Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jewelry. Show all posts
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
WHITE + GOLD ANNOUNCEMENT + 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Now that it's official I can announce that White + Gold has a new office! Many of you locals have been to Caitlin Creer's furniture sale at EK Studios, and yep, that's where our new office is! This means we get to share a space with the very talented Elizabeth Wixom and Kimberly Rassmussen of ElizabethKimberly Designs, Caitlin Creer, Rochelle Warner, and Tracee G Designs.
The new office might look a little like this with the white desk + gold wall sculpture.
I found this beauty at a mid-century antique store downtown and fell in love. Unfortunately when I excitedly showed my husband he took one look at it and said it was an absolute NO in our house. He felt like it was too 70's and not enough mid-century cool. I agree with him somewhat, but I think that's why I kind of like it. I also might like it because it's a big gold piece of jewelry for my wall! I think it looks Italian, but now I'm just happy that I might have a place to put my little wall jewel.
I was also inspired by this pic from Pinterest...
We also just bought the domain name www.WHITEANDGOLDDESIGN.com so we can get our website up and running. We are still looking for a web designer - are any of you a web designer or know a good one? The new website also means a new blog layout + new and FINAL logo. It might end up looking something like this.
I also need to commemorate today that White + Gold Design has been in business exactly 1 year! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to us! I feel like White + Gold is all grown-up. Do you know what I mean? It's only been a year, but I have completed 7 projects, added an employee/partner, bought an office space, and learned A LOT.
This was my first start-to-finish project. I think I made something like $20 an hour!! And the budget was TINY (which was great).
And this was my first post ever, before I was an official designer. And this was what I said in that post," And
FYI: I named this blog WHITE + GOLD because those are my two favorite
colors. I had to add "design" because whiteandgold.blogspot.com was
taken. Don't worry, I know I'm not a designer, nor do I have unreal
expectations of becoming one, but since the blog is about design it made
sense.
I laughed out loud when I read this. Yes, it was a very "unreal expectation" to become a designer, but I fell in love with design when we remodeled our home and I knew it was the missing piece in my life. I NEEDED interior design, and I made it happen.
I am not embarrassed to say that I didn't go to school and I pretty much just woke up one day and decided to start an interior design business. To some this philosophy is offensive - "who do you think you are to just say you're a designer?!" And there is some truth to that. But who are any of us to say we are ever anything? I hope everyone can find something they love and are good at and go for it no matter what convention says to do.
I do want to say one thing publicly - that I am very grateful that I had the means and opportunity to start my business. I am grateful to have some talent for design and a supportive husband. I am extremely grateful to Malinda, my nanny, who comes twice a week to watch my two little loves and makes sure they are taken care of and plays with them (sometimes even more than I would if I was home).
There are many days I have an internal struggle with working as a mother, but at the end of the day, and after I've thought it out, I think this is the best thing for me and my family as long as it stays balanced. Thank YOU for all of your support. I am by no means the most popular blog on the web or even in SLC, but I do have some great followers and your comments have influenced me and many of my design decisions. You have been extremely helpful and I appreciate every compliment and piece of advice.
Here's to many more years of interior design and beautiful homes.
The new office might look a little like this with the white desk + gold wall sculpture.
I found this beauty at a mid-century antique store downtown and fell in love. Unfortunately when I excitedly showed my husband he took one look at it and said it was an absolute NO in our house. He felt like it was too 70's and not enough mid-century cool. I agree with him somewhat, but I think that's why I kind of like it. I also might like it because it's a big gold piece of jewelry for my wall! I think it looks Italian, but now I'm just happy that I might have a place to put my little wall jewel.
I was also inspired by this pic from Pinterest...
We also just bought the domain name www.WHITEANDGOLDDESIGN.com so we can get our website up and running. We are still looking for a web designer - are any of you a web designer or know a good one? The new website also means a new blog layout + new and FINAL logo. It might end up looking something like this.
I also need to commemorate today that White + Gold Design has been in business exactly 1 year! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to us! I feel like White + Gold is all grown-up. Do you know what I mean? It's only been a year, but I have completed 7 projects, added an employee/partner, bought an office space, and learned A LOT.
This was my first start-to-finish project. I think I made something like $20 an hour!! And the budget was TINY (which was great).
