The place that we’re staying is unfurnished and pretty neutral. It’s also unfinished now, so while we wait for them to finish installing the appliances etc. we’re staying in one that hasn’t been updated. More details soon!
Up next in my Q+A is the talented Gabbi from Retro Ranch Reno!
Gabbi is a girl after my own heart because she loves paint and stenciling – I love all her projects, but especially her mid-century modern pieces that she’s refurbished recently! Gabbi’s amazing kitchen was featured in BHG Real Life Kitchens and Baths – oh my gosh – what a transformation! If you haven’t seen it, check it out!! It’s amazing how tearing out a wall and using white can make a space feel SO much larger! love love love it!!
Here’s a little more about Gabbi.
and hearty meals, tons of yummy dips on football Sunday, and lots of delicious
pumpkin flavored desserts. Those
desserts happen to be my favorite.
Whether it’s pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin whoopie pies, pumpkin
cookies…I’m down for it all! I recently
came across these pumpkin brownies with brown sugar icing that I’m dying to try,
along with this apple cider sangria. 😉
fabric. I like to change things up between seasons, and the easiest way for me to give a room a new look is to DIY new curtains, runners and pillow cases for the space. You don’t need a ton of time or crazy sewing
skills to complete any of these projects.
If I can do it, anyone can! 🙂
on wood}. One of the biggest blunders I
did make was on a recent furniture makeover.
After painting the entire piece, I decided the detail on the drawers
needed to be taped off and painted gold to make them stand out and add a little
something to the piece. After taking all
the time to prep, tape and paint, I quickly realized I made a huge mistake. It just didn’t look right. I was super bummed since I spent so
much time on the piece and really didn’t like the outcome. I tried to live with it for a few days, but
it just didn’t grow on me. So I grabbed
my paint brush and primer, and started painting the drawer fronts again.
chance. Sit with a change for a
few days to get adjusted to it…but if it still doesn’t feel right, don’t force
it. It’s okay to wave the white flag and
admit something doesn’t work. I don’t
want to have anything in my home that I don’t love…and putting in the extra
work to tweak things until they are what you envisioned is definitely worth it
in the end.
now, but there are way too many fabulous ones to choose from! Tribal, stripes, animal prints, geometrics, ikat, greek key, houndstooth, herringbone…I love them all!!
bold stripe somewhere in our house. I
love our striped hall bathroom, but I’m craving something less tone-on-tone and
more in-yo-face!
I love me some Emily Henderson!
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LOVE both of Gabbi’s project choices, she had me at marble and hexagon – that fireplace looks SO good! Also, love the white with gold accents on her nightstands, that hardware is amazing!
If you’re new to Gabbi’s blog, make sure to check out her painted projects page, and upholstered projects page.
Thanks so much for sharing Gabbi!!
Gabbi, I love your style. Thanks for the intro Sarah and congrats on finding a new (temporary) place!
Love Gabbi and her amazing style.
The midcentury modern furniture she recently found is gorgeous!
love gabbi and loved getting to know more! 🙂 i also love her paint dipped furniture. yummy!
So glad you found a place without green carpet 🙂 Love that fireplace surround that Gabbi did!
Yay for finding a place!!! And obviously I love Gabbi and all that she does. She has such a fresh, clean and colorful style that I love. And that tile that she picked on the hearth…it's perfect!
Gabbi is super sweet and super talented! Love her blog and her home!!
Love that gold dipped furniture!
Gabbi is just so freakin sweet! Her home is gorgeous and I love seeing her and her hubby create beautiful spaces. Loved her feature:)