Good morning, I have so missed being on my blog, definitely my happy place. We are still as a family in mourning over the tragedy of one of my closest friends son’s death which I spoke of here. It is still quite surreal and having to attend the private wake and burial yesterday was heart wrenching and the saddest funeral I have ever had to attend.
I needed to take off a few days to pay respect to the family and take time to process this tragedy. Thank you so much for your kind words and condolences and many private emails.? When my friend is up to it I am going to share that post with her, I know it will warm her heart to see the outpouring of love. So please visit by clicking here if you want to add a message.
The Ronald McDonald showhouse was a wonderful success and I am so honored to have been a part of it. It sure humbles you to hear the stories that make the Ronald McDonald house thrive and go on. I cannot imagine working for a greater or more noble cause. I couldn’t have been happier with my space. Remember the rendering of my vision done by Patricia of PVE? She did a brilliant job of bringing my idea to “life”….and it definitely validated my vision.
There were so many wonderful rooms, and it was such fun getting to see all of the different interpretations of design. I must say my space came out exactly as I had hoped it would and in fact even surpassed my expectations. The reaction to it was so wonderful, flattering and validating! I am now dying to recreate that space in my own home but have run out of places:) So here is a little bit on the room in progress and then the final result.
Left my house with a car loaded to the gills for day one of installation-
Arriving to the enormous tent almost 200 x 100! It had 22 vignette spaces around the entire perimeter of the tent where each designer spent two days working their magic!
In progress- at first brushstroke, I was in love with the color I chose Guacamole by Benjamin Moore, now I want this exact room in my own home!
And then I started to bring out all of the elements that would make my space once the room was painted and dry-
Also had these adorable cookies made using my logo and put them out on a tray for the evening of the gala (wish I had a better pic)
First brackets getting put up
Exactly as I had hoped they might look:)
The beautiful lantern getting hung
Adding a big spray of blossoms to the blue and white vase was a beautiful finishing touch surrounded by elegant decor books
The stunning raised velvet fabric by Tilton Fenwick made the most spectacular table cloth, I trimmed it with navy blue bullion fringe and a decorative tape…it was just fabulous!
YES! Just how I had envisioned it would turn out…..
Then I realized I needed a balance on the right wall so added these two beautiful blue linen benches found the night before!
And as the last finishing touches were put on,? I got my heart set on adding another pair of brackets with blue vases and literally the morning, waited outside a friends antique shop until she opened and as the stars were aligned she had a perfect pair and gave them to me at a price that could not be beat, and we all know I had the blue and white vases ready, willing and able! This was the final and perfect touch…..
These pictures below? were taken with my Nikon camera so are slightly clearer and larger however did not have it for the final room shot (with added brackets and jars) however a professional photographer was on hand to shoot the space so I will share them with you when I have them-
The blossoms and vase from my shop were the perfect centerpiece for the 36″ round center table
Used my foo dogs and small planter with orchid for one of the small consoles
The beautiful paintings on the left wall are from Frances of NYC Painter….exquisite original oils added so much to the space!
And finally a huge thank you to each of my wonderful sponsors without whom this space simply would not have happened-
Benjamin Moore for the paint (click here)
Safavieh for the fabulous furniture,lantern and rug (click here)
Vendome Press or the beautiful coffee table books (click here)
Duralee/Tilton Fenwick for the magnificent table fabric (click here)
PVE for my beautiful room rendering (click here)
Frances (NYC painter) for the magnificent artwork (click here)
Kravet for the trim ( click here)
And that,? my friends is a recap of my show house space soup to nuts. I so loved my space and was really proud of it, would LOVE to have that exact room in my own home, now I need to brainstorm:) Loads of fun,? and anytime I can combine “giving back” to a phenomenal cause like The Ronald McDonald House and my passion for design…..I am fully on board!
I was so honored to have been asked to do this and by all accounts the evening and fundraiser were an immense success. For more info on how you too can support The Ronald McDonald House click here.….thank you as always for stopping by and wishing everyone a wonderful evening.
Tina, you should be proud. That space is so beautiful! I am also thinking about a space in my house to use that fabulous wall color, gold brackets with blue and white porcelains. Bravo!
