Now that spring is officially underway, that means spring cleaning and when it comes to our homes, it doesn't mean change the furniture every season. However, changing up a few accessories on the bookshelves, end tables, coffee tables and spruce up the look and give it a lighter brighter feel without changing up some of the big stuff. So today I'm doing a round up of some things I'm loving right now at Target. It's one of my hot spots. Go … [Read more...]
Double the Size of a Room With Mirrors
Most people decide to either paint walls or wallpaper walls. How about mirror the walls? I've always loved the idea of using mirror on a wall not only because of its simplicity, but it's ability make the room appear larger. It's an illusion, but it works its magic beautifully especially if your space that you're working with is small. Want to double that space? Mirror it up. You can easily double the size of a room … [Read more...]
Mid Century Modern Living Rooms
You all know I love to mix old with new, and one design style we're seeing lots of is the mid-century modern style. So, today Jane at Modernize is sharing some examples with us and some things to look for. The mid-century modern style is showing a huge surge in popularity these days, and it's no wonder — the style’s emphasis on open floor plans and ample windows fits with today's modern family as well as it did back then. (And we can’t help … [Read more...]
DIY Dry Erase Board
Our schedules right now are so crazy with different sports, practices, not to mention, "hey mom, can you get me this at the store?... I need things for a school project... Mail this package..." Having some kind of message board I thought might be helpful. Even if not for messages to each other, even "notes to self" to put in front of ourselves. I can't take credit for coming up with this simple DIY dry erase board, but when I saw how easy … [Read more...]
10 Dream Closets I’m Coveting
What is it about closets that "have me at HELLO" I have no idea. Is it that I just love the organization of it? That everything seems to have it's place and it seems so "perfect" (because I am a perfectionist)? Is it because it's the "home" for all of the things I find lovely that make us feel great every day, as in our wardrobe? There's something about dream closets I obsess over. And while mine might never look like any of these, a girl … [Read more...]
Hardware, Knobs and the Details
I love to think of the hardware and knobs/pulls/handles on our furniture and cabinets as if they are jewelry for our furnishings. Those are the little details and extras that you can play with and have fun with and give a piece a whole new look by simply just changing those little details. Depending on the space you're working with, this can really enhance the overall look you're going for just with changing those simple … [Read more...]
Adorn Container Gardens
I believe you only have one opportunity to make a first impression. I think that's why I always try (I didn't say I'm always the best at it!) to look my best because I never know who I might meet for the first time. The same goes with our home or business. Don't we want our places to seem beautiful and inviting when someone approaches? Well thank GOODNESS for my sweet friend Elizabeth. She turned one of her passions into a … [Read more...]
Pantone Color of the Year 2015 Marsala
In case you hadn't heard, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015 is Marsala. I'm super in love with this color. It's warm, it's rich, I think it goes on almost anyone, it's natural, it's elegant and sophisticated. And it's appealing to both men and women (way more so than radiant orchid, no?) From Pantone: "Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a … [Read more...]
Luxe Loves Holiday Gift Guide
Along the theme of the weekend of Shop Local, I'm sharing a few gift ideas from a few of my local luxury loves: Luxe Objects and Lifesquire. First from Luxe Objects in Nichols Hills Plaza, How about some luxurious slippers? ... on a side note, those white ones would be GORGEOUS for a bride! Child Perfume, offered exclusively in Oklahoma City at Luxe Objects. These beautiful leather keychains... A cashmere wrap in a … [Read more...]
Gift Guide from the #westernscout
We are just ONE MONTH away from Christmas you guys... ONE MONTH.... as in 4 1/2 weeks away. Are you done with your shopping? Because I know I'm not. So, I'm going to make all of your lives easier, especially my Oklahoma City friends. Most of you know I have been so blessed to be the #WesternScout for the Western Avenue district, sharing everything wonderful and awesome and fabulous and what's happening with everyone … [Read more...]
Black Bar
This week I am 100% completely immersed in a home makeover project. I thought it wouldn't be a big deal, but it's bigger than I anticipated for sure. Not quite sure if it's because I haven't done it too often or what, but I guess I didn't realize the fumes and mess and displacement it would be for our whole crew. What kinda make-over? This space.... but today I'm specifically talking THIS space.... ... the bar. I shared … [Read more...]
Work Space
Do you work? As in not necessarily a job, but even if you don't work, have a space where you sit to focus and get your stuff done? Productivity space. Maybe that's how I should phrase it... Some of us have an office job where we have no choice in our space, and some do, and if you don't work, then we can use it as a "productivity space". Whatever the case, I'm talkin about space that you need to get your s**t done, either for your job, your … [Read more...]
Drum Pendant Chandelier
Sometimes changing one thing up in a room can give a completely different look. It could be changing the furniture around. It could be removing something from the space. In this case, I'm adding to my space. I've done something like this before but changed it up instead of adding to it. You can see it HERE. I've had this fabulous light fixture from Luxe Objects now for about 6 … [Read more...]
Minted Beautiful Distractions
It's already mid October which means the holidays are about to creep up on us before we know it. And me being the busy bee that I am will have gasped come December 10th going, HOLIDAY CARDS? WHAT HOLIDAY CARDS? So I'm beginning the process of searching for what I'm going to do this time around. I stopped by Minted to see what they had because I was so pleased with what I did last year. I found some other lovelies from them HERE back … [Read more...]
Luxe Home Accessories
Yesterday I shared a bit of my home and had big issues... TV placement, wall tearing up or keeping as is, but I think what makes a room special are all the extras that was place in our space. On our coffee tables, in our bookshelves, on our sideboards and end tables. They're the little "sprinkles" for our room. Kinda like our jewelry is to a great outfit, these home accessories make our rooms sparkle just a bit more. I recently found some … [Read more...]
Built Ins Dilemma
I updated my kitchen several years ago, and because it's connected to my family room, the family room needed to follow. But it didn't. I need to paint the walls, change up the woodwork as well, and then of course the fluff will follow with furniture, window treatments and accessories. Here is why I have been dragging my feet and the issue I've been having. The built in for the TV. We built our house like 17 years … [Read more...]
Hautelook: Statements By J Home Furnishings
I'm a sucker for online deals and steals. As much as I love local, I love great finds I find online. Places like Hautelook have amazing finds on high end designer clothing, accessories, jewelry, home furnishings. They have these "flash sales" that last several days, then they move onto other things, but of course in all these wonderful categories. So as I'm opening my emails this week, these lovelies from Statements By J happened to be … [Read more...]
Greys, Grays and Golds, Part 2
A little while ago I shared my love for grays and golds with you HERE. I don't know what it is about color and metal combination, but I've always loved it and I think I always will. Here are a few sightings in my home (not including all my mirrored furniture that has both silver and gold.... ) ... a few things I spotted at our local fabulous West Elm... ... and of course some online window … [Read more...]
Pomanders and Other Fall Ideas
Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year, even though I worship the sun (a huge no-no, I know!) and love the beach. It evokes a feeling of change, where scents and colors and everything around us changes. Almost instantly. Pomanders are an easy decorative thing to make, a DIY type of thing, that anyone can do using 2 things from the grocery store... oranges and whole cloves. That's it. Pierce the cloves in any design you … [Read more...]
European Modern Furniture: BD Home
Right in our own back yard in Classen Curve lies this gem of a furniture store, unlike any other I've seen in my area. It's one of those places that has things that you see in fabulous interior design magazines, like Elle Decor or Veranda or Town & Country. BD Home is an upscale furniture store designed to meet the needs of those desiring unique European modern contemporary high end furnishings. Most things on the floor … [Read more...]
