Trimming out our laundry closet today.

My client came to me with a logo project that really stumped me initially. At the root of it, I didn’t understand exactly what it was they did: server administration, programming, development, database administration, data migration, user interfaces, and content workflow. Huh? It wasn’t until I understood their company that I was able to come up with a logo that well represented them.

To put it poetically, they do web and data “metamorphosis.” They take ideas, technical problems, and messy data, and they turn it into something well-organized and beautiful. They simplify complexity. When I asked what they envisioned for their logo, they said it should be smart, vibrant, and simple.

After some wrestling with these concepts, I came up with this symbol. (Sorry for the watermark.)

We were finally on to something! After a couple of rounds of mediocre designs, this one felt right to all of us. The final logo is below.

The Duct Dude (he really calls himself that) came over to get the ductwork done for our microwave/range hood. It was stressful watching him cut through the brand new ceiling! I almost told him to forget it and go home.

Knobs.

I chose a smallish knob for the cabinets, because I didn’t want to go overboard with sleek bar pulls, like you see on our appliances. These little cylinders are like jewels against the wood grain, and they take turns sparkling as the light outside changes.

They are the Moen Iso Cabinet Knobs (DN0705CH) in chrome. I bought them from Amazon.

Time to take a break from home-reno posts to bring you a special message from the Golden Globe Awards’ fashion panel of one.

I noted thirteen extraordinary looks on the red carpet tonight. I narrowed them down to my top three: Danai Gurira, Sofia Carson, and Allison Janney.

Danai Gurira. This Rodarte dress really needs to be seen from multiple angles to be appreciated fully. The shoulder bow was a sculpture in itself, and the fiery, red-on-orange, flocked pattern was mesmerizing in all the right ways. She finished it off with simple jewelry, and, smartly, a hair accessory on the opposite side as the shoulder bow.

Sofia Carson. Her Giambattista Valli dress was a little odd but so good. It seems like Carson knows how to push fashion far enough to be edgy but hold back enough to be palatable. This was absolutely my favorite look of the night, from top to bottom. She’s a match for some of my favorite style stars, like Emma Stone and Zendaya, who have red carpet fashion down to a science.

Allison Janney. This woman. I tell ya. Fifty-nine years old and just gets it. She is flawless every time. Her style is impeccable and so well-cultivated. Should I go on? I’ll conclude by pointing out that Christian Siriano designed a fantastic gown, one that is feminine, elegant, and yet, delightful. The necklace by David Webb took it up another notch, also.

Two out of four appliances have arrived. Sooo, can I start cooking here now?

DANG, it’s looking good in here.

My husband sent me some photos of cabinet progress.

For the kids’ sputnik ceiling light, we chose another fixture from Practical Props. It’s the Starlight Flush Mount in Satin Brass. They are pretty excited about it.

In love with the new ceiling light in our bedroom. I found it on Amazon, and it’s called Holtkoetter 5402 BB 13SW Halogen Ceiling Fixture, Medium, in Brushed Brass with Satin White Glass. Hello, beautiful orb.