Dispatches

I always love getting photos from far off friends (or strangers!) who have been inspired in some small way by this here blog.

Amy sent me some progress shots of her basement, where a fireplace went dark and the stairs got some ombre.  (Yes, those links are to the inspiration posts.)

Thanks to the crazy weather of 2013, these guys had a flood in their Colorado basement.  Here's the waterlogged before:

And the lovely after!

Detail of the stairs:

I love how the same technique has such a different feeling in a different context.  This one is so much moodier than the bright and airy inspiration.

Amy is an artist who is always adding her special touch to her home.

Making it ours: isn't that the fun of it?

Inspired!

Hi friends.

I have to say, I've been feeling a little uninspired about blogging lately.  It can happen, right?  Normally I pride myself on my diligence and consistency, but my posts were starting to feel a little diligent and consistent to me.  So I took a little break, kind of accidentally.

But guess what?  Totally inspired.

Do you remember this post from my favorite series?

Well, my friend Rachel saw it and decided to interpret it in her own home.  We had talked about it so I knew the project was a-foot, but I just got the photos in my inbox today.

I have a post on stair risers half-written somewhere, but these two photos are so lovely and joyous, I just had to share.  Aren't those kids just about the cutest thing ever?  Nadia is particularly stylish.

This is the stairway to the kids playroom, and I love how airy and dreamy it is.  Actually, it reminds me of this beach house from Muriel Brandolini.  Love the cool, soothing palette.

Nice work, Rachel!  Who knows, maybe the inspiration will extend to that half-written post about stair risers.  Maybe tomorrow?