Hope everyone had a Happy Easter. I am so thankful we serve a risen Lord!!!
It's taken me a while to get back in the swing of things so hang in their I will be back soon. I leave you with this cutesy little bunny, I could just squeeze him.
April 26, 2011
April 18, 2011
Stylish Organization
My jewelry is a mess. It's all thrown into a single drawer with no organization what so ever. When I want to accessorize it takes me a very frustrating minute to untangle or find a pair of my favorite little jewels. Here are some amazingly stylish ways to organize your jewelry. I just adore the first one with the burlap cloth and cabinet pulls - how creative is that!?!
I got all these photos from my new favorite source Pinterest!!!!
April 14, 2011
April 11, 2011
Stencil The Town
I have been dreaming of wall stencils lately, all I need to do is find the perfect spot in my house. Does this sound like my next DIY project? I love wallpaper but the cost of the ones I love are so out of my budget. A little sweat equity, paint and a pretty pattern will get you the same designer look for more than half the price. Really any pattern you can dream up they have it!!!!
Here are a few of my favorite stencils from some pretty amazing online sources....
April 06, 2011
Safely Home
A few of the pieces that I purchased at Round Top Antique Fair are nestled into there new home in my house. And the other pieces are still being worked on. I am re-wiring my alabaster lamp, and waiting on a friend to come hang my Egyptian Lantern.
Here are a few snapshots in our house right now...........
The crystal chandelier is my favorite and it originally was planned to hang on top of our staircase but we liked it so much it hangs above the dinning room table. I noticed it everyday right when I walk into the house, she softens the entire room.
My little landscape print in the antique frame is hung in our guest bedroom right above the nightstand.
Down the upstairs hallway I put the dresser and antique mirror. The dresser is very old and really not good for everyday use so we store our winter blankets and granny quilts in it.
My husband had this pitcher and basin from his grandmother and it looks perfect with the dark rustic dresser.
And finally my Japanese Calligraphy brushes are in this silver pitcher...
April 04, 2011
Tufted
I am obsessed with these new gray tufted chairs at World Market, and they are on sale for a fabulous price of $99..........
Compare that price to the ones I have be eyeing at Restoration Hardware on sale right now for $299.........
Look how amazing the chairs would look in a dining room........
March 29, 2011
Round Top Round Up
What an adventure!!! We just returned from preview weekend at Round Top/Warrington Antique Show. It was such an amazing trip and I came home with most of the stuff on my list. I don't know what hurts more - my feet from all the walking or my stomach from all the laughing we did.
Here is a round up of what I came home with and the fields that I found them in......
La Bahia
Antique Chinese Calligraphy brushes
Chelsea Meadow
Mirror
Landscape print in antique frame
Town of Warrington
Mirror
Old antique dresser
Alabaster lamp
Next to Zapp Hall in Warrington I found this beautiful empire crystal chandelier. It was love at first sight, she looks beautiful in my kitchen above the dining table!!!
Butterfly prints from Clutter in Warrington
Blue Hills
Old rustic light from Egypt
Egg Print
We looked like Sanford and Son driving home with all our junk piled high in the truck. I can not wait till next year!!
March 23, 2011
Let The Fun Begin
Round Top is FINALLY here!!! We are about to jump in the truck and head on over to Texas. Over 1,000 antique merchants spread over four small towns, no doubt I will lose my mind this week. I hope to take pictures and report back to you guys on my findings. Wish us luck!!!!
March 21, 2011
I Got A Fever
And the only prescription... is MORE COWHIDE!!!
I got this rug from Ikea a few years ago and it's been sitting in my closet. I don't know what to do with it yet. It worked great in my old house but I can not find a place for it in our new house.
Honestly I can not make up my mind if it is creepy to have a cow on the floor?
In a futile attempt to find her a home I hit the internet for some inspiration and here are my top 3 favorites.
(via David Jimenez)
She is still in the closet.
March 16, 2011
Evergreen Of The Month
Her official name is Magnoliaceae Michelia Figo, I refer to her as my little Banana Magnolia!!! She has become one of my favorite evergreens in our courtyard (partly because she hides my huge hunk a metal called the a/c unit).
The flowers have this sweet ripe banana, juicy fruit gum, apple like fragrance that is delightful. I swear depending on the time of the day it smells different.
March 15, 2011
This House Makes Me Happy
House Beautiful 2009 featured this Austin house from designer Sara Scaglione of Shabby Slips. Years later I am still obsessing over all the rooms, and still love the feel and look of this house. She perfectly mixes modern clean lines with soft Belgian linens and timeless antiques. I am hoping to visit the Shabby Slips Houston store in the next few months, not that I can afford anything in there but it's fun to dream!!!
Walls painted Pratt & Lambert's Silver Lining
Curtains in Donghia's Debutant in Birdie & Slipcovers in Hamilton Adams Belgian linen
Black all weather wicker from Smith & Hawken
Sunroom
Kitchen and Family Room
Family Room
Mansion Chandelier from Currey & Company
Girls Room
March 11, 2011
Alabaster Light
I love alabaster lamps they are so elegant, organic, and simple. They match any style room and are so unique. Alabaster is a type of mineral that is usually white, creamy or translucent in color. I am hoping to come home from Round Top with a beautiful alabaster lamp like the ones below......
(via Country Living)
(via Ron Marvin)
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