FREE!!!!

Dontcha just love that word? Sometimes there are things that are free that you take just because they are free. It may not be something you really want or need. Like the free mini boxes of cereal that come in the mail. Then there are the free things you seek out, like the free food samples at Costco. You know what I mean. You can make a meal out of those enchilada and potroast samples. Sometimes I wait for there to be a free gift with the “purchase of $30 or more” at the make-up counter. (I have more beach bags and make-up pouches than you can imagine).

But there is another catagory. Things that you would love to have, but they are just not in the budget right now. But you keep looking at them in the magazines wondering if you could maybe swing it.

Here’s one of those kind of freebies!

Merida Meridian is having a FREE RUG CONTEST . They are giving away a different rug every month! And the more who enter, the longer they can keep doing this. This month they are giving away a 5×8 Malabay Bark Abaca Area Rug like the one pictured in the photo above. (And speaking of the photo…maybe there will be free give-away of this HOUSE! Those newell posts!One can dream….that’s free too.)

So I’d thought I’d pass along the goodness. Here is the link to the Contest Page.

Good Luck!!!

(And the Modern by Design Showhouse Pictures are on their way!!!!)

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Use Paint to Liven Up Your Furniture ~ Boldly Paint Furniture with Vivid Colors

It is absolutely okay to go wild with color on an antique
or vintage piece of furniture. The French bergere styled
chair to the left is proof of this. Vivid pink with cheetah
patterned fabric, it’s loads of fun.

How about a pop of cherry red in this simple country
styled room?

The Orange headboard just screams out at you.

Opposite the headboard, a burnt orange chest
of drawers.

A White chair with a zebra pattern to mix it up.

And a sunny yellow faux bamboo chair.

I’ve posted this photo before but I wanted
to show it again so one can see that instead
of Teal, it could have been any other color.

Black to anchor this colorful blue living space.

A bright blue desk is certainly unique.

50 Ways to Paint Furniture

And with my addiction to books, here are
a few on the painting of furniture.

This is a more technical primer with step
by step instructions on how to paint furniture.

Painting and
Decorating Furniture

Painted Furniture

Great examples and ideas.

Painted Furniture: Decorating
Ideas and Projects

Better Homes & Gardens publications
always have fun ideas.

Your Home: A Living Canvas

And last but not least is a beautiful book
with photos and inspirations to painting
not just your furniture, but your home.
This one is worth checking out.

Any of you thinking to makeover or paint
a piece of furniture this summer?

Photos from Canadian House & Home

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What You Can Buy for $275,000 (or less)
I was just reading some news on the New York Times website when a photo of a most adorable house caught my eye. I clicked the photo, and was taken on a wonderful tour of three separate homes around the country–all priced at $275,000 or less.

First, here’s the house that originally caught my eye. It’s located in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia, and the price is $269,900. I absolutely love the black trim contrasting with the red brick, and that red front door is absolute perfection! I was less impressed with the interior, although the rooms seem rather large, and have tremendous potential. And while I’m a fan of color, the use of bright and almost neon colors is a bit over the top for my taste. I wish the interior had been decorated more in keeping with the style of the exterior.

The next house is located in Columbia, Missouri, and is priced at $274,900. While the exterior is nice, it really didn’t arouse my curiousity like the first house. However, I’m glad I kept clicking through the tour, because I would have missed one spectacular house! The interior is really beautifully decorated, and I can tell that the homeowners have put a great deal of time and effort into decorating their home (although the master bedroom feel incomplete to me). I’m sure it will pay off in the sale!

The last home is a one-bedroom loft in the San Antonio district of Oakland, California, and is priced at $275,000. This would definitely be my choice! That wide open floor plan is incredible, and the modern and industrial touches are right up my ally. I don’t really think the current owners have taken full advantage of this magnificent space, but in the right hands, it could be a real showplace!

To see more of these homes, you can visit the NY Times website.

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San Francisco: Glamour and the Showhouse

It has been a very busy couple of weeks! And I have lots to tell you all. I was lucky enough to attend the book signing for the new Metropolitan Magazine book, Glamour, Making it Modern last Tuesday night at Gumps. It is always a thrill to meet the Editors of my favorite magazines. Donna Warner was such a nice and lovely person. I guess that sounds a little funny, but it is nice to know that the magazine movers and shakers are so approachable and gracious with their time.

