Design – F O U R P A L M S

Micro-Cement Kitchen Backsplash

May 23, 2025 No Comments

I’ve had sleepless nights over our backsplash. What tile, what goes with the countertop I don’t love, but not replacing? Then it hit me I wanted a concrete look. So we went with micro-cement.

We used www.epodex.com and the best part was we applied the cement directly to the current tile backsplash!

It took us 4 days to complete which may seem long but life got in the way and we certainly wanted it to dry properly between coats (2 coats for us).

It’s warm, has texture, and is not overwhelming for a space.

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Getting Cozy at Four Palms

October 1, 2024 No Comments

Though the weather is still hot hot hot here in Sarasota, the need for some Fall decor is a must no matter the climate! My favorite may be the warm twinkling littles at night in both The Lounge and Living Room. The girls love the bats!

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All is calm (for the moment) at Four Palms!

March 19, 2024 No Comments

It’s the little things, a quiet morning with a cup of coffee. Tom is at dropoff with the girls and I get a moment at the house all to myself! Soon Baby “B” will be here and life will look a whole lot different. Breathe.

Paint: Benjamin Moore Decorators White

Pendants: west elm

Vintage Bamboo Tables: The Woven Home (I painted after purchase)

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Keep it Simple!

March 7, 2024 No Comments

Long story short we had to tear up the flooring in 1/2 the house due to a horrible install so we did a little revamp of the girl’s room. New porcelain tile, fresh paint, and dismantled the bunks! I repurposed the top bunks and wallpapered the foot and headboards. I think the end result is adorable! Fresh and clean!

Paint: Benjamin Moore Pure White

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Casey Key Color Palette Inspiration

January 26, 2024 No Comments

A form of therapy for me is early mornings on Casey Key shark tooth hunting. The surroundings may have a lot to do with it; from the aqua color of the gulf to the perfect little shells, and pelicans diving for a fresh catch, and of course the dolphins I find great solitude and peace in these moments. This paint palette comes from my most recent outing on the key. I plopped myself down on the sand and just looked around at all the natural tones surrounding me and thought how glorious is nature! I hope these colors inspire you!

All paint selections are Benjamin Moore.

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PA Project Foyer

January 2, 2024 No Comments

Design Consulting is my absolute favorite! It can be as simple as taking a tired home to the next level via paint, flooring, and lighting all very simple projects one can tackle on your own or with a little help.

The new black and white marble floor is timeless and our paint selection is for a deep foresty green. I pushing for clients to paint walls and trim the same color! Let’s see if they go for it!

Progress!

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A Lounge in Progress!

September 20, 2023 No Comments

We have an odd room in our home that could act as a dining room, however with all the outdoor space we now have for dining we thought a lounge/playroom was more desirable for us at this stage. First, we had to add multifunctional storage. No more bins or baskets! Second, a concealed wine refrigerator, which let’s be honest houses more cases of IPAs than wine. So I designed this piece and let Tom in on picking the wood finish. I wanted to go a tad lighter, but we settled and I’m glad because it’s a different finish than seen lately in most homes! A beautiful honed leather-finished marble counter that I purchased sight unseen out of Tampa, but knew right away it was exactly what I wanted!

The beauty of this piece is that if the next owners want to make it a formal dining room this piece acts as the perfect sideboard with so much storage!

Still working on finishing touches, but so far so good!

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How it started. How it’s going.

December 1, 2022 No Comments

We have a pool!

The process was long and frustrating at times, but we made it through! From signing the contract to completion took roughly 11 months. It’s a straightforward design. We opted for a rectangular shape with a sun shelf at one end and a bench with jets at the other. We had the pebble finish diamond cut for a smooth finish especially nice on the sunshelf…no bathing suit snags! The tile is beautiful blue glass and matches the pool color to perfection. I didn’t want to a tile color or pattern I would regret in time. As for the pavers, they’re shell-tumbled limestone and the best thing about these is they remain cool in the hot Florida heat, they’re amazing! Burning your feet on concrete pavers to get to your pool is no good! Cheers to the completion of our first major project at Four Palms!

Jump in the water’s fine!

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Fireplace Redo! Who doesn’t love a Before & After?

November 30, 2022 No Comments

There was no option, but to transform this fireplace in time for the holiday and our 1st Christmas at Four Palms! My sister and her crew are visiting for the 1st time this December and not to mention Santa needs a beautiful fireplace to come down! My lovely husband worked his magic as I dictated what I envisioned. So here it is! I’m overall very happy with it. What do you think?

Fun fact, the previous marble mantel weighed 4,000 lbs when weighed by the recycling center.

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It’s Fall in Florida and The Lounge at Four Palms is Ready!

September 22, 2022 No Comments

This will be our first Fall in Sarasota! To be honest, I’m struggling slightly since the temps are still in the high 80s, non the less I thought I’d get in the spirit with a little decor. Little white pumpkins and gourds are where it’s at! I’m not one for having bins filled with decorations to store every year so the eco-friendly decor is win-win! My girls thought we needed to add some fun so orange lights happened…not my fav color, but it adds warmth to the bar at night while we relax and enjoy the space.

Cheers & Happy Fall!