Lil Huckleberries

01/17/2016

Even though we have been quiet on our Lil Huckleberries page, we have been working hard for our clients! Want to see what we are up to? Here is our fb & webpage: www.fb.com/509designllc & http://509.desgn

4 reviews of 509 Design. "Wendy with 509 Design is an Interior Designer located in Spokane, WA. She has over 19 years experience spanning multiple countries and throughout...

01/16/2016

It's been awhile since I posted anything. So, I have some eye candy for you! This is one of our projects that was completed last year. I am still in love with those countertops. They have a "leathered" finish and have amazing texture. They are so soft with amazing visual texture. It's all the little details together that help make a room beautiful.

Planning for the upcoming year. We are so excited to share some of our finished upcoming projects. For now, we will share a kitchen refresh from last year. This project turned out amazing. Even after doing this for almost 20 years, it's still fun to see how a space can be transformed with the right selections. Happy Friday everyone!

04/29/2015

How well do you see color? http://wp.me/p4n5rC-wr

Did you know that how you see color affects how well you can coordinate your interiors? If you see color, but not accurately, you could be combining a fabric and a paint color that just doesn't look right. Not only can your ability be a factor, but age can alter what you see too! I came across this fun quiz: … [ 237 more words. ]

04/29/2015

Okay people, I'd love your feedback. I've been considering changing up my site. Let me know your vote:

A for existing site: http://lilhuckleberries.com, or

B for this one (with my logo): http://angiemakes.com/themes-demo/?load=grayladygray

04/09/2015

Design Process http://wp.me/p4n5rC-w2

After working with clients, I have figured out that many have tried to design the room themselves and there is a bit of a design process that a client will take prior to calling me. While they may have great taste, they just don’t know how to pull the room together as a whole. When it came down to it, they couldn’t either picture the room as a whole or they just didn’t have the time it takes to shop all the different vendors you need to, to pull a space together. [ 125 more words. ]

03/18/2015

I went to school for Interior Design, now what? http://wp.me/p4n5rC-vQ

May is coming..so is graduation. You are graduating with a degree in Interior Design and have no clue how to actually become an Interior Designer. Finding an internship was difficult. Finding a job has been MORE difficult. Just what are you going to do with this degree? Now what? I love all of the questions and interest from the What I learned in Interior Design School… [ 921 more words. ]

03/11/2015

You gotta love anyone who says Interior Designers have "super powers"! In what areas are you stuck with your rooms? Believe it or not, I have yet to finish our Master Bedroom! New house = new design problems!

Your home is already pretty great. You searched for it and decorated it and you even (hire someone to) clean it. But it’s still a work-in-progress – homes always are. Maybe your taste has changed since you last bought throw pillows. Maybe your kitchen has become a jungle of clattering measuring cups…

03/11/2015

Spring Fever – Patio Plan http://wp.me/p4n5rC-vw

This winter has been crazy for a lot of you and I am sure that many of you are feeling a bit of spring fever. I know that it is teasing my friends and family in the northwest. The snow keeps melting, then it snows again! Even I have been feeling that spring fever nudge wanting to create a patio plan; although I am not in any hurry to usher in summer here in AZ! [ 357 more words. ]

02/21/2015

Rustic Traditional Design Plan – charcoal color scheme http://wp.me/p4n5rC-uE

I thought you all might like to see some things I have been working on. This is a typical suburban house that could really be located anywhere. It is a large home with warm oak floors and beige walls. The clients felt like the home was a sea of builders beige. The existing wall color worked with the flooring and cabinetry, so I decided to build upon those fixed items. [ 158 more words. ]

01/29/2015

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01/28/2015

DIY Walnut Countertops http://wp.me/p4n5rC-tN

I’ve been dying to share the latest DIY project with you. When planning out the finishes for this house, I knew I wanted something to contrast the travertine floors to create some impact. Well, my friend, this is the contrast the room needed. The DIY walnut countertop adds depth and warmth into the space with it’s rich color. You will have to forgive me, but I don’t have any photos of the “in progress” countertops. [ 325 more words. ]

01/21/2015

Small Laundry Room http://wp.me/p4n5rC-tz

A lot of us have or have had small laundry rooms. You know the challenge of a small laundry room. Nothing like climbing over clothes as you come in from the garage with no place to hang your coat. Sometimes the laundry is even tucked away in the bathroom or stuck in a small hall closet. Did the builder think that clothes were not going to congregate in the hallway?! [ 621 more words. ]

01/19/2015

Decorate your room in your PJs! Interior Design services YOUR way http://wp.me/p4n5rC-td

Did you fall in love with your home when you first laid eyes on it, but now that you are living there, just don’t know where to start? We now have several different options to solve YOUR biggest design dilemma! Visit the Design Services page for more info. I’m excited to be able to offer these services to help you and your biggest design problems. [ 1006 more words. ]

01/01/2015

This is perfect for 2015. Happy New Year everyone! I hope that 2015 treats you well.

I saw this and thought of you! Tag someone who INSPIRES YOU!

