moving right along {so excited}

We started with this...

 

  

& then this was installed today! Oh my gosh... I'm absolutely thrilled.  It looks gorgeous! OK picture this... I was creeping up the stairs like a little kid  waiting for Santa. Turned the corner & walked in the bathroom.  I screamed thinking no one was on the job sight! Oh little did I know my tile guy was laying tile in the corner. He was hidden! Well, lets just say I scared him & he scared me. Today has been a good day! 

    

I'm definitely moving right along with this interior design job. Can't wait to show you more... Stay tuned.

i need to work on...

my writing skills. I feel like my penmanship has gone downhill in the last few years. So my new 2012 goal {besides... losing weight,  travel more, spend tons of time with my kiddos, save money, run a 1/2 marathon, read more, have a date once a week with the hubby, host Sunday night family dinners & take more time for me, myself & I}  is to write better & more clearly. I look at my assistants writing & I want to throw up. It's absolutely perfect {beautiful, straight & clear}! Way to go Bonnie! Your writing skills make me smile. No joke! I will take my time & write slowly. I swear... Please honk if you see me going downhill!  

Do you love or hate your handwriting?

What's your 2012 goal?

come to momma

Do you ever look at clothes or shoes & say...  "Oh my I could work so much better in those!" I sure do. Dreaming is a good thing! Then reality hits me hard in the head {my husband Sean}... Do you want or need those? Damn he's right! Shhh I want them!

Hmmm after I stare a little more they kind of remind me of airline stewardess shoes. Maybe not. I saw a lady wearing them the other day & she looked adorable in them. OK I'll put them on my wish list. Just don't tell Sean!

new... new... new...

1) Sea foam Table/Desk

48"L x 31"D x 29.5"H

2). Round claw foot pedestal table

{F 612}

42"D x 30"H

3). Windsor chair... We have 2!

{F 661&  F 662}

Sold

4). Potting table/Media stand/Entry table 

{F 660}

48"L x 15"W x 30"H

Sold

5) Captain's Chair

{F 663}

Sold

6) Black Hutch with Glass 

{F 657}

44"L x 18"W x 71"H

Sold

:: New Dash & Albert rugs have arrived :: 

If you have any questions

on pricing or measurements

please call the rustic rooster,

760.436.2171

kitchen brain

I've been researching kitchens left & right lately... Because I'm remodeling a 1950's kitchen for a client. The bones of the kitchen I'm working with are absolutely fabulous, but the appearance is definitely outdated. It just needs a little tlc. Really that's all... Usually, I want to gut kitchens & start from scratch, but this one's an actual keeper. 

I  was looking through my sources of kitchens on my computer &  found this one {above} & almost fell over.  This kitchen & the one I'm designing look so similar.  I know the coloring is different... But, the bones feel the same to me. I think really its the layout... Too funny!  

 {before kitchen}

  

{remo progress}

{progress}

 

Now, it's all about the little details... For example countertop, lighting, blinds, area rug & accessories {oh my}! She's going to look so pretty!  Keep intouch & I'll show you the after...

{Question... Does anyone know the kithen source above {1st picture}? I want to give credit where it's deserved... Thanks!}

take a seat

Why do people make dining rooms so formal & overdone nowadays? To impress people? To feel grand &  important?  Well, in my design I try to make them extremely livable & comfortable. To be honest with you...  You just might find a shoe or a toy truck under my table if you must know {wink}. Most people like to sit & talk for hours in their dining rooms. I've seen homework done in these rooms or even art projects spread over the entire table.  Having everything so pristine & perfect just doesn't fly with me or my clients. I love using different textures, woods &  colors. I create the perfect mixture. We all need to be able to live in each room of our homes. Hello we have kids &  pets. Here's a dining room I completed.  My photographer just sent me the proof. All I want to do is sit down with a cup of coffee & relax in this room right now...  Well, since it's late I'll take a large glass of milk! Nighty Night Bloggers!

we're back!

Hi everyone! Oh my it feels like a lifetime since I've blogged. hi hi hi It's so good to be back! As many of you  know the rustic rooster shuts down Christmas day though New Years. We've done this every year for 12 years now. It's a rooster tradition... I know it might frustrate some, but it's really the best time for us to spend time with family & friends. Plus, we get to re-charge our mind, body & souls! Damn it feels good! I love our tradition! I'm just getting back into the office today... Definitely ready to work. Here are some fabulous photos that have inspired me this morning... Cheers! 

 

 

 

 

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Years... Mine couldn't have been better! {thanks n,c & s} I'm so excited for 2012... It's going to be a wonderful year!

xoxo,

Alexandra

The rustic rooster is back OPEN today...
{hours}

tuesday - saturday

10 am to 5 pm

sunday & monday

     closed

{sorry... photos unknown}

from my home to yours

Ryan {3.5} & Taylor {5.5} 

merry christmas

rustic rooster wants to wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas!

the real deal

    

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! I wanted you all to enjoy my family Christmas card photo shoot, 2011. Aren't they hysterical! I don't know about your kids, but mine aren't really into smiling & sitting still for long periods of time.  So this was a little bit of a challenge.  Now that I think about it they didn't get along last year either... Look here!  I do cherish these memories very much. Oh by the way the kids decorated our Christmas tree all by themselves. No joke. Not bad little designers {wink}! Gotta go now... It's time to get the kids ready for bed. Santa's coming tomorrow! Yippee!!!

don't forget... sale

new... new... new...

1). Windsor Chairs

{F 661, F 662}

Pick a color!

2). Black French Leg side table ... we have 2!

{F 646}

20"W x 22"L x 22"H

3). Rectangle French Leg coffee table 

{F 648}

48"L x 26"D x 18"H

4) Black highboy Dresser

{F 599}

30"L x 15"D x 44"H

5). Bookcase

{F 659}

37"L x 14"D x 76"H

* Pick a color!

6). Captains chair

(F 663}

* Pick a color!

7). Media cabinet {or closet} 

{F 325}

41"L x 19"D x 69"H

*Pick a color!

 8). Oval French leg coffee table

{F 640}

* Pick a color!

 9). Table - Dining or Desk

48"L x 31"D x 29"H

* Pick a color!

 10). Desk

{F 601}

49"L x 29"D x 31"H

*Pick a color!

 11). Desk

{F 641}

42"L x 30"D x 31"H

* Pick a color!

12). Dresser

{F 658}

50"L x 19"D x 33"H

* Pick a color!

13). Hutch

{F 657}

*Pick a color!

 14). Vintage Cabinet

47"L x 12"D x 30"H

*Pick a color!

 15). Worktable

{F 524}

71"L x 28"D x 36"H

 16). Vintage Potting Table

{F 660}

48"L x 15"D x 36"H

 17). Red Tray
{perfect to put Santa's cookies on}

18) Green tray

If you have any questions

 on pricing or measurements

 please call the rustic rooster

760.436.2171