tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21258480100197058182024-03-18T14:57:05.720-05:00Design in the WoodsThoughtful, Well Crafted, Timeless Interiors by Carla AstonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18342939244592589843noreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-36759327138696523002016-05-23T11:54:00.003-05:002016-05-23T11:56:47.016-05:00When to pick your paint colors<br />
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So, you're about to move into your new house and you want to get the painters in before you move in. You don't have much furniture you want to keep. You're going for a new look and making a long term investment in your home with furnishings and decor you want to last. </div>
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Click <a href="http://carlaaston.com/sqsp/how-when-to-pick-your-interior-design-projects-colors" target="_blank">HERE</a> to find out, on my new(ish) blog.</div>
Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-52490230966118403702016-05-05T11:08:00.002-05:002016-05-05T11:08:47.628-05:00Before and "During" of a Project Almost Complete<div style="text-align: center;">
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-4623159914296352962016-04-19T13:19:00.001-05:002016-04-19T13:21:18.574-05:00Hotel Emma - San Antonio's Special Gem<div style="text-align: center;">
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This fabulous hotel, located in the old Pearl brewery in San Antonio, TX, opened last November. I was so excited to finally go for quick weekend stay. Click <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/must-see-hotel-emma-a-hotel-thats-texan-rustic-modern-all-at-once" target="_blank">HERE </a>to see more pics and some of the amazing details that make this hotel such a fabulous design destination!<br />
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-65650288929229247102016-04-13T08:15:00.001-05:002016-04-13T08:16:02.277-05:00An Amazing Kitchen Transformation - Before & After<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-73138231235973416122016-02-25T09:33:00.003-06:002016-02-25T09:34:27.132-06:00Guest Bedroom Reveal!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My son's old bedroom got an update.</div>
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Check out the reveal at my new blog by clicking <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/revealed-my-sons-bedroom-is-remodeled-into-a-comfy-guest-room">HERE</a>. </div>
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-62668042960219829572016-02-09T22:48:00.002-06:002016-02-09T22:49:51.513-06:00How to make your kitchen backsplash design NOT look DIY, even if you did do it yourself<div style="text-align: center;">
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-28886612746847224152015-12-03T08:24:00.000-06:002015-12-03T08:24:54.455-06:00Check out this kitchen project's stunning makeover!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-12825539362129171062015-10-08T06:57:00.004-05:002015-10-08T06:57:47.066-05:00PROJECT REVEAL - From Tired, Muddy Brown to Colorfully Current<div style="text-align: center;">
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I have a lovely project reveal to share on my new blog. We got rid of the tired, muddy brown furnishings, decor, and overall look in this kitchen and living room redo.<br />
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<a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/before-after-this-living-room-kitchen-remodel-shows-how-transitional-style-can-feel-warm-personal">Take a look.</a> </div>
Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-72968761749405355352015-08-19T08:35:00.004-05:002015-08-19T08:35:54.270-05:00Out of money for your remodel and still need the lighting?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have some suggestions for you right <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/the-best-lighting-fixtures-to-buy-when-your-budget-is-tight">HERE</a>.</div>
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Check out my new blog for some tips and a few stylish options.</div>
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-39139693031633726772015-07-14T08:26:00.005-05:002015-07-14T08:27:49.582-05:00This app helps with white balance in iPhone photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-26664585102195309792015-07-09T07:44:00.001-05:002015-07-09T07:46:00.416-05:00Does Decorating Above the Cabinets Have You Stumped?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out this <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/3-must-diy-tips-on-how-to-decorate-above-your-cabinets">advice I gave</a> to three different readers.</div>
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-43776456624369362162015-06-26T07:25:00.000-05:002015-06-26T07:26:38.356-05:00I'm obsessed with this house from Bloodline, Netflix' TV series<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has to do with appliances. Check it out<a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/the-best-advice-anyone-whos-buying-a-kitchen-appliance-could-ever-receive"> HERE</a> on my new site.</div>
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-9545060562009780522015-05-19T09:53:00.000-05:002015-06-14T11:51:05.705-05:00Can't Get Rid of your ugly cabinets? Try this.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Click <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/how-to-make-ugly-cabinets-look-great">HERE</a> to see the results.</div>
Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-38055193813537725512015-04-27T19:05:00.003-05:002015-06-14T11:50:05.839-05:00Before and After: An amazing remodel with drama, style, and an edge!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Want to see a dowdy, dreary, tired Scottish flat turned into an edgy, sophisticated, eclectic, cool environment that just oozes style?<br />
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-2228810753022646182015-01-12T09:53:00.001-06:002015-06-14T11:49:09.344-05:00Orange Toned Wood - A New Trend??<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Click <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/orange-toned-wood-on-trend">HERE </a>to explore this idea and see some interesting examples.</div>
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-79904035996793916262014-12-06T13:51:00.002-06:002015-06-14T11:47:57.492-05:00What to do with your gold-toned furniture<div style="text-align: center;">
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Check out how I made this gold-toned sectional work in this game room design by clicking <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/how-to-make-old-gold-toned-furniture-look-up-to-date">HERE</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/beige-to-gray-interior">How To Go Gray When Your Whole House Is Beige - Part I</a><br />
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-34152448265313632642014-11-06T10:13:00.003-06:002015-06-14T11:48:40.091-05:00Does your all-white kitchen have you wondering?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-18377490937750754672014-09-27T15:27:00.000-05:002015-06-14T11:52:03.052-05:00Another Bathroom Project Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've got a new bathroom project to reveal. For the before images and to view this dramatic transformation with a free-standing tub and a fabulous barn door, click <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/before-after-confined-bathroom-uplifted-bountiful-space">HERE.</a></div>
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Check it out on my <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/">new blog</a> (that isn't so new anymore). </div>
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-89061371426677032162014-09-13T10:33:00.003-05:002015-06-14T11:53:01.815-05:00Before and After - Craftsman / Industrial style kitchen remodel<div style="text-align: center;">
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-90451603183474993682014-08-17T10:27:00.000-05:002015-06-14T11:55:58.234-05:00Have you seen some of these new projects yet?<div style="text-align: center;">
Over at my new (now not so new) blog, I've been posting some before and afters of some recent work.</div>
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This <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/dining-room-designed-by-carla-aston">beautiful, coastal style dining room and remodel,</a></div>
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this <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/dark-dramatic-kitchen-designed-by-carla-aston">dark, dramatic kitchen remodel</a>,<br />
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and a <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/interior-design-clients-werent-ready-home-remodel-until">few projects in the works.</a><br />
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-26958441438812065512014-07-09T18:53:00.000-05:002015-06-14T11:53:46.339-05:00How to Make the List of Must Follow Interior Design Pinners on Pinterest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Must-Follow List is about to be updated. How can you make the list the next time around??</div>
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Click through to find out.<i><b> <a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/how-to-become-a-must-follow-interior-design-pinner-on-pinterest">HERE.</a></b></i></div>
Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-56727203481146046502014-05-26T11:51:00.001-05:002015-06-14T11:56:23.348-05:00How to update the look of travertine tile without ripping it out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've got just the answer......<a href="http://carlaaston.com/designed/travertine-floors-learn-how-to-update-their-look">HERE.</a></div>
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Carla Astonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125848010019705818.post-58177242192262423652014-05-16T19:57:00.003-05:002015-06-14T11:57:43.330-05:00I'm proud of this one...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been working on the right formula for my newsletter. It's really a subscription to my blog delivered every two weeks. However, I've been wanting to juice it up with some outside shareables, some that I have found to be interesting or just good reads regarding interior design. I think now, I've got just the right mix.</div>
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