Gimme Your Art Lulie Wallace.

Ok, I don't really want Lulie Wallace to just give her paintings to me, but seeing her art made me think of "Bobby Newport's" plea to Leslie Knope regarding the election in last week's episode of Parks & Recreation: "Come on, give me it. Give me it. Gimme it. C’mon gimme it...I’m sorry, please. Please."

Click on her name above to go to her online shop! She was recently featured on Design Sponge. I heart her for her outstandingly happy use of color. Hoping one of her pieces will work for a client! Can't wait!

Vintage Pendant Banner.

I went antiquing earlier in the week and found some odds and ends that would make the perfect vintage looking pendant banner for a baby shower I am helping to host this February. I used a crocheted table cover, jacquard napkin, and a linen handkerchief. Here's a sneak peek at how it turned out!

Can't wait to see the entire shower come together. I would show you our inspiration board now, but I don't want to ruin the surprise of how it will look for the mom-to-be:)

Sand + Square.

I had fun so far this week with my new paints on some inexpensive canvases.  Since I am drawing a lot of squares lately...I ended up painting a bunch too. Not crazy about the paintings themselves but I do love the quirky mix of colors. One is titled "sand" and the other is "square". I'm sure you gathered that by now but I thought I'd tell you just in case.

Let's Talk.

Working with two sweet clients this week to find the perfect couch for their den. We began the hunt with sectionals in mind and have now diverted our attention to conversation couches. Have you heard of these before? They have such a fun shape. It's perfect for....conversation! ;)

Designer Barrie Benson in Charlotte, NC must love them because 

I see them speckled throughout her work.

Check out her portfolio here.

Have you ever considered a conversation couch? Do you own one? 

I like that using one in their space will allow for us to still have an accent chair or two. 

There are lots of options out there so I'll let you know what the winning couch is!

Drawing + Hand.

Happy hump-day friends! This semester has me right where I love to be: sitting at my desk drawing.  I've done perspective drawings for clients before, but knew that since I hadn't been through the very semester I am in right now, that there were major problems with the way I created a drawing of a room. I am excited to start from scratch so that I can learn the right process and approach to hand drawing and drafting. My professor compared it last night to working with a recipe for a meal. She said that once we are so comfortable with the "ingredients" to a good drawing, we won't have to pay so much attention to the recipe anymore. I HAVE to use recipes when cooking because, darn it, I just can't get the hang of it. But drawing...I think I'll one day be able to do it without cracking the "cook book" open;)

Here are a few of my drawings sans training:

I can't wait to have more knowledge and practice under my belt. I'll be sure to show you drawings from class as I get better with it.

In the meantime, I'll be reading my professor's new blog: Drawing + Hand.

She's going to be posting tips, articles, and anything else related to hand drawing on it! I love this professor because it is obvious that she is passionate about what she does and the field she is in. It makes her a wonderful teacher!

Check out some of her work below and see more at Stephanie Sipp Art.

Till next time... xo

Birthday.

Since I turn yet another year older today, I bought myself some drafting supplies (for class) and paints (for fun) at Reddi-Arts.

I am inspired lately by work like Sarah Giannobile's:

 {central park}

 {landscape art}

I love her colors and the way she uses geometric shapes from time to time. 

I also picked up some snazzy earrings from a new local boutique in our five points area called Jane Doe.

Aren't they "so special, so nice"? ;)

Tonight I begin another semester of classes. It kind of sucks that it is starting on my birthday but at the same time I am eager to kick off being a 28yr old while discussing all things architecture, drafting & design.

A Perfectly Project: Living + Dining Rooms for an Avondale Family.

Lots of progress this past week for a current project for a beautiful home in a historic Jacksonville neighborhood. A custom tablecloth for a side table {shown above} was finished and we found lots of goodies at San Marco Antique Market.

The hunt for the perfect china cabinet has been difficult, but at just over $500, this beauty is the winning piece! Sorry for the blurry camera phone pics!

These Pembroke style end tables will look great on either side of a love seat that is soon to be picked up from my re-upholsterer.  I can't wait to see it all come together!