CRAZY VINTAGE TREASURE LOVE!!

Hi Everyone! 

Do you enjoy the hunt for lost treasures as much as I do? Then this will be a day  planned just for you.

I am in the last two weeks of preparing for all the fabulous and wonderful treasures I and two of my like minded friends have gathered this past year and hope to share them with you in a sale we have planned on an acreage just 15 minutes east of Sherwood Park on AUGUST 9TH, FROM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Go to our Facebook Page and see samplings of all the great things that will be there. There will be repurposed barn board, Garden Art, Original Paintings, Everything Vintage, from beautiful lamps, silver trays to Mid Century Modern Chairs. You will find quality, unique and even whimsical items when you arrive. 

Spread the Word! 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Enchanted-Market/307820199383409

Here are more samples of what will start your heart racing............

 There is so much enjoyment and satisfaction from knowing that in this era when  many things we purchase do not withstand the test of time and can be relegated to the landfill, that, there are still things to be found that have outlived their owners use and can find a new home where, in a new setting, can breath new life and provide enjoyment for many more years to come. At The Enchanted Market on August 9th, you will not only find unique and quality treasures, but also find refurbished, reupholstered, and unique repurposed projects I believe you will love and want to take with you!

Hope to see you on August 9th. Click on this link to get driving directions!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Enchanted-Market/307820199383409

Happy Hunting! 

BEV

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ENCHANTED MARKET IN THE COUNTRY

Hi Everyone!

 

I love beautiful things. 

This is not a surprise given that I chose putting together interiors for the past ten years. I also get excited about reusing beautiful old objects that honestly, when mixed with current decor for instance, can bring a very interesting and soulful twist to any room!

So, this summer I have joined two very creative liked minded friends who share my passion for recycling and the thrill of the hunt for old things to create THE ENCHANTED MARKET! 

Here are some samplings of what you will find when you make your way through the market. You will find Mid Century Modern chairs to Vintage china, to original Watercolour paintings to unique and quality Creations from reclaimed materials! 

If you love...* Vintage * Etsy * Pinterest * Paris Flea Markets  * Shabby Chic * Furniture * Garden Art * Baked Goods * *Whimsical and Beautiful Things...save the date for a beautiful drive to the country!

Gather your girlfriends, empty your trunk and head out to a gorgeous Enchanted Market in the country!  Only 15 min SE of Sherwood Park 

Learn More at

 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Enchanted-Market/307820199383409

Thanks for joining me on this blog. Watch for more news as the date draws near. Pass The news on to your friends and follow our postings on facebook in the coming weeks leading up to the event! 

HOPE TO SEE YOU IN AUGUST!

BEV

 Room For Change Decor Inc.

bev@roomforchangedecor.com

ROOM INTERVENTION -"WHY HAVE I PUT THIS OFF FOR SO LONG"?

WHAT SO MANY FIND HARD TO DO -: get help for a problem space. Fear, cost, time are all factors that keep clients from getting advice.

JOY IN MY WORLD IS Walking into a room and never wanting to leave! Have you ever stood in awe at the view from a room or walked in and it felt like you had opened a book that you could not resist reading or upon entering it transported you into an elevated sense of belonging?

This is my own Living Room which has many collections over time. However, it still feels comfortable and inviting when you enter it. Even if your style is minimalist and you like clean, modern lines, there is still the same rules for creating balance and a sense that all pieces belong 
together. 

This client moved into a small space and was surprised when the room seemed larger with the furniture we chose and how it all fit!

IF NOT, THEN, COULD IT BE:

Your BEDROOM is no longer your sanctuary?

A Before picture of a client's bedroom that needed some TLC.

It made a difference with new bedding, lighting and accents. It now felt like a sanctuary.

Your LIVING ROOM is no longer your showoff?

You may have a room that is out dated, out of touch with you and your own sense of style and if it could talk would say "I am feeling very unhappy"?
This living room felt uncomfortable and unfinished. The client did not know what to do to fix the space and did not have the budget to purchase new seating.
With a quick diagnosis, early intervention, and some special attention you may have the perfect space for an Interior Decorator's advice. 

As you can see the space feels comfortable and even though it is not a large space it now invites one to curl up with a book or have an after dinner visit with guests.
Your FAMILY ROOM is no longer your hideout?

This room does not need too much explaining. With a few quick changes it felt like a space the client could call her own again.

Simple changes that made a big difference.

Instead of ignoring the nagging feelings that grip you every time you walk around your home, explore the option of simply getting advice from an Interior Decor professional.

