Linda W 4/24/17 Linda W 4/24/17

Sourcing in my head

One of the occupational hazards of also spending an enormous amount of time within the online design community, is the fact that every time I enter a home I find myself sourcing the furniture.

I love working within the real estate industry of Naples, Florida. I'm fortunate to be able to tour gorgeous homes, meet interesting people, and celebrate lifestyles captured through photoshoots and brochures. One of the occupational hazards of also spending an enormous amount of time within the online design community, is the fact that every time I enter a home I find myself sourcing the decor. Not on purpose. It's like that little voice that never stops talking. You know, the one that provides a continual running dialog. For example, as I enter the family room I may hear "Dana Gibson always looks so fresh," or when I enter a kitchen, it's "nice Breville...the last home had a Nespresso". Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about; I know you do it too.

Last week I attended a property preview party at this stunning Port Royal home. The picture doesn't do it justice. And all I could think was - you can never go wrong with a Currey & Company statement fixture paired with woven rush dining chairs.

I have been inside this beautiful home several times. It's located in the exclusive golf community of Grey Oaks.

Upon entering and seeing this.....

My mind went here.

1) Vintage Rug 2) Fish & Lotus Bowl 3) Mid-Century Console 4) Persian Rug 5) Waterfall Coffee Table 6) Alabaster Lamp 7) Mastercraft Cabinets — 1) Vintage Rug 2) Fish & Lotus Bowl 3) Mid-Century Console 4) Persian Rug 5) Waterfall Coffee Table 6) Alabaster Lamp 7) Mastercraft Cabinets

I mean, who would not recognize and appreciate all of the lovely Mid Century Modern furniture?

We are design blog readers, and we live for this stuff.

I know some of you will be thinking....I may have to borrow a few of these ideas.

1) Persian Rug 2) Milo Baughman Dining Chairs / Another option 3) Dinner Plates 4) Mid-Century Console 5) Oriental Rug 6) Travertine & Glass Table 7) Brass Credenza 8) Hand Carved Statues 9) Turkish Rug — 1) Persian Rug 2) Milo Baughman Dining Chairs / Another option 3) Dinner Plates 4) Mid-Century Console 5) Oriental Rug 6) Travertine & Glass Table 7) Brass Credenza 8) Hand Carved Statues 9) Turkish Rug

How is it possible I can remember all of this sourcing but I can't remember where I put my car keys?

Linda W 4/20/17 Linda W 4/20/17

One Room Challenge™ Guest Participants, Week 3

It's getting real! Paint, wallpaper, new floors, and even new walls are going up (or coming down) all over the internet.

It's getting real! Paint, wallpaper, new floors, and even new walls are going up (or coming down) all over the internet. Thank you for coming over and joining in to support everyone in finishing their #oneroomchallenge room transformations. Yesterday, featured designers continued to take us through their transformation plans...and today it is your turn. Everyone is here to support and encourage one another in finishing a room.

If you are reading this via email, you will need to click over to see all the rooms. It's worth it!

Before you link up - please read the rules

Remember to tag @oneroomchallenge and @housebeautiful on Instagram! #oneroomchallenge

I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see the progress. Have you spotted any new ideas for your home? I have.

If you are looking for HUNDREDS of finished rooms, be sure to check out previous One Room Challenge™ Guest Participants.

Linda W 4/19/17 Linda W 4/19/17

One Room Challenge™, Spring 2017, Week 3

Here we are at week 3 of the ORC! I am feeling completely inspired...and envious. In a few short weeks, I will still have an entirely unfinished home

Here we are at week 3 of the ORC! I am feeling completely inspired...and envious. In a few short weeks, I will still have an entirely unfinished home, while these talented design bloggers will have finished rooms. Fingers crossed. I'm more than a little nervous for a few of them. Seriously.

Can you believe the scope of these transformations?

The ORC Featured Designers are so fortunate to have the option to include gorgeous products in their spaces from the following sponsors:

Can you guess who I might be worried about finishing?

Remember to come back tomorrow and see how the Guest Participants are coming along. They are seriously talented!

And if you are still looking for inspiration, go here to see HUNDREDS of ORC transformations. Warning: this is may take a while.

Linda W 4/13/17 Linda W 4/13/17

One Room Challenge™ Guest Participants, Week 2

Thank you for coming over and joining in to support everyone in finishing their #oneroomchallenge room transformations.

Thank you for coming over and joining in to support everyone in finishing their #oneroomchallenge room transformations. Yesterday, featured designers continued to take us through their transformation plans...and today it is your turn. Everyone is here to support and encourage one another in finishing a room.

If you are reading this via email, you will need to click over to see all the rooms. It's worth it!

Before you link up - please read the rules

Remember to tag @oneroomchallenge and @housebeautiful on Instagram! #oneroomchallenge

Happy Easter to those who celebrate!

If you are looking for HUNDREDS of finished rooms, be sure to check out previous One Room Challenge™ Guest Participants.

Linda W 4/12/17 Linda W 4/12/17

One Room Challenge™, Spring 2017, Week 2

Oh my goodness, week two of the ORC. Is anyone else exhausted by the amount of work happening around the web? And I'm just a spectator.

Oh my goodness, week two of the ORC. Is anyone else exhausted by the amount of work happening around the web? And I'm just a spectator. I must admit I am a bit nervous over several of these transformations. One of them is behind schedule with her walls and floors, another has pipes in the middle of her design, while a third is covered in plaster dust. Game on!

The ORC Featured Designers are so fortunate to have the option to include gorgeous products in their spaces from the following sponsors:

Off to see the progress....

Remember to come back tomorrow and see how the Guest Participants are coming along. They are seriously talented!

Linda W 4/6/17 Linda W 4/6/17

One Room Challenge Guest Participants, Week 1

Thank you for coming over and joining in to support everyone in finishing their #oneroomchallenge room transformations. Yesterday, featured designers introduced you to their spaces...

Thank you for coming over and joining in to support everyone in finishing their #oneroomchallenge room transformations. Yesterday, featured designers introduced you to their spaces...and today it is your turn. Everyone is here to support and encourage one another in finishing a room.

Before you link up - please read the rules

feel free to register as a guest so you can keep up to date on the latest news.

You can grab an official logo here

Remember to tag @oneroomchallenge and @housebeautiful on Instagram! #oneroomchallenge

Let's go show some love!

If you are looking for HUNDREDS of finished rooms, be sure to check out previous One Room Challenge™ Guest Participants.