Before we get to the featured bloggers, I will take a little time to answer some questions about myself and this little blog...
I started my blog a few years back as a way to talk about my favorite hobby... design. I never knew it would grow into more than that. I now have the e-design business Amber B Interiors and I truly love it!
What am I working on right now?
With the summer coming to an end, my client schedule is starting to pick up with amazing new clients and fun rooms to design. I am starting to take on more local projects and I am excited to see Amber B Interiors grow.
E-Design Project: Keeping Room
How does my work differ from others in my genre?
This is a tough one, because I know there are so many talented designers out there with so much to share. I would like to think that I have a twist on my own design style that mixes various eras but also has a collected over time feel to each space. When decorating for clients as well as myself, I try to inject a personal, meaningful style for every room.
Our Dining Room
Our Living Room
How does my creative process work?
I always start with some form of inspiration and that can come from anywhere. Inspiration can come from nature, a great book or even from a piece of artwork. I also gather the information my clients have given me and constantly think about the space all day long! It's a good thing I love what I do. :) I then start to gather design inspiration on pinterest and get to work creating my design boards.
Mid Century Bohemian E-Design
Chic & Glam Foyer E-Design
How do I write/create what I do?
With the blog, I used to have a schedule and post every week about a certain topic. I have drifted away from that a bit and now write about what comes to me naturally. This works better for me at this stage, because I don't have the pressure to post at a certain day. I do like the idea of scheduled posts and topics and may get back to that at some point. I will happily take any suggestions you might have! ;) When I am working on client projects, I post about that process. And anytime I am trying out something different around our house, I will post on that, too.
Our new kitchen chandelier
With the design work for clients, I literally think about the space all day long. Eventually, something just hits me and the flood gates open. It's kind of funny how it happens... I just get an idea and start running with it. Once that initial inspiration hits, the room starts to come together pretty quickly. I build all of my design boards on Olioboard {which I love} and create my floor plans electronically through an on line floor planner. During the design process, I also take a lot of pen and paper notes, so my desk looks like a mack truck hit it! But it is all just organized piles of paper that makes sense to me. I have started thinking that I may need a better organization process soon, so my office can look more presentable. But this works for now!
And now the fun part for me... I get to introduce you to some of my favorite bloggers! I love their creativity, fun personality and their crazy amazing DIY skills!
Pam from the blog Simple Details has such an inspiring blog that is stocked full of design ideas to try. I am always checking out what she is up to next and she always amazes me with her vision on a project.
Hi there Simple Dwellings fans, I'm Pam from Simple Details. I dove into blogging almost three years ago, passionate about design, but hesitant that I wasn't tech savvy. Turns out it was simple, sometimes! I live in a little 1938 cottage in Denver, with my husband, son and our fur babies. Interior design and DIYs are my passion, oh and I should mention I have a bit of a Craigslist addiction. In fact, I could head up a support group! Thank goodness for my clients and readers, they are the best excuse for my Craigslist stalking. While it leaves my family confused, to me it is all so simple: stalk, locate, repair, paint, style, love, play musical furniture, and repeat! I also share my love for entertaining, gardening, fashion, and the Simple Details that make all of our homes and lives more beautiful.
I love so many of her projects, but her foyer reveal might be my current favorite!
Next up is Cassie from Primitive and Proper. I have followed Cassie's blog for a long time and I am always blown away by her DIY projects. Her warm personality is just icing on the cake. When you read her blog, you already feel like she's your good friend! Cassie and her partners run Sweet Clover, a vintage home decor and handmade marketplace in Maryland. She truly lives life to the fullest and is following her dream, which I just love!
I am in awe of her DIY Pipe Shelves...
I hope you enjoyed the tour through blogland! Make sure to check out these amazing bloggers and their talents!
