Exciting Event

 

 

How talented is this artist!?!  I am working with her now to get a sketch of my dog! 
Sadly, I can't make it to this event but I know Tammi (the owner of Blackbird's Bowl) is going to throw an amazing event!  

Around My House

I am getting so excited to FINALLY start decorating my new (old) house!  I've started getting furniture and lighting (sadly that is it though).  Once I get my big pieces in I'll go back and start with accent pieces.  It seems as though it is taking forever but I want things to be perfect:)  I want to REALLY love everything!  Here is a peek at some of the new things around my house...

 

I got an amazing deal on these leather club chairs! 

They are new but I love that they look vintage.

I'll post some pictures of my new mantel - you can see a little in this picture.

 

In my last house I had a chandelier in just about every room.  I had thought about taking them to the new house but wanted Kate, my renter, to enjoy them!  So I have started my hunt for tons of vintage chandeliers for my new house!  This one in my living room is one of my favorites!  Also in my living room I was lucky to find four vintage sconces that all match!

 

 

One of the guest bedrooms - before.

I had a door removed (it was where the white patch is) that went into a room that is now my closet.

 

I was REALLY scared to paint this room so dark but I love how it turned out.  I decided to paint the trim the same color as the wall (but I used a satin paint on the trim). I've always been drawn to monochromatic rooms.  I am planning on having gold accents and all white bedding.

This tufted bed was my inspiration piece for the bedroom. 

I found this chandelier at Kane County Flea Market.

 

I used Francesca (black) MSL279 by Martha Stewart

 

 

 

I purchased this GIANT chandelier from Restoration Hardware Outlet

(I saved 60% off retail) YAY!! 

 

 

My bed just arrived - I've decided to decorate with all whites and creams.  I love white bedrooms, they really are so soothing.  I found this adorable side table and chair at Kane County Flea Market this past weekend - I couldn't believe that I found something that doesn't  need to be painted!! 

I do need to reupholster the chair though. 

 

 I found this awesome fireplace mantel at Salvage One.  If you haven't been there it is really amazing, they have really interesting vintage items (many are really expensive but you can find some decent deals). Once the mantel was delivered I found out it was way too heavy for the room.  My contractor had to work his magic to make the mantel work!  He had to put a header across the attic, drilled through the mantel and put these large supports to hold it up.  Since I needed to cover the supports he made a TV built in(I wasn't planning on having a TV in the bedroom).  I was a tad bummed because I wanted to put various size vintage mirrors above the mantel, but it made sense to have a space for a TV:)   

 

XO Traci

 

That's a Wrap!

I'll be adding these beautiful floral wraps to my etsy shop! 

Check it out!

FleaMarketChick

 

This one comes in grey(ish)/mauve or cream and can be worn a few different ways!

 This style also comes in grey or cream and has the most gorgeous rose detailing across the back with lace at the bottom.

 

 

Have a great week!

XO Traci

 

Flowers!

 

If you did not get flowers for Valentine's Day you'll find plenty around the shop!

 

 

 

New scarves, pins and clothing for spring!

 

 

Paper flag garland!

 

These blue and speckled eggs in the cutest burlap bag just arrived!

 

 

Have a great weekend!

XO Traci



One room done...almost

My bathroom is FINALLY just about finished!  Besides some sconces and drapes all I have left to do is get the decor accessories (my favorite part)!

 

Here are a few before pics...

 

This was the only room with a baseboard heater. To make the room a bit more cozy I put heat in the floors(it is amazing) and got rid of the heater.  There was no bathtub - just this huge shower.

See that closet - it now has the toilet in it.

 

The vanities, mirrors and lights went and some demolition began!

 

 

Two hall closets were removed to make room for the new vanity.  I didn't want to put new vanities back where they were because I wanted room for a tub!

 

After...

Don't you love the sconces - haha!

 

 

 

After falling in LOVE with a kohler marble sink that was 1400.00, I knew I wanted one but didn't want to pay that much.  I did a ton of looking and found this one for soooo much less!

 



  

I bought this beautiful armoire from the sweetest man - He said that while he was living in London his flat didn't have closets so he found this at a market in Grant Park.   

 

I wanted my shower to have an open concept (I think they call this a water room). 

 I just love the open feel in the room. 

One of my favorite things in my bathroom is the exposed pipe shower unit.

 

I went with all marble tile on the walls and floor.   Using different sizes and patterns really added to the room! The floor tile was placed in a herringbone pattern.

If I told you where I got my tile from you wouldn't believe me - HOBO!  Home Owners Bargain Outlet - I almost bought tile from a high-end retailer for four times the amount of what I spent on this tile!!  I actually love this even more(maybe because I know I got a deal)!

 

I purchased this chandelier at Kane County Flea Market! 

The only thing I did was paint it white (it was bright brass).

 

 

One room almost done soooo many more to go!!
XO Traci

Just in!

I just got in a ton of new clothing, scarves and jewelry! 

Take a look...

 

 

Pretty things around the shop!

If you love Valentine's day as much as I do you'll love all of the sweet pretty things around the shop:)

 Here's a peek at just a few...

(The chair is sold)

XO Traci