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Family Room Recreated for Traditional Home/Ethan Allen

Remember the post a few weeks ago on social media where we asked you for your favorite Alabama landmark?
We did so because Traditional Home asked us – and five other designers across the country- to create a virtual mood board on Pinterest of a room inspired by a local landmark.   I chose the Vulcan in Birmingham, AL, and based it on the room below.
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I recreated this room by adding a little iron by Lucy Smith, some Alabama artwork and fabrics by Arthur Price and Coleman Taylor, and a few Ethan Allen pieces.   I included paint samples, fabrics, and accessories to create a classic design for modern life, one that embodies the Traditional Home “New Trad” aesthetic.
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I was very honored this summer when, because of all of you and your votes, I won the Traditional Home contest among all of the Trad designers for 2014.   I would be grateful and humbled again if you would take a second and vote for my board. http://newtradsweeps.com/ .
It’s quick , it’s easy, and best of all, you register with each vote to win a $2,500 gift certificate to Ethan Allen.  You can vote once a day and voting ends December 20th.
Thank you, my friends.   Let me know what you think!
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Guess What?!!

Remember the contest that I  hounded  asked you to vote for me as the Trad Home designer whose style you like the best?

I cannot believe it, because I never win anything, but  I WON!

Yes, I WON!

 

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There is no doubt in my mind YOU are the reason I won.   I am humbled and grateful, and I could not be more flattered.

Thank you.   Thank you for all of your support and for your vote.

Hunter Douglas was giving away $1,000 to a lucky recipient who entered the contest.  I am hoping one of you won, so if you did, please let me know!

As always, thank you for reading and for encouraging my work.  I truly love what I do, and I am grateful for the opportunities and blessings that have come my way.

 

Have a great day, everyone!

dana

 

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The Time Is Here!

Time is running out to cast your vote for the TradHome designer that best matches your style, and I would be honored if you would vote for me.

I hope you have had a chance to read the May issue of TradHome.   If not, check it out here: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/2395d069#/2395d069/240.

 

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Voting is quick- and EASY!   When you vote, you are entered for a chance to win $1,000 from Hunter Douglas, a window treatment company.

Visit HunterDouglas/TraditionalHome to cast your vote.  The contest will run through tomorrow, July 17th, so please cast your vote today!

 

Again, a huge shout-out to TradHome for featuring me. I am so honored to have been named one of this year’s 10 up- and- coming designers.

Check out the link below to view a quick video of the new “New Trads”.

 

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Thanks for voting,

dana

 

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What A Difference A Plan Makes- Part One

I thought it might be fun to look at a few BEFORE and AFTER pictures of the home featured in TradHome (click here to see the full article) to see why I took the design approach I did for this project.  This is going to be in two posts, so here goes part one….

When the homeowner first contacted me, she was frustrated.   She had purchased a few pieces that did not fit in her home and she wanted to unify her choppy, cluttered, mismatched home.  She wanted it to reflect their fun personality, but she also wanted it to feel calm, cohesive, and be a place to retreat from their hectic lifestyle.

Below is the foyer, which sets the tone for the home.  As you can see, there wasn’t much to the existing space, other than a rug too big for the space.

 

BEFORE

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BEFORE- the foyer

 

 AFTER

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AFTER- the foyer

The space is tiny, but you can see we added quite a bit of warmth without overcrowding the area.

We painted her existing console table because the size was good for the space.  Everything else was added.   What was once a cold, mismatched space now feels warm and pulled together.

Know what my favorite thing is in there?  The cast baby foot of one of her now teenage girls…  How sweet is that touch?!

The foyer opens up into the living room, which was a walk-through space for the family.  Imagine an 18 x 24 room of basically wasted space they never used.

Here is the BEFORE of the living room:

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BEFORE- the living room

 

AFTER

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AFTER- the living room

 

I wish I had a picture to the right of the sofa in the bay window.  Not only did we create a great place to lounge, we also included a second seating area with the sofa and two chairs.

 

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AFTER- the living room

 

The homeowners have several collections- from crosses from oncology patients, to tons of family photos, to baseballs from their favorite major league teams.  They had them spread throughout several rooms with no order to them at all.

I incorporated their momentos in a way that is cohesive and tidy.

 BEFORE

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AFTER

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AFTER-the study

 

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After- gallery of family pictures

Notice the grouping of family photos and the shadow box of the baseballs?  Now they hold special meaning and are focal points in this home.

Stay tuned for part two as I will talk about the master, family room, and kitchen.    This transformation is amazing- not only aesthetically, but how this home functions for this busy family of five.

Also, please remember to take a second and vote here for the NewTrad designer’s style you like best.    It is quick and easy,  only takes a second, and I hope you will vote for us.  Every time you cast a vote, you enter a chance to win $1,000 from Hunter Douglas.

Have a great day everyone-

Dana

 

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TradHome Is Live!

As I have mentioned several times, I was featured in Traditional Home  as a New Trad Designer to watch in 2014.

I hope you have had a chance to read the May issue of TradHome.   If not, the online magazine is now live. Check it out at http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/2395d069#/2395d069/240.

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Stay tuned as we are working on a post that will go into detail on the transformation of the home.

Also, don’t forget that you have a chance to vote for the designer that best matches your style, and I would be honored if you would vote for us.

It’s quick- and EASY!   When you vote, you are entered for a chance to win $1,000 from Hunter Douglas, a window treatment company.

Visit HunterDouglas/TraditionalHome to cast your vote.  You can vote once a day per email, so the more you vote, the more chances you have to win.   The contest will run through July 17th.

 

Enjoy your day,

Dana

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Cast Your Vote- It Only Takes A Second

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I am very excited about being named  by Traditional Home  a New Trad designer to watch in 2014.

 

 

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It’s a HUGE honor and one I am proud to be included.

Have you seen the April issue?  I was in great company, and I look forward to showing you my project in more detail when in the Tradhome digital issue comes out May 15th.

I hope you noticed in the shelter magazine you have a chance to vote for the designer that matches your style.

I would be honored if you would vote for me.

It’s quick- and EASY!   When you vote, you are entered for a chance to win $1,000 from Hunter Douglas, a window treatment company.

Visit HunterDouglas/TraditionalHome to cast your vote.  You can vote once a day per email, so the more you vote, the more chances you have to win.   The contest will run through July 17th.

Happy Voting,

Dana

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