POP-UP SHOP!

WHEN:

Saturday, August 29th 2015 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm

WHERE TO FIND US:

We will be located at

408 West Main St. Carmel, IN

(corner building in front of the fountain & painter statue, in front of the round-about)

(photo provided by Google)

(photo provided by Google)

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

I am doing a HUGE giveaway - the biggest one yet.....

Jessica Stout Design is giving away 2 premium seats to an upcoming COLTS vs. JETS football game.  This is a MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL game and I know you will want to be there!!!

Starting Monday, August 17th, all of the details of how to win the tickets will be here on Jessica Stout Design's blog and on her Facebook page!  So check back...

Jessica is celebrating 2 YEARS with her own company as Jessica Stout Design. To show her appreciation to everyone who has encouraged her, supported her, and has been exceptional clients along the way, she is giving away Indianapolis Colts tickets to one lucky winner AND a FREE 1-HOUR Consultation in your home with Jessica Stout Design to 2 lucky winners!!!

That's THREE chances to win one of these amazing prizes!!!

WHAT STARTED THIS POP-UP SHOP:

We are two creative sisters (with a very talented brother) collaborating for the very first time in our first ever POP-UP SHOP!

Business is booming for Jessica with multiple decorating projects and new construction design projects popping up everyday.  She loves the community she lives in and hopes to spread her name throughout the area as your go-to Affordable Interior Designer.  

After years of teaching elementary school in Westfield, Jessica's artistic sister Julie of JLM MOMENTS AND DESIGNS, has decided to turn a hobby into a full-time job.  With an Etsy shop opening soon, the POP-UP shop will be your first look into what she will have available for you. Come shop with the girls Saturday, August 29th for a preview of items for sale.  

With the help of their brother as their lead craftsman, they are bringing one-of-a-kind furniture, home decor and watercolor portraits to you.  

AVAILABLE AT THE POP-UP SHOP:

While we can't list everything, here is a sneak peek of what you can expect to see available for purchase at the POP-UP SHOP.

Wooden Wall Art (pre-made or custom).....

Wooden Decorative Arrows.....

Available in mutliple stain options to match your home decor, as well as multiple styles and sizes.

Custom Watercolor Family Portraits.....

Custom Invitations.....

Custom Artwork for a nursery.....

and original watercolor artwork by JLM MOMENTS AND DESIGNS.....

Custom Furniture.....

This is a furniture piece Aaron created for a Jessica Stout Design client.  

It's a family affair.....

We are three siblings that grew up loving to create things with our hands.  And now, for the very first time, we are sharing our talents with you and hope to bring our work into your homes!

Dining Room {Client Design}

When it comes to building a new home, there are definitely some advantages -- making your own selections, picking the floorplan that suites your family, designing a kitchen with your specifications.  But there are also some ways to save some money along the way.  I always suggest choosing builder grade options in certain areas that you can go back and upgrade on your own later, such as lighting or paint.  Most builders give you the option of one paint color throughout the entire home -- which is just not realistic.  Paint is the easiest thing to change yourself.  And with thousands of lighting choices out there, choose the basic package for now and change out the light fixtures once you move into the home for a more dramatic, personal home.

This dining room, I recently designed, is a brand new construction home for a wonderful family that was looking to bring in some warmth and personality into their home.  They were smart in choosing a basic paint color throughout the house that we could then change room-by-room.  And they were right in choosing simple lighting fixtures that can be changed out for something with more interest and character.  While the lighting and paint color might be the most dramatic change in the space, they definitely weren't the only things that helped create this casual, farmhouse chic inspired dining room.

It is hard for a lot of people to describe their "design-style."  It is even hard for me to describe a design style in a couple of words sometimes.  So, this client came to me knowing that they loved Joanna's style from HGTV Fixer Upper!  Which I loved, because I am obsessed with their style and that show.  They were looking for a Dining Room that could look like it was designed by Joanna, so that was my goal and my only direction for the space.

