Where in the World is Wayne Visbeen?

Wayne Visbeen often travels for work and pleasure to areas around the world that have an abundance of interesting, innovative and eye-catching architecture. Can you guess where he is in these photos? Please post your guesses in a comment here on our blog or on our facebook fan page wall.

Hint #1: The first part of the name of this location is an occupation that 38 million people have worldwide, according to Wikipedia.

Hint #2: It's in Budapest.

Hint #3: The bronze statue in the center is of Stephen I of Hungary.

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design || food sketches by erin jang

thanks, peeps, for the awesome words re: the guest room. i am determined not to let you down! ha!

today, can we please talk about how i am in loooooooove with the incredibly talented erin jang's new project, food sketches, where she'll be illustrating random food eaten over the next year? bon appetite indeed!

illustrations via erin jang's food sketches

making plans || G/uest's room

i think i'm more focused on G's bedroom than any other space in the house right now (this room also acts as our guest room since we're only working with one spare bed at the moment). i just want it to be even a little bit put together so she feels at home when she stays with us.

creating a room fit for a preteen that also suits guests of all ages sounds tricky. lucky for me, the kid gets into interior design . . . and has a sense of style all her own. which is pretty nails if i do say so myself. we've settled on dark purple for her walls (exact shade yet to be determined if anyone has any recs). the room gets great light, so i have no qualms about such a dominant color.

i'm fairly certain you'll be able to pick up a theme in my inspiration folder:

(get ready --- there is no shortage of research for this room!!)

i'm so fired for this, but images via pinterest

(come on, there are a thousand!)

hmmmm . . . detect any themes? i adore the idea of a 4 poster with drapery panels, but i'm not sure we can get past the fan (and, i'm sorry, but fans are just practical in bedrooms, so it's probably staying). still thinking perhaps some drapery over a headboard, but those are tough to execute without looking cheesy, so we'll see. we'll definitely need a short desk as one of the bedside tables, a charming 3-drawer dresser with a large mirror situation, we both loooove the idea of a small chaise (in a pop color maybe??), and lots and lots of layering of pattern and texture.

so there you have it. one room planned(ish) . . . nine more to go!

type tuesday || levi's

i couldn't help but laugh when i spotted this old levi's ad recently. way back in 2002, this inspired one of my first design projects in college (i tried to pull up the file to share, but it's saved in such a way that it's corrupted and can't be viewed by my current version of photoshop *sigh*). it was one that i showed in my portfolio when i applied for my job with hallmark in 2005, and earned me a position in the lettering department, where i am still happily learning and designing daily.

art by morla design via carole guevin (courtesy of pinterest)

ah, memories.

i honestly wish i could show you my version. it's . . . awesome.

do any of you just cringe when you look back at old work?

Pinecliff Residence: For Sale!

The Pinecliff is a unique solution to a common problem in waterfront property: a narrow lot. What it lacks in width, this home makes up for in height and length, maximizing the available space and taking full advantage of what are sure to be expansive views from each of its three stories. Featuring porthole windows and outdoor upper decks, the Pinecliff exudes a distinctly nautical air, perching on its steep grade like a great docked ship.

The entry-level functions as the main living space, featuring a half bath, entry area, kitchen, dining, and living room. One floor up is the laundry, bunkroom and master suite. The basement level is home to another bedroom suite and office space. Across the way, through the covered patio alcove, is the lower level family room, complete with kitchenette and walkout access to the water.

This beautiful residence is available for sale! Please visit the listing webpage or contact Chad VanHorn with Real Estate Firm for details.

**UPDATE**  This home is now sold.

Interior staging by Julie Holmes

color coded || rainbow bright

a little pop of color for your monday morning.

mieke willems || unique by chivasso