So... I'm one that needs a serious kick in the a** to complete a project. I get the stuff, have the best intentions, and then find all the reasons in the world to delay. How many of you relate? Can I see a show of hands please? So ya, two Novembers ago I got marble glass mosaic tile to redo my bathroom. I was keeping my existing travertine that I absolutely love on my counters and tub deck. Well, it was going to be a project that I needed … [Read more...]
Tuft Stuff
Photo from: Home Edit In my opinion, nothing says sophisticated elegance like tufted headboards, so it's a good thing that tufting is all the rage again because I can't get enough! My headboard isn't tufted and I struggle with replacing mine. It's a beautiful monster of a four poster bed I got as a wedding gift from my parents, along with the rest of the "set"... the 2 night stands and large armoire. So because it has that … [Read more...]
Blue and White Decor: Part 2
Last week I talked about decorating with blue and white. In case you missed it, you can see it HERE. I have LOTS of blue and white in my home. It's been a LONG time coming BUT, my family room is like just a week or two away from being COMPLETE! FINALLY! I started painting it last November... took me long enough, right? Jeez! I talked about this little makeover HERE. That room went from that butter yellow to this blue I'm showing below. … [Read more...]
Decorating With Blue and White
I'm a girl whose roots go back to Greece, so the color blue set against white has always been one of my favorite combinations. Whether it's country flag, the blue sea contrasting the white sandy beaches, or the white homes that stand out against the beautiful blue skies, the color combination feeds my soul and immediately makes me feel like I'm home. Even if I'm in a home away from home. Therefore, decorating with blue and white seems like the … [Read more...]
How To Style Your Shelfie
You'll see home accessories on the blog often. I know, yes more. But to me, accessories for our homes are like the sprinkles of jewelry are to our look that we're wearing. The big heavier things, our furniture remains. So these added sprinkles are the things we can change up to freshen and change things up. Last week I shared with you 10 TIPS TO STYLE YOUR BOOKSHELVES with pointers on how to do, what to do, and what to put in them. So I … [Read more...]
My Life In Pictures
So being #OnPurpose as I am, I've got to keep it real, right? So that's what I'm talking about today. Keeping it real. You guys know I wear many hats... It's so funny because this blog really is a reflection of so many things I'm passionate about... about fashion (always.. ask anyone who has known me as a child!), interior design (since I've had a place on my own... ask anyone!), to taking care of ourselves, beauty, health, fitness, … [Read more...]
How To Get The Sold Out Items From Lilly For Target
In case you hadn't heard about the chaos this weekend, it was chaos. And it sounds as bad if not worse than a Black Friday but with cheerful prints, pom poms, giraffes and palm trees. via via via So I have a few ideas for you to get what you missed in case you were one of the people that didn't get what you wanted. I can't guarantee that you will find what you want, but I know it … [Read more...]
Beverly Hills Midcentury Modernized Remodel
One of my favorite parts in home decor is mixing old with new to create a unique space that can't be bought in a furniture showroom floor. It gives character and personality to the room and is fun to watch to coming together of old with new. Such is the case with a Beverly Hills midcentury modernized remodel of a 1960's mid-century home in Beverly Hills. Hollywood A-listers Adam Sanderson and Rich Ross, Sanderson a top Disney exec and Ross … [Read more...]
Target Home Accessories for Spring
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...]
Matouk Luxury Linens at Luxe Objects
Our bedrooms sometimes can be one of the most overlooked places in our homes. Yet, it's probably one of the most important ones. It's where we rest and sleep and it's our private place of solitude and retreat. Unless, of course, we have workout equipment with laundry hanging on it! (just kidding! but those of you know who you are!) Having your bedding done just to your liking with amazing coverlets, duvet covers and sheets in thread counts … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Sunday Shout Out: The Blog Issue
The Blog Issue has been in the making for months and TODAY it's born! (actually last night to all of you reading this special Sunday morning.) The darling Savannah Larsen, creator of The Blog Issue had this wonderful idea this summer, to create a magazine of bloggers, bringing together a community of real women, who might do this part time, might do this full time, who do what they do, have all of their … [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...]
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...]
