07 Sep Where Have I Been?
I woke up this morning planning a totally different post and then I accidentally made a few sublime discoveries…perhaps you know of all of the things I’m about to show you but I was in the dark until 7:30 EST.
It all started when I opened up my Twitter feed and had a lovely message from Trissta, writer of the fabulous blog Living on the Chic…I clicked over to browse though her Chic Tips and wowzers….a TON of amazeballs ideas are featured so you should definitely go and gander at that goodness.
In particular, I hit on one right off the bat that literally blew my mind…have you seen/heard of….
For one thing, this is the brilliant home of the Danika…the genius who with her partner Cheryle, came up with these…
aka O’verlays…aka the shit.
Besides inventing these brilliant things, Danika is also an interior designer…but…it’s something else that’s making my heart race.
Observe…
The part that will throw you over the edge, as it did me, is that all of these photos involve those three letters we all know and love…DIY..yes…the malachite lamp, the orange trellis wallpaper, the bookshelves/console, the marble counter/back splash, the chinoiserie bliss and the Beni rug…all done with paint and/or O’verylays y’all…holy Mother of all that is good and holy…can you believe that shit?
I can’t.
But it’s true.
Danika did this all with bloody paint.
Consider me duly impressed.
After browsing through her blog with my jaw on my lap, I made the second discovery….a link to the portfolio of designer’s Farrow and Cobb…
Heaven…adoring the artwork and subtle glamour…oh and the lucite chairs directly above…and that mirrored fireplace- it reminds me of something else I love ::kitchenwhispers::
So there you have it…two blogs and a portfolio I only just discovered this morning….all very sparkly.
In other news, I have wallpaper going up today in my maison…finishing up the hallway finally.
And I’m going on a tour of a very special house- more about that soon and most importantly, my Tulip has her first official day of SK today…cue balling mommy.
xo
Anne-Marie @ 10 Rooms
Posted at 07:46h, 07 SeptemberSuch talent!!! That last dining room needs to sashay on over to my house and stay for cocktails 🙂 We are at day two of back to school, the kids are happy, we are happy, life is good! I remember the sk dropoff, though - *hugs*
Anna of IHOD
Posted at 07:54h, 07 SeptemberOhh my goodnes! Falling head over heels! Those overlays are incredible!
And oh my goodness good luck to your little one, she will do wonderfully!
quintessence
Posted at 08:06h, 07 SeptemberWow - VERY impressive DIY projects - beautiful!! As I am not handy in this category, I can only admire!! And yes, love Farrow and Cobb!! A talented duo indeed!!
Amanda Hill
Posted at 08:06h, 07 SeptemberI ADORE Trissta’s blog, I helped her out with Thrift store shopping tips! She is a doll and her style is spot on!
Liz {Sequins And Stripes}
Posted at 08:07h, 07 SeptemberWow! First of all, in awe of all of the DIY. Crazy cool. Second of all, that mirrored fire place is giving me a panic attack - amazinggg!
Chassity (Look Linger Love)
Posted at 08:09h, 07 SeptemberGUH, so amazing. I’m in aw right now. Thanks for sharing!
Ashley
Posted at 08:11h, 07 SeptemberDanika is such a genius. And wow, Farrow and Cobb’s porfolio? Amazing. Off to check out more! Thanks for the introduction.
The Now
Posted at 08:26h, 07 SeptemberI have been kinda obsessed with overlays ever since I saw them, and only need to procure some sort of furniture to slap some of these bad boys on! Loves. And that malachite lamp needs to somehow appear in my house - FREAKING GORGEOUS! (PS. That chanel artwork/poster is incredies!)You have too much goodness on your blog today to handle! xoxo
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!}
Posted at 08:40h, 07 SeptemberJust so you know, I was hitting the ‘pin it’ button overtime on this post!
happy first day of school!
Danika Herrick
Posted at 09:04h, 07 SeptemberOh my goodness Christine! First off thank you so much for such an amazing and kind post! I nearly fell off my chair as I saw snippet of my header in the blog roll this morning. I have long admired your style and blog and have to tell you I am so flattered and honored by your post. you made my week!
xoxoxo
Danika
jillian :: cornflake dreams.
Posted at 09:08h, 07 Septemberso many gorgeous things! i am smitten with that dresser. xo
Jessica Rowe {The Aestate}
Posted at 09:11h, 07 SeptemberI’m probably going to be the last person ever to get my hands on some O’verlays because I have zero DIY time on my hands lately. I can’t wait to try them. And that faux malachite job is AMAZING. One day…*le sigh*
Designwali
Posted at 09:17h, 07 Septemberooh going to go check it all out now. thanks for sharing!
