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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It fills the space seamlessly and holds all her shoes and a few evening handbags. She's very happy that it fits perfectly under her existing shelves as am I.</span><br />
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-18213514864646664722012-11-13T07:34:00.001-08:002012-11-13T07:35:35.932-08:00The Making of a Bachelor Pad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wanted to give you guys a peak of an apartment I'm not only organizing but designing as well. Coming into this space with only the sofa and a bed/bed frame we're slowing piecing the rest together. We're very happy with the rug we scored for a steal from the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://classifieds.apartmenttherapy.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">apartmenttherapy.com classifieds</span></a>.<b> </b>Perfectly worn in faded, I love the contrast against the <b>I</b><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11794-4/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">kea Besta high </span></b></a><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11794-4/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">gloss white cabinets</span></b></a>. More to come, stay tuned!!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This client's new apartment has this room just off the living space which they've designated the playroom. Their goal was to create a fun and inspiring space for their 2 kids to play but to also keep it clean, organized, and as stylish and chic as the rest of their space. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The chest of drawers, baskets, and toys are all from their previous apartment. We installed <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60103750/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">floating shelves</span></b></a> for displaying toys and <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20126065/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">small picture ledges</span></b></a> in lieu of a bookcase. The 2 smaller picture ledges are for a few beautiful and delicate books. She's shopping for a floor lamp to sit in the corner, just right of the chest of drawers, otherwise the room is just about perfect...</span><br />
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-36722185320194699812012-10-20T10:11:00.002-07:002012-10-20T10:11:27.409-07:00Hanging Pots + Pans Storage <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Before installing them we were concerned that having the pots and pans on this wall would make this corner feel cramped so we held it up to make sure and it wasn't a problem. They're</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> both </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">tall so we placed the top bar as high up so things are out of the way yet still easy to access. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We placed the deeper pots on top with the pans below so nothing is in the way when you're at the stove. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div>
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-16258884449808477122012-10-07T12:15:00.002-07:002012-10-08T06:24:54.495-07:00What I Did Today: Shoe Cabinet + Elfa Closet <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The original shoe shelves were killing her nice little walk-in closet making it a pain to access the back left hanging area. I personally think <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop/elfa/components/elfaVentilatedShelving?productId=10007209&N=80346&Nao=20" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">these hanging shoe shelves</span></b></a> are the worst. Shoes always fall off, you can't put low heal or flats on them and they come out so far from the wall. I designated the freestanding cabinet (that may or may not be switched out for a larger unit), for shoes and jewelry. Both the cabinet and the closet are sooo much nicer now, in looks and in functionality.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On the left wall we're going to hang an oversized bulletin board for inspiration pics, notes and her many many beautiful necklaces.</span></div>
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-15731238245004501022012-10-03T05:00:00.000-07:002012-10-03T07:34:06.228-07:00The Weekend House: Beach Chic<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is the final paint colors for <a href="http://theorderobsessed.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-weekend-house-floor-plan.html" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">the house</span></b></a>. The client's didn't want to do one color throughout, they wanted each room to be different while making sure each had the same overall feeling which we're calling beach chic.<br />
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Before we met they showed me the colors they were leaning towards and from there we worked out exactly which color would work best. Slight variations make a huge difference and can only be truly seen in the space you're painting; what looks best at the paint store isn't always best. I simplified the colors (they had about 8 different colors throughout) and recommended painting the ceilings the same colors as the walls in most of the rooms instead of using a standard Ceiling White. The open living/dining area has tall sloped ceilings which means they have a very large surface and I wanted to make sure that line wasn't broken making the space feel smaller.<br />
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- living/dining area walls and ceiling Benjamin Moore Metropolitan AF-690<br />
- living area accent wall Farrow + Ball Downpipe #26<br />
- bedroom walls and ceiling Benjamin Moore Cloud White OC-130<br />
- bedroom door and trim Farrow + Ball Downpipe<br />
- kitchen ceiling and walls Benjamin Moore Barely There<br />
- guest room ceiling (shared ceiling w/kitchen) Benjamin Moore Barely There<br />
- guest room walls Benjamin Moore Picnic Basket<br />
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I always recommend matte or flat finish for walls and ceiling, eggshell or satin for trim and/doors. Most walls aren't that perfect and eggshell just highlights every imperfection, but with a matte/flat finish, the walls recede and give a cleaner look.<br />
