Project: Girls' Room now in progress!

About a week ago, I made an inspiration board for my next home project. (Click here to see the inspiration board!)) Then completed a successful garage sale weekend to de-clutter! (Yard Sale Weekend Blogpost) 
In between this week's deadlines, the fun has officially begun! Project Girls' Room is now in progress! I've started picking out the paint colors and fabric. I tried really hard to veer away from pink paint, as much as I know how little girls love everything to be pink. I've decided to stick to neutrals for the room's overall base colors and will later on splurge in color for the accents. Plus, I have an obsession for shades of gray lately that I must fulfill.♥ I want the room to look dainty but not overly girly. 

From the ever reliable Ace Hardware! 

In case you need to go back for extra paint or possibly retouch after a couple of years, they always keep a record of the paint you mixed and bought for future reference. :)

"Flint" gray for the main walls. I like how it becomes a little taupe 

with a hint of brownish lilac under warm white light.

Had a couple of old furnitures repainted too making them look brand new!

And lastly for this teaser, I'd like to share with y'all this lovely and super affordable fabric store I happened to walk into a few days ago! I was overwhelmed to see such pretty choices of fabrics that you can use for upholstery, bedsheets, curtains, etc. Prices are around 100-150/yard!! The store is COTTON DEPOT conveniently at the topmost floor of Glorietta 5. :) So convenient for the preggy me since I do not have the luxury to make trips to Divisoria for now.

LOOKY!!!

♥♥♥ Remember, makeovers need not be expensive. With a little creativity, resourcefulness, and practicality, you can quickly transform any room in your home at a price you can afford! :)

These are all for now. Stay tuned!  

Toodles,

xoxoxo

KITTY

Girls' Room Inspiration Board

I am now halfway through my pregnancy and feeling extremely anxious + excited at the same time. Wond'ring what it's like to be a mommy x2! To beat the raging preggo hormones, I flood my mind with lots and lots of happy thoughts. :) My happy thoughts now include grey with splashes of citrine, pink, brown, pale blue....etc. ♥ Kassie's having a baby sister! We're naming her Alyana Louise. Must save up for my girls. ♥ Project! And here's a little something to inspire mommy in the coming weeks. I'm getting addicted to making my own inspiration boards. It's like bringing happy thoughts to life! :)

Bedroom Summer Splash!

Color blocking this summer isn't just for clothes! :) 

 

Eventful End-of-Year 2010. ♥

Whew! I'm finally back. :) Didn't imagine that I'd be crazy busy over the holidays that I've left my blog idle for some time. I thought about catching up on posts and making an entry for every single thing that I missed blogging about over the past 2-3 months. But noooo... just thinking about it already makes me sleepy! LOL! 

Well, if you've been diligently logging on to the wonderful world of Facebook, then you haven't missed out much. :) I guess now's the perfect time for me to quickly look back at how my end of year was too... Feel free to visit the clickable title links. :)

Event Shoots. 

Margaux's 1st Birthday

A Wedding in Tagaytay

MEG Magazine's Face Search (AJMA Shindig)

SUMISHO Motor Corp Anniversary

FHM LOVE POOL PARTY

Gina dela Rama: Private Party at Bowler Resto

Nikki Luna: Exhibit Opening at Blanc Gallery

SPOTTED at SuperSale on Stylebible.ph

Kitty and BEE had a 'bazaarful' Christmas!

See all the latest designs on http://facebook.com/kittyandbee

Bazaar Gallery Links:

Cuenca Community Center Bazaar

MOONLIT BAZAAR (November 26-28)

MOONLIT BAZAAR (December 17-19)

SuperSale @ The Rockwell Tent

and

a MAJOR year-ender event-styling gig... My first! :)

Albert and Lea: Wedding Reception

There. :) I think I've covered most of the major ones. Haha, I remember how much I complained about all the sleepless nights and stress.  Now, I can't help but feel blessed. ♥

Cheers to a grander and more exciting 2011 everyone! :)

From Mediterranean to Restored Modern Chic

When a great typhoon brought flood into our home last year, we managed to scrub away all the filth and bring everything back in order. Little did we know that some areas would eventually need repairs. We found paint damage... and an entire kingdom of termites trying to take over some spots too! 

This is a collaborative effort between me and my Tito Ernie. :) A one-week project! Our design inspiration and passion for art does not come out of just indulgence. It comes from the desire to improve lives. 

We both agreed that rather than decorating to impress or to follow a certain style, we'd work on  color, lighting, plus making do with what we already have. I've always believed that your furniture, your paintings, your accessories, the family treasures and pieces you've collected through the years - are a reflection of your personality and can be artfully redesigned to bring fresh life to old rooms. So here's what little color play and accessorizing can do. :)

BEFORE

AFTER

Truffle, grayish-blue and bursts of yellow green and blacks 

replaced the mediterranean colors.

Thank God for gun-tackers that helped us re-upholster these dining chairs, D-I-Y style.. 

transforming the room from the mexican feel to modern chic. :) 

The Details

Old wooden candelabras painted with silver PYLOX.

These black thread curtains and black&white photography wall art 

complete the uniquely  sleek and clean home-ensemble. 

     Nanay's antique dresser turned whimsical! :)

Outside...

We brought the oranges to daylight. :)

Detail on the garage ceiling.

Thank you to couturier and family friend Dennis Sunga for helping us 

match these happy pillow cases with the fountain!

Hope you enjoyed the quick tour! :) Ciao!