Do you have A.D.D (&D.)?

Thursday, August 30, 2012


Come on, you know you love those Cosmo and Glamour quizzes about how to please your man. Now, take this quick (and innuendo free) quiz to see if you, too, suffer from the affliction we know as A.D.D.(D.)
1. If you found a $100 bill on the street, you would indulge yourself with
  • a) a bonus contribution to your 401K.
  • b) that pair of shoes you’ve been coveting.
  • c) new throw pillows for your sofa.
2. It’s a great day for mail when you receive
  • a) your tax refund.
  • b) an invitation to a bash. (Hmm… not an evite, must be a wedding!)
  • c) the latest issue of House Beautiful.
3. Your perfect pre-dawn morning is
  • a) a 5:30 am spin class.
  • b) Pre-dawn? Never heard of it.
  • c) everyone else sleeping, steaming cup of coffee, and your DVRed episodes of Candice Tells All and Sarah 101.
4. Your ideal Saturday is spent
  • a) carving fresh powder.
  • b) sleeping in, with a high noon rally for Starbucks.
  • c) on a road trip to IKEA.
5. You find yourself at an antiques market, you
  • a) look fervently for the nearest fried dough vendor.
  • b) are mesmerized by the jewelry and drop $20 on an antique brooch.
  • c) contemplate renting a trailer for all of the loot you want to bring home.
6. The website you visit daily for eye candy is
Tally your score by giving yourself 1 point for your A answers, 2 points for B answers, and 3 points for C answers.
If you scored 6- 10 points, you’re all set for your retirement, have a sweet pad in Aspen and a nice tight butt. (We’re kinda jealous.)
If you scored 11-14 points you wish you were a celebrity, have a killer wardrobe and a busy social calendar. (We’re kinda jealous, especially of the amount of sleep you get.)
If you scored 15-18 points, girl (or dude), you’ve got it bad. You suffer from A.D.D.(D.) which is known in the psychiatric shelter journals as Always. Dreaming. (of) Decorating. (Disorder.) You probably spent last night dreaming that your family room would look much better with a fresh coat of paint, new coffee table and window treatments. (It would.)
Image courtesy of myhomeideas.com
Image courtesy of myhomeideas.com
You’re sure you could get a lot more accomplished if your home office looked like this. (You could.)
Image courtesy of Southern Living
Image courtesy of Southern Living
And your laundry would practically do itself if this was your laundry room. (It’s a proven fact.)
Image courtesy of Cottage Living
Image courtesy of Cottage Living
Don’t worry, you’re in good company. We’ve got it bad too.


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living room zones

Thursday, August 16, 2012

I have a new client with a big new living room addition. There are a few focal points (fireplace, tv), and some pathways to contend with...from the front foyer to the outside back, and then a separate one to the mudroom/ so I've been thinking a lot about creating zones within a big space. Here's a pretty traditional variation on that theme with the wingback chairs in the corner ready for a private chat or quiet moment.
Source: bhg.com via Lisa on Pinterest

I love how the chaise functions as a kind of room divider in this room. The picture hints at 2 seating areas.
Source: houzz.com via Lisa on Pinterest

This chaise design also functions as low profile seating, so it defines the space in the room below, but doesn't block it visually the way the back of a sofa might. I think it's a more inviting look.

I'd love to be at a cocktail party in this room. Can't you just see a group of ladies whispering on the curvaceous banquette in the corner? It's such a cozy and inviting use of that space, and having two seating zones does make this room appear to live larger.

I like the idea of the unexpected seating option...chaise or banquette...to offer more zones in a room. Lots to think about. I'll keep you posted.


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