Looking back on 2015

 We had our best year yet in 2015, and I want to thank so many of you for your support and for following along on our journey.

It is fun to look back on our projects this past year so I'll give you a quick review...

  [This master bedroom was a repeat customer from the year before where we installed their living room design.]

Add-on projects, like this stair runner, at the end of the job are a common occurrence!

 This turnkey townhouse office project in Warrenton, VA, began with a hollow shell and was completed in 8 weeks.

We had the pleasure of working with the most amazing clients.

I crossed off a few projects in the Powell home, getting closer to finishing all the rooms -just in time to start all over again with the oldest that were redone...the 'neverending story'! New kitchen counters are coming soon.

A dozen or so 'E Design' clients, color consultations and hourly consults filled the gaps between bigger projects.  Our Christmas design services were a huge hit as well.

 Bethany has been soaring to great heights in her full time job and we couldn't be more proud.   She consults on projects with me when she can, but I am taking the lead in the business currently.  We are busy with design projects in her home, and continue to have a ball working together, which is one of the reasons I am so in love with what I do.

I hope your year is off to a great start!  

Follow your passions and make family and time for yourself a priority. Surround your home with things that are meaningful to you, and that you love.

 That is the heart of all that we believe.

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Happy Fall and Catching Up

Just back from a weekend at Bethany Beach, DE, it has hit me hard that fall is here.  It was 52 this morning when I got up!  The end of summer is beautiful at the beach and I was happy to get a break from our workload this summer. The bonus was that I went with Bethany, as the two of us don't get to go out of town together very often to just play!

Here are some peeks of projects going on, starting with a lovely dining room client, a traditonalist, art collector and horse lover, who took a leap with a bold vintage Kilim as a jumping off point for her room.

As you all know, it all begins with a plan....

The window treatments will be in early October after which we'll get some professional photos.

The Phillip Jeffries ( Grey on Blue) grass cloth is so beautiful and the perfect compliment to the newly painted millwork in the room.

Next is a whole office that is being installed this week.  It has been so fun to build the design from a blank space. Here are some shots of it shaping up:

This week we install the marble on the reception beverage center, hang the barn door in the bathroom,  install some custom wood features, lay more rugs, hang art, style and accessorize...so fun!

A really fun project we both are over the moon about the textiles with, is a wonderful couple who needs a total living room makeover and partial kitchen makeover.

We presented kitchen options...

and love the flow from the living room to the eat-in kitchen.  [We're waiting on their decision.]

Another prospective project is couple who wants to meld their existing things with newly acquired pieces inherited from her mother.  With a mix of his, hers and moms, we are neutralizing the basics and adding layers of rugs and accents to pull it altogether.

[Neutral drapes are waiting a selection of trim banding.]

The exciting thing about this busy summer of projects is how we are honing our brand, business model and skills.  

Have you heard of a "Hobson's Choice"? It is basically when you [more specifically a client] think there are unlimited options and are overwhelmed, the more you define your likes and dislikes and delve deep into the problems and solutions, the result boils down to just one or two ideal solutions.  This is a great way to handle the customers dilemma and insight in working with them. 

Have a great week!