Myles of Style

Our kitchen is in desperate need of some designer love. I think I'm out of my league trying to design that space. I'm into colors, furniture and lighting...but not square-footage and inches. It's too detailed...with much too much to lose!
I was on HGTV the other day and noticed that Myles of Style was casting for their new season. I thought, why not.
And you know....they just came out to the house today to do a camera interview with us. We picked a week in July for them to come for the remodel and taping. So we'll see if we make it! It sounds really positive!
Wish us luck!

First Job!

So, I have been working on things I can do on the side....maybe turn it into a full time job when I get prego. Well, I have been learning Illustrator and I really have been enjoying it. Since I come from the business mind, I thought working graphic design for business cards and letterhead would be a good place for me to start.

Well, I had my first job and I'm really happy with the way it turned out! And so is my client!

Check it out. (The size of the jpg didn't really translate...both images are business card size and the blue goes all the way to the edge)





Thoughts? Suggestions? Criticism?

Work Space

After Jim moved his studio out of the house, we found ourselves with an extra room. Imagine that!?
We were originally thinking to turn the back bedroom (the room that has been acting as the studio) into our shared office and keep the guest bedroom the same.
After much discussion, we realized that it would make the most sense to turn the guest room into the shared office. Jim wanted both a piano and a desk, and it just wouldn't fit in the studio room.
We finally have finished the office makeover and I LOVE it. It's a great space to focus on work....plus Jim can play me beautiful tunes on the piano!
Here are a couple "after" snapshots!

Curb Appeal

I have really been wanting to change up the front of our house. We have the worst looking stucco that covers our house. It's super thick. I would love to add siding to the house and extend the roof to highlight the porch more.
This house is by my parents house in Newport Beach. I love the way they kept the cottage feel, but upgrading everything to look beachy.
So cute!

LA Biz Ladies Meetup

Design*Sponge is hosting a Biz Ladies Meetup on April 15th. They will have four speakers covering PR/Marketing, Retailing/Wholesaling, Business and Legal Advice and a Local Designer to tell stories of their successes. My very good friend, Lindsay Horstman, will be the speaker for Business and Legal Advice. I am so thrilled for her!
The purpose of this meetup is to talk to others and hear others' stories on how they were able to take their business from hobby/past time to a full-time job. Can't wait to hear some good advice!
If you would like to attend, visit Design Sponge and email Grace.

Biz Ladies Meetup - Beverly Blvd Design Within Reach from 7-9pm on April 15th