Lighten up! Traditional Style Exhales and Finds New Life

 My friend MV moved to Prosper. I know, she's nuts. I tried to convince her to come back to Dallas to no avail. Her singular goal: land for her growing boys to run. So she left the desperate housewives of Frisco in the dust for some neighbors grounded in reality and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Texas prarie.

What I love most about MV is that she fears neither change nor challenge. Her new home has a lighter perspective and invites one to relax and enjoy the scenery. But what to do with those serious traditional leftovers? Wonder Woman rises to the design challenge and change is in order.



Before: A serious damask with walnut finish.The Prosperous MV picked this up for a song when she lived in a more in more traditional home, but now her home is filled with natural light and a casual Texas vibe. No need for drama. With two boys, two careers and a hubby that keeps her on her toes, she's got enough drama. My gal needs some peace, already.

  

After:  Neutral tones invite my sweet friend to relax. The chair remains lady-like, but now she's a lady that embraces the light side of life. Gone is the drama. In its place, a soothing spot for a well-deserved quiet moment. Exhale and sip your cuppa tea.

 

Before: An armoire intended for the nursery. But now, the V Boys are growing fast and have big boy closets. So what does a creative lady do when the nursery furniture becomes obsolete?

After: Paint, stencils and a little distress reveals a shabby chic classic. And (this is the best part) it's her first transformation project! A new talent is revealed and maybe another vocation. If I had a truck and a key to her house I'd swipe it for my Lady's pink bedroom.