12/26/2014

Merry Christmas! http://wp.me/p4n5rC-t4

This is one of my favorite times of year, with all of the extra touches that go into an interior. The soft, white Christmas lights warm up the room, so it feels cozy. I had been practicing with my camera and wanted to share some of my favorites of our tree this year, before Christmas day was over. [ 128 more words. ]

12/18/2014

What frustrates you most about your space? http://wp.me/p4n5rC-sv

Hey! It’s been awhile. I had to take a little break with hubby gone…I needed to keep the ship afloat. Which obviously didn’t include blogging. Sorry guys! But, I am back with more design advice, eye candy, AND a few completed projects! Yay, me! So, stay tuned, I will be sharing those projects over the next few months. [ 116 more words. ]

06/13/2014

How to Become an Interior Designer, Part 4 http://wp.me/p4n5rC-sf

The traditional route to become an Interior Designer is to attend University. If you want to work in the commercial field and/or live in a state that requires licensure to call yourself an Interior Designer, this may be the easiest way. The… [ 643 more words. ]

06/12/2014

Love this!

"We tend to think that being unhappy leads people to complain, but it is truer to say that complaining leads to people becoming unhappy." ~ Dennis Prager

Complaining keeps us locked in negativity. When we complain, we are buying into an ego-driven story that centers on how any event affects 'me.' Gratitude is an antidote to complaining. The lens of gratitude dissolves the 'poor me' perspective, shifting our focus to see the inherent good in things that we often complain about.

CHALLENGE: Replace complaining with appreciating for next 24 hours!

06/12/2014

This is a fun project! http://chocolateandsunshine.com/2014/06/12/create-front-door-sign-welcome-guests/ -12818

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06/11/2014

Barker Cabinets – video http://wp.me/p4n5rC-rZ

There has been a lot of interest in the Barker Cabinets posts. I shouldn’t be surprised, because I scoured the internet prior to our purchase. When I did my search, I found that there wasn’t a whole lot of finished projects posted online. … [ 179 more words. ]

06/09/2014

Monday’s Moments #13 http://wp.me/p4n5rC-rT

I thought I would share a local shop in Tucson today, Gather A Vintage Market. It took me a long time to find this place, because they are not open every day. They are open once a month for a four days. What I love most about this place, is they spend… [ 203 more words. ]

06/04/2014

Goodbye To a Great Woman http://wp.me/p4n5rC-rE

My unexpected trip to Montana for my grandmother’s funeral was bittersweet. When I found out she had passed, I was upset that I wouldn’t get to see her one last time. But, Alzheimer’s has a nasty way of taking away the person you love before their… [ 167 more words. ]

06/02/2014

Monday’s Moments #12 http://wp.me/p4n5rC-rw

Sorry I missed you last week! It was fun to see all of your projects! Please continue to share your vignettes and rooms, and spread the word. I would love for Monday’s Moments to be a great source of inspiration and information for us all! … [ 315 more words. ]

05/31/2014

After an unexpected trip to Montana, I am back in AZ. This past week, I got to visit with parents, brothers, aunts, uncles and cousins to celebrate my grandmother's life. Such a great way to remember a special woman. I'll be back on Monday to pick up where we left off. :-)

05/23/2014

How to Become an Interior Designer, Part 3 http://wp.me/p4n5rC-ra

We are going to continue the series about How to Become an Interior Designer, by discussing online degrees. I have known a couple of people who have taken these courses. From what I have seen, I do not consider these to be any sort of… [ 477 more words. ]

05/21/2014

Slow Down to Smell the Roses http://wp.me/p4n5rC-r2

We don’t often slow down and just have some fun. With the completion of the pool and my husband’s upcoming trip, we decided it was time to have some family fun. So, last Saturday, was the inaugural pool opening. We have been staring at this hole in… [ 261 more words. ]

05/19/2014

Monday’s Moments #11 http://wp.me/p4n5rC-qS

We have complete the pool and have gotten to use it the past couple of days. With it’s completion, I have been brainstorming what vignettes I want to do around the pool and the patio. The pool is surrounded by travertine pavers, so it… [ 332 more words. ]

05/17/2014

Giveaway – http://wp.me/p4n5rC-q6

One last giveaway for our week long celebration of Memorial Day. Hopefully, you have gotten lots of decorating ideas and some new recipes to try! Welcome to the final day, Day #6 of Kick Off to Summer Week, a multi-blogger event co-host by Lauren… [ 419 more words. ]

05/16/2014

Memorial Day: How to Make a Wreath – http://wp.me/p4n5rC-qt

Haven’t all these Memorial Ideas been inspiring? It makes me hungry and my “to do” list is growing! Today we are going to touch on Memorial Day: How to Make a Wreath. Last Wednesday, I shared our Easy Memorial Day brunch. We celebrated a… [ 844 more words. ]

05/14/2014

Memorial Day Festivities-Farewell Party – http://wp.me/p4n5rC-q3

Our Kick off to Summer is in full swing with lots of ideas and recipes for Memorial Day. Make sure to check below for today’s giveaway and sponsor! With hubby leaving in just over two weeks for a very long “trip” we are trying to make Memorial Day a… [ 926 more words. ]