I laughed out loud when I read this. Yes, it was a very "unreal expectation" to become a designer, but I fell in love with design when we remodeled our home and I knew it was the missing piece in my life. I NEEDED interior design, and I made it happen.
I am not embarrassed to say that I didn't go to school and I pretty much just woke up one day and decided to start an interior design business. To some this philosophy is offensive - "who do you think you are to just say you're a designer?!" And there is some truth to that. But who are any of us to say we are ever anything? I hope everyone can find something they love and are good at and go for it no matter what convention says to do.
I do want to say one thing publicly - that I am very grateful that I had the means and opportunity to start my business. I am grateful to have some talent for design and a supportive husband. I am extremely grateful to Malinda, my nanny, who comes twice a week to watch my two little loves and makes sure they are taken care of and plays with them (sometimes even more than I would if I was home).
There are many days I have an internal struggle with working as a mother, but at the end of the day, and after I've thought it out, I think this is the best thing for me and my family as long as it stays balanced. Thank YOU for all of your support. I am by no means the most popular blog on the web or even in SLC, but I do have some great followers and your comments have influenced me and many of my design decisions. You have been extremely helpful and I appreciate every compliment and piece of advice.
Here's to many more years of interior design and beautiful homes.
Monday, August 6, 2012
MY FAVORITE ETSY STORES - PART I
When I've hit a wall and not been able to find something for a client or even for myself I always turn to Etsy. I LOVE this site - it's definitely my go-to for creative and unique art, accessories, furniture, vintage pieces, pillows, whatever you need.
Because it is a big marketplace it's hard to navigate and find the good stores/sellers. There is definitely a lot of ugly on Etsy and sometimes poor craftmanship as well. I thought I would share some of my favorite stores on Etsy with you with the hopes that you would share your favorite stores on Etsy in my comments section!
Also, I'm looking forward to sharing pictures of two projects I finished a couple of months ago but couldn't take pictures of until now.
MexChic has the best wool blankets. I am waiting for winter to order myself one, but I love the striped, plaid, and houndstooth ones. They are a little pricey ($70) but they look like really good quality and if you "like" them on Facebook they offer discounts.
Eye Poetry is the best place for unique photography for your walls. You've probably seen some of her photography around. She has a large collection and they are all beautiful.
Because it is a big marketplace it's hard to navigate and find the good stores/sellers. There is definitely a lot of ugly on Etsy and sometimes poor craftmanship as well. I thought I would share some of my favorite stores on Etsy with you with the hopes that you would share your favorite stores on Etsy in my comments section!
Also, I'm looking forward to sharing pictures of two projects I finished a couple of months ago but couldn't take pictures of until now.
MY FAV ETSY STORES
MexChic has the best wool blankets. I am waiting for winter to order myself one, but I love the striped, plaid, and houndstooth ones. They are a little pricey ($70) but they look like really good quality and if you "like" them on Facebook they offer discounts.
Eye Poetry is the best place for unique photography for your walls. You've probably seen some of her photography around. She has a large collection and they are all beautiful.
Martha and Ash has great pillows and curtains. They aren't the cheapest, but not expensive either. Right in the middle. I haven't ordered from them personally but their stuff looks quality.
One Life Jewelry is the best personalized jewelry store on Etsy. I ordered a necklace for myself for mother's day (pathetic, I know, but I know what I want better than anyone else :) She is very well priced for the craftmanship of her jewelry and easy to work with. She will personalize anything she sells. I LOVE my necklace by her.
Sukan has the best suzani pillows and hand embroidered pillows. This store out of Europe has very high quality home decor. Pillows range from $50 - $250 so they are not cheap, but should last you a very long time.
This pottery shop is simple and beautiful pottery. This set of three vases is $150, which is very reasonable for original pottery.
Amber Alexander's art are great original watercolor prints for your kids rooms or she also paints some wonderful moody landscapes.
If you are throwing a party or need gift supplies this store has the cutest string for tying packages, and the best faux bois cards!
This is the most amazing jewelry store on Etsy (in my opinion). I wish I had the money to buy one of her bib necklaces. They are SUPER cool. Definitely worth the money if you have it.
Okay so there are a lot more...to be continued. My kiddos are needing me so there will be a part II. Please leave comments on your favorite Etsy stores!
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