Allie first emailed me to help with her apartment April last year, right in the middle of the Gracie craziness and our move, but I hadn’t talked about it on the blog yet, so I vaguely told her I was too busy and sorry. After I clued everyone in to the situation, she kept in touch, sending sweet encouraging notes throughout our tough time. She wrote again after commentgate and told me she still would love to hire me if I were ever available. So then in February I told her I might be interested in starting some decorating again, and she signed up to take a ride on my crazy train.
I tell you this because I want you all (and Allie) to know how much I appreciate her. Her kindness during our tough times made me feel safe with her, and I was really nervous to start work again, and don’t know that I would have felt comfortable enough to dust off the fan deck with anyone else.
I didn’t know how I would be able to do e-services, and without my to the trade accounts, I wasn’t sure what I would be able to put together. I also had just been through the emotional ringer and was unsure whether or not I was ready to be accountable to anyone else besides our bubby, and anyway, that was a lot of words, but I am forever grateful to Allie for giving me the chance to experiment my new business plan with her, her patience and encouragement, and then the awesomeness with which she brought my vision to life.
Because that is the thing about edecorating, I am not there in person to execute or guide you. Which can have mixed results. But I think in the best case scenario, as with Allie, the client can take your advice and REALLY make it their own. Which, to me, can be a whole lot cooler when done well. And Allie did it well.
So here was her space before:
She had purchased some Cole&Sons wallpaper for the wall behind the bed, and that was going to be the big splurge in the room, everything else had to stay on a pretty tight budget and work with the wallpaper. This is the design board I sent her.
I am so embarrassed of it now! It was so ghetto! It got a little better as I honed my tech skills…but not much.
I also sent her a bunch of inspiration pictures and said like “Do this to your doors” “this is what the curtains should be” “hang your guitar” ”Get some baskets for your sweater tower.” Really inspirational and encouraging pearls.
One of the inspiration pics I sent for ideas to paint out the trim on her doors, and hang her guitar courtesy of the v. talented Jenny Komenda as done for Joanna Goddard.
But she totally got it, and made this happen.
Again, the before, from this:
To this:
Good, right??
From this:
To this:
Before:
After:
Before:
After:
She had this dresser but styled it up real cute.
Now let’s zoom out on the situation.
That chandelier is awesome, and a total bargain.
Now THAT is a cozy biscuit. She already had the Euros, but we didn’t want it to get too matchy matchy, so we mixed it up with some monogram pillows, a comforter cover from John Robshaw, and a boudoir from Porthault. I love that it looks so cozy and pulled together, but not overly designed.
One of my favorite items in the room are the vintage owl lamps I found her.
Hey Mr. Wise Ol’ Owl! They sit atop bedside tables from Urban Outfitters that are also v. reasonable.
And if you are thinking to yourself, as I was, “My, these are some lovely photographs” you have the homeowners boyfriend, Raven Koehler to thank for that. Thank you, Raven! And if you are in the New York area and want to hire Raven his best contact is ravenkoehler@gmail.com
So thank you Allie, for giving me the kick in the pants I needed to start working again. And for doing such an amazing job, and being a pleasure to work with.
If anyone wants to hire me, I currently have a wait list, but email me PeppermintBliss@Gmail.Com to get yourself on it!
Gorgeous inspiration, beautifully executed. Pups adds the je ne sais quoi.
Well done, lassies.
you totally underestimated yourself.
last night when you were all bossy telling me i shouldn’t get carried away with excitement that this was budget decorating etc…THAT is the best kind of decorating silly. budget decorating that kills!
which this did. and you do and she did.
great job. you have a gift lady.
now when are you going to hang my painting and send me a picture of it?
I love it! So pretty and so many fun little details that make it fab! Great job!!
That room is beautiful and cozy!! Keep up the great work!
Wow! I think this room is so beautiful – so well done!! Its not something I would normally gravitate towards, but with your guidance she rocked it and I just adore it!
Raiana
Amazing, Allie and Bailey! I love all the details, especially the owls and that wallpaper. I can’t wait to see future works!
Love it! Thanks so much for this and all your energy spent on the blog etc! I can’t wait to see more of your work. Beyond excited to be waitlisted.
Just beautiful! It is so lovely. It’s very serene and calming. I love all the decorating and that wallpaper-gorg! It all came together beautifully. I love seeing design on a budget because I think it really brings out the best everything! Great job!
Bailey, I also think if someone had a budget of $100 bucks or less you could make it work with rearranging, painting and flea market/rummage sale finds. You have a gift that can figure it out no matter what the budget it. Go on with your awesome self.
I feel like moving just so I can have you decorate!
love it Bailey, you both did an amazing work, team work at its best!
Love it!!!!!
What a lovely transformation!!!!
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the fact that Allie actually did everything that you suggested and so well! The doors are my favorite!
Love it! I have dabbled in the e-design thing, and with the right client it is a blast! Looks lovely! Great job to you both!
Great work, ladies! I love this!
Ooh! It’s been a little while since I checked your blog, and I knew you’d have something pretty to share. Love it! This looks gorgeous, and it actually looks attainable. Great advice!
I LOVE that wallpaper and that chandelier! Great job!
Wow! I love that you two were able to collaborate so effectively…perhaps beautifully is the better word here. Sooo pretty.
I would love to know where the euro shams are from!
Awesome. Love the Bailey touches!:)
I love it! I just recently found your website and have bee catching up… I really enjoy your work (ugh sorry about that nasty person posting…. There is always a bad apple). What a sad person…. I love your work and hope some day I can hire you!
Beautiful! The idea to do the doors with the green accent in this room was simply brilliant. Love the combination of wallpaper, purple side tables, chandelier.
This is a wonderful space! Those owl lamps are AMAZING — and that sweet little spaniel on the bed makes me smile.
thank you bailey for all your help!!! you da best, girl.
Lovely! And the doors are FAB!
xx
Kecia
http://www.couturezooblog.com/
This is incredibly amazing Bailey, great teamwork!
Another amazing job!! I adore your style Bailey! I can totally see where a fellow reader gets a Wes Anderson vibe. Totes digging it. I’m an Austin gal too so I love to see a local lady with such superior taste. I now feel the need to get my pillows monogrammed…
Bailey, I love the room! Where did you get the monogram pillows? I love that they look different than the traditional monogram styles you normally see for bedding.
LOVE the curtains, those yellow pom poms are awesome!!
LOVE this space. The chandelier is awesome and the curtains are way fabulous!
Love the home you have created and more importantly love your blog!
Thanks Everyone!! The Euro shams she already had and were from Porthault, the monogram pillows were from TheZhush
I just wanted to let you know I stopped by to put myself in a better frame of mind after the terrible Aurora CO shooting news. I knew seeing your artistic touches would help me. I am loving this room! What a lot of touches that all add up to make it a more calm, cohesive room!
Hi Bailey, Madison’s cousin Suz, here. Love your blog, it makes my eyes bright and happy. Curtains with little pom-poms are from where? xxx