tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post517480168073900819..comments2023-10-04T04:22:22.883-05:00Comments on Odi et Amo: Baby StepsAverillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-63776446152773887412010-12-08T09:06:05.500-06:002010-12-08T09:06:05.500-06:00Hey there. I was thinking of ordering the coventr...Hey there. I was thinking of ordering the coventry benches for my basement bar game nook. How are they holding up? Do you think they are quality enough to take 4 kids and a few crazy game nights every so often?<br />JenniferJennifer Ebeling PJEbeling@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-68316322288732201032009-10-03T12:08:52.639-05:002009-10-03T12:08:52.639-05:00I love the faux murano chandelier! The framed cora...I love the faux murano chandelier! The framed coral sea fans are fab, too. You're right about Rachel Zoe, I don't think she eats.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168824588739872769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-5777326329391195872009-10-02T12:38:37.574-05:002009-10-02T12:38:37.574-05:00Love the sea fans and the chandelier. Go crazy in ...Love the sea fans and the chandelier. Go crazy in the niche.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452627115206030781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-87890272386872543262009-10-01T21:01:29.809-05:002009-10-01T21:01:29.809-05:00I definitely vote for a bold contrasting color lik...I definitely vote for a bold contrasting color like coral for that niche (I can't believe they wanted to include six altogether! Good for you for reining that plan in to two!)...I think the coral would be spectacular. But of course whatever you chose will look fab. And I just love the sunbrella fabric benches - so cute. That table though - not perfect, I agree. Hope you find something better for a more reasonable price - I have no suggestions for you. And I LOVE your study. The wall color, chandelier, and that mirror! Where did you get that mirror? It's gorgeous!!!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615149112130152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-34227961572021936162009-09-29T19:27:22.178-05:002009-09-29T19:27:22.178-05:00Averill, you're home is so lovely! I adore the...Averill, you're home is so lovely! I adore the color on the wall with that chandelier! <br /><br />xo,<br />CrystalCrystal @ Plush Palatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214825868903557019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-15880543877113409692009-09-29T18:04:49.400-05:002009-09-29T18:04:49.400-05:00Love your office chandelier! I can't believe ...Love your office chandelier! I can't believe how snugly the Ballard benches fit. perfect! It will be fun to see what table you end up getting. I agree with Style Redux that something lighter would be fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-10389103060629239292009-09-29T16:22:34.088-05:002009-09-29T16:22:34.088-05:00So beautiful. It's all coming together. Loved ...So beautiful. It's all coming together. Loved seeing the lighting fixture in the first image. I've been eyeing it for awhile now and it looks great!High-Heeled Foot in the doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510460239869884038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-23962211952436636742009-09-29T14:36:29.314-05:002009-09-29T14:36:29.314-05:00I love Sita in the photo!I love Sita in the photo!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16462962208599294031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-14616591903853475732009-09-29T13:06:58.661-05:002009-09-29T13:06:58.661-05:00Love the built in benches. They look fantastic! ...Love the built in benches. They look fantastic! Great call on the fabric type also.~Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998189037692110747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-35553542878434796552009-09-29T12:50:39.685-05:002009-09-29T12:50:39.685-05:00I really like the idea of painting the niche a con...I really like the idea of painting the niche a contrasting color. I think several options on the red-to-orange portion of the color wheel would look nice.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-33693288921793996622009-09-29T11:50:42.551-05:002009-09-29T11:50:42.551-05:00It's really shaping up! I love the chandelier ...It's really shaping up! I love the chandelier and it looks so nice in your office. I'm digging the idea of a contrasting color in the art nook, too. Coral and navy work really well together.Laura@JourneyChichttp://journeychic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-40338305271000753562009-09-29T10:40:58.566-05:002009-09-29T10:40:58.566-05:00Looking fab ~ especially loving the lighting.
And ...Looking fab ~ especially loving the lighting.<br />And coral would be fun!<br /><br />xoxox,<br />CCCouture Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07401719580947285891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-74448129264909565782009-09-29T09:52:20.497-05:002009-09-29T09:52:20.497-05:00I'm in love with your study!! Love, love, LOVE...I'm in love with your study!! Love, love, LOVE the purple walls and the mirror and the chandelier and the throw cushions.... :-)<br /><br />Have you checked Ikea for side tables/storage??<br /><br />The blue bench in the eating area looks great. I recently bought a round oak pedestal table for $100 from Kijiji. I'm going to either sand it and restain it dark or paint it dark and use it as a games table. Why not see if you can find an inexpensive pedestal table on Kijiji or Craigslist for your eating area?? Then for the price of some stain or paint and a bit (or lot!) of elbow grease, you can make it look just like you want without spending a ton of money.<br /><br />Not sure what colour to paint the wall behind the coral artwork. Maybe a watery bluey-green to keep with the water theme of the coral.<br /><br />Thanks for checking out my guest post at A Lil' Welsh Rarebit. Glad you enjoyed it :-) I enjoyed your guest post too, and voted for Option A for Christy's guest room :-)<br /><br />Kelly @ DesignTiesDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-11815222995044094272009-09-29T03:11:44.546-05:002009-09-29T03:11:44.546-05:00I gave the home a big clean.. Your is looking fabu...I gave the home a big clean.. Your is looking fabulous!! xKellie Collishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189277557491769994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-23496587017930457422009-09-29T00:05:43.080-05:002009-09-29T00:05:43.080-05:00Averill -- your home is looking really lovely!
I...Averill -- your home is looking really lovely! <br /><br />I can't tell you how much that paint color appeals to me -- and I enjoy how the eye naturally flows from the wall color, to the pretty chandelier, to that gorgeous mirror. Some nice details, and the perfect amount. AND, oh my goodness, your little one in image 3 -- so sweet! I find the tailored look of the seating in the nook ideal -- comfortable and chic :) <br /><br />I literally accomplished so little, decor wise, this weekend, but this week is full of office re-organization and planning! {and a fabulous new purchase that I will be blogging about soon}Sarah Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929770496186549808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-50817919197561296182009-09-29T00:00:26.841-05:002009-09-29T00:00:26.841-05:00Averill-Horchow has some great file cabinets that ...Averill-Horchow has some great file cabinets that will do double duty as side tables. I have sent you the links. What about a white Saarinen tulip table for the breakfast room? Ikea's Docksta for $149.00 is a great knockoff. I think I'd like a white pedestal table there-something a little lighter and brighter. A coral pink would be great for the niche. Let me know if you need paint color names. I finished my bedroom with my new bed and redone Chinese Chippendale chair and it is gorgeous. Will post this week.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-73775708017013080162009-09-28T22:33:54.246-05:002009-09-28T22:33:54.246-05:00I really love the sea fans. I thought at first the...I really love the sea fans. I thought at first they were silhouettes of trees. And of course, I have to give props to the new chandelier. I love that room!Kristina at The Purple Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933114484668403113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-68105468701191035592009-09-28T21:41:41.354-05:002009-09-28T21:41:41.354-05:00Janelle - The benches aren't custom actually! ...Janelle - The benches aren't custom actually! They're just the Coventry benches from Ballard Designs, which come in 3 sizes (plus a corner bench). Fortunately for me, there was a combination that fit the back wall just perfectly!<br /><br />Cristin and TTI - Thanks for the tips!Averillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-23581505259917931062009-09-28T21:40:43.238-05:002009-09-28T21:40:43.238-05:00i could swear i saw some chinoiserie-style file ca...i could swear i saw some chinoiserie-style file cabinet/tables that might work, i think at horchow. your house is really coming together beautifully!Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308101220891195220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-76438699454573746692009-09-28T21:01:20.615-05:002009-09-28T21:01:20.615-05:00You are doing such a great job with the house. I c...You are doing such a great job with the house. I can't believe how pulled together it looks already. Kudos!Jenn @ Dear Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018134856987121926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-35641875641601045412009-09-28T20:12:33.003-05:002009-09-28T20:12:33.003-05:00Looking great, Averill! I think the sea fans look ...Looking great, Averill! I think the sea fans look especially terrific - perfect for that niche.annechoviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312210924851934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-64623632354928841002009-09-28T19:49:19.702-05:002009-09-28T19:49:19.702-05:00Wow - I am impressed with how well the bench fits ...Wow - I am impressed with how well the bench fits into the space - good measuring! The Sunbrella fabric is a very smart move.<br /><br />These companies make great tables and furniture- they are to the trade, but it would not be hard to find a designer to order them for you (best would be a local designer, or call these companies to see if anyone sells their lines in Houston):<br /><br />Tritter Feefer: http://www.tritterfeefer.com/gallery/main.php<br />BoBo:<br />http://www.bobointriguingobjects.com/bobo_web/Furniture/Furniture.htmlThings That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-74779345239810465252009-09-28T19:46:07.805-05:002009-09-28T19:46:07.805-05:00The bench is wonderful, it was custom made? Do you...The bench is wonderful, it was custom made? Do you mind sharing where you got it? I love how it just snuggles into the space...No table ideas, I'm still looking myself! Good luck...<br />JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-21914127484735841142009-09-28T19:27:42.518-05:002009-09-28T19:27:42.518-05:00What a beautiful chandelier. Your home is looking...What a beautiful chandelier. Your home is looking good. Really beautiful. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-83786778689729226982009-09-28T19:18:47.208-05:002009-09-28T19:18:47.208-05:00It is looking fabulous!!!
You may want to check o...It is looking fabulous!!!<br /><br />You may want to check out this file cabinet. Might look nice with your b&w elements.<br /><br />http://www.allmodernfurniture.com/Izzy-Design-CAL-MFF-028-019-IZY1038.html<br /><br />If I come across any others, I will pass them along.<br /><br />xo,<br />cristin @ simplified beeCristin // Simplified Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087851251083940026noreply@blogger.com