When I recently had girls day out when my daughter was out of school for conferences, we enjoyed a great girly lunch and popped on over to a shop that I nearly MELTED as I walked into the door. From the logo, to the exterior to the interior.... This shop had MY LOVES all over it! And I'm so excited to introduce LuxeObjects as my newest sponsor! Mother daughter team Mary and Katherine (and you can see her holding her little … [Read more...]
Bauble winner, Randomness and Entering a Season
First order of business this Friday morning, the WINNER!!! Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to enter the drawing for the wonderful J.Crew bracelet! I promise... I have some FUN things in store for you in the NEAR future just cuz I'm feeling the love and tis the season for giving, right? So... keep plugged in to me! It'll be worth it! ;) So my recent giveaway for this.... The winner is Rachel M!!! via Random Number Generator … [Read more...]
1stDibs Fave’s
I've shared 1stDibs before with you, but if missed those posts, you can catch them here. If you haven't taken a look at that site, you'll quickly fall in love with it once you do. I call it, "A girl can dream, right?" because seriously, most of those beauties are out of MOST of our budgets. But I can't stay away, so I often peruse the site and window shop and dream. And get inspired and get design ideas. Who doesn't wan't to make their … [Read more...]
Sugar and spice and everything nice.
One of the things I love is to walk into a place that smells good. Nothing like wonderful aromas. With that, I always want my home to be the same. I want to smell YUMMINESS. Whatever that is. I can't define it, but I love good aroma in the house. Here is something I've been doing that makes the house smell PERFECT for this time of year, and I BET you have everything you need RIGHT in your kitchen. These simple four things can make your … [Read more...]
The OP Life’s Black Friday Specials
Even though we spent Thanksgiving being thankful for all we have, 24 hours later we find ourselves as a society obsessed about getting MORE STUFF! HA! Anything wrong with THAT picture? Anyways, in line with this OBSESSION of getting THE BEST DEAL, here are a few shops that are offering some pretty good deals I thought I'd pass along your way! 1. For the gal who loves botanically based cosmetics, results oriented skin care, and amazing spa … [Read more...]
My Style in Seven
Hiya friends! Today I'm super excited to be posting over at Bijou and Boheme! If you haven't seen Christine's site, you're in for a HUGE treat! She's a SUPER talented gal, with an eye for style that will blow you away. Not only can she design a room like no other, she will be featured in Canada's Style at Home this December and January (already contributes, but this is a spread on HER), and if you're wanting some really great art, look no … [Read more...]
Friday Fancies
A beautiful room I had to share. via Bright, refreshing, crisp and clean. It was simple and popped. A DIY that if I could EVER do a DIY, THIS would be one I wanna do (although I can't say I could do it!) via Happy Friday! … [Read more...]
A Good Deal Early
I was just informed that our Christmas tree got insulation all messed up in it in the attic with a little construction project we've had going on. So that means getting a new tree. I don't do the real ones. Sorry. I feel like I have enough mess to deal with, have a purple thumb for SURE, so there is NO way I could take care of a real one. So tonight we ventured off to make a purchase. And much to my delight, I was very happy with what I … [Read more...]
Pretty in Pink
Nailing down the EXACT color for a room can be really tricky. I'm working on my mudroom madness which is yes, madness. If you ask my husband, he says, REALLY? All THIS for a MUDROOM? For the backpacks and wrapping paper? LOL! Yes, dear! So I'm going with PINK walls. You heard me. PINK. These were the choices I narrowed it down to. Now, keep in mind, these do NOT at all look like the real color. Holy COW how different they look in … [Read more...]
The Prince’s Pad
This is one crib I don't think was featured on MTV's Cribs. I saw these and I was DROOLING. So unique, so bold, so COOL, this pad is fit for an ultra hip, chic modern day king. Well, almost. This gorgeous place belongs to Emanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice and Piedmont. He is an Italian television personality, a member of the House of Savoy and the son and heir of Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples. He is the only male-line grandson of … [Read more...]
The Lookbook is HERE!
