Holiday Style Oliohop

I'm thrilled to welcome you to 2012 Olihop Holiday Style!

Before I begin let me explain a little about what an Oliohop is.  

It all begins on Olioboard, an online tool for creating 2D and 3D design boards.

An Oliohop is a blog collaboration of 10 bloggers at the same time.  This month we are focusing on Holiday Style.

Perfect, I know!

We are taking a look at my vision for Tablescapes Holiday Style this year, 2012.

I always begin with some inspiration.  Soft, quiet colors of Duck Egg, muted greens and natural burlap.

I always mix old with new.  Some unexpected with traditional.

Let's take a look at Holiday Style in my own home.  A work in progress...

My Annie Sloan Work Book for making notes and tracking my thoughts.  Duck Egg Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ is my inspiration for everything.

Yes, that's a book...and yes I painted a pearl necklace...the unexpected!

The final table for two for the Holidays.

Buffalo Check in a soft Duck Egg Blue.

I put my Apparel Design skills to work and made an apron just for the Holidays.

Now for the final Olioboard Tablescapes Collection...

My favorite part of Oliohop is seeing and sharing the other amazing nine bloggers and their posts!

Drop by to see what they have been up to.

http://colorchats.benjaminmoore.com 

http://tobifairley.com/blog/

http://lisamendedesign.blogspot.com 

http://jenniferreynoldsinteriors.com/blog/ 

http://www.sarahgunnwallcandy.com 

http://nyclq-focalpoint.blogspot.com (Lynda Quintero -Davids )

http://andieday.com/blog/

http://alliecat4ever.blogspot.com (Alicia Phillips )

http://kimberlyandcameron.blogspot.com (Kimberly Ward )

Have a super week!

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Holiday Style with Talent!

I'm enjoying my cup of Joe this morning on a cold snowy day in anticipation for tomorrow...

It's Oliohop time again with Holiday Style!

I am so lucky to be joining nine other very talented bloggers in an Oliohop collaboration.  A themed blogging experience powered by Olioboard, creating 2D & 3D design boards.

This past October I had the opportunity to participated for the first time, not really knowing what 

to expect.

The theme was Fashion + Decor and WOW, what an experience!    

I had a ball reading each of the bloggers posts, seeing their amazing genius.  Oohing and aawing at each unique post carefully put together with an artistry of their own.

Join me tomorrow for the launch of Holiday Style.

The official launch time is 6am EST.  

Yes, I'll be up at 4am my time!  

You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Olioboard with #HolidayStyle & #OlioHop.

Please message me through one of the social networks, I'd love to hear from you and chat back.  Yes, I will be drinking a lot of coffee with Spiced Pumpkin Eggnog.

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Holiday Style Coming Your Way

Oh my...how time flies when you're busy & having fun doing it!

I can't believe I have not posted since last Monday! Tis the season.

I am having technical difficulties with my computer today, so this is a quick post so I can do some maintenance with the machine. 

I will be posting again very soon because I have an event on Monday I want to talk about!

Remember the Oliohop collaboration I was a part of in October? 

Well, I am one of nine bloggers participating again!

WOO HOO...

I am signing out for technical maintenance, stay tuned for more.

PS...have you voted today on Olioboard for the contest I'm in?  I've been back & forth in first and second place.  Please vote daily at:http://olioboard.com/boards/146719-snob-interior-design-office

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THRIFT FINDS FOR VINTAGE REVIVAL AND AN OLIOHOP ROOM REDO

I have to begin by saying what an amazing ride on Monday!

So much fun participating in the Olioboard OlioHop, focus Fashion+Decor. A big THANK YOU to Olioboard and their wonderful team for inviting me to be a part of the October OlioHop!

Here is the final room design I came up with for my theme (The Seven Year Itch/Everything Old Is New Again/Dior).

It's funny the direction design/art can take while in process.  This look was not what I had in mind. A bit more feminine than I planned.  But that's okay, I still like it.  

