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LA Bound

On November 12, 2010, in Events, by Karla

Off to LA for a few days for some fun and snooping around the Pacific Design Center. I love finding new vendors and great products for clients, and I’m excited to visit some of my favorite suppliers in person. Any favorite LA spots, restaurants, etc I should check out while I’m there??? Leave a comment with [...]

Two Little Piggies

On November 11, 2010, in Family, Good Stuff, by Karla

Mama’s Girl Now, I don’t know what thoughts go through other mothers’ minds when they find out they are going to have a little girl. I can clearly remember the moment I found out though…. Jeff and I had our scheduled ultrasound at 21 weeks to check on growth and development. Cold goopy gel, fuzzy [...]

Basement Bliss

On November 10, 2010, in Projects, by Karla

I think everyone who loves to entertain dreams of a fantasy space in which to do so. If you are a fun, laid-back family like my clients the “Smith’s”, the ideal space is one in which kids and adults can hang out together, with lots of room for everyone to spread out – bar area, tv/entertainment space, place [...]

Design Refuge Feature

On November 10, 2010, in Guest Post, by Karla

Today I’m being featured on Design Refuge’s series “Around the World“, where each day a design blogger from a different part of the world is highlighted. Stop by and checkout some of the other featured bloggers and get a taste for the international design blog scene! Thanks to Chedva and Dagny for including me in the fun!

Creating Good Bones

On November 9, 2010, in Kerrisdale Design, Projects, by Karla

First Things First I’m a big believer in adding architectural detail to rooms. Great millwork painted a fresh coat of white can work miracles! With clients I’m always looking to address the bones of the house first….creating beautiful, classic bones in a house means the rest {furnishings, decor} is easy {ok, easier }. When there is balance and proper [...]

Back in Action

On November 8, 2010, in Kerrisdale Design, Life, by Karla

Suzanne Kasler Hello all, Whew, was that a long blog break or what? Totally not planned {or wanted} but life around here has felt like a full speed sprint. With too much to cram into too few hours {who decided we only get 24 per day anyhow??} something had to give, and “writing blog [...]

{Feel Good} Haven’t Met You Yet

On September 30, 2010, in Life, by Karla

Could it really be Thursday already? Life is full and busy. I had a wonderful birthday weekend, was spoiled by family and friends, and had so many sweet birthday wishes from you all on the blog, via email, Twitter, and Facebook – THANK YOU! I have so many great clients at the moment, and I [...]

{Friday Five} #nateday921, birthdays and other odds & ends

On September 23, 2010, in Good Stuff, by Karla

Friday Five: a mish-mash of things to share with you all…. Mr. Berkus Ah, Twitter and blogs aplenty have been talking up a storm about Nate and his new show lately. I was one of those excited design bloggers who received an invite last week to attend a taping in NYC. After debating, humming, hawwing, [...]

Not Out of The Woods Yet

On September 3, 2010, in Decorating, by Karla

It’s been awhile now since I first saw it, but I’m still smitten with the Woods wallpaper from Cole & Son. I think there is something so hauntingly beautiful about the design, and I adore it. I’ve come across many spaces online that have used this fabulous pattern, but my favorite to date has [...]

House & Home featured Condo – The Before

On August 31, 2010, in Before and After, Decorating, Kerrisdale Design, Projects, by Karla

Hi everyone! I promised you all before pictures of the condo featured in House & Home, and I’m finally getting a moment to put together a post! SO, before my clients/friends Mark & Samantha took possession of their Vancouver condo, we got to visit {while the previous owners still lived there} and do some scouting, measurements, discuss the layout, etc [...]

Simple Pretty

On August 29, 2010, in Life, by Karla

Whew! Finally coming up for air after a busy, busy {though in a totally good way} couple weeks. Lots of wonderful new clients and new projects, but I’ll be back with a couple posts this week, including the Before pictures of the condo featured in House and Home recently. Pinky Swear. Today though it’s a [...]

Magazine Winners & Guest Posting

On August 23, 2010, in Giveaway, Guest Post, by Karla

Hi Friends! I’m just popping on to say a quick hello and to announce the six winners of the House and Home Condos Lofts and Apartments issue. We did things the old fashioned way over here for the giveaway…. Scraps of paper, a bowl, and a little hand to draw names. Did the trick! Here [...]