A Sleek and Greek Nursery. Worth $2350. ENTER NOW!

Here's another view of the GRAND PRIZE Giveaway Furniture styled in a room. 

You still have time to enter to win the Bonavita Harper Lifestyle Nursery Set.   ENTER BELOW!

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Visit here to learn how Baby Café styled this room using Beth from Design Post's styling tips. 

Baby Giveaway #5: Bonavita Harper Lifestyle Nursery Set ($2350 Value) Enter Now

Ok ya'll...this is the moment we've all been waiting for...the GRAND FINALE #5: The Harper Lifestyle Nursery Set in White by Bonavita ($2,350 Value)! sponsored by the Baby Café Giveaway series. 

This entire set is so awesome (you can check out more details here).  I have had such a joy participating in this giveaway series and also being a design expert for Baby Café.  Check out all of the design experts style guidance for the nurseries here.  Remember, Vivid Hue's Nursery was the Miami inspired nursery...

This week's nursery has been styled by Beth from Design Post.  

And now, to the important part...ENTER NOW for a chance to win the GRAND FINALE GIVEAWAY!  It's so easy.  You can enter from below. 

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Best of luck to everyone! 

Cheers!
Heather | Vivid Hue Home

Vivid Hue Hit's Time's Square! Enter the Baby Giveaway!

So ya'll know that I'm a featured design expert for Baby Café.  In celebration for their new brand launch as Baby Café, they have sponsored a Summer Mega series of baby giveaways these last few weeks--worth over $3,500.  (In fact, check out the Giveaway #3 for the DaVinci Crib Here)

This weekend, the Baby Café Mega MegaGiveaway is on the Reuter's Sign in New York's Time Square.  This is a 7,400 square foot digital billboard.  How exciting! 

If you haven't entered to win this week's giveaway, HOP TO IT!  ENTER HERE



  Cheers!

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Home Office Makeover Update

I thought it was time I give ya'll progress on one of the projects I've been working on.  Several weeks ago, my friend Lucy asked me to help her update her home office before starting her new job.  She wanted a major face lift that would inspire her and make her happy while doing her new power job from home.  Of course, I immediately looked to my design crush, Maria Barros, for inspiration.   Lucy took one look at the fabulous Portuguese designer's work and agreed that this would be our inspiration for the job. 

We wanted a light blue palette on the walls with white office essentials accessorized with bright cheery pops of color. 

I created this design board and we were off! 

 The original room color was a dark dusty blue color and required a primer before we painted the room with HGTV's Sherwin William's Lauren's Surprise in Flat.    You can recall the original post where I showed us painting the room...

AFTER:  A much lighter base for the room!

Here is another photo of the room "before."  It was decorated in very earthy tones with neutral colors.  (There's my Vivster...she's been a tremendous design expert on this project). 

Previously, the desk was positioned by the window.  Lucy has a guest bed in the room for her occasional weekend guests.  I reconsidered the layout and thought it may be nice to position the bed against the window (as a daybed) and put the new desk across the room facing the window looking out. 

Here's a shot of the room after the painting was done before we'd found any of the bedding.  It definitely is lighter in the room even with the old bedding.   We also painted all of the wood trim to white--this gave the room an immediate face lift! 

Pictured below is the vintage flower painting that Lucy's parent's have had in the family for years!  I was determined to find a place in the room for that!  I instantly fell in love with it when I spotted it sitting in Lucy's unfinished basement!  It's to die for...It has so much character and you just can't find that in artwork that is purchased *new* from a store. 

 

Another BEFORE shot of the room before we got our hands on it.  Originally we considered repurposing Lucy's "Mork and Mindy" egg chair (I'm dating myself) but in the end...this white egg chair got the boot and got replaced by an excellent Lucite Louis Armless Chair that Lucy scored for a steal (more on that later). 

The pink dots indicate our plans for the room....

I was shopping in Home Goods one day and came across this bedding...it was fun and cheery and had our colors in it.  I loved it instantly and wanted it for my own (which is a "test" I use to gauge my confidence level with how something will work in a room.  ha.  Corny, I know.  But if I *really* want something for myself, then I feel confident enough to give it as a gift or buy it for someone else.

In fact, I scoured all of Home Goods that day and here's a glimpse of some of my findings.  Ikat, Chevron, basket weave, colors, guest towels, storage baskets, throw pillows, duvets, trash baskets, you name it...I bought it! 

