So, we all have our little lame "claims to fame." Right? I'm still gloating over the fact that I got to ask HGTV's new 'Design Star,' Meg, a question on 'Windy City Live' this morning! It's almost as if they stopped the interview briefly just to acknowlege how great of a question I asked! ;) (snort!) Congrats, Meg, and thanks for taking my question! To check out my geeky thrill, click the video clip below:
(If you've already read this post, scroll down to the bottom for the updated images!) One of the things that make my design process unique is the way I use art. Many people think of art as an afterthought, or just an accessory. When I can, I try to use it as inspiration to build a room from. That is exactly what I did when designing my kitchen. About 12 years ago, I purchased my first pieces of art, which included these two great vintage magazine covers. I love their personality, history, and humor. My goal was to evoke that *feeling* in our kitchen. I also used a literal translation, by mimicking the colors in the art. You’ll see the same colors in my barstool fabric, my cabinets, and even the cream background of the art is what I used in selecting my countertops. Here are the vintage magazine covers I used. Being a picky eater growing up, I could totally relate to wanting to feed the dog under t...
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