Ending a Project and finding a Friend

Finishing a project is a mix of emotions. Part of me breaths a sigh of relief and part of me is a little sad that it's over.

This particular experience was a first for me. A recently bereaved client, missing her beloved husband of over 50 years and becoming re-acquainted with herself and new responsibilities. A lovely, caring woman has shared her life with me for a little while as we slowly manuvered  through the decorating project of their home.

There may  be more to do, in other rooms and little things here and there, but what has happened in the background? I learned so much about the human spirit and have made a wonderful new friend in the process.

BEFORE



AFTER

This is a great example of Design Your Life  - Live Your Life!

Kathy

Nature Inspired Design Recipe

This print was the first serious step to the redesign of her bedroom.

There is actually a similar print that will join the room and are the guides for the project.

The palette shown above takes care of the bedding and the window treatments for bedroom and adjoining bath. The recipe for this project has a little ready made mixed with custom design and we are getting close to installation in a few more weeks. The paint is Benjamin Moore - the ceiling is in Lookout Point 1646 (a pale blue)  and the walls are Pink Damask  890 (very light hue of pink). The trim is a crisp white. 

Together they bring a cool and comforting greeting anytime of day.

Painting - done

Accent Lighting - done

Custom upholstered chair  - ready to arrive 

Now we wait...

Can't wait to bring it all together!

There is more work underway in this wonderful place she calls Home.

Creative Designs for Home

by Kathy Powell Interiors

The Times - they are a Changin

There may be a resonable explaination for this occurance in the Dogwood in my yard. One branch that seems to reach out to the street (and the sun) has decided to bloom now. I was amazed to see a little piece of spring return in 90 degree heat - in August.

Each spring I look at this tree to see the blooms and in the fall watch for the red berries and so don't recall if this branch did not bloom with the others. It's different every year depending what the winter was like and things like the drought. I have noticed in the past few weeks, the squirrels are eating something from the tree too.

I wanted to share this photo of my blooming dogwood on August 1st and now today is August 4, it's blooms are still there.

Enjoy the mystery!