We are officially into April and that means spring has FINALLY arrived. We can't always be outside to enjoy the lovely weather this time of year can bring, but we can certainly bring elements of the season into the home. When I think of Spring I think of new life, cheer, happiness, rejuvination, color and freshness. You can see a recent tv spot I did on KSBI52 Oklahoma Live show…. Key points to think remember: Bright … [Read more...]
This Time at Dulce…
You guys know one of my favorite hot spots for unique finds in home furnishings is a small place tucked away in one of the hip parts of Dallas called Dulce. This eclectic shop is a must visit each time I go to Dallas. The reason why I love this place is because I'll never find the same thing twice, they have things you can't find anywhere else, and frankly, it's all so unique it's just freaking awesome. Unique is key here. I think it's a … [Read more...]
Essentials Shopping Simplified
As I was coming up for the title of my post all I could think of were some key phrases... Calgon Take Me Away Shopping's Best Kept Secret A Lifesaver of a Website Where Were You All This Time .... does that give you any indication as to how wonderful this site has been for me? Am I talking about fabulous shoes? No. Designer purses? Nope. Gorgeous jewelry? Nah. How bout a place that will give me the BEST hair and nail tips? Not … [Read more...]
Personal Assistant Givaway
Happy Monday Morning! Super excited to start your week with a super special intro! I want you to meet my newest sponsor, Val and the gals at The Riley Group. This couldn't have come at a better time, if you ask me, because TIME is what it's all about. via What just happened this past weekend? Daylight savings time. And with that... we LOST an hour of time. *sigh* Don't we wish we had more of that? Helllllooooo? … [Read more...]
White Linens
I've often said it's the little things that can make a difference in a space. Or even just one element can make or change the feel of things. I have always been a lover of white linens. When I got married, I registered white towels and bed sheets. That was a LONG time ago, and I still feel the same now as I did then. It is that single simple element of the color of your linens that can totally transform the feel of your bathroom. Think … [Read more...]
Artist Love: Rita Ortloff
Rita and I had met LONG ago when our boys were in a toddler program and after that our boys took separate paths for school and Rita and I had lost touch. But not long ago, we were reconnected thru a mutual friend, and through the awesomeness of social media I found here again, and BOY was I excited! You'll see why I was biting my nails to introduce her to you!!! Meet Rita Ortloff. I stumbled across her and her work … [Read more...]
Office REVEAL
So finally. I am here with the REVEAL. I have had this long over due. The decisions, the thinking, the analysis on all of it... You can see the discussions of it HERE and HERE, along with before pics. Because TODAY my friends, you get the AFTER!! So, needless to say, I ended up KEEPING the dark wood, as it was advised it's SUCH a classic thing, the wood IS an expensive thing to ruin if I paint it anything else, resale value of the house, … [Read more...]
The AWESOME Shop from Target
Two of my FAVORITE things... TOGETHER!! In case you didn't know, Target has created a site that has curated their most pinned items from Pinterest. BRILLIANT. Basically, its most popular items pinned get a spot in the shop! Um HELLO? Genius! Makes total sense, right??? It's like the marriage of the most amazing shopping/good stuff/fashion/trendy/style/domestic entities! {did you understand that at all???} So meet The Awesome … [Read more...]
Kate Spade Office at Luxe Objects
I popped into one of my favorite local shops, Luxe Objects the other day to get a gift and this lovely table greeted me at the door. Why HELLO Kate Spade Office! This lovely table full of Kate Spade Office goodies. Um... as I'm wrapping up the remodel on my office space, that is ALL I needed to see. Who doesn't love their WORK space to be LOVELY? Sparkle coasters? Yes! I don't want … [Read more...]
Think Pink: For the Home
In light of the upcoming holiday of lovers that's the most overrated holiday I swear (we can call it a Hallmark holiday), I'm going to be sprinkling some "PINK POSTS" for you. I love pink, so why not share it with you during it's HOT season, right? {I'm SUCH a dork!} I've been into pink quite a bit lately, and I donno what it is about it, but it's makin me happy. I've added pink slowly into my home the past year, and you can see it HERE and … [Read more...]