I took the same space...

...Room Redo!

Changed the wallpaper, chair, few tables, rug and accessories. Left out the pink and a completely different feel. 

You have to see all of the participating posts.

Very talented group!

http://www.apartment34.com/2012/10/fashion-decor-with-oliohop/ 

http://design-magnifique.com/2012/10/08/fashion-decor-oliohop/ 

http://www.eurostylelighting.com/modern-inspiration/b/blog/archive/2012/10/08/olioboard-blog-hop_3a00_-fashion-_2b00_-decor.aspx 

http://www.lampsplus.com/info-center/b/blog/archive/2012/10/08/fashion-decor-mood-boards-with-olioboard.aspx 

http://www.lifeinaventicup.com/2012/10/east-week-glamour-fashion-decor-oliohop.html 

http://materialgirlsblog.com/chicago/2012/10/08/fashionista-for-the-home/  

http://www.nyclq-focalpoint.blogspot.com/2012/10/looking-ahead-spring-2013-fashion-decor.html || 

http://pocketfullofcolors.blogspot.com/2012/10/fashion-decor-oliohop-with-robin-maria.html http://www.selmahammer.com/blog/?p=29628590553    

Next subject.

So much I want to write about, my mind is spinning. So today I am going to focus on another kind of Redo, paint.  A topic I touched on in Monday's OlioHop.

  I am consistently preaching on how color can make one of the biggest impacts to a space when designing or decorating a room.  Same goes for your face, ha.

I've been a big fan of antiques and old/vintage items for many years.  So thrilled antiquing is back and even better!  Improved products and easy access to DIY (do-it-yourself) tutorials, too much fun!

Have you heard of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint TM?  I'm going to be bold and say it may be one of the greatest paint products out there!

Last week I went on a field trip to Shades Of Amber.  A wonderful store located in Monument, Colorado.

Husband and wife team, Brad and Amber Unfred, have been in business together for over eleven years.  Within the last two years they started selling Annie Sloan Chalk Paint TM.

For those that love to find beat up, discarded by the roadside, "I'm Free" furniture, this is the paint you have to have!!!

No prep necessary...well maybe cleaning and washing up a little.  But no sanding or priming necessary.

Really, I swear!

Have you seen these painted white words? 

They are painted right on the floor. 

Oh yes, outdoor furniture, no extra coats or sealants necessary.  The paint bakes right in with the sun.

This little red tricycle is adorable.  Also painted in Annie Sloan Chalkpaint TM. 

So many finishes and options, I don't even know them all yet. 

Loving the finish on this beautiful piece.

The crown molding too...

This chest is absolutely beautiful!  Words painted on the top as well.  Great price on this piece, it's probably sold since my visit.

Shades Of Amber has all of the tools needed.  Paint deck, books, the whole ball of wax.  Yes, the wax for the painted furniture too.

I am drooling over this hardware, great drawer pulls to replace on a recycled chest or desk drawer.

Paint fabric too.  Stenciling on the pillows, brilliant.

In need of an area rug? 

Shades Of Amber has you covered, the floor that is. 

Dash & Albert Rug Company.  Great selection to see, touch and choose from.

Another painted piece and more rugs.

Lovely accessories and pillows.

Vintage and twine.

This beautiful bed is covered in Pine Cone Hill.

Bedding, table linens, accessories & sleepwear.

More paint. 

Also available at Shades Of Amber, Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint. 

Rustic & old, yes?  

Finished with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint.  You can get the very old/beat up look your going for in the color you desire.

Classes are offered in store monthly and you can link up to their blog link parties.  See what others around the world are painting! A giveaway is being offered right now... pre-Christmas issue of Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine.

If you're in the area, stop by and and say hello, shop for a while!

Not close enough, be sure to visit their site here... SHADES OF AMBER.

Finally...E-Design by Snob Interior Design is official.  Go to the E-Design Page for details.  Additional information will be posted in the next week.

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