THIS AND THAT

I have been making a few changes around the joint.....

WHAT?

Don't look at me like that...you know you do it all the time :)

I had this mirror hanging around [left over from a client install about a year ago] and decided to give it a coat of white paint and hang it in my black and white foyer.

  

I saw this picture a while back on Pinterest and that gave me the idea

Kind of makes me want to paint my front door white....

I got my mirror at Homegoods.....haven't really accessorized it yet....but I might keep it for a hot minute.

We have been at the beach all week and the weather has been incredible.  It can be hot in May but there were a couple of days where we turned off the AC....

If you follow me on Instagram then you saw that I fell while running.

This was after I cleaned it up.....Seriously one minute I was looking at blue sky and then I was pulling grass and dirt out of my mouth.  

I thought I had turned into a bird cause all of the sudden I was flying through the air....only I was trying to figure out the best way to land without losing all of my teeth.

I got up and finished that run.  #nopainnogain

I wasn't too injured to take a stroll down to the Tracery and drool over these awesome pillows.  2 of my favorite Schumacher fabrics.

Zimba and Betwixt.

I was also able to talk my friends into this picture.....#imprettyconvincing

Before I left....I was working on a couple of plans for a bachelor....

Last day in paradise and then back to reality....which I compare to the actual landing when I fell.....

Jump into the weekend....

Shaclutzy

A WINNER AND SOME DIY ARTWORK

Drumroll please......the winner of the $100.00 gift certificate from Rejuvenation Lighting is Melanie Thompson from My Sweet Savannah!  I know she is going to be excited to either design a light of her own or just pick out a cool accessory for her gorgeous home.  Huge thanks  for all of your comments!

If you follow me on Instagram [sherryhdesigns] then you saw me post this picture

My sister and I were trying to think of some cheap art for my nephews dining room.  

CHEAP.

We went to Michaels for a tablet of drawing paper and a tube of black acrylic paint.  That was the easy part.

Coming up with what to do with them took a little more thought.   I wish I could say it was my genius idea.  

She just threw some paint on the paper and then put another piece on top.  Rorschach.  Ink Block.  Easy Peasy.

We did a few.  It did take a week for them to totally dry cause we might have put it on a little thick...

Off to Ikea for some Ribba frames.

Instead of black we got the wood colored ones.  Before I show you what they look like ....here is the DR before.

My sister got it in her head that she wanted to paint stripes.  I on the other hand was thinking.....that is a lot of work....how about we just hang some art and be done with it.  #lostinterestafterthebedroom

But she wouldn't let it go.  Every time I turned around "stripes".  I felt like I was being water boarded.  

We had gotten this table from West Elm at the outlet store.

For mere pennies I might add.  Then my nephew took the wind out of our balloon.  He closed his wallet.  The nerve.  So we had to get really crafty.  

This rug that I used to have in my bedroom and gave to my sister found it's way to his DR.

These chairs that I've had for 20 years got painted.  They have been red, white, yellow and now black.

Then I found some custom linen curtains at Goodwill for $12.00.  I couldn't believe it...I NEVER score at GW.  

So I caved on the stripes.....just can't say no to family right?

My sister painted the area above the moulding white.  

We knocked them out in 2 hours....I measured and taped and she painted.

The curtains got hung....

So...if you are looking for a perfectly staged after picture...then you might be pissed cause it hasn't happened yet.  With no budget to speak of we have to wait to find the perfect items.....might have to revive my old career of dumpster diving.  #hopenotdirtyjob

BUT......here are the pictures of the art work....

I'm thinking these DIY people are on to something.  If I only had more time......

Mixing mid-century [table] with the chippendale [chairs] made me feel pretty renegade.  But dang....I was liking it with the stripes, modern art, and traditional rug.  Watch out Angie Hranowsky 

Jus fooling......

I kind of wanted them for myself but we have plenty of paint and paper left:)

Gotta go and send Melanie her email about winning.  My sister really wanted to get another light but it would have been fishy if I announced her as the winner right....you guys would have so been on to me.....

Start the week off right....make a list and get it done.

Shacrafty

LEWIS AND SHERON TEXTILES

I am so lucky to have ton's of resources available to me as a designer in Atlanta.

ADAC is less than a mile from my house, as well as great stores like Crate and Barrel, West Elm, Room and Board, Mitchell Gold and others.

One place that I have been going to for 25 years is Lewis and Sheron Textiles.  When I am in need of some fabric love I jump in my car [don't hate me....5 miles away] and cruise the isles leaving some drool as I cut samples.  I know you can picture me humming, cutting.... holding close to my heart like some absolute nutcase? 

I love that I can grab a bag, a pair of scissors and go to town.  I am always met with the smiling faces of people who have worked there for years.....a true testament of a happy workplace!

I took some pictures for your pleasure...

 I am so glad that floral is back in style.  This pattern comes on quite a few color ways.

Even though it isn't wool this fabric is similar to what I used on my ottoman.

Gotta love a black and camel houndstooth right?

 Some great pinks, orange and corals....

I need to use this pink zebra somewhere.  Another room redo?

Love this gray and orange combination...

 Haven't seen this there in a while.  I used it in my Room Service room a couple of years ago....

It was a room I did for a Homeless Shelter.

I lucked out and found the pillows at Homegoods!

Some minty goodness...

Love this cut velvet in green....

 This is the fabric that I used for a few of the pillows on my sisters porch .

Some great blues....

More bright colors...

OK....pay attention to this next sentence:)  

You know I love you guys but you are going to have to call L&S to get the 411 on any of these fabrics.  I did not get the info on them but I am sure if you email a picture of the one you can't live without they will be happy to hook you up!

Did you know about the downstairs furniture room?  They have just revamped it and carry lines like Lee Industries [one of my favorite lines] and Wesley Hall.  

 Gray linen with the nail heads.

And why not an oval ottoman?

Well lookey here...my own personal favorite ottoman!

They sell right off the floor....no waiting....instant gratification .

Go online and find some favorite fabrics....then place an order!

OK....off to Scott's.

Yes...I know.

Shalucky