IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE.....

Hello 2013!!!!!  The year has already started so positively for me, I cannot wait to see what the next 11 months hold!  In 2012 I said goodbye to my old bathroom (and car for that matter).  I also said yes to the 2013 DC Design House, this is my 3rd year to be a featured designer!  This year I will NOT be doing a kitchen or a bathroom, but rather a bedroom, turned retreat I call "The Away Room" more on this soon......

But back to the bathroom, Drum Roll Please......

 

The  New Bathroom features Crystal cabinetry in slate finish, Kohler Margaux plumbing fixtures, tile from Daltile and a Marble Counter Top.  Even though I have had closets larger than this space, I am loving my new bathroom!

 

One Last Peak at what it used to be....

 

 



SEUSS-TACULAR TREE at the 4 SEASONS

I just cannot get enough of this Seuss Tree!  Here are more professional photos, courtesy of Kevin Allen. So much thanks and love to my talented design partner Sophie, what an amazing young girl.

http://kevinallenphoto.com/

DR. SEUSS TREE  & SPARE TIME

I said this fall was a whirlwind, I feel like I went camping just last week, oh wait that was my Thanksgiving trip to Cape May. (at the beach Below)



Then the Seuss Tree installation went on without a hitch!  So much thanks and love to my design partner Sophie and her family for the outstanding work!  I am loving this tree!  Check out the other 16 designs on display now at the 4 Seasons in Georgetown through the holidays!

 

 



Then, as if we didn't have enough going on, we started our Bathroom remodel on Monday!  So excited for the final product, the transformation has been huge!  Drywall is starting today.  Here is a peak at what it formerly looked like as well as week 1 construction progress.  With any luck, we will be showering in our new space next Friday.  Love my Case Team!!!



{Our Bathroom is Original to our Home and From the 1940s. 
We knew when we bought our home 4 years ago,
this would be one of the larger renovations,
I have spent months trying to get it just right!}



{Existing Vanity and Wainscot Tile.
You can see light from an older fixture that
never really worked well}



{Our Vanity looked just like this the day we moved in,
it's a wonder I lasted this long with it}



Day 1: What I came home to



Day 3, Demo complete and start of new insulation.



Day 3, New Ventilation, so excited!



Day 4, My new Tub is in! Hooray!

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 



SMALL KITCHEN, BIG ON STYLE

About a year ago I had the privilege of working with a close family friend on her town home kitchen.

She came to me armed with consumer reports on various appliances she had her eye on as well as a brand new Cambria Color; Charston for the counter tops.  Being that this room is off of the dining area it was imperative that these spaces feel very connected.  Together we upgraded her stark and utilitarian kitchen to a room that commands much more attention.

{Before the Kitchen was a sea of white, nto conveying the home owner's taste and personality}

{Now the space connects with the dining area.  We paired maple cabinetry with Cambria Charston Counter tops with a cool Ben Moore yellow paint.}

SEUSS TREE CONT.

As the Jingle draws closer (install is Nov. 26th) my design/concept is really taking shape.  I expect several packages to arrive this week including gumballs and foam Seuss cut outs.  The tree itself is in production and nearly complete.  A few of my inspirational cues below.  More photos of the tree in production to follow.

REJUVENATED

 

With a whirlwind fall full speed ahead, Matt and I were in need of some quality time away with Colby.  We're talking no social media, no heat (it did drop below 40 on Saturday night), and no phones (except to take these photos).  It was such a nice time to just be care-free and relax.

 

We headed to Shenandoah National Park, (so did the rest of DC) as it was a perfect weekend to Welcome Fall!  We hiked some lesser known trails and a touch of the Appalachian Trail.

 

The scenery was breath taking, here are a few photos I snuck in before my phone lost complete service.



{Matt and Colby at the first overlook.}



{View on part of the Appalachian Trail.}

 

 

 

{Highest overlook in the park, Stunning.}

Now back to the city life and many exciting activities these next few weeks, starting with a trip to the Master Design Awards Reception tonight in Baltimore!

ALEXANDRIA TRANSFORMATION

Several months ago I had the opportunity to work with a charming couple in Alexandria.  Unlike most couples who ask for a kitchen with  "lighter, airy feeling" this couple was looking for something cozier and warmer, with a rustic feel.  I was please to have selected warmer knotty alder cabinetry  and Ceasar stone tops.   

Since the great room ties into the kitchen we were sensitive to bringing that cozy rustic look to the fireplace surround and built ins.

I think my favorite thing about the space though is the porcelain tile flooring, meant to look like slate (but less maintenance).  I spent nearly 3 hours one morning mixing the colors and layout exactly as I saw fit for this space. 

Enjoy,

Allie

{Before: The Previous homeowner had built and installed
these cabinets themselves}

{Fireplace surround before}

{Now a Cozy Kitchen and Great Room}

{I like the professional appliances}



{I liked the tile floor so much we used it again at the foyer}