Baked Brie en Croute
I know the holidays have passed, and we're all so focused on shedding the extra bulge that we found when we were home on all those FREEZE days eating warm cozy comfort food (you KNOW what I'm talkin about!!) But this has been one of my classic faves I had to share with you to enjoy even beyond the holidays. It's a real show stopper when entertaining and looks like it was ALL the fuss without all the work, I promise. Some of the best recipes I … [Read more...]
Randomness
Because those of you who know me know that's how I roll, right? Off the wall and random? .... Is everyone overwhelmed this time of year or is it just me? The Mister has said to me so many times, "Why don't we forget all the gifts with all our families and lets just have a big fancy dinner somewhere and that's it?" Well, that never happens. And there is NO way I get my s**t done MONTHS in advance. Being done with my shopping in the fall? … [Read more...]
New Finds at Dulce in Dallas
I was in Dallas last week doing a little business and I just HAD to pop into one of my FAVORITE furniture shops Dulce. It's a consignment shop full of eclectic treasures. I've told you guys about this place before HERE and HERE. Well, they are always getting new things in, so here's some of their latest and greatest finds.... Call me a dork but I am OBSESSING over these shrooms..... They take me back to being a KID … [Read more...]
Tree Toppers
I have always had this weird picky thing for our tree topper. We don't own an angel or a big star. Most of the years I've adorned the op of the tree with a giant bow and have had ribbons drape down over the tree and swirl around it. This year, we had a different thought. Actually, WE didn't, but a few others (other than myself) had a new idea of what to place atop the … [Read more...]
Sparkles, Memories and Pretties
After being busy and out of town working on some projects, a great escape for me is always some sparkly pretty things and reminiscing on fond memories from my childhood. via Found this beauty on ebay a few years ago. In case you didn't know what it was, it's a Christopher Radko ornament of the Marshall Field's Clock on State Street. The flagship Marshall Field's store … [Read more...]
Radiant Orchid: 2014 Color of the Year
Last week, it was just announced..... The Pantone™ color of 2014 is Radiant Orchid. "Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health." … [Read more...]
Minted Papers and Gifts
It's that time of year again where our mailboxes are filled with holiday cards. I know for myself, I have to go thru this hunt and search and I'm brainstorming of what to do this year. I came across Minted and I saw some beautiful choices that went far beyond holiday cards. First things first... lemme show you a few of the MANY MANY to choose from in holiday card selection that struck me as unique... Aren't those … [Read more...]
Gifting Guide: Coffee Table Books
Coffee table books in my opinion make fantastic gifts. I've gotten several in the past and I LOVE em. Partly because they reflect something about ME (the gals bought books they knew I'd love), and partly because they help beautify my home. Beautiful books are simply lovely. (images via Pinterest) (image via me) If there is someone on your list that you might not know … [Read more...]
Small Business Saturday
Amidst all the hype of Black Friday, an influx of emails of SALE mail, and now this new Brown Thursday (which is a NEW term, where stores open on Thursday (yes ON Thanksgiving), and are literally open a full 24 hours to get a head start on Black Friday... Something that makes me sad for the employees when they could be with their families... ), (SERIOUSLY PEOPLE????) I find it very REFRESHING to enjoy the likes of keeping it local and shopping … [Read more...]
The BEST Cranberry Sauce Evaaah
From a can? The kind you can "slice"? Or homemade? I love cranberry any way you serve it up to me. It's YUM! I have been making this recipe since about the time I got married (which would be 16 years ago), and it's requested OVER and OVER again. I will not lie.... I cannot take credit for the yumminess of this piece. We can thank Williams Sonoma for that. The goods: 1/2 orange 2 cups water 1 tart apple, such as … [Read more...]