Danielle Oakey Interiors
Posted at 09:28h, 07 SeptemberDanika is also so sweet. No fair that some people get all the talent and incredibly sweet personalities!
alison@MLHP
Posted at 09:49h, 07 SeptemberI knoooo! Danika has that fearless kind of talent that most of us can’t imagine. I didn’t realize she even did the orange trellis wallpaper, I figured it was just a splurge. Brilliant.
Lara {simply irresistible}
Posted at 09:55h, 07 SeptemberI cannot believe that everything here is DIY. Such talent. Those bookshelves are phenomenal.
Trissta
Posted at 10:12h, 07 SeptemberI am so honored that you took time to check out my little blog AND that you wrote a post inspired by it! The whole point of my Chic Tip series is to inspired people just like this! <3 You’ve totally made my day and I can’t wait to get you to write a Chic Tip too!
Much Much Love,
Trissta
Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File
Posted at 11:54h, 07 SeptemberOMG. You find the best stuff. I already had my cry (with a side of coffee) after sending my little helper off to his first day as well. The coffee helped… so did uninterrupted blog time!!!
Amber Interiors
Posted at 13:26h, 07 SeptemberYou have been living under a rock, i am not gonna lie…..I LOVE DANIKA. I have some overlays that she sent me a couple months ago that are just hanging around begging for me to put them on something….wish I had time to breath and DIY myself something to make y’all proud….wow is me
InteriorGroupie
Posted at 13:27h, 07 SeptemberWow. I do not know what else to say. the marble?!?! really??? ah.ma.zing.
Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~
Posted at 13:40h, 07 Septembermy Niece starts kindergarden on Friday - i can only imagine how my SIL will be! — and HELL YEA i love those overlays - pure genius with them!
*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~
Naomi@DesignManifest
Posted at 14:13h, 07 Septemberso much goodness here. First off, Danika is insanely talented. Love seeing all of her project. Next, thanks for the intro to Farrow and Cobb- love their mix of old and new.
I’m sure Scarlett will kick ass today, no need to be sad 🙂
Vanessa@decor happy
Posted at 15:31h, 07 SeptemberThanks for the intro’s - off to check them out. Dying to see how they created the marble DIY - genius!
PS So great seeing you today and getting a peek of your beautiful kitchen in person. To quote you - it’s amazeballs! (I can’t pull off those words:))
Glam at Home
Posted at 18:48h, 07 SeptemberLove those overlays! I”ve been brainstorming which furniture to put them on. That Chinoiserie yellow wall is beautiful. Too many great blogs, too little time!
Siddy Says
Posted at 18:50h, 07 SeptemberHi Christine,
As always what a beautiful post this is… Lovely compilation that has me going in bouts of envy 🙂 Wish I had the knack and the talent to produce all this but for now, I am so happy to see there are such gorgeously talented people in the world.
Thanks for yet another lovely post.
xx
Siddy
http://www.SiddySays.com
Karena
Posted at 20:33h, 07 SeptemberChristine,
You have made MY day!! I love it all wow I will be spending some time checking it all out. That yellow entry table I adore, just on of so many luscious ideas and pieces!
Come and join my Fashion Giveaway from Fresh Produce!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
victoria | vmac+cheese
Posted at 21:18h, 07 SeptemberTwo amazing finds! The Farrow and Cobb rooms are so gorgeous.
Brandi
Posted at 21:55h, 07 SeptemberDanika continues to amaze me with her talent everyday! I wish I had as much talent as she has in her little finger. The girl is awesome!
Jin
Posted at 22:19h, 07 Septemberthe overlays and wallpaper are crazy sick…im in awe…Danika is a genius!!!!
Debby
Posted at 05:19h, 08 SeptemberTwo amazing discoveries indeed! Love the room w/ the wallpaper… it’s perfect!! xo
LiveLikeYou
Posted at 07:04h, 08 SeptemberYes Danika is a genius! Her paintwork is amazing and the Overlays addictive! Love the interiors of this new designer you posted-lovely!
Tara @ Haute Lunch
Posted at 07:06h, 08 SeptemberThanks for sharing this! What amazing DIYs! Gorgeous!
Janell @ Isabella and Max
Posted at 08:40h, 09 SeptemberWhat talent and gorgeousness!!! Janell
lgrecreated
Posted at 06:58h, 10 SeptemberVery lovely stuff. Thanks for sharing!