Long Distance Design

Well, I am not sure if all of my hundreds of followers follow the Urban Grace Design Blog, but if you don't here is the link:  http://blog.urbangrace.com/. Today, Erika posted about the design services she does via long distance.  To my utmost suprise the first design board she posted is my living room.  Yes, I am a long distant client of Urban Grace.  I am so excited and happy to have such talented people working on my house.

I first tried a local designer to come up with some ideas for the breakfast area, but I just did not feel the "wow" factor.  I wanted the designer to design like Erika of Urban Grace.  In fact, when I met with the designer she was trying to mimic a nursery to look like baby Sloane's nursery.  She had a client who printed out the pics and wanted her to make her baby's room like Sloane's.  My BFF, Elizabeth of Kentucky Mama, http://elizabeth-kentuckymama.blogspot.com/ suggested that I contact the original instead of paying someone else to copy her.  I am glad that I did because I have not been disappointed.

The whole process is very easy and worth it.  Erika has the info on her post regarding what you need to do if you are interested in her services.  All you have to do is fill out the information sheet, send a deposit and some inspiration pics and that is basically it.

I wish I could afford for Erika and Allison to come to KY and make my whole house fabulous all at once, but alas I am not rich, just a regular working gal.  So far, they have worked with my budget to find key pieces that I can afford that look rich.  I seriously have irregular heartbeats when I have a package arrive from their office.  The fabric samples are to die for.  Erika suggested my covetted trellis fabric for the breakfast room. L-O-V-E!

Unfortuanely when you order custom pieces it takes longer for them to be ready.  I may have to wait up to 12 weeks for my sofa, two chairs and ottoman.  I want it now!  The ottoman is going to be so cool.  It is shaped like an octogan and it is big.  I wanted the sofa and chairs in a neutral fabric, but the fabric for the pillows will be the real cool factor.  I have the samples and I totally drool over them.

While we were planning the breakfast and living room areas we found he perfect fabric for the dining room drapes.  I will have UG design the dining room later this year, but at least we have the drapes figured out so it will appear more finished.  I hope the fabric arrives in the next week or so because I am anxious to have them made.

The next UG project is going to be the entryway.  I think this will be a very important element for our house because it is the first impression as people enter your house.  Everything needs to flow seamlessly because our house is so open.

I am purchasing the big "key" pieces right now and then most of the accent pieces and accessories when I can afford it.  Warning:  design is addictive, the more you do, the more you want!!

I had an email from Paula @ UG letting me know that my Agatha lamp was shipped yesterday.  I am so excited to see it, touch it and hold it.  I know I will love it!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Amy R.