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Dreaming of Small and Efficient Kitchens

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beautiful? I like to put small and very inexpensive oriental rugs in my kitchen. They are comfortable underfoot, clean off easily and always elicit compliments from guests.

Dreaming of Small and Efficient Kitchens

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So Very Good

So Very Good

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Bunk Beds

I'm not always a huge fan, but in casual homes, or rooms with space constraints, bunk beds can really work.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/toryburchvoguelarger7.jpg" /><br />vogue living (Tory Burch's home)<br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/viadsemilyh1.jpg" /><br />design*sponge<br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/coastallivingbunks.jpg" /><br />coastal living<br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/gasl20_kidsbedroomoct07.jpg" /><br />domino<br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/AmandaNesbitankid2.jpg" /><br />Amanda Nesbit<br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/little_league_01elldecor.jpg" /><br />Elle Decor<br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/southernaccentsbunk_2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Southern Accents<br /><br /></div>My newest project will need two sets of bunk beds for the kids rooms. Do you have any favorites? We want something simple and clean-lined. Built-ins would be my preference, but that's probably not in the budget. I'm actually thinking these IKEA beds might be the ticket. They are only $159!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Picture3-5.png" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We would paint the frames a fun color:</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/bunkbeds.png" /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ohdeedoh</span><br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/dominoikeabunkbeds.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">domino</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I've also found this site to be a good resource for <a href="http://www.morebunkbeds.com/">bunk beds</a>.</div></div>

Bunk Beds

I'm not always a huge fan, but in casual homes, or rooms with space constraints, bunk beds can really work. vogue living (Tory Burch...

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Hamptons Classic

It's back to the beach for me tomorrow, but this time it's for work.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/treylairdbyjbilhuberforelle.jpg" /></div><br />I'm meeting up with my new clients in their Hamptons weekend beach home.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/treylairdbyjbilhunerforelled.jpg" /></div><br />This is my first beach house project and I'm really excited to get started. We're working on the bedrooms this summer (all six of them!) and then we'll start on the downstairs living areas in the fall.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/treylairdbyjbilhunerforelled3.jpg" /></div><br />On a more personal note, thanks for being patient with me this week. There were some eleventh hour issues with our Union Square apartment, so we sadly backed out a few days ago. We are literally back to square one - and thinking we might be back to living in the suburbs. Sigh. And then yesterday my sweet Grandmother passed away. It was not unexpected, but it has still been heavy for me. She was a very special woman and will be missed.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/TreyLairdbyjBilhuberforelled4.jpg" /></div><br />Anyway, I mostly just wanted to thank you guys for always being so sweet and supportive. This year has been a really wild ride so far with the (wonderful) addition of Evie, more client work than this little mama can handle, and definitely more emails than any human can manage during a normal work day (anyone want to intern for me??). I wouldn't have it any other way though. Life is good!! Thanks for sticking around through all the ups and downs. Big hugs all around.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/treylairdbyjbilhuberforelled2.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">All the delicious photos above are from Elle Decor. Designs of the Laird family's Hamptons home by the very talented Jeffrey Bilhuber.</span></div>

Hamptons Classic

It's back to the beach for me tomorrow, but this time it's for work. I'm meeting up with my new clients in their Hamptons weeken...

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Honeycomb/Peacock Mirror

I usually like my mirrors and my lamps to be vintage. There are just so many unique and inexpensive options available at thrift stores and on eBay and Craigslist. It seems silly to spend hundreds of dollars on something new and cheaply made.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/LizLangeLucas_Allen.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Jonathan Adler for Liz Lange, via Domino</span></div><br />But every now and then an option is available at a retail store that I really love. <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeAccentsD%C3%A9cor/HomeAccentsD%C3%A9cor/tabid/508/CategoryID/134/List/0/Level/a/ProductID/6490/ProductName/Honeycomb-Mirror/Default.aspx">This Honeycomb mirror</a> is available at Pier 1.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/honeycombmirror.jpg" /></div><br />Full price is $250, but it was on sale for $89 at my local Pier 1.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/IMG_3266.jpg" /></div><br />Much less expensive than a vintage peacock mirror or even other new versions (like <a href="http://www.wisteria.com/prodinfo.asp?number=W2620&variation=">this gorgeous one</a> from Wisteria).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/peacock.jpg" /></div><br />I think it's a pretty spin on the sunburst style and is just the right amount of glam and sparkle.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/fd16bd061e815b61_121.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kishaniperera.com/" style="font-style: italic;">via</a></div><br />PS The lovely and talented <a href="http://www.copycatchic.com/2010/04/mecox-gardens-peacock-mirror.html">Reichel</a> blogged about this here too.   xx

Honeycomb/Peacock Mirror

I usually like my mirrors and my lamps to be vintage. There are just so many unique and inexpensive options available at thrift stores and o...

6:29 AM

We're Home

We're Home

A few days at the beach and some family time cures everything. Life is good again. Conquering the inbox and the laundry today. Zoo field tri...

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