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-85783988072820383492012-10-01T14:41:00.000-07:002012-10-01T14:41:43.481-07:00Time For The Closet Switch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's time to switch out the spring/summer wardrobe for the fall/winter. For most of us, 60% of our wardrobe is considered all year round and don't need to be put away, but there's no reason for your white linen skirts and thin cotton sweaters to sit in your closet untouched for the next 8 months.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Reasons to do the switch are most importantly:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- clean your clothes and the closet itself (wiping down the shelves, cleaning the floor, vacuuming the baseboards and molding) to keep moths away</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- to re-acquaint yourself with the clothes you have </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Someone recently said she'd rather spend time with her kids than spending the hour or two switching out her closet. While I understand the sentiment (I hear it often), I think it's important to take the time to set up your things, whether it's your clothes or your kitchen, so the experience of doing everyday things is as easy and enjoyable as possible. Not only for your own sanity, but to show your children that taking care of your things is important. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's a lesson I remember my father teaching me, and though I'm not terribly sentimental, I still have the shoe shine box he used to show me how to polish my shoes when I was young. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Though I will say thank goodness that not every parent teaches their kids to do this or I wouldn't have a job ;O)</span><br />
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-61780033848540932782012-09-25T09:52:00.000-07:002012-09-25T09:56:12.948-07:00Reader's Questions: Open Closet = Moths?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Danielle asks: <i>" I used to store my garments on a rack, which was beautiful and very convenient, but then I started to find holes in my clothes! I've been told these were definitely caused by silverfish or moths (my home is very clean! I just like fresh air and keep my windows open most of the time). From that point on, I stored my clothes in cheap wardrobes and it's quite ugly. My question is how do you cope with moths and such? I would be too afraid to ever store my garments outside of the closet without closed doors..."</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First, are they holes or tears? Natural fibers tend to break, to tell, grip the fabric to try to 'close' the hole by bringing the fabric together. If there's a piece missing that's a hole and you may have moths, but you may not. I have tears in several of my pieces but I've never had moths. Clothing moths usually create several holes next to each other and you'll see the cocoons or dead moths that look like sawdust near the holes. Did you see any dead moths or casings on your clothes?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tineola_bisselliella" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Clothing moths</span></b></a> are not like other moths that are attracted to light; they like dark, closed, humid spaces and are attracted to what we leave behind on natural fiber clothing such as our oils, hairs, and skin cells. They love it when we wear something once or twice then put it back in the closet or drawer not to be touched for a while. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Do you have wall to wall carpet? I had a client who's home was also <i>very</i> clean but had moths living in the carpet. They tend to be near the baseboards where you don't spend too much time really vacuuming (corner of closets, behind furniture). Another client has a reoccurring problem and we suspect someone in a nearby apartment is infested and they're coming into her space.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The point is that having your clothes out is not the problem. Keeping your space and clothes clean is the only solution. If you really think you have clothes moths you need to have ALL your clothes cleaned; dry cleaned or laundered as needed. I'm assuming you didn't clean ALL your clothes when you suspected you had moths. I assume this because most people don't because it's annoying and expensive but it's the only way.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Edit out the pieces you don't love and wear and make sure you regularly clean the clothes you do have. For most I generally don't recommend cleaning clothes after every wear, but definitely at the end of the season even if you've only worn it once. But for those who have had moths in the past, regular cleaning is a must. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">But you may not have moths. People see a hole and they immediately think it's moths (silverfish leave stains not necessarily holes). Not sure what clothes you have but that can make a difference. My wool and cashmere get tears because I don't have a lot of clothes so things get worn a lot. Vintage clothing can tear because over time fibers break down. And if you tend towards fast-fashion (like from H&M, Target, Forever 21) the inexpensive synthetic clothing breaks down much faster, usually after a few wearings. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let me know what you think Danielle, I hope this helps!!</span><br />
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-84061263122823315902012-09-21T09:50:00.000-07:002012-10-03T07:35:13.161-07:00The Weekend House: Floor Plan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After <a href="http://theorderobsessed.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-dream-mine-anyway-weekend-house.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>studying the pictures</b></span></a>, and thinking about their needs, here's the proposed floor plan. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Working with this and the budget, I sourced pieces, some temporary (dining table, sofa, living area rug) while others are hoped to be kept long term (dining chairs , dining area rug). The budget is nice but modest so the goal is to make it look, feel, and function nicely as soon as we can so they can really start enjoying the space. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They sent me the progress shots (shown). The next step is to finalize choices of the pieces we're missing and figuring out new solutions for those pieces in the proposed floor plan that didn't work once they measured things out in the actual space (which you MUST do before buying anything) like the desk in the back room and the dresser in the bedroom. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The next post will show you the paint colors we selected. From there, then we can talk about the details like pillows, window treatments, etc. Oh! they tossed a sheet over the bay window in the dining area since it looks directly into their neighbors house. </span><br />
