It's been a MONDAY, even if it's 10 minutes past midnight into Tuesday for me. Uff da, yes? I think one of the best things to do when having a (bad, very bad, insanely bad, whatever) day is to do something nice for someone else. So!
My twin sister, the one that rudely swiped away all the Interior Designing Skillz DNA away from me in vitro, has entered a design contest! And while it's always been our jobs to constantly knock each other offer our pedestals keep each other humble, I really do think she can design the living daylights out of a house:
(And she can also collect Jonathan Adler pieces/shades of turquoises/random stray dogs like no other.)
She needs votes to make it to the next round in the contest, though, so if you like her place as much as I do, please head right here to vote!
It would honestly brighten my awful day a bit, and I'm sure it'd brighten hers too, even though she's always been the more moody, uncommunicative twin that isn't as "in touch with her sensitive side" so she'll likely just give you a nice wave instead of a hug. It's only one vote per person, but you can use your Facebook account so you don't have to go through an entire registration process (because that's always irritating, isn't it?).
It would mean a lot to me, mostly because my sister NEVER enters these contests and I always think what she does is lots of fun and contest-winning worthy! I'd also love to have her come out to Colorado to help ME, and in fact clearly requested it as a legal contract to blog about her house being in a contest on my blog, but she refused and instead gave me naming rights to her first born child (wow, right? I know!) and I can't wait for the day when her and her husband Jason bring little Electrolux Blender "The Moose" Shea into the world.
And I know it's kind of a strange name for a girl, but I wanted to give her something that would help her stand out in the midst of the "Michaela's" and "Isabella's" and "Chloe's" over-populating the world. Unless Stevie and her husband accidentally have twins or quadruplets, of course, then it's ON and I'll really bring it with a complete collection of kitchen appliance-themed names*.
And I know it's kind of a strange name for a girl, but I wanted to give her something that would help her stand out in the midst of the "Michaela's" and "Isabella's" and "Chloe's" over-populating the world. Unless Stevie and her husband accidentally have twins or quadruplets, of course, then it's ON and I'll really bring it with a complete collection of kitchen appliance-themed names*.
Go vote!
*I completely made that up about naming rights; I will give you all a moment in order to let the disbelief and shock sink in. But it would be nice if she came to Colorado and helped her poor poi-colored-painting-sister** out a bit with her own remodel, hm?
**try saying THAT 10 times fast! and then go vote. ;)
Chloe, Colorful Colorado. 5'8" (only) when teetering in her highest 6 inch Miu Miu platform heels. Likes fashion, broccoli, ice cream, clarifying that she does not eat ice cream with her broccoli as to not cause worldwide panic, hoarding beauty products & pretty shoes, tickle fights with her husband (he would like to clarify that he does not like them back, OKAY?), anything covered in sprinkles, any alcoholic beverage made with Tang, live music, clicking the camera, sarcasm fonts, vases stuffed full of pretty flowers, and laughing hard until her belly hurts. Wants an adventurous life, lots of puppies, to never obtusely wander around with her fly down, and to be an iconic Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress with a bright, festive print when she grows up. This is where she bravely documents it all. (
Wow, ur sis has quite the interior design talent! Her house is gorgeous!! I was shocked about the naming rights until I read the footer on the bottom LOL!!! Electrolux, The Moose, is unique fa sho!:) Heading to vote right now!
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Just voted! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I remember getting the email from CB2 about this contest...too bad I rent a crappy condo...more votes for Stevie!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to her!
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Voted! Thanks for bringing me daily deals Chloe!! Go Stevie!
ReplyDeleteShe is talented! I am off to vote for her. x
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Artistry definitely runs in the family. I voted for her, I hope she wins!
ReplyDeleteVoted. Hope she wins! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteVoted. ;)
ReplyDeleteLike it anyway so it was not difficult.
Hope she wins!!!!!
Thanks for the plug, Chloe, and all the votes are super appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI will only vote if she tells me where she got that sectional! I NEED that sectional! Please, please, Stevie, twin-sister of Chloe, tell me where you got that sectional!
ReplyDeleteYour sister certainly has a flair for decorating. I checked out quite a few other entries before I cast my vote for her and hers is really one of the best (I couldn't believe the one with the most votes -- is that really decorating?)
ReplyDeleteI love how the teal walls look in contrast with the chartreusy looking paint in the sitting room. A great, unexpected color combo.
Carol- the sectional is from Room and Board (http://www.roomandboard.com), and is the "Clarke" sectional (http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=19166). It's actually two separate pieces- I purchased the 98" sofa first, and then added on the armless sofa six months later when I realized that I needed a little more seating area. I like that I have the option of breaking them up if I get tired of the sectional look.
ReplyDeleteAnd this is the part where I shamelessly plug Room and Board: This is the third couch I've owned from them (the tan couch in the sun room is also a Room and Board couch) and I love that their furniture is not only well-made, but easily stands up to abuse from my five dogs. And their customer service kicks butt.
Voted!:) Hope she wins! Best of luck!
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Stevie's place has my vote. Lovin' the teal walls with the light furniture. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThat room is beaaautiful. Awesome job Stevie! Voted :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful room! I love all the soft colors with pops of brightness. I voted ;)
ReplyDeleteDone, and done! I love Stevie's place... the colors are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love this! The colors and layout are gorgeous, and I love love love that mirror lol...I voted, and good luck to her!
ReplyDeleteMagazine worthy.
ReplyDeletethis is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have ever thought of using teal as a main color in a large room,
but wow, it works!
Go, Stevie!
Another thanks for those who are still voting, and thanks for your continued support Chee-lo! We're currently in #24 with 153 votes. So exciting! The goal is to be in the top 50. The entry currently in 50th place has 122 votes. Every vote helps tremendously.
ReplyDeleteDone! Hugs to Stevie! You got skillz!!
ReplyDeleteVoted! I hope she wins, the rooms look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! Every vote cast means I'm closer to naming my twin sister's child after a handy kitchen appliance!
ReplyDeleteOr...maybe she'll at least come out to Colorado and help meee. *dies*
great job...i posted the room on my blog from JA site and a reader advised this was your sisters room.
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