Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design. Show all posts

26 December 2011

Mood Board :: Pantone's Cabaret


Pantone's next Spring 2012 color is the vibrant hot pink, Cabaret. Cheerful, fun, and girly this board will no doubt make you smile & brighten your day. Pink lover or not, I think you will enjoy! 

My favorite picture on this board is the adorable pink print console with matching lampshades. The gray wallpaper behind it is so beyond lovely - I'm a huge sucker for gray!


Top Row :: {Console, Quotes, Centerpieces}
Bottom Row :: {Wood Door, Gown, Pink Wallpaper}

21 December 2011

Mood Board :: Pantone's Solar Power


Solar Power is a warm, bright yellow hue that instantly makes you happy. The brightest of the Spring 2012 Palette, Solar Power can be used in small doses or in full saturation. My favorite is the tile detail on that bathroom wall - so unique and gorgeous!

I hope this board brightens your day!


First Row :: {Doors, Centerpiece, Bathroom}
Second Row :: {Cake, Drawers, Dress, Adobe}

19 December 2011

Pantone Color Trends :: Spring 2012 & {Real} Little House :: An Update

What, Spring?! Well, I don't know about you but I'm done with Winter & Spring will be here before we know it! So let's celebrate some Spring colors to warm us up a bit. Pantone announced it's 2012 color of the year, Tangerine Tango....



But, they also released a whole palette of deliciousness in honor of fashion week with the creme de la creme of Spring colors!



So, of course we need a mood board for each one! Expect the first one this week: Solar Power!



Meanwhile in 'Little House Land'...

- We are doing a walk through this week to make sure permitting is in order...

- We are starting (and a use the loosely) to clean out & pack up for the big moving day - December 30.

- We are so excited for our first Christmas together!

Last week before Christmas - make it a good one!

xo

17 December 2011

{Real} Inspiration :: Orchid + Silver Bedroom

Lizzie + Jason are native Oklahomans (turned Texan) living in Taiwan. Lizzie is a commercial interior designer and a fellow TCU alum. She asked me to create an inspiration board for their Master Bedroom. Well, only criteria I received was purple, silver & orchids. That, and she had minimal flexibility with painting & hanging things on their walls. Since, I can't see her existing space (it being in Taiwan and all) this was a bit of a shot in the dark. So, I just went for it ... hope you like it Liz! :)



{Design Details}

1. Painting a simple pattern like this on cork (as shown) would be a unique & inexpensive option for a headboard

2. A large mirror (this particular one has a fab Asian influence) leaned up against the wall prevents you having to actually hang it

3. If you only get to paint one wall - you might as well add a little artistic detail like the one pictured :) 

4. An easy way to jazz up some simple accessories - just dip them in silver paint!

5. This picture proves that with the right accent wall and some big beautiful lamps you don't need art! Adding the cork headboard & orchid paint detail would be just the cherry on top :)  


Follow Lizzie & Jason in Taiwan on Lizzie's blog. She has more sense of adventure in her pinky then I have in my whole body! 


All photos were found on Pinterest. I do not claim ownership or credit of these photographs.  

16 December 2011

{Real} Little House :: BIG NEWS!

Well I've been harboring a little secret and now it's time for it to come out! I have decided to leave my wonderful & rewarding career in kitchen & bath design and start a new adventure. So I would like to introduce my very own event + interior styling & design company:

Jen Rios Design
We are under construction around here at Jen Rios Design but in the meantime you can view or Facebook page or contact Jen for inquiries!

WOW! A new marriage, a new home, and a new business - 2012 is sure to be the best year ever!!!

Mood Board :: Winter Whites

While you are dreaming of a 'White Christmas' ... you can dream about these winter pretties as well. Nothing is lovelier than a crisp, white scheme. Don't you agree?


Middle Row :: {Rose Centerpiece}

15 December 2011

{Real} Little House :: Our First Purchase!

Last night The Kitchen Source showroom in Dallas hosted the NKBA Christmas Party. There was a silent auction to benefit Friends of the Family - Denton County and I bid on this cute little bathroom faucet:



It's a Provience Classic Faucet by Brizo. The particular one for auction had poreclain handles instead of the solid nickel shown. It retails for $550 and we won it for $35!! I am so excited to install it in our remodeled Master Bathroom! 

Check out the link to this great cause above :) Happy Holidays!

14 December 2011

Trendy Tuesday :: Chevron Pattern

Okay, okay I know it's technically not Tuesday, I missed the boat by a day - but let's pretend :) I just couldn't wait to share Amanda's Christmas decorations with everyone so today is 'Trendy Wednesday' instead, but that just doesn't sound as good!

Today we are loving the chevron pattern. Tone on tone, black & white, bright colors - it doesn't matter we can't get enough!

Disclaimer: This TT isn't in my usual 'mini board' format because I can't get to photoshop on my laptop - but with all this beautiful eye candy hopefully you won't even notice!











These little stools are just too presh!