My Favorite On Line Shops for Clients (and Myself!)

I have been busy with e-decorating projects lately. As I was sourcing pieces for clients, I realized that there are several stores I often go back to, knowing they have reliable, pretty things. So I thought it would be fun and useful to pile that into one post. Here are my favorite go to shopping sources for clients (and myself!)

West Elm for pretty much, anything!

Home Decorators Collection for mirrors and rugs.

Anthropologie is a bit pricey, so I usually just source knobs and hardware. The choices are beautiful and would take any furniture piece to the next level.

Etsy is a great source for accessories, pillows and art. You can type key words into the search engine and great sources pop up! I find a lot of my new favorite shops that way.

After I find my etsy pillows, I come to Pottery Barn for the down filled inserts. The prices are surprisingly affordable for inserts.

Z Gallerie is a great source for unique accessories. They can be pricey, so I usually suggest a piece and then ask e-design clients to check out Marshall's first. You may find a similar option for less!

World Market is an amazing source for great looks for less!

What are your favorite go to sources for shopping? Join the conversation- I can't wait to see what you love!

Completed Projects and Thanks

Hope everyone is doing well! Is time flying for any of you, or is it just me? It seems like there are less hours in the day, lately. Time flies when you're having fun, I guess. :)  I have some completed e-design projects to show you all- a living room and a master bedroom! These spaces are for two separate clients. I love when projects can be so different, yet share a common thread.

Living Room (Click on images to make larger)

For the client's living room, she had most of the furniture pieces in place and needed some side tables and accessories to pull it all together. She has this gorgeous secretary desk which we will paint a dark color. I can't wait to see the results!

Master Bedroom

This client was looking to make some major changes in her master bedroom. We will start with this new farmhouse bed- it will be stunning. Adding pops of color through the drapery and art will give this space great character.

Both clients love to mix new with vintage and love antique pieces. They are girls after my own heart, because I also believe that an eclectic mix of new and old, modern with traditional, makes a space that much more interesting and unique. It really speaks to the homeowner's style and personality when treasures are added to a room! What I also appreciate about both of these clients is the ability to just roll with it when things don't go as planned. We had some minor snafus and changes along the way, such as the drawer pulls not fitting with the pre drilled desk holes, furniture refinishing mishaps, etc. I am truly blessed to be able to work with such amazing clients and fun people! It has been a true joy!

Make sure to check back later this week for some photos of our fall mantel! Now the pressure is on to finish!  :)

I also want to give a huge thank you to Patty from her blog, Patty's Epiphanies for nominating Simple Dwellings for the Liebster Award! Thank you so much! Stop by Patty's blog, where there is always so much great inspiration!

An E-Design Before and After!

A while back, I ran a room design giveaway on my blog, and Melissa was the winner! She chose to make changes to her master bedroom, and she is well on her way! She has made so many great changes and accomplished a lot in a short time. Here is the before:

Before:

After in Progress:

After: Stencil Wall Complete!

Melissa has made amazing progress on her master bedroom! The stencil was tedious work, but she did a fabulous job. Originally, we were going to go with stripes for the bed wall. When Melissa had the opportunity to use a stencil, we went for it! I am so glad she took on this project- the results are so worth it! Melissa has a great DIY blog, The Happier Homemaker. Make sure to stop by and check it out. She discusses her stencil project HERE. She is currently running a stencil giveaway, so make sure to enter today!

Gathering Inspiration for Design Clients

I am knee deep in e-decorating projects, and I love it! When I am gathering inspiration for clients, I find that pinterest is a great source. The first component that I present to my clients is the inspiration board. It has a collection of inspiring rooms and ideas, with some specific pieces for the space. Lately, the designs I have been putting together make me want to re do some rooms in my own home! More on that later...
Here are some inspiring spaces that show a glimpse into the direction of some of my most recent projects:

Color palette and concave mirrors:

Source: younghouselove.com via Amber on Pinterest

Baskets for blankets:

Source: anurbancottage.blogspot.com via Amber on Pinterest

Symmetrical Gallery Wall Around TV:

Source: hookedonhouses.net via Amber on Pinterest

Gold/Brass Accents:

Source: centsationalgirl.com via Amber on Pinterest

Lantern Style Lighting:

Source: mixandchic.com via Amber on Pinterest

What's on your to do list around your home? I can't wait to share my new ideas for mine!

Featured in i village and in Great Company

I am so honored to be featured in i village as one of their spotlight e-decorators. I was contacted by a writer for i village and asked if I would like to take part in their round up of decorators who offer e-design services. Lia did such a nice description of Amber B Interiors and I am so thankful to even be included in the post. Here's a little sample of my page:

  
It was so amazing reading about the other 14 decorators who were chosen, because their work is always stunning and I have followed so many of their blogs since I began my own! To get a chance to share the same post as these talents is ridiculous! To view the post in its entirety and read who the other decorators are, click here! (I'm on slide 12!!) While you're on the i village web site, browse around! This site discusses everything from health and beauty, to design, entertainment and fitness. Enjoy! And thanks again to i village for the amazing opportunity!

E - Design Giveaway!!

I am so excited to have my very first e-design giveaway!! I started my e-design business last summer and thought it would be fun to do a Happy 1 Year Giveaway on the blog to thank all of you for your readership and support! I am giving one reader a full, one room design of their choice. That's a $115 value! Here are some of my designs, to give you an idea of the range of styles I have created in the past: (Click on images to make larger.)

With this giveaway, Amber B Interiors will complete the whole design process, from beginning to end. It will start with a design questionnaire to fill out, so I can get all of the information I need to create a functional space that reflects your style. I will then present you with an inspiration board, giving you the ideas I have for the space. Once you're on board with the ideas, I will start your own design, complete with a design board presentation, detailed furniture/accessory placement and a shopping source list for all items, all sent to you through e-mail. Maybe you've been weary to use a decorator for your home, so this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try! You may even be a designer yourself, looking for a different set of eyes for your space. Whatever the reason, it would be fun to work together!

It's super easy to enter this giveaway!

- Follow this blog, through Google Friend Connect.
- Tell me why you have chosen to enter this giveaway.
- Please leave your e-mail address in your comment, if you are not linked up to a blog!

Additional Entries:

- Blog about this giveaway, with a link back to this post. (+1)
-Tweet about this giveaway, with a link back to this post. (+1)
-Mention this giveaway on facebook, with a link back to this post. (+1)

The winner will be announced this Friday! Good luck!

I'm Taking the Plunge!

There has been a lot of thinking and planning and more thinking... and I am excited to formally announce that I am now accepting e-design clients!! The Design Services page is all set and ready to go! Interior decorating has always been a favorite hobby of mine and was something I have always enjoyed. With a lot of experience decorating my own home and some experience decorating for family and a few readers... I felt ready to take the plunge and start taking design courses! I have learned so much by taking classes (which I have spoken about here) and I plan to continue that in the coming fall. This has all been a dream come true for me, and I am so excited to see what's in store for the future! Here are some of the design boards I have created so far:

Living Room Designs

Office Design

Master Bedroom Designs

You can see more of my designs on the Design Services page at the top of this blog! So here goes- I'm taking the plunge! I have always been a believer of following your dreams and just going for it- life is too short to just imagine!

Happy Thursday!!