What a whirlwind! First, I apologize for the lack of blogging. So much has been going on and I can't wait to tell you about it!
My hubby and I just bought a new condo. It is gorgeous! The river wraps around the front and side of the building. I just can't wait to move in! Naturally, as a designer, I have pretty much gutted the entire place. My husband thinks I am insane! At the moment, my Mohawk floors, carpet, and tile are on order. I am loving the look. Very organic and natural. In fact, I want to take you on the journey with me. It'll be fun to go through this process together. The big question is, "What does a designer do to their own home!!??". It really is different when it comes to designing my own space. It is so much easier designing for others! Here is what I do know about how I want my new home to look. I am going for a very modern look yet very comfy, y'know- clean lines, crisp light tones, lots of texture, and a few pops of color. I want an open floorplan and tons of light.
I am going to start researching furniture because that part takes a long time! A lot of sofas can take up to 12 weeks to get so I better get a move on it or else we'll be watching tv while sitting on milk crates. That is definitely not the look I'm going for.
More good news! I just got back from Chicago. I was a guest on.......OPRAH!!! It was a dream come true (well, it's pretty much everyone's dream come true!). The show is going to air in early March, but I promise to keep you posted on the exact date as soon as I know. I won't give away the show, but I will tell you that there was a makeover involved. I was sitting on stage next to her and it was a surreal moment. Completely amazing!
That's all for now. I will post some pictures of my new place so you can see it from start to finish.
Thanks for checking back in!!
Hugs! Taniya
Saturday, January 31, 2009
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Hi Tanya..congratulations on your condo...this is great!!! my name is Kenia Pollara, I am originally from Brazil. I really love your design...I have a 15 months year old boy(so adorable)and this is the reason to stay home and watch you everyday. I wish design to sell could stop by at my home here in New Jersey to help us out...we really need to sell our house. We have a small house...bangalow that need some work. what we can do to have your help?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the well wishes Kenia! Congrats on your little boy! I wish we could come to NJ but we are based in Washington DC. We are fortunate enough to travel just outside of DC to Maryland and Virginia (about 25 miles outside of downtown DC) but unfortunate in that we do not go any further out than that. If you have any specific questions, I will try my best to answer them here.
ReplyDeleteThanks for watching!
Hi Taniya,
ReplyDeleteI too am a BIG fan! I am really excited about your renovation at home. I always wonder while watching some of the shows on HGTV...would they do this to their own house? I particularly think that when watching Trading Spaces on TLC ... there is no way those people would do that to their own houses. Anyway, please do tell us about all the little secrets and hopefully great bargains you find along the way. Do you have a budget or are you just going to spend away? I just bought a new house too and am slowly working on things one room at a time. Money is tight, especially now.
Well, good luck!
Ana