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hi friends!i will be out the rest of this week. we are flying to tennessee to spend some time with family and friends, and will be sneaking in few days at the beach in florida (really hoping that the worst of the tropical storm will be over when we get there!) and visiting more family in alabama.i will be checking my email at least once a day, so if you have questions or would like to set up...

i have been checking in with ya'll about this house for a long time...(i need to get some REALpictures taken of the house--like by a REAL photographer, i just haven't made the time to do it yet.i promise that when i do, i will share them here PRONTO.in the mean time, enjoy a few snapshots that i took:the kitchenclose-up of backsplash tilefireplacemudroommudroom floorsdeciding on pillows....happy monday!i...

i was recently contacted by leslie, the owner of segreto finishes, a premier decorative painting and plastering company based in houston, texas. leslie recently wrote and self-published her first book, Segreto: Secrets To Finishing Beautiful Interiors, a 300 page oversized boutique coffee table book filled with stunning interiors with a focus on why different finishes were chosen for different...

i was pretty excited to see west elms newest collaboration with several south african artisans and designers. the pieces have a lot of variety and style, and would add a pretty touch of global glam to any home. here are some of my favorite items: source bench loren kaplan dinner setgemma orkin blue birds silk pillow cover source console wola nani pencil cup ceramic matters...

i finally got around to tea-staining my holli zollinger fabric.i had holli customize her "diamond circles" fabric to orange for grady's room. when the fabric arrived, it was a tiny bit "brighter" than i wanted, so i decided to tea stain it.fast forward a few months...i finally got around to doing it!it was actually a very easy process:1. bring water to a boil.i just filled up my largest pot.2. put...

a couple "before" pictures of a family room that i worked on:the issues with the room:*there was no storage in the room for tv components.* the furniture layout felt too "wide" and blocked a doorway to a small office*the leather sofas needed to be replaced*the homeowner wanted to bring in some more pattern and color*the ceiling fan wasn't needed, and the client wanted it removed.a couple of i-phone...

we are still house hunting.we have been renting for nearly 4 years, and i have to say that it kinda stinks.i am really, really ready to get my OWN house again.we have had a few things almost come through for us...but almost doesn't really countwhen it comes to real estate.i have been really quiet about our search lately. we have just had so manydisappointments, and it is hard to get your hopes up...

a few things that could make my summer ju----st a little bit happier:1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6,   7,  8,  &nbs...

i am thrilled to announce that the premier issue of pimlico is now live!pimlico is a new online magazine dedicated to the art of celebrations and inspired gift giving...and the first issue is wonderful!i am so amazed at how gorgeous everything is! this is such a unique and wonderful magazine....i know y'all are going to enjoy it.click here to check it out.**the party table that i designed is on pages...

i wanted to share another success story from a client who opted for my one hour phone call + pinterest board design service. i had worked with this client once before, on a full room design, so i had a pretty good idea of her particular taste. she loves color and likes a slightly off-beat, modern touch in her spaces. i was really excited when she asked for my help to design the nursery of her soon-to-be...