Making the Most of a Bad Rental Bathroom Part II

Though I started working on our upstairs bathroom almost four years ago, it took this long to post about it because I still have so many hangups about where it's at. I mean, it's not great; even the after leaves a lot to be desired. But as a renter, it's just part of the deal – learning to reimagine some shortcomings (and, more realistically, ignore the permanent ones). For a more complete breakdown of our bathroom's specific eyesores check out Part I here.

And here's how it looks now!

The Duplex, Before & AfterMegan PettipooleMay 1, 2017Bathroom Comments

Making the Most of a Bad Rental Bathroom – Part I

Four years ago, this was the first room I attempted to update upon moving in to our rental duplex. Having previously occupied a slew of apartments – all boasting charming vintage bathrooms, each cuter than the last – our good-fortune finally ran out. It's not completely horrific, and we're graced with a downstairs bathroom, so no one but Luke and I really have to see this one. But the reality is we use it all the time and the small cluster of sad design choices make it a big bummer.

The DuplexMegan PettipooleApril 28, 2017Bathroom Comment

We Turned Our Dining Room Into an In-Home Music Studio and It Actually Kinda Looks Good!

I'm so excited to finally share this space with you! It's been over a year in the making and seen several iterations, but I think we've finally settled on a layout that is both conducive for Luke's workflow and, arguably equally-important, satiates my obsession for pretty, above all else.

The DuplexMegan PettipooleApril 18, 2017Luke's Studio, Dining Room, Music Comment

Tonally Traditional Family Room – A Multi-Use Room Goes Cozy and Cool in Layered Shades of Blue, Grey, and Green

A new client project reveal feels like a nice way to jump back into blogging! You may recall I set the stage for this makeover back in November, but then I got greedy and didn't want it drowned out in all the holiday frenzy.

This one's a slight departure from my typical bold color, multi-pattern, quirky vintage MO (don't worry, it's still there, just in more measured doses). Even so, it

Setting a Rustic Modern Thanksgiving Table

In a little over a week families and friends across the country will gather 'round a table to feast and relish the simple joys of another year lived. For many, Thanksgiving is the start of a season of intentionality; we try, whether successfully or not, to slow down just a bit, relax into some comfortably baggy clothes, and better appreciate the people and pets (and internet memes) that give us life.

Town & Country Mod – Reinventing a Classic Entryway With Color and a Stairwell-Lined Gallery Wall

Bright, preppy, and maybe even a tad cheeky, this bold blue entryway packs a punch while still remaining classic and restrained.

Client Project, Before & AfterMegan PettipooleFebruary 22, 2016Preppy, Color, Entryway, Foyer, Town & Country Mod Comment

A Valentine Tea Time

Regarding Valentine's Day, I think people generally fall into one of three categories: fleeting fondness, ambivalent acceptance, or abhorrent disdain. Before the confetti from New Year's has even settled, retailers begin their rosy assault. Shopping aisles that previously housed reasonable and practical goods switch to showcase an assortment of items now superfluously plastered with Valentine motifs – heart-emblazoned: bath mats and shower curtains, coffee mugs, sneakers, area rugs, mini mail boxes, flannel pjs. Do you ever wonder who is actually buying into it?

Designing a Downtown Spring Wedding With an Epic '60s Soul Dance Party

On a glowing late Spring evening in May, in a handsome urban haunt, my dear friends Glenna and Bryan were married.

It was my great joy to head their wedding design.

The Grown-Up Bohemian Dining Room

Situated just off of the living room, it made sense to keep the Bohemian party going in clients Darby and Andrew’s dining room. And so we did!

For a family well-seasoned in hosting and entertaining, their dining room was a great size full of charming architectural details, just not a ton of personality or warmth.

Client Project, Before & AfterMegan PettipooleOctober 5, 2015Color, Dining Room, Grown-Up Bohemian Dining RoomComment