Design Your Own Tile - It's Addictive

A few weeks ago, I was poking around various forms of social media while scouting for new ideas and products. I like to scroll and click thorough hashtags...that lead to pictures...that lead to people...that endlessly take you on a journey and let your mind wander. Have you ever done this?

I believe it was Erin Williamson's IG account that I can blame for this new obsession. Do you know Erin? She's an amazingly talented designer and every so often, our social media paths cross. I am not cool enough to be friends with her, otherwise :). No sour grapes, I can admit to going to a Barry Manilow concert and knowing all the words. 

When I saw this image, I wanted to know more about the tile and why my toes don't look that cute in red polish? The tile was from Fireclay Tile and short toes are probably the answer to the polish question. 

Clicking over to Fireclay Tile's IG account led me to this.....

Meg Braff Design  |  David Land Photographer  |  Coastal Living Hamptons Showhouse

A few of you may remember how I adore Meg Braff. She inspired me to paint these mirrors a lovely shade of turquoise-blue. When I saw that she used the Fireclay tiles in her showhouse design, I had to know more. 

And that led to this....

What? Custom color? More clicking....and on the company site you can create your own custom tile! I don't have time to give you a step-by-step demo, heaven knows this post has gone on long enough. But, I did make a graphic so you can see some of the endless possibilities. 

Do you love this? I have been looking for the perfect color tile for my second bathroom for over a year. OK, so I wasn't looking endlessly, but I have been on the lookout. Same thing. Anyway, I think I may have to try this. 

And for all of you Barry Manilow fans "Looks like we made it"!

Unexpected Chaos

Where did the time go? I won't bore you with the details on how busy I have been (because I know you are, too)....here're the CliffsNotes - 

• The ORC ended, but my collaboration with Housebeautiful.com continued for several weeks.
• After visiting e-v-e-r-y college that said 'yes' and avoiding the schools that said 'no', our daughter is happily tucked away in Boston (son is still in high school). 
• I had a lovely dinner with several interior designers while visiting Boston. Kim, a blog friend from the early days and one of the original ORC-ers (currently Wayfair's Designer of the Month), was so kind to make the arrangements. I was excited to meet Kelly Rogers, who created this stunning entryway in a previous ORC, Linda Holt, who designed this fun and welcoming family room also for the ORC, and Laurie Gorelick, who has never participated in the ORC...yet :)

Kelly Rogers Interiors One Room Challenge™ on the cover of Three Magazine

Linda Holt Interiors One Room Challenge™ featured in the Boston Globe

Boston Globe feature (Photo credit - Eric Roth) 

• After leaving my real estate marketing position, early this year, I focused all of my energy full-time on the One Room Challenge™ while interviewing local real estate brokers. The distance and perspective afforded me the opportunity to make the best next decisions, for both careers. I am happy to back in real estate and I'll tell you more about it later. 
• And speaking of the ORC, We're partnering with House Beautiful for the second consecutive season. Together, we've had some exciting ideas. That's all I can say, so be sure to jump in and/or stay tuned.

                                                           July Issue House Beautiful

And, just in case you are still with me, here is a handy checklist to keep you updated:

1. Follow the official One Room Challenge Instagram account
2. Start planning your ORC transformation.
3. Come back on October 5th & 6th for endless inspiration (or subscribe so you won't have to remember).

It feels good to back at CIH. 

HAPPY FALL!