If you believe you can finish what is recommended by planning over time and to fit your budget, this, can kick start your Spring itch for tackling those rooms that you have not been able to make comfortable for so long.

It would cost as little as 1 - 2 hours of  initial diagnosis and possibly a few more hours of actually moving around some areas to kick start your room intervention.  I need you to take notes, be ready to help with the change intervention and have an open mind to possibilities.

So before you spend time and money on what you think MIGHT work, think about the benefits of having a road map and planning your investment over time. This could be less than the cost of a new chair! How great is that!

 If you are stuck, overwhelmed or simply too busy, call me. You will be surprised at what can be done!

XX

BEV

ROOM FOR CHANGE DECOR INC.

790 469-2718

bev@roomforchangedecor.com

2 GREAT APPROACHES TO CHANGING YOUR DECOR

DECORATING YOUR SPACE FOR  LONG TERM GAIN

OR

REDESIGNING YOUR SPACE FOR INSTANT CHANGE

When I started my Interior Decorating business in 2003 I was armed with a RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DECORATING CERTIFICATE and a Certification in One Day Decorating referred to in the industry as REDESIGN. Both approaches transformed spaces and solved client's decor issues. The first approach could involve decisions that would require extensive planning, larger budgets and more people to get to the finish line. The second approach would require one day with an assistant working with what the client already had in their home. 

Here are a couple of pictures of before and after of a Sunroom where I REPLACED furnishings and accessories, added a valance and replaced the fireplace tile surround. The client wished for more seating, a space that felt more complete and cozy. One challenge was the size and shape of the space and where the traffic area had to be considered when placing the seating.

BEFORE

 AFTER

 

Everyone knew about Interior Decorating and Design. However, ReDesigning spaces in one day using the client's own stuff was still new to Canada. Many people had been shy to take the leap to hire a professional decorator because of the anticipated expense. So an Interior Designer from New York City in the early 90's decided to offer an approach that she knew could appeal to those client's that had smaller budgets but needed the help of a design professional to refresh and renew their spaces. 

It not only transformed their spaces but also transformed the attitudes towards the Decorating professionals with whom many thought were only affordable for the wealthy.

The following are before and after pictures of a typical REDESIGN using what the client already had in the home AND also adding two new seating and a table and chair dining set.  It also encouraged the client to see the possibilities and instead of replacing everything decided to replace only the dining set and seating. It made it possible to keep the things around her that were precious and meaningful and allow for replacing important pieces that made the most impact in the space.

BEFORE

AFTER

In my 10 years of helping solve decor issues, I have not only changed wall colours, replaced furnishings, flooring and window treatments, but, listened to problems involving space, clutter and function to which applying the ReDesign philosophy of repositioning, rehanging and editing, changed spaces in dramatic and surprising ways. 

I have gained great satisfaction helping people with design and decor issues and have also learned that when a client is trusting you with their precious things, they will call you back when they require help with another project or do not hesitate to refer me to others who require help with their decorating plans.

Today I wish to say thank you to all my clients over the past 10 years who have given me the opportunities to transform their spaces. I still love what I do and most importantly meeting wonderful people along the way!

THANK YOU,

BEV

 ROOM FOR CHANGE DECOR INC.

Call 780 469-2718 or email bev@roomforchangedecor.com for help with your decorating needs in 2014.

BABY IT IS COLD OUTSIDE - BUT WARM BESIDE THE HEARTH

Once the Season's decorations are up and I start to look forward to the events on my calendar it always, I mean, always, uplifts my spirit and takes me back to all the memories of past Christmases. The times I was determined, as a little girl, to not fall asleep until I heard Santa's sleigh on the roof and him climbing the ladder that was there waiting for him to access the chimney pipe. Of course, I always fell asleep with sugar plumbs dancing in my head! It took a few years but I knew the ladder that was always on the roof was there for Grandpa to access the chimney! I just never admitted it.

I now have my very used and loved "The Night Before Christmas" story book tucked away to be brought out to read Christmas eve to my Grand children. I somehow want them to imagine that ladder on the roof and also anticipate the sounds of Santa's sleigh and reindeer as they land on the roof. A child's capacity for imagination comes only once and I am determined to help them use it. Love Nana!

I remember those years when the family gathered at my grandparents. The family was small enough to still all "come home" (my grandparents farm) for Christmas but large enough to fill the farm house with excitement. Everyone wore their Sunday best; Grandpa with his tie and Grandma with her Christmas dress with the holly on the collar and a starched apron. I had to sit quietly while mommy perfected my ringlets. It was exciting to hear another car pulling in to the driveway.