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-84133013865912194642012-09-18T11:24:00.000-07:002012-09-18T11:24:02.428-07:00The Dream (mine anyway): The Weekend House<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was so happy when former clients, a married couple, called to say they purchased a small weekend house in Jersey and wanted my help getting the place together. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The showed me pictures of the home (with the former owner's furniture, shown) along with about 100 images on pinterest they gathered for inspiration. We discussed budget, how they </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">wanted to 'live' there, and the overall feeling they wanted to space to have. We decided 'beach chic' summed it all up and took it from there.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After giving me a floor plan with dimensions, I created a furniture plan to figure out what pieces they needed and what sizes would actually fit the space which you'll see it in the next post!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/Outdoor/Outdoor-Woven-Paper-Bowls" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>The woven paper bowl</b></span></a> comes in two sizes and two colors: <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/SL-Sale/Sale-Decor/Black-Woven-Paper-Bowl-Large" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">black</span></b></a> or <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/SL-Sale/Sale-Decor/Cobalt-Woven-Paper-Bowl-Large" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>blue</b></span></a>. They're now $28.99 - 38.99. Sit on the floor to hold paperbacks, on the counter for fruit, the small one on a dresser for belts or chunky jewelry, the large one in the bathroom for small towels or toilet paper....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/SL-Sale/Sale-Baby/Pink-Gumdrop-Pendant" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>The pink gumdrop pendant</b></span></a> is perfect for a child's room, especially if they have a little walk-in closet. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And they come in blue. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">At $29.99 each, you can get multiples. Note they're hardwired, not plug-ins...</span><br />
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-62179823978413628392012-08-13T05:30:00.002-07:002012-08-13T06:00:00.028-07:00My Inspiration Board<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I had a cancellation the other day so I spent the morning changing up <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauracattano/4310575874/in/set-72157618874946340" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>my inspiration board</b></span></a>. I switched out a few images I was bored with and added some new ones. Lots of these are pulled from magazines but there are also images pulled from the web that I printed on photo paper. The pink drawing in the last image is a my nephew's signature penguin.</span><br />
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laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-37395372862292970142012-08-07T11:31:00.000-07:002012-08-08T07:08:39.781-07:00Beautiful Hampers You Can Live With<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</div>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-6414452704782415442012-08-02T09:10:00.002-07:002012-08-02T09:10:56.440-07:00Reader's Questions: Reasonably Priced Picture Frames<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kimberly asks: " Where do you suggest shopping for sturdy but reasonably priced frames?"<br />
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The thing is, framing can be pretty expensive. I know clients who spend more on the frames than their art. But there are well priced options out there.<br />
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I love the<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/series/16456/" target="_blank"> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Ribba series from Ikea</span></b></a>. They're inexpensive and I think they look great, but you get what you pay for. <b>M</b><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauracattano/sets/72157629241404328/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">y art installer</span></b></a> and <a href="http://arthound.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>friends with art collections</b></span></a> don't especially like their quality.<br />
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<a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/accessories-decor/accessories-ledges-shelves/frames-albums/?cm_type=lnav" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Pottery Barn</b></span></a> and <a href="http://www.westelm.com/shop/accessories-pillows/picture-frames/?cm_type=gnav" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">West Elm</span></b></a> have great mid-priced quality frames in various sizes and finishes and they go on sale from time to time making them even more affordable.<br />
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<a href="http://Americanframe.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Americanframe.com</b></span></a> is a great online resource. My art installer highly recommends them. There's a nice selection of finishes and sizes to create a custom frame without the high cost of a store front custom framer. They have ready made frames too.<br />
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If you have something special, try a local framing store for a wide selection of custom sizes, styles and finishes. Remember, they're more expensive because you're paying for the advice. They can help you pick a frame that goes best with the art you have as well as matting, whether to use glass or plexi to preserve the art.<br />
