I’ve been blessed with some opportunities lately to combine my artistic skills and interior design interest. Casa Verde, an Aveda Salon and Spa, hired me to redesign the decor of their three rooms for spa treatments. The three rooms are themed individually: Earth, Water, and Fire. If you follow me on instagram, you’ve seen sneak peeks of the process throughout the last few weeks. I have just completed the Earth room this week, and am excited to share it with you! I hope there are ideas you can take away from this project that will inspire you in your own spaces at home!
I was given the freedom to create the color and concept of this room from start to finish…It was so fun! I chose paint colors: Behr “Squirrel”, Martha Stewart “Bedford Gray”, and Behr “Powdered Snow.” (If you’ve been following my kitchen remodel, you may recognize these paint colors!) I chose to go with a serene palette that would feel soothing, yet sophisticated. Aspens/Birch trees are a perfect choice for this palette. (You may remember that I painted similar ones two years ago for Number 5′s owl themed nursery.) The mural was completed first…
Then, the 3′x3′ acrylic painting on gallery-wrapped, stretched canvas. Here it is in progress…one of many many layers. I often painted in dim light to make sure the painting would look right in a dark room…
And, lastly, I picked furnishings and decor for the space that tied in natural elements and a pop of green with artificial succulents. All items for this room were purchased at HomeGoods and TJ Maxx.
Because this room is always very dim while in use, I chose textures, lines, and colors that would hold their own even in dim, candlelit light. I wish I could capture how my painting looks in the dark…it’s eery and wonderful. 
The natural twig/vine spheres hanging over the bed are hung on fishing line. They don’t photograph particularly well, but add a bit of whimsy, earthiness, and sightly distraction from the ceiling fixtures. Just take my word for it.
I picked up a linen-covered dressform to hold accessories and clothing during the spa treatment. I am currently making a sweetly framed sign that will hang from a chain around the dressform neck…to invite clients to drape the dressform while they are getting pampered.
Next up is the “Water Room.” The salon has asked for a painting of calla lilies, and I will be designing that room as well. I’m sure I’ll post pics on the GraceLaced Facebook page and instagram as I go along! I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to do a little creative work outside the home. It has been a great honor to be featured as an artist and designer! These creative giftings are from God, and it brings me great satisfaction and joy to reflect the beauty of His creation and creativity by using what gifts He’s entrusted to me.
Have a great weekend, friends…soak up God’s beautiful creation all around!
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I was hoping I’d get to see photos…
Love how it turned out!
Thanks, Kara!
I just came across your blog yesterday so I’m a new subscriber. I had to leave a comment today though because I jus LOVE what you did in that room. It’s just absolutely beautiful! God has really blessed you with amazing talent!! Also excited about your book study. I just finished Because He Loves Me last month. It was a life-transforming read!! Have a great weekend!
Rachel, it’s great to meet you! I’m looking forward to getting to know you better through the book study!
It is gorgeous, Ruth! I’m sure the spa’s clients will love being pampered in that lovely, relaxing space.
Thanks, friend!
Amazingly beautiful. Having no creative talent at all, I stand amazed at the abundance of talent our Lord has given you. I’m sure the people who get to enjoy that room will be blessed!
Linda, I beg to differ, as your creative abilities are showcased throughout your home and hospitality. I enjoy both immensely!
Your blogger-mom title is truly giving way to the true artist that you are! Forgive my dive-in-deep-philosophy-out-of-nowhere…but when Charles Dickens had to chop up his masterpiece into publishable bits to reach the readers of his time, his “art” was not diminished though he had “compromised” his original vision. I see this with you. Your art is flourishing in the blogger-mom sphere, though those who know you, know you to be a living breathing artist. I am (1) so inspired and touched by your art (2) blessed to see God working all things together in you, revealing his Ways! (3)blown away at this project!
The masterpiece that You are is coming together. It might be published in bits-and-chapters for now, but it is already becoming its own cohesive “classic”.
It’s simply who God made you to be. And seeing you flourish helps others to embrace who God made them to be.
Eventually you must just bloom, all out, for everyone to see and misunderstand and criticize…but there is no other way to grow and become…we simply root ourselves in His love and His gifts and let the fruit, His fruit, begin slowly but surely.
It glorifies Hum.
For those with eyes to see, it glorifies Him!
I am amazed.
Joni, friend…what a sweet and kind comment. Thank you for having loved my work for so long and for understanding the artistry that can’t wait to bust out…in each of us! Thankful that the Lord continues to use us in our different spheres of influence and ministry. To Him be the glory!
Awesome work Ruth! I’m so proud of you and am looking forward to seeing this room in person. Praise be to God for bringing this opportunity your way and for your talents.
Thank you, friend! Yes, I hope you get to go in to see the space when you go for a little pampering some time!