What I loved about designing this dining room especially, is that this family of five use this table to come together for family dinner every night.  Unlike a lot of dining rooms that rarely get used, this space had to be casual enough for every day dining and grand enough for formal dinners.  I decided to do a fairly neutral color palette with navy as the main pop of color because navy can be very fun and casual, yet very moody and sophisticated for a dining room.  I chose a dark, dramatic blue, gray wall color for the paint and a chandelier with just a touch of sparkle in the crystal hanging down from the bottom.  Modern, rustic touches keep it casual enough for everyday use.

What made this orb chandelier extra special were the light bulbs I chose.  Of course, you can choose the standard pointed candelabra light bulbs for a chandlier like this, but for a more custom, modern approach I chose round bulbs from Lowes, like these.  I was obsessed with how these light bulbs completely morphed this chandelier into something even more spectacular!

BEFORE

DESIGN PLAN

AFTER

This Dining Room design was a big change for the family -- going from a tall bar-height table to a standard height dining table, and then bringing some color to the walls, but it is such a warm and cozy space now with character for family dinners or even homework and crafts!  You can see the entire design process of the Dining Room here and I will be revealing the entry way makeover of the home very soon too!  Its's one of my favorites!

Paint Color:  Granite Peak #6250 Sherwin Williams

Dining Table-World Market / Wood Dining Chairs-World Market / Navy Dining Chairs-Target / Solaris Orb Chandelier-Home Decorators Collection / Feather Artwork-Joss & Main / Rug-Weekends Only / Wood Sign and Wood Arrow-custom artwork available to order through JSD!  (Email us at jessicastoutdesign@gmail.com)

Weekend Recap...

Well, I had an exciting weekend.........

Finley Erin Stout

This little lady decided to arrive 3 weeks early!!!  My brand new niece just couldn't wait to meet all of us any longer!!  :)  The new family of three is doing great, despite the surprise arrival and are excited to bring their new baby home!  (Aunt Jessica may be stopping in to say HI a lot, since I work in the area next to their house all of the time!) ;)

I took some pictures of the new family of 3 in the hospital.  I love these hospital photos and think they are a must for any newborn baby.  They are so tiny and precious and they will change so quickly. These memories have to be captured and cherished forever!  Their little fingers and toes, their little yawns, and their barely opening eyes......no wonder everyone loves babies so much!!

I also had some interest on social media of my turquoise Kendra Scott earrings from the first picture, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share my new found jewelry love of ROCKSBOX!!!

I received 3 pieces of beautiful jewelry completely FREE my first month and now you can too with my coupon code JESSICABFF1060.  Visit the website at WWW.ROCKSBOX.COM.

All you have to do is sign-up, (first month is completely FREE with my coupon code) take their style survey and select 15 items that you would like to add to your Wish List, and you will recieve your RENTED jewelry.  Your pieces are on LOAN, so you can wear them as much as you want and just ship them back for free to get 3 more pieces of jewelry to wear.  Each set of jewelry is valued at an average price of $200.  If you LOVE the pieces they sent you, you can buy them at a discounted rate!  

Have a wonderful week!! 

Featured Designer On: TopArt

If I ever find a new shopping place or website that I love, I have to share it with my followers and friends because I am just so excited about it that I can't keep it to myself.  Well, I guess TopArt felt the same way about me, and decided to feature me as one of their first Featured Designers today in their new Get Inspired section!  How exciting is that!?!

TopArt is a great new fine art publication company.  With hundreds of artworks to choose from for your home, you can shop by Subject, Collection, Room, Bestsellers, or Search for a specific piece you are looking for.  Their website is so easy to use and their customer service is great.  And best of all, they have FREE SHIPPING!

Read all about what TopArt had to say about Jessica Stout Design here  in the full feature link and check out my Top 5 Picks I chose from their website.

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Use the above code I<3JESSICASTOUT for 30% off everything at TopArt.com and FREE SHIPPING!  Go check out TopArt today and buy some art!  Thank you to TopArt for generously choosing me as one of your very first Featured Designers.  I am so thankful and grateful for your recognition.