Now, I have my grandchildren whose Mommy and Daddy, (my daughter and son-in-law), who are giving their children the gift of Christmas. Dotted with stories, imagination and anticipation. I love that they are creating for them, a feeling that can last and build for the few weeks coming into Christmas day. This, I believe, will be, the thing that grows with them into adulthood and what they will do with their children.

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a season of splendid memories!

BEV

If you need help with arranging, rearranging or changing your spaces please do not hesitate to 

give Room For Change Decor Inc. a call. 

780 469-2718 

I CAN''T HELP MYSELF - UNEXPECTED DECOR FINDS AND SUMMER SNOOPING

"Estate Sale"................. brake, slow down, go around the block, follow the arrow............

This is part of the freedom of summer in the city.................

Being my own boss and having a business that meshes wonderfully with the whimsical, creative side allows me the luxury of detouring midday when I spot an "estate sale" sign.

It has been a busy summer for this decorator, however, I also take time to indulge in one of my favorite pass times...........sleuthing for "finds".................

I have one major rule for myself. I cannot take it home unless I can repurpose it. However, there are occasions when I just take home a "smile" at what I spotted. At other times simply a memory of a serendipity moment with a vendor hearing the story behind an object or tasting their produce. I cannot forget the people who make it possible for me to find whimsy in sometimes an otherwise complicated world.

Here are a few "summer in the city" finds that I repurposed and also some I had to leave behind but gave me a smile to carry on...my way.

I hope you are enjoying your summer and finding the unexpected in your day. Even if it is simply a good laugh.

Follow me:

My first piece of fine furniture was a coffee table I purchased in 1974 from Baltzan Fine Furniture Store in Edmonton. I followed an Estate Sale sign and discovered it was the leftovers of a life well lived and the home of the family who owned  this fine store!  I took it as a sign that I was meant to find a new home for a print by Ernest Walbourn http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Walbourn called, "Where Bluebells Grow", at their happiest when growing in the dappled shade of deciduous trees, also a silver urn and a glorious mirror. I found a lovely poem about "Bluebells" I have included here.

Spring Morning

Where am I going? I don't quite know.
Down to the stream where the king-cups grow-
Up on the hill where the pine-trees blow-
Anywhere, anywhere. I don't know.

Where am I going? The clouds sail by,
Little ones, baby ones, over the sky.
Where am I going? The shadows pass,
Little ones, baby ones, over the grass.

If you were a cloud, and sailed up there,
You'd sail on water as blue as air,
And you'd see me here in the fields and say:
"Doesn't the sky look green today?"

Where am I going? The high rooks call:
"It's awful fun to be born at all."
Where am I going? The ring-doves coo:
"We do have beautiful things to do."

If you were a bird, and lived on high,
You'd lean on the wind when the wind came by,
You'd say to the wind when it took you away:
"That's where I wanted to go today!"

Where am I going? I don't quite know.
What does it matter where people go?
Down to the wood where the blue-bells grow-
Anywhere, anywhere. I don't know.

A country flea market and some very interesting objects.....Footstools that I felt might have escaped the Smithsonian......you have to appreciate the creative spirit behind the creation! Alas, I did not repurpose this one.

Stopped by a vendor whose freshly picked strawberries were the sweetest part of the day! OOH LA LA

A hand crafted turn of the century wooden spoon - perfectly fit with the hand carved wooden bread bowl  - the onion is from my father's garden!

Guess what the next picture is of - give up? - it is linoleum from early 1900's. Like bark cloth these designs are showing up in floor coverings once again today...urban modern, mid century modern...terms that describe a resurgence of pre and post war designs.

I am crazy over Blue plates.........or the Staffordshire country scene designs. I also don't mind mixing blue plate designs so it does not limit me to one particular design. When repeated on a table they make a delightful statement. I recently bid at an auction on a box of Blue Willow china. It reminded me of the plates I ate on in the Chinese restaurants as a kid. There was a mix of reproductions - Japan, England, China. The story behind the Blue Willow pattern is fascinating. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow_pattern

Do any of you remember The Corona Hotel from the 1960's and 1970's? or The King Edward (The King Eddie) Hotel back in the 1970's.

Time to head home....................Aw....a wonderful prairie sunset........

SINCERELY

BEV

Need help with your decorating projects, feel free to contact me:

www.roomforchangedecor.com

780 469-2718