Buffing the Buffet

So I rarely do refinishing jobs but one of my besties asked me to help her with a buffet that her grandparents had and she wanted it refinished to match a table her parents had given her. I was up for the job! After months, yes months, of getting all the prep work done(striping, sanding, sanding, and sanding some more) the piece was ready! 

here its is before...

in this pic the top had already received some sanding but you can see the original stain color

below if the table her parents gave her...she wanted the buffet to match to the espresso color

check of the drawers so far! 

and the new pulls are just going to make this piece! I found these on home depots website for under $6! Just love them!!!

check out the pulls here

Have a great wednesday people! I cant believe its already in the middle of the week! Holla! 

April Fools!

Weekend Wrap Up!

This weekend was a fun one! All the girls went to Annapolis to celebrate our dear friend Libby who is getting married in 33 days! We couldn't be more happy for her and her future hubs Patrick. 17 weeks prego I still rocked it and had a blast! 

what a view...it was just SO nice to get out of the city...even though it rained all weekend it was nice to sit around and relax!

Here she is!!! Gearing up! 

this goblet for the bride not only held a ton of booz but flip it over and the bottom side was a shot glass :) 

the best goodie bags filled with a koozie and mallet for crab eating! 

Have a great week people! McNamara Design has a busy week with consultation and client meetings. We are also finishing up a big refinishing project and staring a huge order for outdoor rattan furniture being used for the Rehobeth Design House Regan and I are doing together! woot woot! let's get it done! 

Friday Finds...City Shop Girl!

I am so happy to share City Shop Girl's Website! Writer for Washington City Paper and radio personality for 94.7 FM came by our boutique! I am pumped she choose to feature my dinosaur storage jars and the set of farm animal canvases! WooHoo..check it out! 

Check Out Buy DC in Washington City Paper!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Off to Annapolis for the weekend with all my girls! Much needed weekend away :) 

Let's get organized lets get organized!

AHHH Just realized this published at 8:40 pm NOT am...sorry readers!

Im not sure if it's spring or that I'm pregnant but I'm in high gear organizing mood! Over the weekend I tackled my work space! Check it out!

Before:

After:

Work Bench:

Tools are nice and freshly clean and organized :)

I love laying out each project and knowing what's in queue! 

Makes me happy!!! Hope everyone is having a great Thursday! Sorry I missed you yesterday...it got crazy at the studio :) See you soon Friday! I'm heading to Annapolis for the weekend...relaxing by the water! 

Love love love!

I came across this wainscoting on the one and only Pinterest and fell in love...not only because it looks so crisp and clean but it would be such an easy DIY! 

this will look beautiful in Boy and I's beautiful home...keep your fingers crossed we have an offer in right now!!! Ahhh the home buying process is stressful so i'm just going to think about decorating it! 

Have a good day people! We have enjoying a nice Spring Snow Storm here in DC! 

Weekend Wrap Up!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Boy and I stayed busy with dinners with his family, work, house hunting(since the house we had signed on was pulled from the market), and a fun sunday watching basketball with friends!

Here is a shot of my work space at the studio...I'm mid project organizing my paints, tools, and materials! So excited to get back in there today after a stop at home depot and the dollar store to get some organization items...more picture to come!

I have been asked by another interior designer to make custom bench cushions for this beautiful build into

Sunday we went over to our friends house after house hunting to relax and watching basketball! 

And to top off the weekend boy brought me Chinese in bed :) 

Happy Monday Notebook Readers! Hope your Monday is a bit more warm then mine here in cold DC! Spring oh spring where are you!!!

Friday Finds...My BOUTIQUE is LIVE!!!

WOOHOO! I am so excited to share that my boutique is LIVE! You can head over and check out unique home decor items for yourself or a friend! 

Many more items will be added over the weekend too! 

Check out Regan & Meaghan!!!!

Thanks for all the support!!!

Can't get enough!

I am so excited to have a house with my Boy to get started on all the decor! I recently helped a client who did not want an window treatments, which is totally fine, but I just love a solid touch to finish off the windows in a room. A valance or cornice is a great way to do so. 

And since I'm obsessed with the greek key I'm thinking something along these lines for our house!

for a child's room or guest room

to a master 

or bath

these window treatments are inexpensive and can be an easy DIY! So if you or any friends are against window treatments these are a good start to ease you in!

Have a good day Notebook Readers! 

Family settled in this Living Room!

I asked my client to email me pictures of a space I helped paint and help with furniture layout so excited to share the before and afters...

Navy, gray, and white all come together nicely...happy the painted build ins pop! 

Happy Wednesday People!