Ode to Mum's...

When a lovely girlfriend recently requested that I create a design for her Mum for Mother's Day...it got me thinking of that very topic...Mother's...

...they are like proud Peacocks, gracefully doing their business (most of the time)...shining so brilliantly in all their amazing ways and glorious presence.

I, of course, am a Mum (sometimes I don't feel so glorious or shiny, but I do amaze at times).

So, armed with the color red (requested for her Mum's desert home color scheme) and a penchant for Peacock's (Oh lucky me!)...here is what came to be:

You can barely see that wee little beautiful, shining fresh water pearl...see it?

A Very Very Happy Mum's Day to all you wonderous, amazing, over-the-top, beautiful ladies everywhere!

Have a most wonderful day!

KZ

Staging Away...

Well, in case, for some reason you are reading this and are not familiar with the concept of Staging, let me elaborate: Staging is the art of preparing a home to sell, it usually involves de-personalizing the property and making it visually pleasing and a place which anyone could imagine living in themselves. It is funny what people are influenced by and how their perception can be impacted by the smallest of things, enough said.

Here is the one day transformation:

Before:

After:

Furniture placement makes a world of difference...

Before:

After:

Have a splendid day!

KZ

Ho...Hum...Lukers...

Here is Luke the Duke...Oh so amazing in all his puppy

wonder.

Ta Da...just a few short months later.... Luke the Warrior...

He is a Love and a Bully, a Knight and a Baby, he defies gravity and cuddles like nobody's business...he is a great companion and sweetie to all...

And yes, his eyes changed from blue to green.

Have Dog Gone Great Day!

KZ

Hip & Happy...

I've been working with Grapewood lately for it's natural look, attractive form, and excellent durability, plus it is a renewable resource!

Love the curvy appeal and funky style...here is what came out of my first design.

I never create anything I would not want to have in my own home, this design is like a piece of art adding some whimsy and style to an entryway or mantle (maybe yours!). Yes, it tends on the Seussical (is that a word?) side...however, being transported to grand imagination destinations such as Whoville is really not that bad.. now is it?

Have a fun day!

Feathers & Friends...

On a day trip to the desert this weekend I found myself, inspired again...

I have been wondering what would happen when feathers meet florals and so I created these two pieces for two lovely ladies, and I am happy to say, new friends of mine.

Although the peacock design was more popular (more to come of course!) overall I think these unique and quite feminine pieces are going to spread some soft and easy (low maintenance) cheer to any space. If you think about it feathers in all their beauty, movement and color are a perfect compliment to florals or succulents.

Here are two feather designs for two beautiful birds! It is a pleasure to share the company of great gals.

Have a marvelous day!

I really have to work on my photography skills...

Just Hangin' Out...

As a child I was always intrigued by, and in love with terrariums, how interesting it would be to live inside a glass container & to have the calm and peaceful perspective of watching life go by from inside a safe, warm and growing environment ( like a baby in the womb)...





Please forgive the quality of pictures, I am still getting used to my new camera and apparently I need to learn a little more about it.

Here's to hanging out in a bubble!

Desert inspiration...so cool...no warm...and wonderful...

Oooh...love this design where the line between indoor living and outdoor space is one...how can't we appreciate that living in So. Cal?


After a recent trip to the desert I have been inspired (as I always am there) and enlightened by the whole warm air, clean lines, cool colors and overall feel of good design vibes...mid century modern design found it's way to the desert through many talented architects in the 50's & 60's (ie William Krisel) who ventured into new territory and design which we (fortunately) can still see there today....great stuff.

Have a cool day!