Urban Farmhouse Sneak Peak

We absolutely loved staging this home. It turned out just how we planned.  I have to say, it helps when you have fabulous pieces in the warehouse to choose from. We have a couple of rock star buyers for sure. 

Texture, texture and more texture.

A beautiful Great Room.

Staging

We are going with green and white bedding for our job tomorrow. Think these ZGallarie pillows may be the start of our design.

Designer Erinn Valencich

Designer Erinn Valencich

My Studio

Just a few shots of the vignettes in my studio. I have had some snow days to reorganize my studio, catch up on paperwork and get ready for a busy week ahead.

 I purchased a mirror and repurposed it here.

 Asian flower plaque is from ZGallerie.

Ceramic Animals

Thrilled to finally be purchasing my ceramic deer head. I first saw this beauty 3 years ago in Portland and have been thinking about it ever since. Lucky they are even still available. Found at Z Gallerie.

 Created by Cody Foster and Co.

My sweet friend Kamie would choose this pretty little dear.

New Pillows

New additions to our warehouse....super cute pillows from Z Gallerie.

Very stylish in person and even better in the new living room we staged today.

Shopping without Sister Ex

Had a big job on Wednesday so I recruited my mother to help me with the shopping. Let me be clear, I am not the company shopper-I do not like that part of the job. But Sister Ex is out of town and the task has fallen to me so off I went...to Z Gallerie in Redmond Town Center.

 How fun would this be to move your bed under a canopy for the summer? That would be the best "staycation" ever.

 We don't have much yellow in our staging. I think this would be a great sunny start. Sister Ex bought the green vase below and it looks great in a job.

Off to complete our staging job today with all the new accessories. It is looking super cute. Photos to follow!

Portland Shopping

We are longing to go back to Portland for another load from our favorite haunts. Note to self: bring larger vehicle. Our car was stuffed with furniture and items from: Home Goods, Z Gallerie, West Elm, & Fabric Depot.

We are going back for these bistro tables from West Elm.

Peacock Beauty

We were at our Woodland Park Zoo store and right outside the door we got to spend a moment admiring this little creature. They are very much an inspiration for our decorating.

Not as beautiful as the real thing but still a statement-maker. This urn of feathers was recently at Z Gallerie.

Z Gallerie

Stopped by Z Gallerie to see what beautiful things were in store for us. A visual feast indeed!

 Tons of neutrals this season. Blacks, whites, creams, pale lavender, soft blue. Nothing with a colourful pow. The "pow" comes in the drama of the large scale pieces and their shapes.

 This mirror is similar to the entry mirror in my home. Ugh...the fire extinguisher is showing... A skilled photographer I am not

 Naturally this was my favorite wall. Pretty blues, creamy whites, and bright whites create their own kind of drama. Ooo la la!

 This wall was more earthy and organic. Nothing too crazy just deep and interesting.

 The soft lavender would be a nice touch of colour anywhere. It's stylish! We collected a few lavender and purple pieces on this trip which will work beautifully with some bedding we use for staging and towels for a bath. Love it.

Sister Ex has a dramatic high ceiling entry with art cubbys on either side of the door. A chocolate back ground with these lovely urns will be a fresh look.

Longing for...Z Gallerie

I overheard my sister talking with a friend (while loading a truck) about Z Gallerie. "I know, I know, I told you it's overwhelming!" "Just do a quick walk through, go back out the door, grab a cup of coffee and back again... slowly".

My heart races just talking about the Z Gallerie. It is a decorator's (affordable) dream come true. It sweeps you away to a glamorous place, it helps you rethink your own spaces and gives you inspiration to add pieces to create the look you wish for.

We are heading back soon. This time with a Uhaul. Reminding us of the days when Sister Ex and I would drive our own truck to each job and unload it ourselves.

My Z Gallerie Finds

The deer head I could not fit in my car but Sister Ex and I will be returning with a truck next month.

The best in stylish affordable shopping.

We love love love Z Gallerie.