And here is a little peak into how we're coming along with the room! 
Better photos and more styling and a better finished product to follow....This snapshot just gives you an idea of the path that we're on!  We've got to tend to some finishing touches and details so don't judge!!! 

 

 

And this is definitely still in progress...chords are showing, lamp shade liners are pointing the wrong way and book shelves aren't styled.  But you can see an idea of where this is going. 

I will share product sources in the final room reveal!  We've been so resourceful in this room remodel and have managed to find these items on a great budget.  Many of the items are from Home Goods or Overstock and they're less money than you can imagine!   (Course I can say that because it's not *my* money)! 

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Also, Don't forget, there's still time to enter Giveaway #3 for the DaVinci Crib (which is the Miami style baby Nursery I styled for Baby Café!)  Enter Here. 

Giveaway #3: DaVinci Kalani Crib + Vivid Hue's Nursery Styling

 Today is the day for Giveaway #3!  DaVinci Kalani Crib in Espresso ($309 value)-

And it's also Vivid Hue Home's turn to style the baby nursery.  I went with a Miami Flamingo sort of vibe.  Of course lots of color and pop! 

Visit me at the Baby Café showroom here to find out more about the styling and tips here. 

And ENTER TO WIN the giveaway: 

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Here’s where to find these cool things. 
Sources:
Davinci Kalani in Espresso here | Empire Rocker by Nurseryworks here | Babyletto Hudson Changer here  Pink Leopard Lumbar Pillow Furbish Studio here  | Stuffed Toy from Anthropologie here  |  Soraya Curtains here  |  Landon Bahaman Sea Blue Chandelier Stray Dog Designs from Zinc Door here |  Surya Frontier Casablanca Bright Green Rug from Layla Grayce here  | Sugarboo Designs Little Print Hello Beauty Full here  | Maria Barros Miami Addiction Pink Flamingo Wallpaper from Maria Barros here | Little House Crib Bedding Pink Ikat Layla Grayce here

Glider Winner Announced + More

Thanks to all for entering the Storkcraft Glider giveaway!  And the lucky winner of that giveaway is...

Tomorrow, I am thrilled to announce that Vivid Hue's nursery design will be featured for the wonderful surprise giveaway!  You'll have to check back tomorrow to see the design that I did (think Miami chic and lots of fun color). 

Also, a mini progress update on the guest bedroom that I've been painting...remember the smurftastic Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue room that I decided to mirror after Emily Henderson's office?  (recall here). 

Here are some sloppy iphone photos of the progress I've made in the room.  The walls were so thirsty for this luscious blue that I used an entire two gallons in no time.  I kept going over with coats and coats of paint and still finding holes.  I must admit, there is one small corner by the door that still needs to be finished (which ranks this as the LONGEST ongoing project ever).  It's just not fun to finish up the job when I want to be done with it!  I need a good thirty minutes in there and that will do the trick!  I'll post better photos once that's completed. 

In the meantime, I scored a fun hot pink side chair at Home Goods with nail head trim.  I also bought this fun pillow thinking it had feathers on the front then I got home and my 5 and 6 year olds pointed out that they were 'hot lips.'  It makes me like it even more! 

Hot pink is going to be my accessory color in the room!  I think it will look fab against the blue. 

I also have my eye on the Coqo Floral Curtains in Navy from Anthropologie.  They're made of a nice linen with a velvet navy design.  The linen would tie in the wheat color from the headboard. 

I'm on the hunt for some crisp white side tables.  I have plenty of designer brands in mind but I'd like to find some on the cheap for this room. 

And don't forget, I've still got my mudroom makeover...I'm going to order that ribbon trim and get that project back off the ground! 

And I'll be posting an update on Lucy's home office progress soon...

Ah, so many balls juggling but I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Check back tomorrow to see my nursery styling and the next babycafe giveaway! 

Giveaway Winner + Another Contest!

 

 

Thank you to everyone who entered the Baby Cafe Hudson Crib Giveaway last week! 
The lucky winner is

 

 

And today, there is another giveaway launch from Baby Cafe. 

 

Enter to Win a Storkcraft Hoop Glider ($155 value)

 

Enter here:

 

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 Elisa of Fancy Free Me to has done it again and styled a crazy cool nursery for the StorkCraft Hoop Glider Giveaway.  You have a week to enter this contest and it's as easy as leaving a comment below!  Good luck!   

