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Happy Easter from KRIS Likes……

Published on April 1, 2015April 1, 2015 by Kristen Laird1 Comment

“‘Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees
Filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.”
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Anyone who knows me knows that I am happiest when entertaining. There is nothing I love more than setting up for and hosting a party. I am always on the lookout for new and creative ways to set a table or create that perfect party ambiance. For all of you hosting Easter this Sunday here are a few inspiration images to get your creative juices flowing…. Happy Easter and Enjoy!! xx K

Personalized chocolate filled candy eggs

Kris Likes… Window Seats

Published on March 12, 2015March 12, 2015 by Kristen Laird2 Comments

“He left the drapes open, watched the lights of the cars and of the fast food joints through the window glass, comforted to know there was another world out there, one he could walk to anytime he wanted.” ― Neil Gaiman, American Gods

I am in the middle of designing a window seat for a client and I thought I would share some of my inspiration. There is something about a cozy window nook with a beautiful view. The space needs to feel intimate and cozy … a secluded space that is still a part of the room. There are a lot of elements to consider when building a window seat. Do you want shelving? Storage? Lighting? You have to consider how you want to frame the space, how deep you want the space and most importantly, how to make the space as comfortable and functional as possible. Stylistically these window seats are very different but there were elements in each one that I was able to draw from and incorporate into my design. Enjoy! xx K

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Nina Griscom Elle Decor

Lauren Liess

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Nes tDesign Co Nest Design CO

Todd Romano

Steven Gambrel

Miller Architects

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Happy New Year from KRIS Likes…..

Published on December 31, 2014 by Kristen LairdLeave a comment

“Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!”

– William Arthur Ward

So grateful for everything and everyone in my life this year. Wishing everyone peace, happiness, love and good health in this new year! See you in 2015! xxK

Merry Christmas from KRIS Likes…

Published on December 24, 2014December 24, 2014 by Kristen Laird2 Comments

“This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!” – D.M. Dellinger

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas! xx K

KRIS Likes… America

Published on September 11, 2013 by Kristen Laird1 Comment

“The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for it’s existence against the winds and rain and scorching sun.” – Napoleon Hill

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House Beautiful

“For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground.” – Lyndon B. Johnson

In loving memory….