Blogger: Caitlin of Caitlin Wilson Design
Now...
And Then. . . .
What makes me cringe when I look back:
Wow, I cringe at pretty much all of it! We had some nice pieces that we got for our wedding or inherited but I over-accessorized way too much. My hand sewn window treatments and pillows crack me up and I just can't believe how cluttered it was! there was just way too much stuff and little knick knacks shoved on every inch of space. But even though I cringe when I see the pictures, I have wonderful memories of our first little apartment and love to be reminded of that time!
What I love most about my home now:
I love that our home in Dubai (we just recently moved) was bright and fresh. I used white furniture against white walls to keep it really clean and used pops of color to bring it alive without going over the top with color (like I did in my first apartment!) It was unique but simple and sophisticated.
The biggest influence on my evolving style has been:
Experience & Exposure. This was right after I had graduated so I was working in design but didn't have much experience yet. I have been able to work on so many great projects and get exposure to great design all over the world since then so I have grown in so many ways. I've learned that less is more!
Thank you, Caitlin! Now, we may think you're human, afterall :) To see more of her incredible work, visit her site here.
Where is the Home Sweet Home sign from? It's fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat series and great post. Caitlin is amazing and those now and then photos are incredible. It's amazing what talent, experience & exposure can do!! Beautiful, thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteThese are so, so fun! The huge rack (and actually, I'm not opposed to a cool antler/skull combo in a room) is totally cracking me up! That was one big deer!
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite series! I find it comforting knowing that some of the bloggers I admire most look back and cringe too. Experience and exposure make the biggest difference.
ReplyDeleteI love this series!! Great post! And I love that Home Sweet Home sign too!!
ReplyDeleteI love these posts! It does make me feel a little better about myself. Is that sad!? Caitlin is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I can't tell you how great it is to see that every designer goes through a design evolution. Caitlin is wonderful and this post was fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove her work! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're all getting a kick out of it too! The Home Sweet Home sign is from the Rug Company!
ReplyDeleteHa! I love this feature you do here Emily, it's so funny but nice to know these designers came from somewhere, they weren't just amazing designers with great style from the get-go!
ReplyDeleteHoly accessories, Batman!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying this series. It makes me feel so normal to be decorating on a spectrum.
Loving this series! It's so great to see that the designers I love and admire have a style that has evolved over time...just like the rest of us! Thanks Ladies :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful series, Emily! It's great to know that designers are just like the rest of us and go through a design evolution :) By the way, Caitlin is one of my favorite designers in blogland!
ReplyDeleteJessie
www.mixandchic.com
Hello Emily,
ReplyDeleteLovely transformations here! I really loved it!
Have a wonderful day!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
I need to check out her blog. It's fun to discover new people through you. I think I need to take her lesson in "less is more." That's a hard one for me!
ReplyDeleteCamille
it's always great to see how style and taste evolve over time. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCaterine
730desing.blogspot.com
Love this series Emily! Thank you for the wonderful posts! I really enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteLove her current work so its definitely interesting to see the evolution. I must say though that one can still see that Caitlin had it from the beginning!
ReplyDeleteEmily...love these post! Caitlin is so talented and I love what she does with color!
ReplyDeleteLove this series and love seeing Caitlin's pics! I have a wonderful giveaway for two Dana Gibson lumbar pillows if you have time... www.brilliantchic.com
ReplyDeleteOkay, *maybe* she's human. ;) This actually makes me feel way better about some sketchy stuff I've done before--that bedroom is an explosion!
ReplyDeleteMarissa
www.roost-home.blogspot.com
This is a great series! It's always fun to look back, isn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! Caitlin has come a long way baby!!! as the saying goes. I do love her abandon with her use of colors in the before, but I agree less is more and now her style is so much more sophisticated and I think timeless. Great post and series, so fun to read, Kathysue
ReplyDeleteCait - you've definitely evolved, but at the time, your apartment was the bomb!
ReplyDeleteI'm still giggling about the "being human" comment...I don't think I will *ever* be able to think of her that way! She is so insanely talented...this really is a fun look back at how that amazing style she has came about!
ReplyDeleteI love this series! And those white chairs.
ReplyDeleteLove these features - everyone's spaces are always so fabulous now, so it's nice to see the evolution and growth. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this series.. so fun! I can't believe how much she has evolved but you can see her eye right from the beginning!
ReplyDeletelove her. and the before is still cute, but not her trademark refined look:)
ReplyDeleteI love this series, it is so fun to see how designers evolve. I definitely agree with Caitlin, exposure is huge!
ReplyDeleteWow i can totally relate...!! I have now and then pics too! soo funny.
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www.madebygirl.com
madebygirl.blogspot.com
I love, love, love this series. It is brilliant! Keep it coming! And congrats on your new home! :) kiki
ReplyDeleteI love this series! Keep it coming! And congrats on yr new home! :) kiki
ReplyDeleteOh yes, definitely experience and exposure. Love this series, Emily!!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely my favourite series!! It is so nice to see that they weren't always perfect :) Caitlyn has the most amazing design sense, everything she does looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWOW. This is the best one yet! I love this series (and it makes me feel better about the rooms I did on my 20's, and maybe even a few in my 30s!)
ReplyDeleteStacy
Well everyone comes from somewhere. She may cringe at her before but wow how much she has evolved!
ReplyDeleteMegan
Hey!! I just discovered your blog and I love it!! I looked through your whole series of Now and then, and think that it is just brilliant, and what a gorgeous home you have! I am definitely adding you to my blog role!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI think we all cringe a little at pictures of past design attempts, even the pros!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun series. Great to see things evolve.
ReplyDeleteI love her dining room chairs! And I love the all white backdrop for color and pattern. Going to follow her blog too.
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the photos. It gives you that freedom to evolve and grow. What growth!
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