RRR Office Before & Afters!

For those of you keeping up, here are some fun before & afters of our 1958 mid-century office!

Conference Area

Kitchen

Entry/Mallory's Office

Sean's Office

Angie's Office

Bathroom

Full picture tour coming soon!

….And a Happy New Year!

Christmas (and my birthday—woo!) have come and gone and 2016 is officially here! Before we dive off into all things '16, I want to show off a few things Santa brought to help make my new year great (and quite aesthetically pleasing, at that!)

1. NERD ALERT. Books. Not just any books, WORK books! Gross, right? Not at all. Since transitioning from the “magical world of weddings” to the glamorous life of a design assistant, I have new work crushes and the yearning to learn as much as I can! So, here’s to hoping this reading material will satisfy both!
(See the original “20 Facts about Mallory” post if you’re confused!)

2. Sweet Boyfriend—Coordinates from the first time we hung out. (Insert *Awwwwwww*)
And in rose gold, because,…obviously.

3. I know you’re thinking, “Is this record player that you have been oogling over at Vessel Vintage for months?” Why yes, it is! Boyfriend refinished and rewired it and it’s going to go perfectly as a dual record player/end table in my new apartment! Can’t you just hear the needle dropping from here? Ahhhhh, #midcenturyperfection

4. My Fancy little ring.

Remember how I’m obsessed with my dog? (Again, see original “Mallory” post) Well now I can proudly sport my owner status to the little diva all the time! Plus, I have man hands, so I love dainty rings that can add any sprinkle of femininity!

5. Mint Clock! This retro little thing I didn’t even know I needed until I had it! My friend Lindsi knows me too well!

6. Last but definitely not least, home bar accessories!
I’m leaving off pictures on this one because I want to save my bar cart for its own separate post, but trust me, if you’re into mixed metallics, bright colors, bold graphics and/or champagne, you’re going to love it!

Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall

 I try to make a stop in Washington, La a couple times a year.  It's right off I-49 just six miles north of Opelousas and the town is an antique shoppers dream.  The former high school houses a 40,000 square feet antique mall and Front Street is home to many more.  You will not be disappointed by taking this detour!

Exterior

Here are a few of the goodies I spotted while there earlier this month.

Mid-century candle sticks 

Only thing I walked away with was this pitcher from the 1960's.

Found this adorable butter dish on main street at one of the many other shoppes.
Out of my price range but so cute!

This Art Deco light fixture is only $100, what a find.

My kiddos posing as this St. Francis of Assisi statue.  Only $175!!!!

Mid-Century Modern Remodel - Red River Remodelers' new office Part 3!

Ok, I'm in trouble... I didn't post this last Friday! But, I promise it was worth the wait! I know I've roped you into this office remodel, and if you get excited as easily as I do, then you'll love what's coming! Remember this picture from the last blog?

Well... here's what we did with those nice pink cinderblock walls and aluminum windows...

Yeah, holy guacamole! That's exactly what I said when I saw the old pictures! Replacing the window with a more sleek, clean line picture window, Red River Remodelers really ties the kitchenette in with the conference room and the oversized window showcased in there.  The cabinets are Oak Silas from W.W. Wood Products, and they frame the space out perfectly. Sean & Angie made a conscious effort not to extend the cabinets to the ceiling, as to not take away from those amazing beams! 

I tell you one thing, I am in LOVE with the tile... It's Nemo Atom in Eggshell. Here's the kicker: they're different styles! You can order it "In", "Out", or "Flat." We mixed it up! I love the randomness and the texture it brings to the small space.

Now, I know I get a little excited... and I try to tone it down, but Angie killed it with these lights!! The Urban Renewal Antique Brass Sconce by Feiss is super versatile; follow the link to Lamps Plus and see the picture they have on there. You can turn them! They can be vertical or horizontal! Love the vintage amazingness they bring to the office.

This next little bit you've seen before... it's what I tempted you with weeks ago! Our bathroom! Sarah may have moved to Austin, but she will always live on in this bathroom with this freaking bada** wall she designed!

Oh, I almost forgot! Would you like to see what it used to look like?

I think that might be enough to hold you over for Thanksgiving :) Monday, I will get you Sean and Angie's offices!! AHH! Guess who's office this used to be...

- callie jo hearnsberger

Mid-Century Modern Remodel - Red River Remodeler's new office!

So, I know it's been two weeks since my last post, and I know you're all DYING to see the rest of the office since I teased you with the bathroom wall! But here's the thing, one of my favorite things about blogs are that they usually are pretty short. They give you random amazingness without having to spend your entire afternoon getting it. So, today, I'm going to introduce you to our new office location with the exterior transformation. And personally, the full remodel was so freaking amazing, I could barely take it all in myself, so I'll ease you in as not to give anyone a heart attack! :)

Just a quick background about 818 Montrose Drive:

It was built in 1958 by Dr. Howard & Stella Chapman as their residence, along with his podiatrist office next door, now the location of Dr. Robert A. Palmer, Jr., DDS. Ah, the joys of being able to walk to work every morning!

The entire house had mid-century modern cinder-block walls throughout the interior, and it also had a full basement, which was really unique for the Shreveport area.

It had been vacant since 2011, so a full remodel would be in order! Red River Remodelers main goal was to create a functional office without losing the essence of this beautifully designed mid-century modern home. 

The most important factors: showcase the magnificent beams that run throughout the entire house, highlight the new custom front doors, and make sure the carport stays a predominant feature of the design. 

Today, I show you how Red River Remodelers transformed the exterior without losing the essence of that amazing mid-century modern slanted flat roof.

Wow, right? We repaired and painted the soffit, fascia, and trim Sherwin Williams 7048 Urbane Bronze, and added custom signage made from sheet metal. It's finished with an automotive clear-coat and overlaying white acrylic.

For ADA purposes, we added a ramp and railing, which really envelops the newly designed courtyard, creating a crisp, geometric space. We wanted to have the option of housing another tenant, so we created two entryways. 

These doors were custom designed by Angie and ordered locally by Allen Millwork.  We also installed new windows and added two Double Box outdoor lights with Edison light bulbs by Possini to polish off the entry. 

I know you can see that new picture window we installed... It will come in to play next blog! Can't wait to show you what we did with this living room and white brick fireplace!!

- callie jo hearnsberger