Blogger: Cassie of Hi Sugarplum!
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What makes me cringe when I look back:
I cringe at this room for a much different reason than it being unattractive. The reason the room is so plain is because at the time, I was paralyzed with fear when trying to choose colors and design. I was so afraid of making a wrong choice, that I played it safe (and boring), and did nothing. Eventually, I realized there are no 'wrong' choices in your own home, it's about creating a space you love. That, and you can always re-paint!
What I love most about my home now:
I love that I have the confidence to make bold design choices most of the time now. My home is completely my own (well, and Mr. Sugarplum's) and it's slowly becoming my very favorite place. The greatest joy is probably how proud my kids are of their rooms when friends come over. They were even featured in the Dallas Morning News!
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The biggest influence on my evolving style has been:
There is so much easy access to great design these days, but my biggest influence has to be blogs. First was the inspiration I saw every day on other people's blogs, then came the confidence I gained in myself as I started writing about my makeovers on my own blog. I am amazed every day by the talent showcased and shared freely by design bloggers like Emily!
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Love that quote! To see more of Cassie’s home, be sure to visit her blog here.
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Great post! I love Cassie's blog and following along as she makes choices in her spaces - she has great taste :)
ReplyDeleteI love her blog and that bathroom is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteCassie is one of my favorite bloggers, and she is so right on in this post. What makes her home so beautiful is that it's theirs!
ReplyDeleteAbby
Love the transformation! It looks fresher and prettier now!
ReplyDeleteJessie
www.mixandchic.com
Love the quote Cassie! And, the bathroom looks awesome now. You kiddos rooms are amazeballs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me in your series, Emily! It was fun and I'm thrilled to be on your fab blog!!
ReplyDeletexo. C.
Whoever did that quote might want to change "loose" to "lose". It's very cute, but needs to be edited. :)
ReplyDeleteLove Cassie's bold use of color. I agree - do what you love! This is one of my most favorite series in all of blogland!
ReplyDeleteGreat bathroom transformation, Cassie! You have done such a beautiful job of making your house a really special home.
ReplyDeleteLOVE her bathroom! Such great inspiration from Cassie...as always!
ReplyDeleteI adore Cassie and her ballzy self...her choices have made her gorgeous home a perfect reflection of her...love!!
ReplyDeleteAs always, an amazing transformation. I'm excited to visit her blog
ReplyDeleteStacy
I love the advice to just go for it with design, wise words, Miss Cassie! I definitely take a lot of inspiration from Cassie and her fabulously hilarious blog every day...she's a keeper! (c:
ReplyDeleteWe love the bathroom update. Thanks for the introduction we are going to check out her blog.
ReplyDeleteAngela and Renee
I just love this series - I found it so encouraging and refreshing to hear that we all have designs in our past that aren't the greatest, or have things that held back our "inner designer"! :) Those kids rooms are adorable...I also spend a lot of time on my kids' rooms and they love them which makes me so happy...
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Emily,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. Always creative and insightful.
How would I get to be part of the "Now & then" series? I'm not sure that I would even qualify to your standards, but I am a DIY girl.
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-Melanie V.
Such a great bathroom before and after. Cassie rocks!!
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