...Top 10 Favorite For 2013

The end of yet another year... and what a great year it has been!!  ESD is coming up on 3 years as an "official" business.  This journey has been above and beyond what I ever could have imagined.  I seriously love my clients and I mean seriously!  I have had the privilege to work with 63 clients in 2013.  These people invite me into their homes and trust in me to do something that I love to do.  What else could a girl ask for??!  The smiles and gracious words I receive just make it that much better!  I chose some of my favorite projects for the year. It was hard to pick only 10 but I did. 

I love the end result of this federal style chest.  It is not the "typical" nightstand but what a seriously awesome idea.  Done in fun colors to add some punch to the room and extra storage.

I was hired to design this bathroom renovation.  The mix of charcoal tiles laid herringbone style, lots of white subway tile, carrera marble, double pedestal sinks, shiny chrome and reclaimed wood makes this bathroom a place you don't ever want to leave!!!  

 

These pillows were 3 of the fabrics used for a living room design.  I love the mix of texture and color to give it a modern but eclectic feel.

Love the red when it is used on curvy pieces.  In this case for a pop of color in the space.

 

This dresser was done with a bed for a little girls room.  I love the soft pink with the dirty white and I never tire of crystal knobs.

This was a living room I decorated.  We started with an empty room.  Lots of texture, gray and neutral tones with fun pops of coral and blue.  A perfect mix of modern and rustic.

These chairs were done for the above living room.  They were originally from my clients parents house and she remembers them growing up.  They were dated and looked like they were still in 1974 but I loved the lines and knew they would look perfect!  The wood was painted a charcoal gray and a linen fabric was used.  LOVE!!!

 

This antique wardrobe, done in a royal/navy blue turned out amazing!!

 

This was a kitchen remodel in a 20ish year old house.  The space was fabulous and large but stuck in the 90's.  The cabinets, floors and counter tops stayed.  We changed hardware, all the lighting, new paint, furniture, accessorized but my favorite is the gray subway tile!

My client purchased this at a antique flea market with ESD in mind for the refinishing.  It was drab and now its totally, fabulously chic!

 

Thanks to all of my readers and clients for making 2013 even better than imagined! 

 

Happy New Year!!!

 

Best,

Keri

...Shabby Chic Makeover

These two lovely pieces were finished for a client.  They belonged to her husbands Grandmother.  She was given the pieces 12 years ago and never new exactly what to do with them ~ enters ESD.  This senerio is commen of my clients and I never get bored of it.  I LOVE transforming pieces to stay in the family!! 

 

These pieces have so much detail and character! They were painted using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White.  The inside of the armoire was painted Paris Grey.  They were distressed and the existing hardware was replaced with crystal knobs.

  

Then they were perfectly ready for her little girls room!

...Scooter Media - In Time For The Holidays

 

 

The owner of Scooter Media, Shannan Boyer contacted me to help her decorate their new, larger office space.  Scooter Media is a Covington based - full service public relations and social media agency, www.scootermediaco.com .  Shannan was absolutely wonderful to work with!!  The new space is located on W. 6th Street in Covington, KY.  It is a really cool space with lots of charm and history.  Shannan wanted to be surrounded by the things she loved and have in reflect her business and her clientele.  I think we nailed it and just in time for the holiday open house...

 

 

We started off with a new wall color.  We used Benjamin Moore, Pewter.  The space was originally an old pharmacy and is long and narrow.  To create an entry when you walk in we used 3 antique doors that were attached by their hinges to define the space.  Shannan is a fan of East Street Design painted furniture so we found an antique sideboard and side table.  They were custom painted using Annie Sloan's, Pure White.    

 

 

Candle sconces were painted in Annie Sloan's, Provence for a pop of color on the walls. 

 

 

Most of the accessories were found at Homegoods.

 

 

Fresh greenery for the holidays found at Trader Joe's. 

 

 

The diamond print rug in the front entry and chevron rug in the conference room were purchased at Ballard Designs, www.ballarddesigns.com .

 

 

 

 

Custom subway art done by an artist on Etsy, www.etsy.com .

 

 

The scooter art was purchased by a friend of Shannan's in Italy.  The vintage maps of Southern Ohio, and Northern Kentucky were also purchased from Etsy to represent Scooter Media's client base.

 

 

In addition you will find many other pieces of framed art around the office that has been given to Scooter Media by clients and local artist. 

 

 

 

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season!!

 

Keri

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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