My New Book – The Design Cookbook: Recipes for a Stylish Home
From Medallion Press | Press Release:
These days, many of us are spending increasing time and energy in our homes. We’re cooking and dining in, gardening, and tapping into our inner Mr. and Ms. Fix-it. Instead of hiring a designer, we are joining the do-it-yourself diehards to create spaces we love. At least, we would if we knew how!
Enter Kelly Edwards, cohost of Design on a Dime and My Awesome Room, who will guide us step by step from basic design projects to total transformations. As a lover of cookbooks and design, Kelly presents her tips in a fun and accessible collection of “recipes.” With hundreds of photographs and tips from amazing designers and tastemakers, The Design Cookbook: Recipes for a Stylish Home bridges the gap between a typical coffee table book and a DIY guide. Focusing on ingredients, proportions, and overall design aesthetics, Kelly delivers a guide for us to cook up our most stylish homes yet. Combine these ingredients to create your cozy, fabulous home—starting today!
$1000 Bathroom Makeover
Congrats Griffen family on winning the Waterpik $1000 Makeover! What an amazing family! From the second I met them I knew they deserved it. Check out our before and after video that includes:
- A new floor
- Marble vanity top
- Fresh coat of paint
- Hardware
- Toilet
- Lighting
- Window treatments
And, of course my favorite part…
- A new Waterpik faucet and shower head!
A Few Little Nuggets of Coastal Living
Anchor Doormat/All Modern $24.00
Anchor Wine Stopper / Give Simple $20.00
Enter to win the Bathroom Makeover Contest!!!
A bathroom facelift doesn’t have to break the bank. I believe that with only a few simple steps, anyone can update and remodel their bathroom in less than 2 days for $200 or less, just by adding new textiles, a fresh coat of paint, candles, attractive organizers, new hardware and a new showerhead. Upload your current bathroom picture and tell us why you’re in dire need of a bathroom makeover for a chance to win a $200 gift card and a Waterpik Showerhead of your choice to makeover your bathroom. One grand prize winner will receive a personalized makeover by ME, valued at $1,000! A little holiday gift from me to you! Go to www.waterpik.com to register.
Enter to Win a Year’s College Tuition!
Show us how you revamped your college pad for your chance to win $50,000 towards your college tuition.
I’ve teamed up with Ebay to deliver the best deals and steals for Back to School shoppers. Now you can share your upgraded pad. Did you add smart style to guarantee straight A’s? Did you turn your university suite into the ultimate hangout?
The Community will vote and the top 6 with the most votes (2 in each category) will become finalists. I will then place my vote to choose the winner.
- SUBMIT a snapshot of your dorm room decor for the chance to win $50,000 towards your college tuition.
- SHARE with friends on Facebook and Twitter.
- VOTE for your favorites to help determine the winner.
Go to www.ebay.com/gearup to enter to win or go to Ebay’s Facebook page.
Also…here are my tips for expressing your style when designing your dorm!
Tip #1
The bed is a focal point in many dorm rooms, so opt for a duvet. Switching the cover will refresh your look without breaking the bank. You can even consider mounting your bed on risers, which creates much-needed storage space. And colorful containers keep clothing neat and organized.
Tip #2
There are times when you just want to have your friends over and hangout – invest in a flat screen TV to mount on the wall to maximize space – also opt for floor pillows, a great chair alternative. Keep them under your bed and use as extra seating for movie night.
Tip #3
Great lighting is a simple way to make a sterile space warm and welcoming. Anchor your dorm room décor with a plug-in pendant lamp and also consider opening up a room with a leaning mirror. Natural light reflection makes even the smallest space feel more airy.
Tip #4
And last but not least, let’s be honest, studying is the main priority here. Create a study space you won’t want to leave by finding a simple desk, comfy chair and invest in a sleek and stylish computer that will keep your documents, music and photos in order.
Cambodian Well Project
A couple months ago we teamed up with an extraordinary site called TippingBucket.org to raise money to build fifteen wells throughout Cambodia. Reaching out to family and friends, we raised $4500.oo to build all fifteen wells, which ultimately brought fresh water to twelve villages helping thousands and thousands of people. Well folks…Christmas came early in the Lahiere/Edwards household!!!! We opened our email to find these pictures from the Cambodian monk who is spearheading this project. To all the family, friends and people who randomly donated out of the kindness of your hearts….these pic’s are for you. xoxo
