Designer Spotlight: Candice Olson

One of my all-time favorite designers is Candice Olson. Her ability to create contemporary, yet cozy interiors never ceases to amaze me. Check out some of her oh-so-gorgeous designs...wouldn't you just love to step into one of these spaces and say, "I'm home!" 


"I believe that the essence of good design is its ability to sustain long term integrity – to become classic and create a truly captivating home." - Candice Olson

all images via HGTV

My Favorite Space

My favorite space in our new home is our living - dining room. Our place has a very open floor plan. The kitchen flows into the dining room, and the dining room into the living room. This is my favorite area to hang out at home. 

painting inspired by JEN

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Craigslist Chairs = Complete

Remember the amazing chairs I found on Craigslist? I completed them a few weeks ago, and am loving the finished look. As a reminder, I bought all FOUR chairs for $100 (plus $20 delivery -- really?!). The chairs were looking a little sad when they arrived, but that made the project even more exciting! I made a trip to Home Depot to get my supplies:

2 Sanding Sponges
4 Cans Rust - Oleum Primer
4 Cans Rust - Oleum Gloss Paint - White

I will post the tutorial at a later date....but here is the before and the after!

BEFORE:

And...

AFTER: