I used to think that I would have to wait a lifetime to own an authentic piece of designer furniture. In fact, I was pretty convinced that I might never have the gumption to throw down several hundred (or several thousand) dollars for the real thing. Then I went to Goodwill on Saturday, and almost fainted. I saw this little...

So do you remember the sad kitchen that I created a design for during my interview? Well, I've pretty much finished it! It was a long process, but the project definitely evolved into something that I am truly proud of. Although the initial design concept for each area remained the same, one huge component changed - the color scheme....