DIY Project: Kids Room Painted Nightstand

Love!

So.. I have been searching for a nightstand for my son's room for quite some time. His room is super tiny and the nightstand could be not more that 19" wide. He also needed a bit of storage, lets not forget style and did I mention that I am on a tight budget? 

I found this very cool cabinet that was meant to neatly store spools of thread and sewing accessories. I found it at a vintage shop in Montclair, NJ for $40.00!  I knew right away that I wanted to paint it orange since it is his favorite color. 

So simple, so affordable and so much fun!  The entire project cost me $58.00 and my 9 year old son thinks its absolutely cool!

 Just a little prep work (cleaning,  removing hardware, sanding and taping). The project was done in less than 3 hours. 

Enjoy!

Inspired stylist and designer Kara Rosenlund..

I'm on holiday in South Carolina, although am squeezing in some work here and there... I have been surfing the web looking for some unique pieces for a design project  I am working on and I came across a room that was simple and crisp with perfectly selected and edited pieces. Of course, I am always interested in the person behind the design. The very talented Kara Rosenlund is not only a designer, but she's a stylist and photographer from Australia.  I was pleasantly surprised to find that this designer is only 30 yrs old! Good for her and I hope she inspires young women out there just as much as she has inspired me.

 

Her design is minimal and very relaxed, with a great eye for found pieces.. I like how she filled interesting containers with simple objects. The trick is to repeat one object, like she did with these conch shells, and collect in mass.  I  love the shutters she is using to make the wall appear much larger and they frame out the window beautifully.  Not sure, but it looks like this coffee table was re purposed from old doors and finished with a black honed granite top. Very smart combining old with new.

 

I love her all white kitchen and the way she uses earthy tones and adds light accessories. It looks and feels relaxed and not too complicated, but really... she planned this very carefully and I love that! Every piece has its place.

It's all in the detail..

 

Seriously... I need to find a ginormous mortar and pestle like this one. I would love to use one as a planter in my kitchen for an herb tree..

Hope you find as much inspiration in Kara's design as I have!

Enjoy..

Madeline Weinrib: Textile Princess and Home

Madeline Weinrib is a painter and textile designer. Madeline's collection of carpets, pillows, fabric and vintage pieces have become a staple in the design world, with designs clearly inspired by her travels around the globe.  Madeline is the great granddaughter of ABC Carpet & Home founder and has carried on her family tradition with her contemporary style. She opened her Atelier on the 6th floor of ABC offering one of kind vintage pieces, using her textiles in unexpected ways.  Her style is relaxed and sophisticated with worldy elegance.  Here are some pieces from  her collection and a peek into her home...Enjoy!

One of kind vintage pieces re-upholstered in Madeline's fabric.

Ikat and block printed pillows

Tibetan and cotton carpet collection at ABC Carpet and Home

Climbers and Ramblers above are exclusively available at Ralph Pucci.

Hope you've enjoyed the tour into Madeline Weinrib's crib...

Images from Madeline Weinrib and Elle Decor Magazine