An Utterly Humiliating Realization (and a Desperate Need For Window Treatments)
Have you ever lived with a mess so long that you become accustomed to it? Perhaps an ever-growing stack of papers in the corner of your home office that you've promised yourself you'll get to, but has ... continue reading...
A Tale of a Stubborn Client (and a Very Exciting Shopping Trip)
I am so excited about today! I honestly thought this day would never come!! Okay, let me explain. You see, four years ago when Matt and I moved to Texas, and really even before I hung out my little ... continue reading...
Kitchen Cabinets: Progress Is Slow But Steady
I had an interesting weekend. On Friday morning, I woke up and tried to begin my normal routine--checking e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, keeping tabs on various projects for clients, blogging, etc. But ... continue reading...
I’m Smitten With The Lettered Cottage
I've only recently discovered The Lettered Cottage, a wonderfully charming blog written by a delightfully adorable couple, Layla and Kevin Palmer. (I know, I know...where have I been, right? I must ... continue reading...
A Productive Weekend, Indeed!
Well, I said I wanted to have a productive weekend, and in fact, I did! Okay, I'll admit...I didn't get nearly as much done as I thought I could (I tend to suffer from what my husband calls Super ... continue reading...
A Productive Weekend Ahead (I Hope!!)
Every time I walk into my kitchen, I get a little frustrated and overwhelmed. I still don't have countertops on one side, the cabinet doors still need to be painted, and the inside of the cabinet ... continue reading...
Outside Of My Comfort Zone:: New Color Palette & Style
I've spent a large portion of my time today selecting fabrics for a client, and I'm so excited about this project. It's definitely getting me out of my comfort zone, because I'm working with a color ... continue reading...
Dining Chairs: Before and After
Just this week, I finished a chair makeover for some clients. They have had their dining table, chairs, and matching china cabinet for about 35 years, and while all of the pieces were in great ... continue reading...
Kristi Linauer Interiors is moving and (almost) everything is for sale!!
If you live in the Central Texas area, I've got some bargains for you!! My office (Kristi Linauer Interiors) is moving locations, and I'd much rather sell my furniture than have to move it. If you ... continue reading...
My Latest Project–Patchwork Top Dining Table
Well, my husband thinks I've completely lost my mind... Yesterday, I decided to take a break from the construction-type projects (cabinet installation, wainscotting installation, etc.), and do ... continue reading...
Adventures (and Mishaps) in Home Renovation
I've been working hard on my little condo. I mean, hard. Last week, I completed the ceiling. We had installed recessed lighting in the family room, dining area, and kitchen, and installed new ... continue reading...
The Concrete Floor Diaries, Day 5 & 6 (and clarifying what it’s NOT)
Today, I finished my floors. Oh my...this past week was one of the longest of my life. If you missed the previous posts about this project, you can click these links to read the details... ... continue reading...