OMG!!!!!!! An epic merge, one that has never happened like this before. Two of the largest retailers we look to to see what's hot, together with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, are coming together to have an exclusive, first time ever, holiday collection. 24 Designers. Over 50 items. December 1st. YOWZA! I chatted about it HERE. Are you beside yourself or WHAT? Well.... the LOOKBOOK is OUT! Yes! It came out TODAY! … [Read more...]
Brassy Furnishings
Ok lovies. I swear I'm all over the place this week... with a networking luncheon in my home tomorrow, sending my parents off to Panama tomorrow, about to begin a new construction add on in my house, if I am not A.D.D. then lawd have mercy! WHEW! So I'm sitting here thinking about different parts of my home that I wanna "freshen up" you could say. And I spotted these beauties.... oh MY! Love these nesting tables! I've … [Read more...]
Mud Room Madness
Why do we need a mudroom? I had NO idea a mudroom would be something SO great, but when I'm thinking of all the possibilities? Let's just call it a "multi-purpose room" shall we? Holy SMOKES! Of course men don't get it like we do, right? So let's get a few things straight.... I wasn't in sports to know about balls, shin guards, cleats, PE bags, and in case you didnt know, it was just me, no other kids. So YES, this room is a need to keep … [Read more...]
Eating Pretty
I about DIED when I saw these DARRRRRRLING flatware! via Meet Brooke from Sucre Shop! Isn't the name as cute as these utensils??? When I first saw these I was like DARRRR-LIIINNNNNGGG! I had to spread the word with my lovies! Brooke brings to you fun wooden utensils to the party scene! Sucre Shop has been featured in Martha Stewart Living magazine, Real Simple blog, Amy Atlas, Hostess With … [Read more...]
Have a seat.
One Kings Lane is a great site where you can get great designer goods for the home at discounted prices. If you're not a member, you'll wanna be. I mean, who doesnt love a deal? I know I love to save a few bucks! Their sales are limited to a few days only, so it's one of those places that you've got to be OP on checking what's the "deal of the day". One of my favorite buys? AWESOME grasscloth wallpaper that I bought and redid my living room … [Read more...]
Fabulous Florentine
I don't know what it is about Florentine pieces, but I have always been attracted to them. Is it the GOLD that I love (I LOVE gold)? Is it their imperfections through age? Is it their timelessness? I don't know. But all I know is that I love Florentine. From large pieces like this great mirror below with its side table, to the cute little boxes and trays. Oh how I wished I had pictures of all the wonderful large pieces I have seen … [Read more...]
The Groundwork for a Home Project
Hi lovies! Just coming off of labor day, I told you what I was doing here, remember? Well I am in the process of going thru some interior design decision making. Last winter we built on a garage onto an EXISTING garage, to turn the EXISTING garage into a mud room. Insanity? Who knows. But all I know is I'm tired of walking thru a hallway of shoes, backpacks, shin guards, and tripping over a ball or two. ... every time I come in and out of … [Read more...]
Labor Day
Labor day weekend is here.... via via That would be fun if that was me on some wild weekend getaway. But, instead, we be laboring in someway like this.... For the record... that is not my garage, but you kinda get the drift, right? About to get ready for a garage MAKEOVER that will no longer be a garage but a mud room. YAHOO! .... for tips on cleaning out your garage though, hop on over here. Time to close the doors on Summer of … [Read more...]
You have WHAT in your house?
Many have swimming pools. Many have jacuzzi tubs. But, do you know anyone who has pools and tubs like THESE? Kinda fun, wouldn't you say? via via via via … [Read more...]
It was love at first sight.
This was the first thing in front of me as I was leaving the corridors of the mall restroom.... It was like "FEAST YOUR EYES ON THIS!!!" I about DIED! It attracted me like a magnet to metal and I gravitated to the GOLD letters, not to mention huge PRADA sign on the right display window. This new store, only open for a few weeks in Oklahoma City is going to be THE store to see. I can promise you that! And if you don't live in Oklahoma City, … [Read more...]