Tina,
Your space is beautiful. But I would expect no less. So good of you to donate your talent to such a worthy cause. Please give your friend my deepest sympathy. I lost my Dad two weeks ago and the loss is tremendous. Love never dies. Ironic I should read an article today in our local newspaper. It was written by a young man who lost his Mother. He quotes the “Epitaph” by Merritt Malloy on how to deal with loss..
“And when you need me,
put you arms around anyone
And give them what you need to give to me.
“Love does”t die , people do.
So when all that’s left of me is love
Give me away”
Love your site. My friend Barbara Deal told me about Enchanted Home. Your design sense is an inspiration. I look forward to following your blog. BTW, the room you created for Ronald McDonald House fundraiser is one I, too would like in my home. Elegant!
One can never go wrong with guacamole! Fabulous job Tina.
Can you tell me the name of the Safavieh rug? It is perfect for my piano room and we are on the hunt. I poked around the site but am not sure which it is.
Fondly,
-Lisa
Tina, what a glorious space you created for such a great cause!
A jewel box of a room!! Love Patricia’s rendering and also the original artwork for the walls!
Tina, the room is beautiful!! I got to see some of it the next morning, but I am so thrilled to see the photos of the room all done. I would like to have it in my home as well!
Thank you so much for the kind words about my art work. I’m so happy to have contributed to this great event that I’m sure will help many people.
Congrats on a great job and my best to your family and your friend. I hope she can read your post some day soon.
Bravo! Well done and so very refined and hip!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Duralee Tilton Fenwick Soskin Olive fabric!
Thank you Tina for sharing your talents and vision with all of us.
And, great fund raiser cause as well!
Tina, the room is truly lovely, I am so glad Pat forwarded this on to me. You did a fabulous job. Would you send me the information on the rug, I have been looking all over for one that would pull these r unusual shades of green and blue together.
Tina – your space is beautiful and we know you were thrilled by the outcome. How tragic for your friend and her family and we hope you’ll be able to share our condolences and prayers when the time is right. Enjoy this beautiful day!
xxoo
C + C
So lovely, Tina! You did a magnificent job-so proud of you especially having the courage to paint the corbels and table legs in the gold overlay. You are amazing and so kind to share all you did to make it happen. It is wonderful that you include your readers in on your talent and hard work.
What a lovely room and cause, Tina! I bet this is just the beginning for you so you better keep those creative juices flowing and the gold leaf handy. Peace to you.
Tina, let me say again how sorry I am for your friend, her family and of course you. The loss of a loved one is never easy and the loss of a child must ne unimaginable. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
As for your Ronald room, it looks beautiful! How wonderful to see your idea go from your mind, to the page and then to an actual room. Congratulations.
There is a place in heaven for you, Tina:)….. Your idea of adding the blue trim to the green/cream table fabric was genius. Are the pillows from your shop? I’ll check. I’ve been meaning to try your gilding technique. I’ve dabbled, but not to your degree. Thanks again for your primer! Your room is stunning. Glad you kept busy.
Tina Tina Tina – spot on as usual! The delicious rich colors you chose are magical ~ the renderings are lovely.. however the room draws one in like a luxurious room should.
So gorgeous, Tina!! Beautifully layered, styled and accessorized. Wish I could see your space in person. So very sorry about your friend’s son. Take care, L
Tina, I’m still praying for your friend. My heart goes out to Brian’s family.
I love how the room turned out for you and I would have loved to have been there to help celebrate. You are one gifted designer my dear. God bless you. XO
Absolutely gorgeous! The Ronald McDonald house is such a special place. As a college Alpha Delta Pi it was our charity and now my daughter’s brownie troop volunteers there annually. We participate in collecting pop tops(my daughter gets her friends & family involved) and donate soup cans. The light a candle in the window fundraiser is always a part of our Christmas tradition. Thank you for making such a lovely room and bringing attention to such a wonderful place!
Wow Tina, you out did yourself. That fabric on the round table is fabulous. I am dying to use it somewhere. We are building a new home aka “downsizing” and I hate my husbands huge green leather topped desk. I wanted to replace it in the worst way…now I think I just need to cover a chair in that fabric and I could make the old green leather work! Thank you. And I love the Guacamole Bejamin Moore. I mean genius naming a color after one of my favorite foods!
