recently, producers from the nate berkus show contacted me about doing a feature on my apartment. one thing led to another, and the next thing i knew i was co-piloting an episode about translating your personal style into your home's decor, and given free reign to redesign a viewer's space (with a budget of only $1200!) to better reflect her fashion sense. the episode aired yesterday, but you can check out some highlights in the clips below:
UPDATERY: to answer a few reader questions, the stores i took cat to were ugly luggage & junk (both in williamsburg, brooklyn). the top i wore on the show is from aaron ashe and the skirt is shulami (via modcloth // it first appeared in THIS POST).
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So innovative! Just brilliant!
you were great on the show--a true professional!!
omg you were great and your apartment is gorgeous! Congratulations!!
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Oh, question - could you please post the name of the store or market you were shopping in? I'll be doing a play in NYC from June - September and when I'm not rehearsing I intend to do a lot of shopping!
How exciting!! You did so great and i love what you came up with, it's so great that you have been really successful with your blog & that your able to showcase your style through interior design.
I loved seeing "live" pictures of your apartment and workspace and you did a great job of redecorating that viewer's space. Congratulations. You were great.
Style and home decor definitely go hand in hand. What an accomplishment, congratulations!
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congratulations kelly! incredible job!!
where were you all shopping? it looked like JUNK in brooklyn, but a sign said luggage...?
Kelly.. You have no idea how much this has inspired me! I feel like I am in the same shoes you were in when you posted about how you couldn't decide on a major, and to see that you are doing everything you wanted helps me push harder, and continue!
I majored in Interior Design before but for some reasons, was not able to finish. You give me hope to continue with my dreams! Thank You!
P.S. I wasn't able to talk to you when I saw you at the Texas Style Council, but hopefully next time! Until then!
How cool is this!! Congratulations, you did such a great job. So inspiring, I've never thought about putting my fashion sense into a room - I'll definitely keep this in mind when I'm decorating in the future. :)
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This was so fun to watch! You did an amazing job on the room and you presented it and explained everything so beautifully. Great job, Kelly!
I knew that living space looked familiar...hah! I frequent your blog and have it bookmarked on my computer. Love the blog and I think you did a great job on the show! Keep inspiring us Girlfriend!
oh, no, no adobe flash player :( i am sure it was wonderful! i am now in the process of decorating and you are definitely a source of inspiration :)))
Hi Kelly,
could you share where you went to find all those interesting vases and lamps?
I am moving to a new apartment with a roommate and we desperately need to go furniture shopping!
-Amy
How awesome! I love seeing unique styles translated into rooms.
xoxo
Mandy of Kini Style Files
Have just seen video 1 & it's great to see you in action - for once the video didn't stop half=way through. Am going out to walk dog & be back to see video 2 soon!
always such a fan!
keep the inspiration coming!
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congratulations on your success kelly! this was so wonderful to see you interacting and doing what you love! you sounded so professional and articulate! congratulations again!
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!
Kelly, love that you've made a success out of simply being you. Such an inspiration...no games, no gimmicks, pure talent. Bravo- Congrats!!
Xo-Julie
Absolutely BRILLIANT, Kelly! Congrats on the feature!
xx
Great work! I love that you made the table work :)
I would loooovve to go shopping with you :D! Anyway firts you did such an amazing job, and well, ...lets face it i shed a little tear too( more like sobbing ):)! You are such cool person and you have wonderful style! Looking forward for more! ;)
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WOW Kelli! You did an amazing job... now you are a major superstar!!!! She is so sweet... ah it must feel so good to make someone so happy! :D
xxx
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I really enjoy this kind of TV viewing, which was made that much more interesting because it featured you, and you did a really great job in the execution.
When I first started reading your blog, I so enjoyed the movie lists and other inspirational links - and today's video excerpt joins the ranks of those posts which constitute the reason why I so enjoy your blog. Wishing you every success in your endeavours, Greta.
Great videos - enjoyed every minute and now got to see you in action - not just a picture on the blog. Loved the idea of putting jewellery in glass containers. Actually most of mine is in boxes - all hidden away!!
GREAT JOB! Congratulations!
Hi Kelly! I've been following your blog & I just have to comment about this particular post! I just love your idea of putting jewellery out in display & make them into pieces of art. You should do more post like this (interior design)! Truly inspirational! :)
wow, how exciting! you're getting new opportunities every where you look! you did a great job! i love the glassware collection the best
january, x
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looks great!
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Congratulations, Kelly, You are obviously talented across many spheres.
Fantastic! You did an amazing job, Kelly. Not only are your seriously talented, your are so very elegant and poised. I wouldn't be surprised if we see more of you on TV.
Congratulations!
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Wow! You looked beautiful, and what a fantastic job you did on her room! Congrats!
yes, it's so true...
the way you take care of your outfit or your house tell a lot about yourself
we let our flat in stand by and sometimes i find that our life is in stand by !!
it's just a question of priority
i'm mum of two little children and i stay at home with them until march next year...so i don't work anymore and in that time we should buy a biggest flat but we can't...
just to explain not to complain ;))
great job from you by the way !!
I loved how you were truly able to read her style. What a different approach to interior decor. Most decorators have a "signature look". You used color and style very different from your own and gave something very special to the home owner. You were so complimentary to her. An inspiration!
My favorite was the coffee table and the transformation. Great job!
Great work doll... definitely doing big things!
Stay blessed!
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I absolutely agree, youre place reflects your pesonality, same as the clothes does :)
You have to feel comfortable in that space...i like this show you´ve appeared in! :)
how cool! i love the setting as well. good job! that's amazing.
