Italian Villa gets a makeover

I recently was contacted by a woman who requested that I come to her home in Los Angeles for a design consultation. She said that she had a lot of projects, as her home was being remodeled and the whole look of the homes décor was being changed. She wanted me to create some custom home furnishing items, such as pillows, a duvet cover and some patio furniture cushions, so she asked that I come to her house and help her create an Italian look. I was slightly reluctant because Los Angeles is a really terrible drive, traffic is always a nightmare, but I agreed. Come to find out she lives on Beverly Drive and her zip code is 90210. That is not Los Angeles! That is Beverly Hills!!!! I was, needless to say, thrilled about taking this job.

The home is gorgeous and my client is a doll. I have been working with her for the past three weeks and it has been so much fun. I have really enjoyed sewing on the plush silks and extravagant trims that we have chosen for the bedroom and bathroom. Creating outdoor cushions and an awning cover was fun to do, but even more fun to see her balcony transform into an outdoor living space that is cozy and inviting. As this project progresses I will be sure to share lots of photos with all of you, but for now I’m going to show off what we have done in the guest bathroom.

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