I LOVE a good surprise, especially when I have the opportunity to be on the doing end of it!
backstory: I was approached several months ago about consulting with a couple who had purchased a great house…a house they wanted to turn into their home. For the most part, we talked colors; most color consults begin the same way this one did: “We don’t want anything too light…or too dark.” Check.
I received a tour of the entire home. We prioritized each area, and talked about the budget. They proceeded by painting the first impression areas (foyer, living room, dining room).
But then I received a request from Mr. Homeowner. He wanted to surprise her with a master bedroom makeover. *It totally needed to be done, people.
The 90s are calling, they’d like their pink valance back….
This family has a lot going on with kids and jobs and all the other stuff life throws at ya. This makeover needed to be quick (so that the surprise element could be pulled off without too many lies!). From a design standpoint, it needed to be easy-going…no fluff and frills, just a calming, cozy retreat for the parents. 
There are still details to be added, and hopefully those will pop up here and there, adding to the initial surprise. The point here is, planning is key, timing is everything, and a little help from friends never hurts! This 90s-master-turned-sweet-retreat is well on its way.