Just stopping by with some design inspiration for you today… I am working on a client’s home that is being infused with color right now.  Color is one of the biggest changes you can make to your home and color speaks deep to us, so the changes are very inspirational.  The change from dark to light or warm to cool is very transformative. 

Here are some colorful transformations that might just inspire you to make a colorful move….

So….

What room in your home is begging for a color update?

(Images from House Beautiful, House of Turquoise and HGTV)

After you all have waited so patiently…

I finally have a few moments to show you a bit around the new studio space!

I have been blessed with so many wonderful clients these last 6 weeks, I have had to focus on them and not the blog.

I do have some fun things planned to share with you over this summer, so I will try to post those more timely

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Without more ado… here is our new little creative workshop!

In this space we will host creative events, workshops, shopping events (our first one is being planned right now!), meet with clients and create unique finds for home and life!  It is a small space, but we will use it very efficiently.

This shot is looking out into our entry vestibule and our changing inspiration board.

Here are our desks… this area will have some color added to it soon, (some creative painting techniques from Alicia), along with a place to hang fabric swatches.

One of my favorite fabrics…. reinventing a dated chair.  (I also have this fabric in my other office!)

The place were creative projects get done….

Some of Lulu & Lilly’s merchandise that is for sale.  Custom pillows, vintage pieces, artwork, frames, and little treasures.  There is even more coming…. wait until you see what we have planned for fall!

Maybe the perfect thing is waiting to go home with you?

Our past projects board in the vestibule of our entryway.  Alicia and the Studio were featured in the Twin Cities Metro Mag during the month of April… a delightful article about my artistic partner and her business… written by the uber talented Cy Winship!

Thanks Cy for the wonderful kudos…

Lastly… when you come to visit us… this is your view into our space. 

So… welcome!

Please come by to visit us soon… we are by appointment only, so please call first to make sure we will be at the Studio.   We’d love to show you around our little space and introduce you to all of the current Lulu & Lilly projects!

Thanks for stopping by and thank you even more to our fabulous clients, friends, and associates who has helped make this new creative playhouse a reality.  We couldn’t have done it without you.  We are blessed!

Erica

I am still doing a bit of recovery… taking care of client appointments and design projects that were scheduled after our crazy week last week, BUT… I promise to have some wonderful photos and sneak peeks of our studio for you real soon!

Alicia and I just want to thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for your lovely support!

Be back soon…

Erica

Just wanted to send a quick note off to all of you… our studio opening is upon us!  As I write, the finishing touches are being made and the final lists being crossed off… for tomorrow is our Grand Opening.  Alicia Danzig of Lulu Painting and I will officially be studio mates! 

There have been a ton of set-backs….one step forward and two behind in some cases, but we have perservered and made it to this day.  Our special color and design playhouse is almost ready!  Of course as time goes on, we will keep evolving it, but for now…. we invite you to put on your party shoes and join us tomorrow (Thursday, April 28th) at the Semple Mansion from 7-9 pm, for the event.

Please grab a friend (or someone who is really fun) and head on over for some delicious drinks and happy desserts.  We’ll be looking for you.  Oh, and don’t forget… we’re even giving away some wonderful prizes too!  See you then!

So, in this season of nature’s lull…

I create the color, inspiration and beauty lacking in nature by creating spaces for clients, starting projects for the studio and day-dreaming about home projects of my own.  As I was browsing online for resources needed for a project, I came across a few delightful rooms that deemed worthy of sharing with you.

Soon, I was looking for more…

So, here are some stylish rooms, starting with a bathroom- a sunny place to start out the day in and moving through the home to a cozy evening retreat.

Let me know what sparks ideas for you!!

I love the warm yellow color of the cabinets, tempered by the calmer gray-green on the walls.  The large window over the tub lets in beautiful amounts of daylight. I would love to start my day in this room…

A nice twist on a traditional dining room with a mix of vintage decor, neutral color palette and elegant details.

This calm living area is actually filled with color- a black hutch stands out boldly against pale lavender-gray walls, the citron/yellow pillows and fabrics add fresh color, all complimented by mirrored accents.  Oh, I also love the punch of red in the dining area beyond!

This entry way is subtle in color, with the gray-blue walls but the detailed paneling and wood trim add loads of character.  The wood floors and antique rugs bring contrast to the light-filled space.

Finally, this bedroom looks like an elegant hotel suite in Paris or Milan.  The traditional shapes are modernized with the contrast of colors and the unbelievably beautiful lacquered green walls.  I don’t think I’d need to leave that room for days… room service please?

Be inspired to take elements of your favorite spaces to update a few nooks in your own home.  Add an updated paint color, a fantastic new pillow fabric or some new artwork.

Enjoy this in-between time to plan for your mini-makeover!

(Photo Inspiration from My Home Ideas, Better Homes and Gardens, Cottage Living, House Beautiful)