The Rhode show behind the scenes
Here are some photos from my appearance on the Rhode show. Mary the woman that interviewed me was so happy to have another woman the same height as her. Us tall girls have to stick together the same way us Curly girls have to stick together.
Whats does Andy Cohen call that? Oh yeah, a donkey booty. lol
The good ol, eyes closed shot.
Blurry but slightly better then the eyes closed, ha
I didn’t actually read the news, but I sure did want to.
My final design, better then Mary’s for more then the reason that she stole my plant, ha. Good for you mary, I like a little competition.
And that’s a wrap
Apartment renovation Bedroom Closet
In regards to cohabitation with another person I believe it is important for both persons to be as comfortable as possible. I think if the two parties involved in the cohabitation can both feel as though the space is theirs together but also feel as though they have space they can call their own, success will be achieved. I will soon be embarking upon the cohabitation with non other then Stefano the amazing boyfriend to yours truly. It feels like it is taking an unnecessarily long time, but I want everything to be perfect.
This post is about the bedroom closet. I am giving the existing closet to Stefano while I am having a brand new much larger closet made for myself. For the past four years that I have been living in my duplex condo my cloths have been half upstairs and half downstairs. I have designed the closet so I can have everything all in one place. I like to feel like I am shopping at my favorite boutique when I open my closet. It feels more fun to have all the options right there in front of you.
THIS IS A PHOTO of STAGE ONE, THE MEASURING…..WELL ONE PERSON IS MEASURING, THE OTHER IS LOOKING.
STAGE TWO, FRAMING
STAGE THREE, BUILDING THE INTERIOR
There is still a little ways to go with the closet but I am so happy to see some progress.
Here are some very lovable closets for your viewing pleasure.
Apartment Renovation Millwork Progress
The Millwork Unit is coming along. My Contractor Keith had to jetset to LA for a week but he will be picking up where he left off Tomorrow. Below are progress photo’s. As you can see the unit will be very sturdy with all those 2×4′s he is framing with.
DAY ONE TWO & THREE, FRAMING
What you are looking at will be the center bump out. This will house the TV on an adjustable arm tht comes out 10″ and swivels left and right and as well an electric fireplace below.
DAY FOUR AND FIVE SHELVES
Keith called upon his friend Mark to help him out and a lot got done very quickly as you can see. My favorite part is the scaffolding. I am at the point where I want to see the final product. I love it already so I can imagine how amazing it will be when it is %100 complete.
Design Tips for the Rhode Show
I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Rhode Show and having the opportunity to share my design tips. I was given this opportunity through a new found friend Ken Maccarone. He is just the sweetest thing and extremely professional, a combination I love. I was interviewed by the lovely Mary Larsen. I had a great experience on The Rhode Show and would definitely do it again.
Watch the link below for some useful and simple design tips.
My Apartment renovation Built in millwork YAY
There comes a time in every apartment owner’s life when it is time for a renovation or a face lift if you will. I am about to embark upon a built in mill work unit equipped with fireplace, TV, bookshelves, storage and even a place for my little Noonie heads (my dogs) to live. I run my business from home and have employees from one to three at a time. I had to create an efficient use of space that I can live and work in. As well my boyfriend and I are in talks of cohabitation so this put an even bigger importance on organization. He is a bit of a neat freak.
HERE ARE TWO GREAT EXAMPLES OF THE OVERALL CONCEPT, SHELVES FLANKING A FIREPLACE AND TV HUNG ABOVE. MY DESIGN WILL OBVIOUSLY HAVE SOME DIFFERENCES.
ALTHOUGH I AM GOING FOR SYMMETRY, I AM IN LOVE WITH THESE ASYMMETRICAL EXECUTIONS. I AM EVEN HAVING SOME REMORSE ABOUT GOING SYMETRICAL BUT LIKE THEY SAY “THE SHOE MAKER HAS NO SHOES” AND “THE DESIGNER IS NEVER HAPPY”. SO MANY CHOICES.
THE FIREPLACE I HAVE PURCHASED IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE ONE IN THIS PHOTO. I THINK THEY ADD AN INTENSE LEVEL OF AMBIANCE TO ANY SPACE AND AS WELL PROJECT A VERY ROMANTIC SOOTHING LIGHT. I LIKE THE SLEAK MODERN LINEAR QUALITY OF THIS LOOK.
