HOME TOUR: kitchen + family room

When people ask what I do I sometimes tend to hesitate. Over the years I have done many things. Currently I do many things. I am a freelancer who fills the need where it is needed. It all revolves around design in some way or another. Whether it is designing a room, making a corporate area speak to those who are within its walls, photographing interiors or photographing weddings. Need help organizing? I love to do that too. I have always been a very visual person and love to observe spaces and people around them. I am sure some dr would tell me it stems from being dyslexic as a child and having trouble reading, writing and communicating. I would say it's a gift that God gave me and maybe that gift wouldn't have been realized if I didn't have that time to train myself to communicate differently when I was small. I drew, I created, I had rainbows painted on my walls. Creating always helped clear my mind. That is why during this season I can add blogger back to my long list of 'what I do'. 

This home I had the pleasure of capturing for Slate Barganier, a local building company that creates some of the most exquisite homes. Upon walking in, this home immediately filled me with awe. It filled all my senses. The home exuded peace and the sense that this was a place for family and friends to truly gather. Every detail was thought out and executed beautifully. The best part, the kitchen reminded me of mine once it grows up. Maybe that is why this house immediately felt like home. The sweet pups didn't hurt either. Today I am just sharing the family area. I am sure I will share the rest one day too, but this is the area I wanted to curl up in with a good book after eating a hearty meal. The area where they hang most. Where life happens. The kitchen, eat in area, and the family room that was surrounded by glass hence making it my favorite space ever. I hope this home captures one of your senses whether visually, through a feeling or even just a piece that speaks to you. 

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Custom Slipcover for an Old Friend {the process}

This is our Restoration Hardware sofa. It has seen better days. Although I love the lines of the sofa it has not held up the way the price tag should suggest. Thankfully the people at Comfort Works agreed! They so kindly offered to make a custom slipcover for this sad sofa and I could not be any more excited. The company completely intrigues me. They make replacement slipcovers for Ikea furniture and Pottery Barn sofas. They also have a custom option hence my RH sofa. The process has been easy...

First I choose some fabric samples that I thought could work in our space. For a split second I thought I may be daring and go blue, but my sensible not so daring side won out and we went with Gaia Charcoal {second row, second to the left}. This sofa sits in the family room, but it also sits next to the sliding doors that lead to the backyard so I wanted something durable. Really durable. I also loved the tight weave that I hope will stop the feathers from popping through EVERY time we sit on this sofa.

Next I sent them photos of the sofa and they added where to take the measurements {green lines}. With the Mr's help it only took us about 15 minutes to fill in all the blanks. I could have chosen a new style for the slipcover, but I rather like the relaxed look of this one.

In a couple of months this little sofa will have new life. A place to sit and read, watch a good movie, or just sit in front of the fire once winter comes around again. It once served us as a place for guests to sleep, where I spent months recovering from my burn, and where countless hours of family time occurred. So grateful she will be back to her old self where this new house will hold new stories for years to come.

*SPONSORED POST: slipcover is a gift from Comfort Works in turn for a review. Of course you all know I only feature products that I adore and/or am excited about while making this house a home.