There is nothing more satisfying than finishing a decorating job and getting a response of pure glee.  I got to experience that yesterday…

My friend Tamera and I decorated a front room, a dining room and family room for our friend Marybeth.  Tamera and I have spent the past couple of weeks seeking out the perfect pieces of furniture, art and decor that would capture Marybeth’s personality and warm her heart.  She had given us the money to do the job, but didn’t know when we were going to do it.  She was out of town on business this week, so we took that opportunity to go in and decorate so that we could surprise her with a new house when she got home….So. Much. Fun!!!!

The front room before we had our way with it....

A new coat of warmer paint on the fireplace wall, hand selected furniture and art pieces and a room transforms...

A warm dining room ready for the holidays...

We painted the mantel to make it "pop" and just brought in a few pieces to finish the family room (the cabinet with the different colored drawers was her favorite!)

Tamera and me as we wait for Marybeth to come home to her surprise!

And finally our "victim" arrives!

The beginning of the "happy dance"...

The happy ending....sigh...

Thanks, Marybeth, for trusting us with your money and your house.  Your response was more than we could have hoped for.  Tears, laughter, giddy delight and walking around discovering all the little things that you didn’t see at first.  You were awesome.  And this job was especially fun because we love you so much!  Enjoy your new rooms.  Being the perfect hostess, you will undoubtedly use them well and often 🙂 xoxoxo