sputnik lighting!!!

i am doing a little inspiration board for some really cool sputnik lighting for a client.  she lives in a mid century modern home, and she has a wonderful open dining room with very high ceilings!!! the space is just begging for a statement making light fixture!

i'm hoping to do a bold graphic wall behind the table with the sputnik light taking center stage in front of it.

there are also these "starburst" sputnik lights that i am really liking too!! gonna have a hard time deicing on just ONE that i really love!!

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so many options to chose from, but you can hardly go wrong because they are all so awesome!!

thank you all for reading!!!

crystal

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tile backsplash

we have decided to make some updates to our kitchen this summer so the planning has begun!
one of the main decisions we are really debating on is tile for the backsplash.

there are so may options i'm having trouble choosing between them!  i know that tile isn't typically the first thing you decide on for a kitchen, however i think if i decide on a tile i really like, that will help solidify the "style" of kitchen i want.  i have too many favorites, its not an easy decision.

my home was built in the 1930's so subway tile would be a great option for my kitchen because it was very popular at the time my house was built and would match the architecture of my home nicely.

however, i have a little bit of issue with using something that is SOO popular.  I don't want my house to lack personality and look like everyone else's... but i do think it would look great in there.  using a subway with a muted color is an option too like the picture below.

this black and white floral pattern is beautiful, but i don't know if its too much, i might get tired of it...

a mini marble herringbone is a top runner too, it's a little pricier but very pretty

quatrefoil is an option too

i really do love the look of these patterned tiles!!! 

i just don't know if i could commit to them long term!

we shall see... i am off to start on some design boards now so i will keep you posted

as we make decisions and progress!!

thank you all for reading!!!

crystal

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i'm very excited to introduce to you guys something new i'm offering!!

i often get emails from readers, or questions from people who find out what i do, asking me about small issues they have in their home regarding design!!  they aren't really needing an all out design, but rather just need a little advice from a professional so they can feel comfortable moving forward!

so... i have come up with the perfect solution! i want to give people an opportunity to get their questions to me in an organized fashion and then i can take time to think out the question first, give good feedback, and propose solutions to problems they are faced with!

 this is open to anyone who is needing some advice!  if you are wondering about a paint color for your kitchen, or the size of dresser you should be looking for for your bedroom, or the placement of a tv in an odd shaped living room... i am here to help!! just click on the link below and it will take you to a form where you can fire away! just enter your contact information and in the message ask your question, and give me any details i would need to know about the issue.

i am so excited to be able to offer help in any way that i can!!!

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thank you all for reading!!!

crystal