Faux bois is French for "fake wood". I'm seeing more and more "fake wood" patterns in interiors... from rugs to wallpapers to furnishings, to home accessories. Is it just the fact that we all now just LOVE the earth???? Maybe fall is getting close and it's my FAVE season so it is getting me in the mood for the leaves to change so it really SPOKE to me??? Whatever it is, I think faux bois is pretty cool! Take a look... Martha making a … [Read more...]
I can see right through you.
Glass coffee tables. Their transparency is what makes them so great. Why? It's all in the base. Their unique and distinctive bases are what gives them their character. via via via via via via via via I have always envisioned a glass kitchen table with some sort of marble or travertine base. Well, lo and behold, amidst my treasure hunting, I found EXACTLY what I had always envisioned. Hold that thought.... I'll take … [Read more...]
An Organized Mess
Today my heart was beating HARD! I got a new piece of furniture. Yes, a new piece, not a consignment piece, not a vintage antique piece. A NEW piece. I had to go for SERIOUS functionality. And I mean SERIOUS. The task at hand is MASSIVE. What is it, you say? Ahhhhh... ok lovies... so anything pretty I'm drawn to, right? Especially if it sparkles. Right? I have a SERIOUS addiction to jewelry... and in talking to dear fabulicious … [Read more...]
Patterned Pieces
Patterns don't have to just occupy fabrics, rugs, window treatments. Bold patterns with contrasting colors can make such a statement when they are on major furniture pieces in a room. It's very unexpected to see this on the pieces themselves vs the fabric on the sofa or pillows. It has KA-POW power when I see it in a room! Like this vanity below... Or this coffee table POPs in the room as the rest of the colors are more subdued and … [Read more...]
Dream On
Have you ever seen a picture you'd never forget? I have several of these that I will share with you at different times. One of which has NEVER left my brain! Such is the case of this AMAZING bedroom. It is SOOOO yummy I want to DIVE into this bed! Pinned from Victoria Saragasso (if you see all her fabulousness, you'll want to bookmark her page!) I haven't gotten this room out of my mind. Is it the FURRRRR? Is it the INCREDIBLE Greek Key … [Read more...]
Carmel-Choco Heaven
I have the pleasure of being the Oklahoma City licensee for the Joy of Connecting, a networking platform for women. Part of that entails me hosting a luncheon every month. This is where I get to share my love for entertaining and cooking.... But in a simple, not over the top, way. Hosting this is SUPPOSED to be simple, not complicated. I litterally whipped up this dessert without a recipe, and oh my, does it look divine!! I haven't tried it, … [Read more...]
Kelly Wearstler
My first experience with Kelly Wearstler's incredible style was on my stay at the boutique hotel, the Estrella in Palm Springs in 2003. I was in awe of the awesome rooms, the impact of just the simple white rooms with black and yellow accents, very neoclassical accents, very hollywood glamour. From that moment on she become one of my most favorite designers. Not long after that, watching The Apprentice on tv, I shouted out, "OMG! THAT CONDO! … [Read more...]