Tina,
Your showhouse space is a show-stopper!!!!!! Loving how you conceived all of this in your head and were able to bring it to life!!!! The deep green wall color really served as the perfect backdrop to your blue and white collection and those diy brackets!
Am so saddened to hear about your friend’s loss. I will hop over now to learn more. Thoughts and prayers for all of you!
So proud of your work with the RM house! I have no doubt you’ll be invited back next year!
xoxo Elizabeth
TO JENNIFER….OCT. 14, FROM ANOTHER ALPHA DELTA PI: SO GREAT THE PROCEEDS GO TO SUCH A GREAT CAUSE AND ALSO WONDERFUL THAT YOUR DAUGHTER IS CARRYING ON THE TRADITION!
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Good morning, I have so missed being on my blog, definitely my happy place. We are still as a family in mourning over the tragedy of one of my closest friends son’s death which I spoke of here. It is still quite surreal and having to attend the private wake and burial yesterday was heart wrenching and the saddest funeral I have ever had to attend.
I needed to take off a few days to pay respect to the family and take time to process this tragedy. Thank you so much for your kind words and condolences and many private emails.? When my friend is up to it I am going to share that post with her, I know it will warm her heart to see the outpouring of love. So please visit by clicking here if you want to add a message.
The Ronald McDonald showhouse was a wonderful success and I am so honored to have been a part of it. It sure humbles you to hear the stories that make the Ronald McDonald house thrive and go on. I cannot imagine working for a greater or more noble cause. I couldn’t have been happier with my space. Remember the rendering of my vision done by Patricia of PVE? She did a brilliant job of bringing my idea to “life”….and it definitely validated my vision.
There were so many wonderful rooms, and it was such fun getting to see all of the different interpretations of design. I must say my space came out exactly as I had hoped it would and in fact even surpassed my expectations. The reaction to it was so wonderful, flattering and validating! I am now dying to recreate that space in my own home but have run out of places:) So here is a little bit on the room in progress and then the final result.
Left my house with a car loaded to the gills for day one of installation-
Arriving to the enormous tent almost 200 x 100! It had 22 vignette spaces around the entire perimeter of the tent where each designer spent two days working their magic!
In progress- at first brushstroke, I was in love with the color I chose Guacamole by Benjamin Moore, now I want this exact room in my own home!
And then I started to bring out all of the elements that would make my space once the room was painted and dry-
If you missed my tutorial on how I finished these brackets click here
Also had these adorable cookies made using my logo and put them out on a tray for the evening of the gala (wish I had a better pic)
First brackets getting put up
Exactly as I had hoped they might look:)
The beautiful lantern getting hung
Adding a big spray of blossoms to the blue and white vase was a beautiful finishing touch surrounded by elegant decor books
The stunning raised velvet fabric by Tilton Fenwick made the most spectacular table cloth, I trimmed it with navy blue bullion fringe and a decorative tape…it was just fabulous!
YES! Just how I had envisioned it would turn out…..
O
Then we added the beautiful paintings donated by Frances of NYC Painter to the left wall- (click here to contact and see her beautiful work)
Then I realized I needed a balance on the right wall so added these two beautiful blue linen benches found the night before!
And as the last finishing touches were put on,? I got my heart set on adding another pair of brackets with blue vases and literally the morning, waited outside a friends antique shop until she opened and as the stars were aligned she had a perfect pair and gave them to me at a price that could not be beat, and we all know I had the blue and white vases ready, willing and able! This was the final and perfect touch…..
These pictures below? were taken with my Nikon camera so are slightly clearer and larger however did not have it for the final room shot (with added brackets and jars) however a professional photographer was on hand to shoot the space so I will share them with you when I have them-
The blossoms and vase from my shop were the perfect centerpiece for the 36″ round center table
Used my foo dogs and small planter with orchid for one of the small consoles
The beautiful paintings on the left wall are from Frances of NYC Painter….exquisite original oils added so much to the space!
