new fabrics

 

I just finished selecting a few new imported fair trade fabrics for my shop. I anticipate adding new items to in the next few weeks. I can’t wait to get this package of fabrics in the mail. 

diaper bag quest

It’s surprisingly difficult to find a diaper bag that is as attractive as it is usefull. I thought I would share my findings. The top is BabyMel Leaf 79, available at babygap.com. The second is The BabyMel Amanda for 88, available at duematernity.com. For those of you with a few more dollars to spare, the diaper bags below are both made by dwell studio and the top is available at duematernity.com for 176 dollars each. The bottom is available at dwellstudio.com

new totebag added to my shop

I have two of these bags left. I made a total of three. I needed a utlitarian totebag to grab on my way out of the door that can hold a lot of items when I am out and about.

Canvas Exterior. Linen Interior. 22″wide x 13.5″long, Straps 24″long x 1.5″wide.(handmade, measurements are approximate)

handmade gifts

This weekend I recieved this babyshower gift from my friend Caroline. Caroline is a woman of many talents, however I was still surprised and delighted that she handmade this for my little one on the way.

enter to win a free dwellings by mail room makeover

Yes you heard correctly! During the month of April 2009, enter for your chance at winning a free dwellings by mail room makeover package.

 

 

Dwellings by Mail a great way for renters and homeowners to utilize professional Interior Design Services for that “problem” room, or just to achieve a designer look in your home without the expense of full service design services.

You can live in any city or state because the design service will me all done via email, fax, telephone, and postal service.

To view more information on dwellings by mail please visit us at domicilehouse.com

 

Good Luck!!!

 

To Enter the Contest:

Please send us an email at domicilehouse@gmail.com with the subject (dwellings by mail April contest Entry).

Include the following information in your entry.

 

5-6 Digital Photos of the room that you would like us to design.

simple floor plan with room deminsions ( does not have to be to scale)

 Name: 

Location:

Email: 

Room(s) that you would like designed?

Budget for this project?

(Keep in mind you can buy items at your discretion so the overall budget can be bigger than what you have to spend at this particular moment in time)

What activities do you use this room for? 

What has been your biggest challenge in this room?

What do you hope to accomplish in the new room design?

What colors did you have in mind for this room if any?

 What is your favorite home décor magazine/show if any?

 What style do you normally lean towards?

* Feel free to add more information. The more information we have will equal the most optimal result.

wouldn’t it be nice…

The birth of Dwellings by Mail came about after realizing how many of my friends and family were always asking me for design advice, but did not have the time or finances to use my full Interior Design services. Many of them are apartment dwellers and did not want to buy a gaggle of new furniture at or spend a lot of money on new items all at once.

So I thought wouldn’t it be great if you could spend a fraction of what it costs to hire me to come out to your home. If you were inclined to measure your space yourself, take a few snap shots, and spend a few minutes with me on the phone. I could get a feel for what you need and how you live. In a few weeks time you would receive a beautiful package with tons of great design advice, drawings, concept boards, fabric and paint swatches , shopping guides detailing where to purchase all of the selections and send it to you all through the mail in a few weeks time. Wouldn’t that make your life just a little bit easier?

Before & After

So I’m working on a few projects for my before and after section of the domicile website. 2 of my friends who are flatmates were more than happy to have my design and organization assistance(well one was a little reluctant at first). I am really excited to see how this turns out, and yay they actually have somewhat of a budget to work with.

So far we have trimmed a lot of the fat and moved the furniture to take advantage of the light and changed the window treatments to streamlined taupe roman shades.

We also decided to tackle the main living area and replace the couch.

logo

So a few weeks ago I blogged about deciding on a graphic designer to create a logo for me. I was a little anxious about what would come of it. Would I love what the designer came up with? Would it be a long and drawn out process with tons of complicated conversations trying to explain what it is I envisioned. Nicole at nbcreative came up with so many amazing ideas on the first try! She seemed to get me and what I wanted just after asking me a few questions and getting idea of what it is domicile does.

I am really happy with the outcome of the Logo. Next on the list is finishing the website!

nbcreative

So I finally decided to spring for a Logo for my website that is under construction and the root of my current fustrations. I ran across Nicole from NB Creative on Etsy. She does amazing work and her prices are beyond reasonable. I love her aesthetic. She does all types of graphic and website design. I’m really excited to see what she comes up with for me.

shell art update

I received a really nice note from Bob and Amy about their Shell Art. In fact they do have a website.

I updated the shell art post with that information. Check it out for available works and contact information.