It always feels so good to finish any project but it’s even more true when it’s for a good cause. Giving back is not something I feel I get to do enough in the design world so I’m really happy that I was able to participate again with Room Service Atlanta this year. I didn’t have time to properly shoot it before leaving town but I figured you’d rather see how the room turned out now with iPhone photos than wait until later with real ones. So here we go…..

If you missed it, you can see what the room looked like before here. The floral sofa was the jumping off point for my design. Then I brought in bright paint, furniture and accessories to compliment it. Thank you, Glidden, for coming to our aid! I used Swan White on the walls and Pumpkin Patch for the trim and doors.

My bamboo table was the perfect size piece for this corner so I gave it another makeover – this time in bright yellow. The wall hanging is of ginko leaves whose shape I’ve always loved. (Everything is from a vintage or thrift store except for a few pieces described below.)

A huge thanks goes out to Mitchell Gold here in Atlanta who generously donated this console, the red lamp and the white mirrored top coffee table.

You knew there was going to be an art wall, right? All the art is from my stash except for that one small dark piece with the yellow flowers. That was from UMCH’s own thrift store. They hold a flea market three times a year and it’s major. (If you’re in the area, check out their website to find out the dates for future markets.)

That’s where I also found this yellow faux bamboo floor lamp. It was as if it was just waiting for me to come pick it up for this room. I was so excited to find it, I think I let out a little yelp when I saw it. I just added a simple white shade.

For the ceiling light, I used a black Ikea chandelier that I had bought for another project over a year ago but didn’t end up using. I think it was called Molnig but I don’t see it on their website anymore. I just painted the body white and the candle covers yellow and used round bulbs. But here’s where it gets interesting….. I installed it myself! Badass, right? (Thankfully there was a very nice contractor on site who had me take the right precautions so any potential disasters were averted!)

I guess I didn’t get a good shot of those chairs I painted with screen painting ink but here is one of them.

Lastly, being me, I sort of incorporated a travel theme with the rest of the accessories. Books about faraway places, National Geographic magazines and art depicting spots in France and London….. all to encourage exploration.

In addition to Mitchell Gold and Glidden, I have to thank my friends – Elle Scrase for her help in painting this room and being such fun company doing it and Terry Kearns, who graciously transported the couch for me across town! I’m eternally grateful to you both!

Once all the other designers post their rooms, I’ll be sure to do a roundup. The transformations are amazing!

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I finished installing my room for Room Service late yesterday! Hooray!

I took a few iPhone pics and will get those uploaded to show you next week. But now I have to pack and get ready for Buenos Aires!  It’s been an exhausting week so I’m more than ready for a little vacation.  Have a good weekend, everyone and I’ll speak to you from BA next week!

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Good morning, everyone, how was your weekend? I spent the entire weekend painting my room for Room Service – it took two full days – and oh my god, I am beat! But the room looks great and is all ready for installation this week. A huge thanks goes out to Glidden for donating the paint and to my friend Elle who was a warrior painter and great company for the two days. This is my current moodboard for the room. That’s my floral sofa that I’m donating which seemed a perfect fit for a lounge in a girls’ cottage and to further my goal of making the room bright and cheerful.

So the project will be completed this week and I’m happy with the way it’s coming together except for one thing. Apparently I’m the worst fundraiser ever because I’ve raised no money for this project. It probably has to do with me being totally sheepish about it because I absolutely hate asking for money. But it’s crunch time and this is a great cause so here goes…..Just to recap, this is a room at the United Methodist Children’s Home which houses young men and women who are trying to make their way to self-sufficiency. If you would like to make a donation to help pay for this makeover, please click on the “Donate” button you see at the top right corner of the blog under the FTRB logo. Thank you!

It’s going to be a crazy busy (and fun) week. If you want to follow my progress, I’ll be on Instagram (@FromTheRightBank) and Twitter (@FromTheRightBnk).

I’m thick in the throes of a new project I’d like to tell you about. I’ve been asked by Room Service Atlanta to join them on their latest project at the United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH). You may remember I teamed up with them in 2011 and that it’s an organization dedicated to transforming the interiors of shelters for homeless families here in Atlanta.  This year, we’re tackling a cottage for girls at UMCH and my space is a lounge that will be used by staff and residents. (Please note the Room Service website has not yet been updated for 2013.)

Here is what the space currently looks like.

As you can see, it needs work! It’s not a large space but it has two large windows so good light and needs some smaller scale furniture, color and pretty accessories.

I think it’s because spring is in the air but I’m really feeling a bright, conservatory vibe for this room. Here are some preliminary inspiration photos I’ve pinned for the project.

Everything that’s currently in the room will go and I’ll be starting from scratch. I’m donating most of the furniture from the FTRB shop but will need paint, window treatments, rug, fabrics, accessories and plants. It all adds up so if you’re feeling inclined to lend a hand, I would really appreciate it! I’ve set up a PayPal donation button (at the top right hand corner) if you’d like to contribute toward the purchase of these items.

Thanks so much in advance for your support! And please stay tuned for updates.

(Photos: via my Pinterest board)