the play room, the ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3258 I remember seeing the Color Reform rugs from ABC Carpet and Home years ago and as much as I would have liked to forget about them, I still find myself smitten with not only the idea, but also the look. Its like they tailor made a product for me: salvage ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3232 Have you noticed that when watching your kids play, you end up spending a lot of time on the floor. And that floor is hard. I wanted to soften it up not only for them, but for me too, so I added this delicious rug near the sofa. The wool ... http://veneerdesigns.com/blog/?p=3215