And finally a huge thank you to each of my wonderful sponsors without whom this space simply would not have happened-
Benjamin Moore for the paint (click here)
Safavieh for the fabulous furniture,lantern and rug (click here)
Vendome Press or the beautiful coffee table books (click here)
Duralee/Tilton Fenwick for the magnificent table fabric (click here)
PVE for my beautiful room rendering (click here)
Frances (NYC painter) for the magnificent artwork (click here)
Kravet for the trim ( click here)
(All porcelains from my shop, The Enchanted Home Shop)
And that,? my friends is a recap of my show house space soup to nuts. I so loved my space and was really proud of it, would LOVE to have that exact room in my own home, now I need to brainstorm:) Loads of fun,? and anytime I can combine “giving back” to a phenomenal cause like The Ronald McDonald House and my passion for design…..I am fully on board!
I was so honored to have been asked to do this and by all accounts the evening and fundraiser were an immense success. For more info on how you too can support The Ronald McDonald House click here.….thank you as always for stopping by and wishing everyone a wonderful evening.
Your space was beautiful . . . Very elegant! Wish I could have been there!
Does frances have a website? I love her paintings!
The space is smashing. I have the perfect spot above my bed for the brackets. Can you please tell me where I can purchase them? Thank you.
Congratulations, Tina! Your space is absolutely stunning!
what a lovely space Tina, well done!
Tina, you should be proud. That space is so beautiful! I am also thinking about a space in my house to use that fabulous wall color, gold brackets with blue and white porcelains. Bravo!
Tina,
Your space is beautiful. But I would expect no less. So good of you to donate your talent to such a worthy cause. Please give your friend my deepest sympathy. I lost my Dad two weeks ago and the loss is tremendous. Love never dies. Ironic I should read an article today in our local newspaper. It was written by a young man who lost his Mother. He quotes the “Epitaph” by Merritt Malloy on how to deal with loss..
“And when you need me,
put you arms around anyone
And give them what you need to give to me.
“Love does”t die , people do.
So when all that’s left of me is love
Give me away”
Love your site. My friend Barbara Deal told me about Enchanted Home. Your design sense is an inspiration. I look forward to following your blog. BTW, the room you created for Ronald McDonald House fundraiser is one I, too would like in my home. Elegant!
Congratulations!! Just beautiful!! You never disappoint!!
One can never go wrong with guacamole! Fabulous job Tina.
Can you tell me the name of the Safavieh rug? It is perfect for my piano room and we are on the hunt. I poked around the site but am not sure which it is.
Fondly,
-Lisa
Your space is perfect and loved the entire design! I also thought the cookies were so cute and just added a special touch.
Great job!!!
Oh MY. This is amazing!! Love the mix of the green and blues. Where did you purchase your light fixture? I love it!!
Tina, what a glorious space you created for such a great cause!
A jewel box of a room!! Love Patricia’s rendering and also the original artwork for the walls!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Artist Lee Bowers
Tina, the room is beautiful!! I got to see some of it the next morning, but I am so thrilled to see the photos of the room all done. I would like to have it in my home as well!
Thank you so much for the kind words about my art work. I’m so happy to have contributed to this great event that I’m sure will help many people.
Congrats on a great job and my best to your family and your friend. I hope she can read your post some day soon.
Frances
The room is amazing! Perfect details and colors!!
Another question – what did you wear? Was hoping to see a “what should I wear?” poll!
Congratulations on an elegant room. Loved everything. Fabulous job.
Bravo! Well done and so very refined and hip!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Duralee Tilton Fenwick Soskin Olive fabric!
Thank you Tina for sharing your talents and vision with all of us.
And, great fund raiser cause as well!
Well done! Simply beautiful.
I’m strangely longing for guacamole and chips out of blue and white china!!! 🙂
Gorgeous.
Tina, the room is truly lovely, I am so glad Pat forwarded this on to me. You did a fabulous job. Would you send me the information on the rug, I have been looking all over for one that would pull these r unusual shades of green and blue together.
Tina – your space is beautiful and we know you were thrilled by the outcome. How tragic for your friend and her family and we hope you’ll be able to share our condolences and prayers when the time is right. Enjoy this beautiful day!
xxoo
C + C
Hi Tina,
Your space was beautiful. I couldn’t find the lantern on the Safavieh site. Could you give me information about it?