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<br /></div>laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01460321651292267296noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259302379653175346.post-41543683601965164372012-07-30T14:12:00.000-07:002012-08-20T17:46:40.032-07:00What I Did Today<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wanted to show you guys my new business cards. While it's the same layout as my previous cards, it's now blind embossed on double thick ivory paper (white were too stark looking). 'Blind' means there's no ink used. Thanks to the guys at <a href="http://www.publicide.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Publicide</b></span></a> for all their help. </div>
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I've helped <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://theorderobsessed.blogspot.com/search/label/step%20by%20step%3A%20making%20moving%20easier"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">make moving easier</span></b></a>,</span> now here's some tips to help make choosing the right apartment easier. Moving is hard enough, so don't give yourself problems off the bat. Before you start looking, think about what it is you're looking for. <br />
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Living within your means financially is often talked about, but what about living within the physical means of your space? If you have hundreds of books, dozens of shoes, or records, think about where you would store/display them when looking at a space. If you have a lot of stuff, don't get a tiny apartment that you'd have to pack to the rims to hold everything.<br />
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- If you have a limited budget and lots of stuff, make sure the space has proper storage so you don't have to buy all new storage furniture.<br />
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As an example, in my search, rent and location were the most important things. After that when I saw this apartment I knew the clean open layout would help to keep the small space feeling larger than it is, it had great natural light and the view of the trees in the backyard were the final selling point. And this is a small building (5 apts) not run by a management company, I have greater leeway to make the changes/installs I want. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">UPDATE: Yes nessabirdie, it wasn't so bad to begin with but now everything is much more accessible. This unit is 24"D which makes the shelves (as you can see in the before pic) double deep. The pieces in the back of the top shelf are hard to get without having to move everything in the front. And he didn't want to sit on the floor to get his things on the bottom. The inexpensive drawers make it easy to reach everything and keep it neat and categorized. A picture doesn't show how it is to actually use something and all the details that bother someone like how his ties annoyed him hanging on the bar; it took up too much room and it was hard to see them. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thanks for commenting!</span><br />
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One of my favorite hooks is back!! Previously sold at DWR, it's now called <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25043456&color=080" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Gaku Otomo J Hook</b></span></a> and is sold thru <b>U<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=APARTMENT" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">rban Outfitters</span></a></b>. Made of silicone it's soft, flexible but strong enough to hold a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauracattano/4426999461/in/set-72157612282530701/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">heavy coat</span></b></a>. It's available in white, orange and teal...<br />
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The small desk she had just wasn't working for this client's needs. She not only needed storage for smaller things as I showed you in the previous post, but also for office supplies, papers, files, etc which this <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/eastman-secretary/furniture/desks/12202?defattrib=&defattribvalue=&listIndex=10" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>secretary</b></span></a> holds beautifully. And really, the great thing about a secretary is when you're not working you just close it up; it looks great and you have privacy.<br />
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I think this client is happiest about having all her art up including an amazing glass globe we hung in the window. I was very happy to free it from the box it's been in since she purchased it a few years ago!!<br />
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For more details, check out my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauracattano/sets/72157630390558002/with/7456077188/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">flickr</span></b></a>.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I liked the basic layout of the space; the large bookshelf and the way she kept her cellos strapped to the back wall but she needed more storage and specifically more closed storage to balance all the open shelves. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89888953/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">long low cabinets</span></b></a> are perfect for smaller things like cds, stationary, pedals, etc and takes up minimal floor space. She may mount it to the wall, but she'll decide at a later point. Side note, ignore the black shelf leaning against the back wall, it's going to be installed below the existing wall shelves...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I especially love the images of cellists she's been collecting. They really help finish the room. I'll show you the other side of the room and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">tell you about the new secretary in the next post...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of my recent clients was a cello player who needed help getting her home studio together. This is how it looked when we first met. Check back soon for after pics!!</span><br />
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