A speed bump....

So, some unfortunate news. I am writing this post on my iPhone because I don't have a computer anymore.... Why you ask? Well, our house was broken into on Friday. Luckily (and a scary thought) my husband came home while they were still here so they didn't get away with much and we were able to catch his license plate. We have some leads and hopes of catching them, and I am double crossing my fingers I get my computer back.

I am writing this only for the hopes of opening everyone elses eyes. We live in a nice neighborhood, it was broad daylight, and most of our neighbors were home. You always think it's not going to be you, but you never know. We found out these guys have been doing series of houses around us and had just been waiting for me to leave that day.

I will keep y'all updated...So until then, the blog is on hold again.

Messing Around

Sorry everyone... I am playing with my settings so my layout may change a few times over the next few days.  My ultimate goal is to have my blog professionally designed (I am no web/graphics master)... just all in good time!

the Wild, Wild Web.... Thanks 5280!

I am back!!!!.....

I've had lots of changes over the last few weeks, and I am excited to announce 3 BIG things.  First, that I quit my sales job and am going back to residential design!  I took a position with the fabulous team of Alvarez Morris, and I couldn't be more excited about this next journey in my life.  They do some amazing projects, and I can't wait to be apart of them.

Second,  this is WAY late, but I was fortunate enough to be featured in the June 2010 issue of 5280 Magazine! 

If you still have a copy, check out the bottom left hand corner of page 72.  Under the article Wild, Wild Web my very own Design Around Denver (DaD) was listed as 1 of 3 'home' blogs to check out.  It goes a little something like this.... (hit it)...

"Like a shelter magazine without all the perfume ads, this designer blog flows out of the brain of one Kelly Christensen, a local designer with practical tips, dreamy photos, and some seriously fun before-and-after photos."

Wow... SO EXCITING.  I feel very honored.  Is it silly to frame this? ha....

....and last but not least... {DaD} will be back up and running!  I've been away for about 3 months now and it has been WAY too long. Stay tuned!

I am here....

... and I hope you are too.

I have avoided this post for a month now because I didn't know what I wanted to say.   Is this the end...or maybe just a break.  I thought about it long and hard, debating what to do, and I have decided to stick around!  BUT, I will still be absent for a bit.  Life is just a hectic mess right now.... work, the house remodel, life in general, travels (lots of them!), and somewhere in between keeping myself normal.  I hate being that person, complaining that they're busy... I really do, but it's the truth.  And because of that, I don't feel creative, so I have lost site on what to even post about.

As projects continue to wrap up around the house, I will continue to post pics... because that's just too much fun to not share. :)

So, I hope ya'll keep taggin' along because I really appreciate everyone that 'Follows' and leaves comments.  It makes me feel pretty special!

Loving Colors: Rockies Purple!!!

It's opening day for the Denver Rockies, and Denver is purple crazy!  I am heading off to a 'work' deck party but thought I would leave ya'll with some favorite purple decorating touches.

A purple ceiling!....that takes some guts! My favorite is the dining nook with the Bertoia's and bench...what a great place to relax with some friends!

Have a great weekend!...enjoy the sun!

I made the front page....

....of Elements of Style Blog! :)

I entered Erin's contest for a $50 gift card to Home Goods with my very own 'bargain buy'.  Even though I didn't win, I managed to make the 'honarble mention' list.... with this beauty from HG for $20!!!

Once I get my desk set up, this will make a great desk chair!!!

Yes... it's a fan.

In case you were wondering....

I was grabbing a few wedding presents off the BB&B website and found this.  First reaction... pretty awesome.  Second reaction (after I saw the price).... pretty lame.  $330.00 for a HOOP?  I mean, it does look really amazing, and the technology behind it is unique (and complicated), but really....$330 to push some air around? 

I guess I could go for the 10" version for $300.00 instead...... hmmmmmmmm.

(there is a video on the website incase you need an action shot... because I know I did!)

Webster's Pictorials

I have always loved decorating with pages from books and old card sets.  They are easy to frame or display on a bedside table for fun reading when you have guests!  They are much more unique and personal than something you would buy from a 'big box store'.   I found all of these on Amazon....they are SO adorable!

A unique stamp set, Webster's Visual Dictionary of Curiosities, and wall cards....

and some bird notecards... great for a kids room!

Whewwwww!.... and IKEA!

O.M.Gosh... I have been having troubles uploading photos for the past few weeks, and I just now figured everything out.  Sorry for the lapse of posts!  In BIG news, IKEA FINALLY released some information regarding their new location in CO.  I am MORE than sure everyone has heard this news, but just incase you were watching 'Dancing with the Stars' instead of the news that evening, you can check out the article here.

They will be opening their doors fall of 2011 (not soon enough!) on the South side of Denver (basically between I-25 and East Dry County Road and East County Line Road).

A few items I've had on my radar.  I am heading to AZ this weekend and stopping in IKEA first thing... the unfortunate thing, I can't get these on the plane! :(

On a side note...I thought this post was funny regarding the IKEA build - out and why it's taking so long....

"They unpacked all the parts of the store, but are having trouble making sense of the instructions. Plus several connectors were missing." (random blog I found when googling 'Ikea-Denver')

Hilarious.... but true.

I bought some things....

....on Etsy! Have you ever? I purchased this for a friend's baby on the way....

and this poster for our master. La, la, love it!

If you don't know about Etsy, you should check it out! It's filled with some fabulous, one of a kind, inexpensive items.... art, jewelry, photographs, clothing, and the list goes on!!!

A Look At: Studio 80

Not only do I love Tracie Schumacher's design style, principal of Studio 80, but I love the way she works! Many things have been repurposed, reused, or reupholstered, and many others bought at your everyday stores!

I loved this house because it feels livable yet stylish, and actually obtainable for your everyday designer. It's amazing how some new fabric, paint, and lighting will change your existing space and furniture! Check out the whole article featured in Colorado Homes and Lifestyles.

Loving the Kitchen

I have been pulling together some inspirational photos for a client's kitchen, and I laughed when I was reviewing them.... notice anything?

That I have an obessesion with WHITE kitchens! My favorite is the first and last photo... the industrial lights, comfy chairs, glass cabinets, carrara marble, and the contrast of the dark floors. Swoon....

Yes Please...

Dreaming for an office like this some day. How great... you can watch Ellen and finish your emails at the same time. Genius!