I hired Keith a contractor I met while working on Clean House NY. So far so good except for the overwhelming desire to choke him. I am very honest with him about this desire to kill him so it is all good. Actually we are very honest with each other about how much we find each other annoying so the hatred kind of cancels itself out and then in return becomes enjoyable, almost. Anyways, we are a little more than half way through the project as of today and I am to believe by the end of this month it will be completed.
I am taking photos everyday of the progress. The next post will include the drawings and progress photos so you can go through this process with me. 
Enjoy this rainy day, perfect day to catch up on all indoor activities.
Apartment renovation Color Scheme
I am embarking on the beginnings of renovating my apartment. First things first, color scheme. I am opting for a black/white/gold color scheme for my apartment. My inspiration is none other then the classic and always Chic Chanel no 5.
This color scheme has been alive in fashion for just about ever. Bringing it into the interior design realm creates a sophisticated, bold and crisp environment. For my apartment I am creating an environment that will be timeless. As a designer it is hard to settle on what type of interior you want to live in for yourself because we are exposed to so much good design. I am confident that this color scheme will suite my lifestyle and and keep me happy for along time to come.
I FOUND THIS INTERIOR ON THE INTERNET, IT IS FABULOUS. THE PERFECT MIX OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN. I LOVE HOW ONE SIDE OF THE ROOM HAS CARVED OUT CIRCULAR NICHES THAT REFELCT THE SAME SHAPE IN THE MODERN LIGHT FIXTURES AND AGAIN REFLECT THE CIRCULAR PATTERN 0N THE TABLE SURFACES. THE THREAD OF THE CIRLULAR PATTERN THORUGH A MODERN FLAIR IS SIMPLE BUT GENIOUS. BUT LOOK CLOSELY, THE OPPOSITE WALL IS ADORNED WITH TRADITIONAL APPLIED MOLDINGS AND MILLWORK. AS A DESIGNER I AM PROUD TO SAY THIS A FANTASTIC EXECUTION OF MODERN AND TRADITIONAL.
IN LOVE
AMAZINGNESS AT IT’S BEST
PERFECTION
Clean House photo shoot
This is a photo shoot for the Clean House NY advertisements. This set up never made it into circulation but I love it and wanted to share
As you can see this is the shot that made it. lol
Eagles Episode 10
So, this was the last episode of the season but truth be told this was the first episode we shot. Michael and I were fresh on the scene of the Clean House NY world and we were ready to jump in and have fun. We could not have had a better family then the Pittaro’s. Their kids were cute the Pittaro’s have a lot of love for each other and it was an all around good time.
HERE I AM THINKING, OMG, FIRST DAY THIS IS AMAZING, CANNOT WAIT TO START HAIR AND MAKEUP, IT WAS JUST SO SEREAL.
OUR FIRST DAY RAN REALLY REALLY LATE AND THEN IT STARTED RAINING. MICHAEL AND I SAT IN OUR RV GETTING USED TO LIVING IN A TRAILOR. WE HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH OF OUR SUMMER WE WOULD SPEND IN A TRAILER. LOL
THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE LOOKS, TORY BURCH DRESS AND FENDI SHOES.
THAT’S MY BOYFRIEND STEFANO HELPING OUT WITH A LITTLE VACUUMING. I LIVE FOR THIS MAN. LOL
MY BOYS CHILLIN IN THE BEDROOM, I MUST CONFESS I DID NOT SELECT THIS COLOR. OUR DESIGN TEAM DID. SORRY BUT IT’S TRUE.
GETTING MY HAIR AND MAKEUP DID OR GETTING MY FACE BEAT AS IT IS SAID IN THE INDUSTRY
THE DYNAMIC DUO
SO HERE WE ARE AT THE END OF SEASON ONE. OMG I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS WHOLE EXPERIENCE AND HAVING DONE IT WITH MY FRIEND MICHAEL MOELLER WAS JUST THE BESTEST. HERES TO HAPPY HOLIDAYS, 2012, LOVE, LUCK, HAPPINESS AND OF COURSE TO SEASON 2 OF CLEAN HOUSE NY. ;0