Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Project Zhush Resumes with an Office

As promised, I've got a ....

 

update!!!!

So the story goes....me and the most perfect client ever were happily working on a living room update when wabam...awesome client...otherwise known as A from A....up and moves.

We take a little break from the plans while the relocation happens and then Awesome Ali (said fabulous client) contacts me again saying that Project Zhush can resume.

I jump up and down.

A from A sends me photos of my living room design board come to life in the new place and I jump and down again.

Ali then tells me that the living room, though already fabulous, needs a little tinkering but that she really wants to focus on her office first...so, no photos yet of the living room for you peeps...but...they'll be coming...promise.

For now, it's office time.

It looks like this...


After staring at it for a little while, I decide that it really should look like this...


So I send A from A links to:

1. Petal Pusher Wallpaper so I can live vicariously through her
2. Wisteria Mirror because everyone needs at least one Venetian in their life
3. Vintage Desk that could be painted to look like Bailey's masterpiece
4. A cheap vintage chrome chair that could be made to look like the Pieces fantastica above

Ali loves it and we set about deciding on chair and fabric.

This gets purchased for $80...


...and then we die over/buy this to transform it with...


...pink faux ostrich because whose kidding who...it's DIVINE.

Next, A from A tells me that the desk idea won't fly because this shelf...


...can't be moved.

So...I rack my brain and remember this amazeballs project of Jenny's...


...and propose the idea of a skirted shelf...i.e. some pretty fabric to cover up all the wires etc....


And she enjoys it.

Because I loooove the idea of some spotty goodness set against the pink chair and gold paper, I think about possible budget friendly alternatives to the divine Les Touches and remember this insanely brilliant chair transformation...


...and order up some of that fabulous dotty fabric from Nicole...


And with that, the plan is complete....which means...all of the above is happening.

Stuff has been purchased and work has begun.

After pictures coming as soon as I have them in my hot little hands.

The entire apartment is being zhushed so stay tuned my friends.

And PS, I am SOOOOOO happy to be working on this again...Ali is the bomb diggity best and being able to work with someone who is so utterly styletastic...and get paid for it...well...it's bliss!

Joy dancing.

xo

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31 comments:

  1. OH MY STARS!!! I love it all. I love everything you do. But that little board with the pink and gold chair and that skirted table with that spotted fabric has me happier than my firstborn. If you ever look at my blog, you'll see that it is SO ME! If I ever get to decorate another space I am copying this exactly and sending you the royalties and credit! xoxox

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  2. ah! love it! i cant wait to see the final photos of the office. the fabric you picked out for your chairs are amazing! i love the dots!! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  3. 100% fab! Love the fabric, the mirror, the chair - everything! Can't wait to see the finished space.

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  4. Congratulations Christine! Sounds like fun -

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  5. It's perfection, as are you!! I could just vom on the office every day as it stands...I may never leave once it is zhushed!!! xoxoxo

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  6. This is going to be absolute crazy freaking perfection!

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  7. WOW! You have the best taste, Christine! I am in love with your idea. That pink faux ostrich fabric is TO DIE FOR. So pretty! I can't wait to see the finished product!

    XO,

    Sam

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  8. I've been eyeing that wallpaper forever and oh that dotty fabric...gorgeous! You have such great taste and it makes me so happy to see a project from start to finish, since I myself seem to be incapable of that -ha.
    xo . trina

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  9. oh, Christine, it's going to be fab! Can't wait to see it and the rest of the plans. Speaking of plans, anymore plans to come to Calgary for a visit-o? Got a new baby here that would love some snuggles from you =)

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  10. Love faux ostrich, in pink, I mean I need a spot for that in my home! The wallpaper is fantastic as is that vintage chair find! Can't wait to see it come together...hurry pics please!

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  11. That is one lucky lady. I love those chairs from Pices. The faux ostrich is nuts!

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  12. OMG it's going to be incredible!!! LOVE the dots with that chair! I'd be over the moon if I were A. :) xoxo

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  13. OMG it's going to be incredible!!! LOVE the dots with that chair! I'd be over the moon if I were A. :) xoxo

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  14. why am i not surprised that it's utterly fabulous? i cannot wait to see the final pictures. and that wallpaper has been pinned on one of my boards for the longest time now..i've got to find a place to put it asap!

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  15. What a fun project! Don't you just love good clients! Can't wait to see more photos! Looks great!

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  16. I'm not gonna lie, I was a smidge disappointed when you said that you couldn't put a desk in there...until I saw the fabric and then I was thrilled again (c: That is pretty much the best job in the universe...actually not pretty much...it *IS* the best job in the universe!

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  17. Completely WONDERFUL !! You should be so proud of yourself, and I know your client loves you.

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  18. That dot fabric is phenom. I wonder if it would be challenging to make a DIY version? I like that the form kindof mimics the bumps of the ostrich fabric...know what I mean? Anyway, can't wait to see pics!

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  19. yay yay yay! Can't wait to see zhush come to life. What a fun project.

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  20. You are brilliant Christine. It's so gorgeous and she's so incredibly lucky to be working with you. Can't wait to see these pictures.

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  21. Looking fabulous already! That tufted black and white fabric is really special.

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  22. Nice work on that fabric girl. And that pink ostrich fabric, Boo Ya!!! Love it! Happy for you that you have such a fun project.

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  23. love it!! the skirting is genius - i hate looking at all the cords! xo

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  24. ooooh that is going to look tres fantastique! j'adore!

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  25. Oooh this is gonna be so good. Can't wait to see the 'After' pics! That chair fabric and skirting are to die for!

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  26. that dot fabric wouldn't last one month in my house but it sure is pretty..

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  27. Ooh! This project looks so exciting!
    Actually, now I'm thinking of popping some material at the back of my desk to hide the cables. I've been wondering what to do about that - yay!

    ~ Clare x

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  28. How exciting! I love all of your ideas! Love the fabric choice + your chair purchase is gorgeous! Can't wait to see how it turns out xx

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  29. Hello swoonmagic! You find the most amazing pieces!! I need tips for how to treasure hunt!

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  30. love it Christine!! very pretty and must I say very Bijou! Don't you love clients like this where they just love what you love and let you do whatever you want?

    I love that dot fabric! Where did you or where can I get it?

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  31. HOw fabulous Christine....it's going to look divine!! Can't wait to see the pictures!!
    Christine xo

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