WHITE & GOLD - WISH LIST

I've actually been pretty good this year at getting my gifts bought early! What a relief. Only a few more things to pick up and I am totally finished. This of course gives me more time to focus on my own wish list! Here are some fun White and Gold Finds in our signature colors. Happy Shopping!

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A VINTAGE FLUSHMOUNT + NEW FAV PAINT

I was at my favorite antique store in SLC (Thomson & Burrows for you locals) and saw this beautiful art-decoish flush mount made of wood and painted a beautiful gold color. I had to have it and whomever buys the N Street home is one lucky winner of this light because Jamie and I really want it for ourselves.

This light will be in the dining room of N Street in the coffered ceiling, somewhat like this photo from the House Beautiful kitchen of the year. (the blue color on this ceiling is a little too Las Vegas for me)

You get the idea. It's going to look really nice.

And we just finished painting N Street. I chose Benjamin Moore's Halo (one of the OC colors) and everyone loves it. It's a little green, and a little tan. It's a soothing color that is great for homes looking for a nice warm neutral. I'm going to add this to my list of favorites (with Revere Pewter, Intense White, Gray Owl, and 50 shades of white, of course).

And while we are talking paint colors. Have you checked out my BFF Darryl Carter's paint line with Benjamin Moore? It's AMAZING! I can't wait to use one of his colors on my next project.

I'm loving his Sheridan Gray.

And Grantham Blue

If you have a question about paint color and what to paint your room, don't hesitate to contact us! We love paint consultations!

IKEA HACK OFFICE DESKS

If you've been following me at all you will know I'm not a DIYer, but you will be so proud of Jamie and I for doing our own little Ikea Hack job on the Vika Amon table for our desks at the new office. We chose this desk because of the beautiful glossy white top and the GREAT price (only $55 for the table + legs!!)

Here is what the desk and legs normally looks like (we bought the white legs).

As you know we are a little obsessed with gold, so naturally we thought "You know what would look good with that glossy white top? Gold legs!" So Jamie made a quick run to Home Depot and bought the Rust-Oleum Metallic gold spray paint.

These metal legs didn't need any prep besides making sure they were clean. We took the legs outside to the parking lot and laid down the Ikea box from the table top. Then in quick downward sprays we sprayed the legs. Try to spray as continuously and in the downward motion as much as possible to avoid dripping from spraying in one place too long.

Here is the leg finished and drying.

And after we let them dry for a couple of hours we came back to the office and assembled the desk. Here is our finished product!

Isn't that SO much better than the original desk? I LOVE this metallic paint. The legs really look like brass and the ordinary screws look like nice brass bolts. It really classed up the desk.

And you can see our new office in the background - isn't it pretty?! We are so excited to be at this new office space and even more excited at how I can better serve my clients with the huge design library and great resources.

Also notice that this photo is an Instragram photo! Yes, I finally left the dark ages and got my first iPhone! I only have one photo posted but I would love some followers - I'll be posting great photos of our projects, and great furniture finds. My Instagram name is MARIANNEBROWN12.

Hope you enjoyed my little DIY. (Now I'm going to let my bruised spraying finger rest - spray painting is hard work!)