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Congrats! this was a great feature, you did awesome :-)
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Wow! Tears are always a sign of a job well done! Lol.
Thank you for showing me that I can combine my true loves and passions- Interior Design & Fashion!!!!
So inspiring.
xoxo,
Poca
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Amazing job Kelly! I think you might have inspired me! Thanks for sharing! xox
Great job and wonderful taste. I love the skirt you wore on the Nate Show. Will you share the brand or where I could look for one?
Kelly,
I was home sick yesterday, and happened to turn on the TV, just as you came on the show! I have been a follower of your blog for a long time, and it didn't surprise me to see your talent for showcasing your wardrobe and your home on national tv. Congrats on your accomplishments, and thanks for providing me with some good entertainment on my sick day!
Oh, girl, you are so amazing! What a beautiful result, no wonder it caused happy tears. x
So fantastic Kelly, congrats!! You should seriously consider television as a side career :)
Oh I love it! Can you come decorate my dressing room?
FABULOUS! Your are so you!!!!! so cute, inspire me and you were absolutely professional, clever and of course GORGEOUS!
Congrats darling!
Kisses
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great job the room looks great. You should definitely list the best and cheapest places you shop for home-wear.
dearest,
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You did such a fantastic job! Congratulations, what an accomplishment :) So happy for oyu and you are a huge inspiration!
xo Jen
How exciting!!! It's amazing how your personal style translates for someone else! Good job on the show very well spoken too.
Ingrid
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I totally want to covet your loft, Kelly! It's beyond amazing. I am fascinated with your philosophy of translating your own personal style into your home decor. Great feature.
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much love.
This is so well deserved because frankly your interior design skills are amazing. Fantastic work on the show's feature too! Congrats!
fame fame fatal fame.
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This was fantastic! The room you designed was inspiring, I loved it. So glad you used that table you both loved so much - it's a great touch.
Loved your outfit on the show, too!
I love this! It was so inspiring to see what you did with the colors and patterns in this space. You are so gifted!
so cool :)
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Great show - well done
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I have one of those lamps! I got it at a junk shop in Florida. I wish I had a set or at least a better shade. My shade is plain. Any thoughts on lampshades or DIY shade improvement?
Oh wow, you did a fabulous job! I missed the show and I'm so glad you shared the link. Nate seems like such a great guy. I always loved watching him on Oprah.
wow great job! This looks fantastic and how great is Nate?!?
I've been following your blog for well over a year now, and I have to say I love the direction it's gone in; even towards exploring interior design. I feel much like the lady on the show you just helped...definitely should let my space show who I am too. Thank you for the every day inspiration!!
congratulations on all your accomplishments. your apartment is lovely, no wonder they asked!
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Her reaction was so sweet. She was so happy! I really liked the table that was adapted. Plus, you are even prettier on TV!
Omg this is so incredible congrats! You do have great interior design skills. I can't believe you met nate berkus, love him!
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I love it! And it was really touching how much she loved it. Bravo! :)
I Love Nate. :-P
LOVE! SO proud of you, girl!! ;)
after watching your segment on the nate show i immediately went online to find your blog. i was so inspired by your passion for fashion and design. your home and blog are beautiful. keep on doing what you love.
You are so brilliant!!! you can take someones style and translate it so perfectly!
You've killed it once again! Well done!
ahhh you did such a beautiful job!!!! so proud of you! xoxoxo
So fresh! Loved it!
How crazy is it that you're even doing tv now?! Congratulations! It must be so exciting for you. People really admire and trust your sense of style.
Cindy
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Congrats on the segment - you were such a pro! It was truly enjoyable to watch :) Cheers - a
So chic! LOVE the ikat pillows! xo
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Congratulations, Kelly! This is AWESOME! Great job, another exciting accolade. Kudos! XO
so cool! you did a great job on the show and with the makeover. i see a new career in your future ;)
That was incredibly sweet and the room looks fantastic. Great job Kelly! Looks like you really tapped into her personality perfectly.
xoxo
Cyrillynn
Wow, this is a new and interesting way to think about decorating! I think it's great! Totally inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
-Anna
I saw part of that episode & thought it was you- great job!
yay you!! so exciting!
Lovely makeover! I can see you hosting a TV show. Are they going to do a feature on your apartment in the future?
you did a great job and i love your apartment!
Oh wow! You are so precious. Your hair looks great growing out, by the way!
I love your interior design! So much inspiration for my new apartment... :)
You made that woman soooo incredibly happy! It was really heartwarming.
what an incredible opportunity! Im taking notes on what you said b/c Im re-doing my room. LOVE IT! you are brilliant lady
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Congrats! This is fantastic! -Angela
How excellent! You're a natural in front of the camera -- I agree that your house should look like "you"
kelly you did such a wonderful job and it was so cool to see kat so happy!
Kelly I love you as a fashion blogger, but I think I love you MORE as an interior designer! You are so made for tv! I'm so inspired by you. You are a fashion blogger, jewelry maker, and an interior designer. Love it.
i almost cried watching this video.. you are going to go so far.. so much love to you.
so innovative
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You did a fantabulous job:) I love that you are able to turn personal style into decor for the home!
I wish I had the nerve to say hi to you in Austin at the TXSCC:) I kind of didn't want to be a groupie and I know you were kind of being pulled in all directions:)
I ran into you at the bar at the end of the night and kind of interupted your conversation with Kendra on the way out. (sorry:)
(Brown girl, Big hair:)
This comment is starting to be about me, isn't it?!?
Anywho! Fab job...from one Texas girl to another:)
You were wonderful on the show! Loved your home tour and basement makeover. Job well done! I hope you had fun, Nate is such a sweet guy.
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