The book is a compilation of the best from Metropolitan Home Magazine catagorized into three main sections: CONCEPTS (Scale, Palette, Luster, Antiques, etc.) OBJECTS (Staircases, Fireplaces, Drapery, Chandeliers, Mirrors, etc.) and ROOMS (Living, Dining…). There are subcatagories within eash of these as well. It is a very helpful way to get ideas for a particular item or idea. I will be posting photos fromt the book in the next few days.

I also attended the Metropolitan Home Modern by Design Showhouse last Wednesday. I was able to talk to all of the designers and pick their creative brains about their designs. The historic, 7,700-square-foot Pacific heights home was completely refurbished by designer Regine Callan of RBR Development and architect Mark English.

The photo above was taken during the day while the last minute details were being perfected. There were workmen rushing around like mad getting it all done!

That night, it had been completely transformed for the Opening night Gala. There were so many people, they wrapped around the block! We got to the head of the line and the security guard said…”OK, that’s it! No more people can fit inside!” We just about fainted. Then he talked into his walkie- talkie and said “OK…we can have 25 more people!” Phew!!!

When we got inside for the gala, it was packed! But SO much fun! The food was hors d’oeurves and wine were in abundance, and so were the people. I ran into Scot Meacham Wood of Tartanscot and many of the designers I had met earlier in the day.

I was able to get alot of great photos which I will be posting this week! My favorite shots are of the designers in their “Natural Habitats.” The Showhouse benefits the Sacramento Ballet, and heaven knows that the arts can use a boost right about now. The Showhouse will be open for the next 4 weeks, and I highly recommend it! The designs were so much fun and the designer line-up is fantastic! For more info and the designer line-up, click here.

We ate dinner after the Gala at a restaurant I had not been to before called The Salt House….I also have pictures of that for you. Great atmosphere and food!

After this whirlwind week, I welcomed my daughter back from her Switzerland, Vienna trip on Sunday (which she paid for herself, I am very proud to say!!!) and shuttled my husband off on a fishing trip to Alaska with his dad on Monday. I know I am behind….but I’m working on it!

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Designer Spotlight:: Blount Design
I recently came across the website of Blount Design, an architectural and interior design firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. Their portfolio is filled with gorgeous, colorful interiors. Here are a few of my favorites:

To see more beautiful rooms from this design firm, visit the Blount Design website.

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To All the Fathers That Hang in There, Especially my Husband

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Summer Fun

Acapulco Pillows - Summer Chic!

New pillows from Jonathan

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Collections at the Fair

See you Friday with some great things from San Francisco!!!

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Been Working on This:

I have a client who needed a little help pulling an affordable plan together for her little bungalow cottage. She needed things quickly and wanted to be able to buy things herself from retail sources. She did not want to take time to shop at flea markets or antique faires. She just wanted it “done”. I think there are alot of people out there who want a pleasing environment, but do not want to spend alot of time putting it together. They have other things that are more important to them. Luckily for us designer types, we LOVE to spend time doing the putting together. And I am all for working within a budget, especially in this economy.

Living Room:
Sofa - Pottery Barn
Chairs - Pottery Barn
Coffee Table - Pottery Barn
Black Chair - Palecek*
Garden Stool - Pottery Barn
Pillows - Crate and Barrel
Side Tables - Crate and Barrel
White Lamp - Crate and Barrel
Green Lamp - Pottery Barn
Mirror - Pottery Barn
Fabric for Drapes: Lulu DK *
Small Cabinet - Owner’s

Dining Room:
Large Mirror - Pottery Barn
Dining Table - Ballard Design
Dining Chairs - Palecek*
Sideboard - Bungalow5*
Blue Lamps - Bungalow5*
Pendant Light - Circa Lighting
Art - Oly Studio*
Accessories - Oly Studio*
4 Piece Art - Wisteria

For more information on kd space, click on my website link in the sidebar or just click here.
* These items available through Katie Denham Design

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Blog Love: The Style Saloniste

In case you haven’t already seen this very chic new blog, I wanted to introduce you to The Style Saloniste. Produced by the very gracious and talented author of many of our favorite design books, Diane Dorrans Saeks, this blog will be sure to add more style to your day.

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