.: Lapremodel.

One of my best and oldest friends just purchased her first home! things like this are always exciting, but in this case, she has waited so patiently to find the perfect one for her family. she has been calm when i would have been a mess, gracious where i would have been firm. i'm proud of her fortitude.

but now this is the fun part. now she and her SUPER handy husband get to rip out and rebuild every finish just the way they want! and guess who gets to help? me!

challenge one: i live three hours away.

oh, that's okay. we speak the same language. we've spent hours texting photos and ideas, researching and choosing. yesterday was closing day, so now that it's official and demo begins today (whyyyyyy can't we live closer?!), it's all i can think about. (well, the portion of my brain not reserved for mothering and loving my family (duh ;), and taking calls about another really fun upcoming shoot. but none of these things feel like work.

challenge two: i can't help with paint sampling, and immediate "6 more inches to the left" questions.

oh, that's okay too. although i do have a pretty strong pointing finger. (but i hate to be bossy, so this is probably a good thing:)

i thought i'd share some inspiration photos that we're using as jumping off points for project LaPremodel. (LaPrees + remodel, oh yes.) For me, everything will begin in the kitchen. Once she has her space carved out, everything else will be easy. So here it is: Clean but rustic. Modern but relaxed. Textured and shiny. Everything all at once.

And everything so very THEM. i'll hush now. more soon!