My Flooring Finds...

I was out yesterday looking at flooring for a client. Just wanted to share some of my lovely finds.  I LOVE picking out tile and carpet and putting it all together.

How amazing is this carpet below, I'm thinking somebody needs to have this beautiful carpet made into a rug, anyone?...Okay, I will:)

This middle section of cararra marble caught my eye in the herringbone, octagon, and linear pattern, I want all three! I love when people step out of the box and dare to go with a unique tile combo with a cool pattern!

I may have some plans for the tile below, can't wait to implement these beauties into a project I'm working on.

Love this pattern using 6x24" and 12x24" tile,  looks so sharp!

Do you need help picking out carpet and tile? I want to help you and I promise you will love the end result, email me stacichavez@ymail.com.

My Yard Sale Artwork...

At the same yard sale that I purchased the mid-century sofa, I also found this set of artwork. I first fell in love with the frames and the gold leaf detail and then I noticed that the colors would work well in my front room. I was a little on the fence about whether or not I should buy them. I hung them up and was pretty happy with the overall look and the fact that I got the set for $20 made me even happier!

I felt like I needed something to go over my new side tables. Things weren't balancing out in my mind, I think it looks a lot better! I think I am almost officially done with this room. With that being said, is anything really done when you are a designer? As soon as you are feeling like you are "finished" with a room, you want to change things around. It's the overexposure to the design world that plants these ideas in my brain. 

Next up, I really want to paint my front door. I am thinking about doing a mint green color... I will post some photos soon of what I'm thinking, I would love your input!

My Mid-Century Yard-Sale Sofa...

Just wanted to share my mid-century, yard sale sofa that I scored last night. I was driving home and noticed this sofa sitting in a driveway with a bunch of other vintage/antique goods. It was a Thursday night so I wasn't sure what was going on. I knew that sofa was coming home with me and lucky for me, I was the first customer.
This sofa is in impeccable condition and happens to be in the Pantone color of the year, emerald green. I am digging the bold color and of course the style! I need to figure out where to put it and find some complementary pillows. I will post a picture once the sofa has landed in it's final destination.

Lofty Dreams....

One of my dreams is to own a loft with ultra high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, light walls, bright artwork, city views and modern furnishings. Basically, this loft is a dream and lucky for you it is for sale for a mere $1,400,000.00 located in the heart of Salt Lake City.  

Have you ever checked out City Home Collective? This website features hip and modern home listings within Utah. I hop on over to their website often to be inspired!

Happy Happy Birthday Beautiful Chloe...

Today this beauty turns 7. I have a huge responsibility to be this girl's mom. She is so bright and intelligent, she is a thinker and is always asking such deep, methodical questions that a lot of times I don't have the answer to. I know the future has a lot in store for her, she is going to go far in this life, she is amazing and I am so proud to be able to be her Mom!

Thank you Chloe for teaching me more in your 7 years than I have learned in a lifetime!

Design Dilemma Solved...

Sorry about the blurry picture, my camera was clearly not in focus! My client that I'm working with wants to change the way her staircase looks. The stairs are right off of the entryway so they are very noticeable when walking through the front door. Several things are going to change to really make this transformation a good one! For starters, all of the hardwood flooring is going to be redone in an espresso finish, not quite as dark as the second image. The walls are going to be re-painted in a greige tone. 

I suggested ripping up the carpet and replacing them with wood. The risers are going to be painted white the same as the image below. The top wood rail piece is going to be stained in the same espresso finish as the floor. There will be wainscot going up the staircase to create an even more put together, polished look.

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The new view from the front door is going to be stunning! Using stairways as a focal point can be anything but boring, we pass through them everyday so why not transform the mundane into magnificent:)  I can't wait to show you the "after" photos!

Are you having a design dilemma? I want to hear from you! Email me a picture along with an explanation to stacichavez@ymail.com

ELI TURNS 3....

Eli's birthday was actually last week so I am late posting. I am so in love with this boy, I am so grateful to be his mom, he makes me incredibly happy. He is so smart and independent, I just know that he is going to do a lot in his life! I just can't stand him growing up so fast, I just want to freeze time. I love you to the moon Eli!