<![CDATA[ - blog]]>Mon, 21 May 2012 18:58:48 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[my latest fabric obsession]]>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:08:06 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2011/08/my-latest-fabric-obsession.htmli have to share this fabric i recently came across.  stunning is the only word that comes to my mind when i look at it.  i love orange and this velvet paisley on linen is super yummy and only $30 a yard!  sure would make a dramatic set of drapes... i already have plans to use it on my latest project, oh lisa, you are so lucky!
]]><![CDATA[where can i use this???]]>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:33:13 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2011/08/where-can-i-use-this.htmli've fallen in love with a piece of furniture and i'm trying like crazy to figure out where i can use it.  my mom's dining room redo, a client's living room, my own home?  take a look at this chest, i'm crazy for the graphic black and white striped motif and the inside is painted turquoise!  thinking it could make a fabulous vanity... 
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]]><![CDATA[crazy about chevron & missoni for target!]]>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:03:01 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2011/08/crazy-about-chevron.htmlfor those of you who know me, you know i love a chevron print.  fabrics, rugs, pillows, you name it, i'm all over it.  as i was settling in to enjoy my september issue of house beautiful, i almost squealed with joy to see the latest target ad.  starting september 13th, target will be featuring missoni and their iconic zig zag print will be on everything, even a bicycle!  i'm saving up for a major shopping spree!  check out a few of the items below, i'm drooling already...
enjoy!  
]]><![CDATA[my latest find]]>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:19:27 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2011/04/my-latest-find.htmlit's almost friday, what a great week!  today i'm sharing my latest score from craig's list (where else).  a pair of mid century modern chairs for only $75!  in great condition  and upholstered in mohair.  i love mohair, but the color isn't quite right for my space.  i'm thinking i will recover them, envisioning a yummy velvet in a soft aqua.  regardless, they are going to look fabulous in my living room.
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]]><![CDATA[fun boy's room]]>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:23:53 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2011/04/fun-boys-room.htmla little sneak peek at the inspiration board for my latest bedroom design.  i am crazy about the guitar fabric and actually selected it after finding the bedding and teal sheets.  i must have a knack for choosing great color combinations because this happens more often than you'd expect!
my latest obsession is a chevron print; it's playful, sophisticated and totally timeless.   can't wait to share this room very soon! 
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]]><![CDATA[from ugly to fabulous!]]>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:32:48 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2011/03/from-ugly-to-fabulous.htmli found these chairs for a steal, $130 for the pair!  i loved the shape and knew they would be awesome reupholstered.  these chairs are now at home in chris and noel petty's family room in their new dilworth bungalow (see the entire project in 'living spaces').  see for yourself, but i think they are fabulous! 
]]><![CDATA[a playroom for my boys]]>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:05:06 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2011/01/a-playroom-for-my-boys2.htmlwhat better way to spend a snowy afternoon than working on a playroom for my two sons.  this room has been our guest room, a nursery, and is now evolving into the playroom.  i've been planning this space long before schafer moved out of it.  now that he's sharing a room with big brother sutton, i'm ready to give them their own space to play (while keeping the rest of my house clutter free)! 
i was able to get the accent wall painted, and i love how it turned out.  stay tuned for the complete reveal, i plan to finish it within the week!
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]]><![CDATA[in love with reupholstering!]]>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:20:17 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2010/09/in-love-with-reupholstering.htmllately i've been on a reupholstering kick.  not only is it fun (for me), i just love recycling old pieces and giving them a new and better life.  it's a great way to get a custom piece for much less money.
my latest find from craig's list is a $100 upholstered rocker and ottoman set for a nursery i'm working on.  it looks bad now, but it won't for long!  i have big plans, charcoal ultrasuede with orange buttons and piping for the chair and the ottoman is going all orange.  it's going to be fabulous, i can already see it!  excited to share the entire nursery in a couple months, stay tuned...
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]]><![CDATA[my first theme room]]>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:29:47 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2010/09/my-first-theme-room.htmli'm currently working on my first themed room, a lego bedroom for 6 year old ben king.  at first i wasn't sure how to tackle this.  primary colors aren't typically on my radar because they are too harsh and children outgrow them too quickly.  the trick is to imply lego in a modern way.  here are a few inspiration pieces for the project.  i've got some great ideas up my sleeve, and can't wait to share this reveal!   
]]><![CDATA[tween lounge]]>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:18:48 -0800http://www.evarudesign.com/1/post/2010/08/tween-lounge.htmlanother fun project is wrapping up, and i wanted to share the inspiration board behind the design.  a modern lounge for my best friend's two oldest sons in columbia, sc.  just a few more details to complete and the room will be camera ready! 
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update:  i finally photographed the room, check out my 'playrooms & lounges' page to see the end results.  my favorite project by far!
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