Home Office Makeover

My friend Lucy recently asked if I'd help her redesign her home office before she starts her new job.  As ya'll know, I'm not a trained designer by profession but I jumped at the opportunity to design a room on someone else's dime!  Miss Lucy started with an Earth tone palette and wanted something a bit cheerier.  I have earned a bit of a reputation for being "color loving" and so when someone wants to add a pop of color to their space, I'm the person for the job!  (Samples of my color lovin in my own home...turquoise sunroom, Kelly green mudroom, ocean blue office, yellow and pink master ). 

This week, we have tackled the painting of the office so I thought I'd share that progress.
Here's where we started.  The room was a dark dusty blue with wood molding.  Definitely needed a primer. 

 

 

And here are the photos after our day 1 of painting.  We painted the room HGTV's Sherwin William's Lauren's Surprise in Flat.   We used a prime white satin finish on the baseboards and molding.  The paint alone immediately transformed the room into a cheerier and happier place. 

Here are the after photos. 

The floral oil painting is a 1970's vintage that Lucy's parents purchased in the Hamptons.  I spotted it hiding in her basement and immediately fell in love with it!  I'm not sure if there will be a place for it in the finished office but I'm sure going to try to factor it in.  I love it! 

We're using my ultimate favorite design crush as our inspiration for this room remodel, the Portuguese designer Ms. Maria Barros.  It's going to be hard to top Maria's designs but she is the inspiration.  Regular followers will also notice Jennifer's artwork from The Pink Pagoda...yes, hoping for a place in the room for her fabulous artwork (more can be found on etsy here).  Here's my mood board for the room. 




I'll be sharing more updates as we progress on the room.  We've got the rug in the room already (from Overstock.com).   The X Writing Desk is on it's way!  The Hot Pink Pom Pom Throw is from One King's Lane and will be a great pop of color for an accessory.   This room also acts as an occasional guest bedroom so there is a twin bed in here.  We're looking for bedding and coordinating chevrons. 

This is so much fun.

And remember the guest bedroom that I started painting in HGTV's Sherwin William's Loyalty Blue?  Yes, I've still got that iron in the fire...The room is 95% complete.  I just have some trim work to finish and then I'll post update photos of that room.  The smurfiness has toned down a bit and I am loving the deep jewel tone. 


Don't forget about the Baby Cafe giveaway, ya'll!   Enter HERE

Babyletto Hudson Crib Giveaway ($500 Value)

Ok ya'll...are you ready to start winning some awesome baby items? 

The Baby Cafe Giveaway series is starting today and Elisa of Fancy Free Me has styled the Babyletto Hudson Crib in Grey.  It's worth ($500!!!) and it's super modern and hip! 



This Week!  Enter to Win the Babyletto Hudson Crib

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BabyCafe Giveaway

I'm thrilled to share with you some exciting news today.  Ya'll remember that I was a style contributor for Simply Baby's Nursery Styling Blog Party (recall here).    Well Simply Baby is celebrating a fabulous new brand launch and they are now Baby Cafe!  They have asked Vivid Hue Home to become a design expert for them.  And, the best news of all...

As part of this new Baby Cafe blog launch, ya'll will have an opportunity to win over $3,500 worth of prizes over the next several weeks!!!!  What?  Huh?  That's right!? 

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BabyCafe has partnered with Premium Baby Manufacturers to donate some fabulous baby products over the next five weeks.  You'll be able to enter to win amazing prizes from Babyletto, Bonavita, Storkcraft and DaVinci.


Each week, a BabyCafe Design Expert will feature a giveaway on their blog.  There are five of us, including Vivid Hue Home!  Don't worry!  I'll share the scoop with ya'll when the other designers are hosting their give aways so you have a chance to head on over to their sites and enter their giveaways too! 

If you're having a baby, thinking about having a baby, have a kid, know someone with a kid, have ever seen a kid, are an aunt, an uncle, a grandmother, a babysitter or a friend of a friend with a kid....this giveaway series is for you! 

The first giveaway begins on WEDNESDAY June 26th and continues every week through July, with theGrand Prize Winner announced on July 30th.   So consider this plenty of advanced warning for this fabulous giveaway!

I'm over the moon to be a part of this series.  (Just a head's up, my give away item will be a kick arse DaVinci crib and you'll have to check back to see how I style it, which product it is and tips I give for nurseries).