i owe you so many… updates on the Dwell with Dignity journey. I actually have three (maybe four!? eek!!) houses I need to share with you. The girls (Lisa and Kim) have been so busy doing good and moving into their new DWD house we just got caught up a few weeks ago. I always ask for the breakdown on the houses because it fascinates me how resourceful they are and what they accomplish in such a short time. Remember the DWD crew finds out less than a week before the family moves in who they are and what needs they have. Photos and details from their Citywalk house which was for a graduate of Interfaith housing and her six year old daughter. It turned out fabulously, so much fun. Also, so happy to report that DWD is the Hot Nonprofit in the August Hot Issue of FD Luxe! Congratulations!!

images via myself and Margaret Wolf

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day bed from Craigslist!!

Design and table re-envisioned by Kim and executed with CONTACT PAPER!!

Beautiful mosaic of natural stones by Connie Chantilis

GORGEOUS artwork by Nosheen Iqbal created with donated Maya Romanoff wallpaper …love Nosheen, so talented. I have been meaning to show you her work now for a while… It’s amazing. She SEWS THROUGH WOOD!!?!

Would you have loved this room as a kid?? This dresser was revamped using this yellow and grey wallpaper and the entire dresser painted grey. LOVE the way it turned out!

Voila - the graduate’s room. The mother…it’s beautifully executed, lux, and super cozy. The Dwell gals even had “Sweet Dreams” embroidered on her sheets.

Great little kitchen!! Fully stocked by DWD of course!

Always innovative with the drapery!

The most amazing part besides the new home for this family!??? The entire redo of this two bedroom home $1,250. Bravo ladies and all who gave so much to this wonderful fresh start!!

the breakdown

Bedroom #1 (Mom)

Headboard – Made by a volunteer & her husband using donated fabric from D. Sutherland.  Supply costs - $35
Bedside Table – Donated. DwD added marble top and shelf donated by The Lee Collection
Brass Sconce – Donated by Global Views
Sheets – 2 sets purchased @ Target - $24.99 ea.  “Sweet Dreams” monogram donated
Blanket – Purchased @ Target - $20
Quilted Coverlet – Donated by volunteer
Throw Pillows – Donated by Deborah Walker & Associates
Carpet Floor Tile – Donated by The Lee Collection
Dresser – Resident’s own refurbished by DwD.  New hardware from Elliott’s Hardware - $42
Mirror – Donated by Culp Associates
Jewelry Box – Donated by Global Views
Hamper – Donated.  Liner made from Texas Paint & Wallpaper dropcloth by Nitia Musico/Rugs & Stuff
IKEA Wardrobe – Purchased  $49
Set of 3 Wooden Boxes – Donated by Global Views
Mattress and Box Spring – Donated by Mattress Smart
Dust Ruffle – 2 used.  Purchased @ Target - $14.99 ea.

Bedroom #2 (Daughter)

Headboards – 2 used to make daybed – Donated
Bunky Board – Donated by Mattress Smart
Mattresses – Resident’s Own – Bed & Trundle
Crown over Bed – Donated by IDS
Pink Tulle – Donated and fabricated by volunteers
Throw and Lg. Pillow Cover – Made by volunteers from Pier I curtain panel - $24
Sheets – 2 sets for bed; 2 sets for trundle – Purchased @ Target - $14.99 ea.
Dust Ruffle – Purchased @ Target - $14.99
Throw Pillows – Donated by Sutherland & Perennials
Artwork over bed – Purchased – 4 @ $14.00 ea.
Chalkboard/Tackboard – Fabricated by volunteer with donated fabric scraps
Tuffet – Fabricated and donated by Nitia Musico/Rugs & Stuff
Pink Shag Rug – Donated by Lisa Nelson Interior Makeovers
Lime Green Folding Chair & Throw – donated by Molly & Me showroom at the WTC
Dresser – Resident’s own. Redone using donated Hygge & West wallpaper by Julia Rothman and pulls donated by Discount Home Warehouse.
Decorative “K” Plate - Donated by Katie Fuerst of Feurst Editions
Kite String Artwork Holder – Purchased – 2 @ $5 ea. from Taj Mahal India Imports
White Stacking Suitcases – Donated by Global Views
Round Mirror – Donated

Bathroom

Shower Curtain, Liner, Rings – Purchased @ Target - $40
Bath Mat – Donated
Towels – Purchased @ Target 4 sets = $60
Hanging Cabinet – Purchased @ Target - $30.00
Artwork – Purchased 2 @ $12.50 ea.

Kitchen/Dining

Kitchen Supplies and Small Appliances – Donated by Deborah Walker & Associates
Dining Table - Donated
Dining Chairs – 2 purchased @ Round Top - $20 ea.
Wooden Rug under Table – Donated – Walker & Co. Imports from Abroad
Rug in front of sink – Purchased @ Pier I - $25
Cleaning Supplies “Artwork” – Broom, Mop, Industrial Dust Pan, Ironing Board - $50
Groceries - $100 ($100 donated - $200 total)
Cupcakes – Donated by Society Bakery

Living Area

Daybed – Purchased on Craig’s List (originally from West Elm) - $300
Curtains – Donated by The Curtain Company
Sheers – Donated by Deborah Walker & Associates
Drapery Hardware – Purchased @ Williamson Supply - $37
2 Small Tables – Donated
Lamp – Donated
Lampshade – Purchased @ Arteriors sale $10
TV – Donated by Toshiba
Dresser – Resident’s own repainted by DwD volunteers
Artwork – Purchased - $42
Throw Pillows – Donated by Sutherland & Perennials.  Others made by volunteer from donated fabric samples.

Hallway

Hanging Shelf – Donated by Global Views
Amethyst Mosaic – Connie Chantilis @ CAC Mosaics
Runner – Donated by Deborah Walker & Associates
Storage Piece w/Baskets – Donated
Original Artwork – Created by Nosheen Iqbal using donated Maya Romanoff wallpaper
Kuba Cloth Wall Hanging – Donated
African Women “Butterfly” Pictures – Donated – Found in Round Top – Framing donated by Artifex
Mirror – Resident’s own – repainted by DwD volunteers

Miscellaneous

All paint used: Benjamin Moore donated by Texas Paint & Wallpaper
Misc. Supplies - $100

GRAND TOTAL = $1250

If you would like to donate time, money or a set of hands please visit http://www.DwellwithDignity.org/