here's to . . .

a new year & a happy home.

happy new year.

images courtesy inner space blog, eddie ross window, elle decor, metropolitan home.

don't you want to be in this house for the holidays?

image via habitually chic.

i have been neglecting this blog.

i have been swamped with the longest to do list as i am sure everyone else has been.

didn't order enough christmas cards so alas all the other people will be receiving valentine's day cards . . . oh well.

i was doing some christmas shopping on crew cuts and it made me think of jenna lyons' fabulous home . . .

everyone seems a little obsessed with her, no?

images courtesy elle decor, habitually chic, jcrew.com, domino magazine, style curator blog.

get back to work

images courtesy elle decor, domino, apartment therapy.

another oldie but goodie . . .

was looking through my old cottage living magazines and came across

altanta designer lee kleinhelter's designs.

love the oversized light fixtures.

Images courtesy cottage living, shelter blog, decorpad.com.

the perfect shelf

it's an oldie but a goodie . . .

oly studios stella shelf is the perfect acccessory, anywhere really.

image courtesy nestegg.com

deck the walls

i feel like a slacker . . .

have not done one thing holiday related . . .

and i feel like everyone else has.

perhaps will get a tree and wreaths this weekend . . .

well, actually we better get one this weekend!

images courtesy domino magazine, apartment therapy,

elle decor via tobi fairley, country living.

introducing design online . . .

e*design from the desk of annie

what is annie*online?

annie*online is a service offered to clients who love interior design, want some help but like to do things themselves. they are looking for direction and inspiration but still need help with color schemes and choosing furniture, fabrics, lighting and accessories, they like to do the leg work and make purchases themselves at their own pace.

how it works?
 via email you will receive an in-depth questionnaire about your space as well as directions on how to measure. photos of each room you would like to work on are required with a minimum of 6 photos per room, including specific photos of windows and doorways. a drawing of the floor space with dimensions of walls, windows and height is required. you will need to include photos and dimensions of any existing pieces of furniture, lighting or accessories that you would like included in the room.

how will you know my style?
 you will include any inspirational photos you have so that your ideas can be customized for you. send anything you love like tear sheets of your favorite interiors, photos from books, rooms you love, colors you love [and don’t love], favorite fabrics, photos of furniture you like. anything goes!

what is the turnaround time? 
once your information sheet is received as well as any inspiration elements and payment, annie*online takes four to six weeks to complete each room and send it back to you. if the scope of the project is larger than one room then a detailed timeline will be sent to you for your approval so that we can be in agreement on the turnaround.

what will I receive from you? each room will come with it’s own beautifully packaged box with a room concept board that will include colors, sketches and inspiration images.

-a detailed floorplan with furniture, a list of resources to purchase and source, including suggestions of any items you should keep in the room.

-a folder with selections MAY include: fabric materials, samples of paint colors, wallpapers, flooring samples, window covering swatches, art and accessories. in this folder you will also find all the specific details you will need in order to resource and purchase (online or in-store) each suggested item.

rates and payment:

bedrooms- $800

living Rooms/family rooms/dens or playrooms/dining rooms/offices- $1,000


kitchens- $1,200


bathrooms/breakfast rooms/entry ways/hallways- $500


baby/toddler/ rooms- $800

payment is due in full when the information sheet, images and inspirational photos have been submitted. room design will NOT begin until payment is received in full. checks and credit card via paypal are accepted. all designs are non-refundable. if you feel you have more questions or require more time on the room, an hourly rate of $75.00 for phone calls, emails and additional research will be charged with your approval.

very thankful

happy thanksgiving.

images courtesy elle decor, domino, brides.com,

the glam lamb, sentimental sublime, dwell, martha stewart.

ready, set . . .

entertain!

one thing i won't be doing this thanksgiving is hosting.

but good luck to all of you that are!

image courtesy domino magazine.

a little chrome . . .

never hurt anybody . . .

images courtesy duchess fare blog, elle decor, kristen laird, my notting hill, decorpad.com.