My Renderings in "Interior Design Visual Presentation"

I have been waiting to receive the book "Interior Design Visual Presentation" by Maureen Mitton for a few months now...it's her 4th edition of the text, and my renderings/methods are on pages 181 and 182. I especially appreciate that these two renderings are spaces which I designed. Thanks Maureen, I think they and the book look great. I know what my bedtime reading will be tonight.

If you are looking to increase the quality of your presentations, especially for a student of interior design, it looks like a great resource. The book was on the "recommended" list when I was in school.

Feeling Blue?

 

Amsterdam Trip - the Note Cards

Amsterdam 2012

Travel Update…Barcelona, Sagrada Familia

    

    

Words cannot convey…so I’ll leave you with these…back on April 5th…

Amsterdam 2012

taking a little break in Amsterdam… :)

Amsterdam or Bust…(Berlin? Barcelona? Bruges? Vienna? Paris?)

photo, Michelle Morelan

As I start to pack my adapters, itineraries and passport, do my laundry and get the house ready for the sitters, I remembered Brian talking me into biking from Schiphol to Amsterdam centrum a few years ago…my but was never more sore! It turned into one of the best days of my life…I hope to seek out more moments like this, as my itinerary and heart is open.

What moment in time was yours…and where?

PS…Where is your favourite European get-away?

M

Janette’s Reno

Design, planning and rendering by Michelle Morelan

 

Crate and Barrel’s Sidecar Sofa

   

Art, Michelle Morelan, Eames stools, Ikea hide

                        

Resin stag head from Style Garage, Single Reed Sconce by Thomas Pheasant, Bamboo throw by Homesense

 

      

Leather chairs from Crate and Barrel, Barcelona Table and Tolmeo floor lamp

 

 

 

Fireplace insert details and sconce mounting instructions

Floor plan – design intent

 

E-design complete, and samples/renderings/instructions going to Janette….

Ready for Spring

remember the feeling of sun on your neck? toes in the sand…bees and blooms?

lemonade, tea or romantic dinners under the sun or stars, a small fire and a blanket…

dining alfresco is a favourite things to do in the warmer months…

I think food tastes better when eaten outside…

Nuu-chah-nulth Mountain Man

I love a reference to the area in any interior, and for Christmas, my husband received this special tribal mask by Patrick Amos, called “Nuu-chah-nulth Mountain Man” He watches over our little part of the mountain now. Nuu-chah-nulth is the First Nations Band closest to Ucluelet, about two hours away; I know many personally. I love the cedar hair and crazed look on his face, like he just spotted something in the bush…Mountain Man would scare anyone off, but is beautifully crafted, and somehow makes me feel protected.

More of Patrick’s work at the Du Quah Gallery in Ucluelet, and a local article here.

Mom’s Spare Room- a Christmas Gift

My mom has always been there to support me…and this is my old teenage room at their home in Ucluelet. Last Christmas I gave her a rendering of her spare room, and when she was away on holidays, I came and did a redo to match. It’s a budget job, but it brought tears to her eyes; something I will always remember. My dad said it looked like the homes section of the Sun, and my mom said she didn’t want to use it, it looked so nice. I love my parents!

My sister and I went to Norwoods for dinner and had some great wine…and her dog Bailey was part of the weekend too. Also, there are some pictures of the progress and before shots too…headboard is IKEA, matelassé set is Homesense and vase is from Superstore.

Allot of work, but the gift of time is always worth your efforts, and won’t go un-noticed ;) the budget was under a thousand dollars, including paint and draperies…thanks IKEA!

Merry Christmas Mom,

Love, Michelle