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question corner- finding a budget friendly chippendale

hi friends, today’s question comes from Rebeka in Chicago. ” I have been searching for a less expensive pair of Chippendale chinoiserie arm chairs…any ideas? Something like this. So...

22 may 12

4 rules for making pastels work in a modern home

whether it’s because it’s finally springtime or it’s just another cyclical trend, pastels are so hot right now. (i have a theory that the soft blown-out colors of instagram pics and...

10 may 12

black and white bathrooms.

sometimes lauren and i play a game called, “would you still be my friend if…” for instance, i might say, “hey lauren, would you still be my friend if i titled this post, ̶...

04 may 12

todays to-do: hang art on a bookcase

here’s an easy project you can do right now…hang art on a bookcase! hanging art on the frame of the shelves creates a focal point on what can be a visually overwhelming element in a room&...

02 may 12

cramazing

can we all just take a moment and look at this crazy amazing chair… found on pinterest, from swiss antique dealer okay art. a classic eames side chair, gold leaf, and lacquer. and i die now. ye...

26 apr 12

find your style…following my own advice edition

every once and a while, we have a client who insists that they don’t have a style. nonsense, we say! everyone has an innate style, an individual sense of taste informed by their past, their hob...

24 apr 12

get the look: cozy + crisp kitchen

hello friends! happy monday! it’s time for “get the look” in which we take a room featured in a major design magazine and break it down, talk about why it works, and give you some r...

23 apr 12

4 ways to green your kitchen for earth day!

we’ve always heard that kitchens should be decorated with the colors of food. maybe i’m craving some fresh greens lately, because i’m really drawn to shades of green in the kitchen...

20 apr 12

5 grey paint colors we can’t get enough of

so, gray has been hot for a while now. it’s sleek, sophisticated, and modern, but it doesn’t have to be cool, or cement like, if you choose the right one. here are 5 fantastic grays we&...

16 apr 12

:: how to: create your own string art wall plaque ::

it’s a common problem. a huge expanse of wall screaming for something…some color, some pattern, some art! when your budget is tight and you want something unique (rather than those prints...

12 apr 12

:: moodboard challenge :: inspired by a twiggy chair

well, it’s about time that i posted this! remember when i dared lauren to do a moodboard inspired by a crazy leopard/panther lamp? and she came through with a totally swanky living space that...

09 apr 12

in neon lights

I was randomly searching neon on Etsy this morning to find some cool office supplies (i’m doing a mini-makeover) when I stumbled across the Earth Sea Warrior shop. I’m totally digging the...

06 apr 12

to all our friends, followers, and former clients, thanks for all your love and support (and business!) we couldn’t have don’t it without each and every one of you. you’ve made our ...

04 apr 12

wishlisted: outdoor fun

i spent a lot of time outdoors this last week due to some crazy (awesome) weather…but since it’s early in the season there wasn’t much recreation involved. i was digging, planting,...

27 mar 12

throwdown!

picture it…valentines day, 2011. i get a message from courtney with this image. and the following provocation… ” i dare you to do a moodboard based on that lamp” well my fri...

05 mar 12

styling quickie- before and after bookshelves

i am a giant dork and i am not ashamed. i say this not because i’m obsessed with british television (which i am) or because i subscribe to numerous history podcasts (ditto.) not even because i ...

22 feb 12

in search of a stair runner

in my house, we fall down the stairs a lot. and it sucks. having never lived in a house with uncarpeted wooden stairs, i had no idea why people had those funny little mini-rugs on each tread, or lon...

16 feb 12

creating a wallpaper look with a stencil

this post falls into one of our favorite categories…fake it till ya make it! love the look of wallpaper but scared of commitment, hampered by unadventurous landlords, or the $100+ per roll pric...

14 feb 12

kid’s chair makeover

Lauren and I were at West Elm the other day shopping for a client, when we saw these chairs for 20 dollars, marked down from like, 60 a piece or something. I’ve loved them for a long time, so ...

06 feb 12

Terrarium Secrets…..*

Yesterday we made a terrarium for a client, and it was so easy that we wanted to share the how-to with you! We know you’ve seen terrariums before, but this one’s different, because it...

03 feb 12

things we love about dolan geiman

hey friends! happy new year! 2012 is going to kick 2011′s sorry butt, i can just feel it. just kidding, 2011 was pretty awesome. 2012 is going to be like 2011 but with a new tattoo. still t...

13 jan 12

k+o gift cards!

you guys. i just looked at the date. where did december go?!?!? yeesh. if you’re like me and have no concept of time and are now scrambling to finish holiday shopping, here’s a quick gift...

19 dec 11

carol’s functional family space

carol had a wide open basement that she wanted to make use of. we created a warm family friendly space that coordinated with her unique furniture. check it out: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

19 dec 11

courtney’s modern/global mix

courtney had such a great townhouse! she just needed some fun and vibrant furnishings to finish it off. we couldn’t decide so we sent two options: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

13 dec 11

jewelry for the couch: holiday edition

the inspiration: distressed metallic squares pillow by dwellstudio $58 so with some leftover fabric, some metallic fabric paint, and our mediocre sewing skillz, we made these! holiday (or everyday) f...

08 dec 11

ah…green

hi guys! hope your week back from thanksgiving break was a success! and hopefully it didn’t take too long to re-train your stomach to not need food every 20 min. here’s a lovely photo of the su...

07 dec 11

mini-tour: jen’s cozy, glamourous place

we’ve been working with jen for two years. two years! we can hardly believe it. she’s been furnishing her beautiful home top to bottom after a start-fresh move across the country. her...

02 dec 11

k+o’s etsy gift guide

looking for some gift giving inspiration? k+o is here to help! check out our holiday gift guide on the etsy blog today. we took 4 of our favorite decor trends…modern wood, metallic, feathers, ...

29 nov 11

another from aileen

okay, so now that my first “easing you into aileen” post is through, lets get down to business. i sorta made you believe that i enjoy a “touch” of mother nature. this is not the case…i just di...

18 nov 11

hello from aileen

i’m aileen, recent undergrad design student at iowa state university and yet another of k+o’s new interns (woohoo for interns)!! i would like to say hello and give all readers a big blog hug, for thi...

10 nov 11

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