Thanks,
Absolute perfection! I would expect nothing less! So sorry that you had such sadness surround your weekend.
Simply beautiful!
Nailed it!!! franki
Your space was stunning, love every single thing in your space…job well done….
SOOOO BEAUTIFUL…LOVE EVERYTHING IN THAT ROOM… IS THE PAINTING WITH THE CHINESE GINGER JAR AND YELLOW TULIPS FOR SALE???
So lovely, Tina! You did a magnificent job-so proud of you especially having the courage to paint the corbels and table legs in the gold overlay. You are amazing and so kind to share all you did to make it happen. It is wonderful that you include your readers in on your talent and hard work.
Congrats!!!
What a lovely room and cause, Tina! I bet this is just the beginning for you so you better keep those creative juices flowing and the gold leaf handy. Peace to you.
Tina, let me say again how sorry I am for your friend, her family and of course you. The loss of a loved one is never easy and the loss of a child must ne unimaginable. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
As for your Ronald room, it looks beautiful! How wonderful to see your idea go from your mind, to the page and then to an actual room. Congratulations.
There is a place in heaven for you, Tina:)….. Your idea of adding the blue trim to the green/cream table fabric was genius. Are the pillows from your shop? I’ll check. I’ve been meaning to try your gilding technique. I’ve dabbled, but not to your degree. Thanks again for your primer! Your room is stunning. Glad you kept busy.
Tina Tina Tina – spot on as usual! The delicious rich colors you chose are magical ~ the renderings are lovely.. however the room draws one in like a luxurious room should.
The cookies are adorable!
Wow, Tina, it really turned out absolutely perfectly! Bravo on a job well done for a worthy cause. xoxo
So gorgeous, Tina!! Beautifully layered, styled and accessorized. Wish I could see your space in person. So very sorry about your friend’s son. Take care, L
The poem you shared is beautiful, Tina. I’m catching up on your posts. Again, I’m so sorry.
Legendary designer Mark Hampton wrote in one of his books, “Blue and white look fabulous on any shade of green.” You proved it! Great work.
LOVE IT!
Tina, I’m still praying for your friend. My heart goes out to Brian’s family.
I love how the room turned out for you and I would have loved to have been there to help celebrate. You are one gifted designer my dear. God bless you. XO
This is just so totally YOU! Brilliant, interesting & beautiful !!
So so proud of you, and so happy to know you.
This is just so totally YOU! Brilliant, interesting & beautiful !!
So so proud of you, and so happy to know you.
Love those corbels Tina! Such a great job .. and worthy cause. It’s fun to see a bit of the process involved here. What a production!
Absolutely gorgeous! The Ronald McDonald house is such a special place. As a college Alpha Delta Pi it was our charity and now my daughter’s brownie troop volunteers there annually. We participate in collecting pop tops(my daughter gets her friends & family involved) and donate soup cans. The light a candle in the window fundraiser is always a part of our Christmas tradition. Thank you for making such a lovely room and bringing attention to such a wonderful place!
Wow Tina, you out did yourself. That fabric on the round table is fabulous. I am dying to use it somewhere. We are building a new home aka “downsizing” and I hate my husbands huge green leather topped desk. I wanted to replace it in the worst way…now I think I just need to cover a chair in that fabric and I could make the old green leather work! Thank you. And I love the Guacamole Bejamin Moore. I mean genius naming a color after one of my favorite foods!
Tina,
Your showhouse space is a show-stopper!!!!!! Loving how you conceived all of this in your head and were able to bring it to life!!!! The deep green wall color really served as the perfect backdrop to your blue and white collection and those diy brackets!
Am so saddened to hear about your friend’s loss. I will hop over now to learn more. Thoughts and prayers for all of you!
So proud of your work with the RM house! I have no doubt you’ll be invited back next year!
xoxo Elizabeth
TO JENNIFER….OCT. 14, FROM ANOTHER ALPHA DELTA PI: SO GREAT THE PROCEEDS GO TO SUCH A GREAT CAUSE AND ALSO WONDERFUL THAT YOUR DAUGHTER IS CARRYING ON THE TRADITION!