Vintage-Country-Chic Kitchen Vignette Sneak Peek

We are getting closer to the completion of the vintage-country-chic kitchen I have been merchandising at Direct Buy of Tampa.  There are about two more weeks left and it should be completed.

Seagull Lighting has provided a five light chandelier to display in this display.  Stay tuned for a photo of this piece.

We have a beautiful marble backsplash in the Casa Bianca collection donated by Speartektile.  Visit their site (www.speartektile.com.)  and take a look at the product before it is even installed.
 http://speartektile.com/products/marble/casa-bianca/

 

This is a photo of the display area before the new paint and accessories have been placed........

This is where we are so far.  Two more weeks until completion.

   Stay tuned...................

Declutter Your Space and Organize Your Place

I have been feeling a bit unorganized lately with so many different things going on.  Life is great!!  My baby girl turning 2 next week so a small intimate birthday party with family is in the works.  Oh my, I still have to get cake, balloons, decorations, I better get moving on this.  Business is great these days and I am so fortunate to work with so many wonderful people.  I will be a busy bee these next 60 days for sure.

I sat at my desk and looked around yesterday wondering if my 2 year old had decided to re-arrange my space and came to realize it was my very own creation of chaos.  With that being said.....I feel the need to re-organize.  Organization is essential to maintaining a successful business so I really need to pull it together.  Here are a few creative ideas that I found online and wanted to share with you.  I am headed out to purchase a few goodies to get me motivated.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. 

Spice racks are just for spices.

What a great idea for a cupcake stand.

Practical idea for small spaces

This makes me want to go accessory shopping.

Crafty idea for a children's art table.

Milk glass can be found at most thrift stores in all shapes and sizes.

This would be great for your holiday ribbon as well.

Use old scarves & belts to utilize space as well.

Pretty Painted Pumpkins

I love Autumn, the crisp air in the mornings, the smells of spice in the markets, pumpkins, and CANDY!!  Yep, I said it....I LOVE CANDY.  I have been looking forward to my little one going trick-or-treating this year to score me some candy.

She turns 2 in 10 days and already has her eye on all the goods in the store.  She went to the store with her daddy a few weeks back.  While shopping he asked her if she wanted a ball?  No! How about another toy? No! You will never guess what she just had to have....a plastic spider.  Yep, all with scaring mommy in mind.  Too bad it's daddy that is scared of spiders.  She chased me around the house with this toy and has it in her bedroom on her nightstand still to this day.

It is getting closer to the pumpkin patch arriving and I think we will have to get a few this year.  Daddy likes scary, mommy likes pretty.  With that in mind, I found some creative painted pumpkins that I would love to share with you.

 

 

Florida's Largest Home Show - Direct Buy Booth

Yesterday went well at the Florida's Largest Home Show in our booth for Direct Buy (Isle 1800).  The Friday turn out exceeded all vendors expectations with hopes of high traffic for a long extended weekend.  Lots of great leads were generated for both A & B Design Firm along with Direct Buy of Tampa.  Here is a photo of the booth.

      Bobbie Campbell, Owner of A & B Design Firm                       Asya Andress of Direct Buy, Tampa

Betty Norris Rood.....CONGRATULATIONS on the Mini Bathroom Make-Over

Congratulations Betty Norris Rood for winning the mini-bathroom make over. You deserve it and I can't wait to get started on your updated look.

Keep posted on the before and after pictures of the transformation.  She is from my home state of Sweet Home Alabama.  A woman after my heart - loves design, a real go-getter, and only the finest comes from Alabama.  Once the photos are posted we would love to hear comments on what you think.  Let's all drop a line and say "congratulations" to Betty.