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If you are looking for a last-minute easy gift idea -- look no further than my latest book. It comes out in April but the PRE-ORDER is available now :) I've made a fun postcard (that gives the content chapter titles for you as well) and a holiday greeting from me. It is as easy as a click to order your copy today! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. xoxo Joanne
Yes, I know I haven't written since April...where does the time go? Be prepared for a long but fun post. Gabrielle graduated high school and is getting ready to leave for college in a few weeks -- Wahhhhhaaaaa! Thankfully, we had a great family trip before she heads out. I'm not sure I'm ready but thankful I have some amazing projects to keep me busy.
As you saw from the last post, it was an honor to be a part of the TruexCullins design team for the MOTEL MAKEOVER in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and their website is live. Check it out... Mountain Modern Motel. The MARINA store remodel at Gaines Marina, in New York is also finished! Visit their facebook page for all the fun things they do.
I love that Motels are making a come-back. Bringing these oldies but goodies back to life is one of my favorite things to do. I'm currently mid-way through a ROADSIDE MOTEL renovation in Okemo, Vermont. Stay tuned.
Looking for a VACATION RENTAL in Lake Fairlee, Vermont? You will love the new kitchen design and the fabulous birch tree wall in the bedroom (already a huge hit on Instagram). We are just days away from the completion of the remodel. I'll post the rental link when it's up!
The remodel makeover continues at BASIN HARBOR CLUB with more updated cottages to dream away in and the BOAT CLUB BATHROOMS were fun to design. Check out the renovated LODGE ROOMS, LOBBY and CLUB ROOM...so much to see and do at BASIN HARBOR CLUB .
STYLING WORK for Gardener's Supply Company, Eating Well Magazine, and Verilux Lights has continued to inspire me...check out the pictures below.
Next...I'm about to dive into a VACATION HOME renovation (barn converted into home), cool designs have begun for a TAP ROOM for one of your favorite Vermont specialty beer companies, early-phase of design connecting for a complete makeover for an INN in Maine, and beginning a RESTAURANT project for an incredible chef! Don't forget to come and visit me at my upcoming DIY and Design PRESENTATION for the next COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE FAIRS (September in Ohio).
PHEW...this should keep me from crying in my soup when Gabrielle packs her bags for college. Who am I kidding? I'm going to bawl like a baby.
But enough words -- here are a few fun iPhone pics. (Professional shots coming soon).
xxoo
Joanne
One of the guest bedrooms in the vacation rental on the lake -- keeping the costs down with some really simple -- yet bold -- decorating ideas -- including a photo wall mural of birch trees! More to come on this as well.
This vacation rental redo will be really fun to tell you about soon! Almost done.
With all the rain this summer, my peonies were amazing!
The DIY's at the Country Living Fairs sponsored by Jo-Ann's Fabrics have been a huge success. I'm doing two more at the fair in Columbus in Septemeber.
We were able to get away on a family vacation and we sailed the Greek Islands on the Sea Cloud -- trip of a lifetime!
I know, you guys rarely get to see my guy. Here we are in Santorini! :)
Close Up Details of the Updated Historic Lodge Rooms at Basin Harbor Club. Again, apologize for the bad IPHONE pictures -- better pictures to come.
The renovated lobby, including the new art gallery wall!
The new boat club at Basin Harbor, including a large dock for 60 boats, has its very own bathrooms with showers and a lounge room. LOVED doing these spaces!
Cringing at my bad info pic -- but you get the "picture". The new boat house bathrooms for the docks on Lake Champlain!
Gaines Marina Store in Rouses Point, New York, is just about done in this picture. Needs a little styling touch -- which will come soon in another post with an awesome before and after of this dock side marina and boat store!
What an honor it was to be asked once again by the amazingly talented folks of TruexCullins Architecture and Interior Design to be a part of their interior design team for a motel redo in Jackson Hole. Formely known as The Painted Buffalo Motel, it is now the amazingly cool, Mountain Modern Motel. This project was right up my alley-- budget-friendly project with fun and funky ideas, including reusing some of the materials already in the building. Thank you to Kim Deetjen and the entire team at TruexCullins and the folks in Jackson Hole for having me play a key role in this design process. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product this summer. Wait till you see the LOBBY too! #motel #makeover #consulting #design #budgetfriendly #Jacksonhole #salvage #reuse #hip #lodging
BEFORE PICTURE
Photo from a great Country Living Magazine Blog Article about Motels Making a Come Back. http://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/a42036/motels-are-making-a-comeback/
CHECK OUT THE GALLERY OF PICTURES on the NEW MOUNTAIN MODERN MOTEL (formerly known as the PAINTED BUFFALO MOTEL) http://mountainmodernmotel.com/#
I was thrilled to get a call from Apartment Therapy and their sister site, Kitchn, asking me to help them with some easy DIY's for their client Folgers. I headed down to NYC for a few days (with a suitcase full of felt, glue guns, and other craft goods) and we made three fabulous DIY's together. Their team is amazing, professional and fun. I can't wait to work with them again. Want to see the videos and the step by steps. Just click on the links (yes, still trying to figure out how to link a picture--hay--I have other skills!) Joanne
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-hanging-wall-planters-from-coffee-cups-240699
Succulents, Mugs and a Board...Equal a Wall Hanging Planter!
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-a-buzz-worthy-hanging-wall-banner-240700
Felt and Block Letters...Say it with a Word Wall Banner
http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-color-blocked-trivets-amp-coffee-coasters-240706
Block Print Patterns on a Tile to Make a Hot Plate Trivet! Easyee--Peasee
Who doesn't love flipping through their Pottery Barn catalog when it arrives in the mail. I do. It is so fun to see the amazing styling and design ideas. I especially love their lighting -- which I buy for many clients --and their holiday decor is always a blast to check out. So I made a few things that reminded me of their great holiday style -- using some yarn, fabric, pine cones, acorns...and some other goodies I found -- I created a Do-It-Yourself holiday wreath, mantel decor, table settings and personalized custom made wrapping paper! Hope you have fun making some of these too! Happy Holidays... DIY style! HoHoHo...Joanne
Pom Pom Garland -- how much fun was this to make with my mom and daughter.
It is so easy to make an acorn cap heart. All you need is a drill and a stiff piece of copper wire. Add in some vintage brackets, pieces of old porch post (sprayed gold) and some vintage metal fencing and mini wheel -- and voila -- you have a gorgeous country living display.
Old jewelry pieces turned into ornaments. I did this DIY's for DIY NETWORK. One of the many holiday projects I did for them.
Table decor inspired by an apothecary look...These acorn lights are from Gardener's Supply Catalog -- a company I style for. Love them!!
On my trip to Florida a couple of weeks ago, my Mom and I went shell hunting. We could not believe our luck when we found all these (it was after the super moon...). Add some faux leaves and berries and created a fun Christmas table display for her Florida home.
This plaid feather wreath was easy. Cardboard wrapped in plaid wool fabric. glue on. Then add some painted white pine cones and then feathers. Love this project.
Add some pictures to a a poster board then bring it to your local blueprints shop -- and have them print them out on large blueprint paper...Instant personalized wrapping paper!
Many years ago, I made this driftwood wreath for DIY NETWORK -- it is still in style today. Photo by Susan Teare. Step by Step instructions on DIY NETWORK.;
Another popular DIY NETWORK project. A birch bark wreath. So easy to make.
And who can forget my vintage inspired sign...Joy -- which I still put out every year! Step by Step on DIY NETWORK.
GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR THE HOLIDAYS... :)