Photoshop Residential & Commercial Project

Hi guys! First off, I'm sorry for being the most MIA blogger on earth lately. Eek. Let's just say, never again will I be taking 5 classes at once (mark my words). 

BUT to include you in some of my busyness, I just wanted to pop in and show you a few things I've been working on in school lately!

These are both from Photoshop (my favorite class). It's once a week for two and a half hours, but honestly, I could stay in there for hours longer working on these fun things if I had more time.

For these projects, we were given blank room and were assigned to fill them with materials and furniture in perspective! This first one had to be a commercial space, and the second one was a residential space. 

I'm still planning on adding some lighting to this little cafe, but here's my start!

Hope you guys had a great Memorial Day weekend and are having a wonderful week!

PS: I haven't forgotten to tell you my big news. Hehe. Soon.

Introducing: Gather

Hey guys! I'm over at The Inspired Room today for my new column called 'Gather'! This is a new column that I will be doing regularly over there at my mom's blog.

In these posts I will be gathering groups of items from around the internet and sharing them in a collage. Today's post is Red, White, and Blue themed to celebrate Memorial Day coming up!

Click HERE to go to the post and see the cute things I found!

I can't believe it's already Memorial Day weekend. My plans as of now are to serve at my church, take a moment to recuperate from this crazy week, and then take a day to head to a coffee shop bright an early and work for hours upon hours. Let's just say the end of the quarter is approaching and I still have ridiculous amounts left to do. My to-do list has been made and I can't wait to start checking things off my list.

What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend? 

5 Confessions

Rue

5 confessions: 

1) It's 12:30 AM as I type this and I should be sleeping because:

2) I have to be up in less than 8 hours. But instead I'm dying over the perfection of this dining room...

3) And also dreaming of how my roommate and I 

will arrange our room next year...

4) But mostly dreaming about how 

exciting my summer is going to be.

5) And I cannot wait to announce WHY my summer 

is going to be so great. I'll tell you all soon. 

But for now let me just say, it's basically a dream come true. :)

The Future Is Exciting.

Sooo, are you tired of me ranting and raving about interior design? Well if you are, sorry. I can't be stopped. :)

In class today we were asked how we felt about the field we are entering into. When that question was asked, I literally felt my heart fill up with excitement and gratefulness. This isn't just my major or a hobby that crosses my mind every once in awhile. 

That doesn't mean it will always be a breeze, and maybe I won't love every aspect of my future jobs. But at the end of the day, I'll know that I'm working in a field that I am seriously passionate about, and that is priceless!


I don't know exactly what the future holds for me. But oh man, I am getting so excited for it.

Ian Coyle

Pattern Mixing

So, I love pattern. 


It brings a room to life and adds personality like none other. I think a lot of people are intimidated by pattern and what to do with it. And I understand why! For me, there is definitely a fine line between a fun mix of patterns and an overwhelming amount of busyness. But then again, it just really depends on how much pattern feels like too much for you. Sometimes I want a more subtle room with less pattern and more texture, but other times I like to mix patterns together like stripes, florals, and geometrics.

6th Street Design School

Caitlin Wilson Textiles

You can't do a post about pattern mixing and not mention Sarah Richardson. Her pattern mixing blows me away. She has an amazing design sense and is one of my greatest design inspirations!

Country Living - Sarah Richardson

Sarah Richardson

A little pattern can also quickly change the way a room feels. This room above, for example, would feel entirely different to me without that sweet polka dot pillow or without the sky blue vine fabric on the bedskirt. Can you picture the room with those gone? The style definitely changes. Not necessarily bad, just a different feel!


Are you a fan of pattern? Do you like to mix it or does it intimidate you?