from Ballard Designs.I don't know why, but he just speaks to me. :) Probably the combination of softly weathered natural elements, all the wonderful shades of gray, and the texture. Or maybe seeing an animal rendered in this material? A cool marriage of my West Texas roots and my love for the beach. :) Forget the driftwood mirrors, give me the Bull!!Happy Decorating! … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek at the Southern Living Idea House
August 16, 2011 by · 1 Comment
More of this match made in heaven ~ Southern Living and Ballard Designs. :)Don't you love checking your inbox and finding surprises? I was so excited to have emails from both Ballard Designs and Southern Living about their partnership in the Horseshoe Bay Idea House. Southernliving.com is featuring 101 design ideas from this gorgeous home, along with more … [Read more...]
Match Made in Heaven
August 1, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Just back from travelling and now I've got to catch up, but first I gotta share this good news! I don't know about you, but when I heard that Ballard Designs was teaming up with Southern Living magazine to decorate the 2011 Idea House it was like hearing that Prince William and Kate Middleton were engaged! I've been a Southern Living girl my entire life and a Ballards Designs stalker (and outlet shopper) for most of my adult life. To … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… Rustic Meets Refined Living Room
July 12, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I'm back from a long weekend in Pensacola where we fished, boated, tubed (yikes), and took in the Blue Angels show from the water. A wonderful, relaxing time!! I loaded up on some shelter mags to read in the car on the way down and I came across this image in July's Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles magazine.This is the living room of the 2010 Cashiers Designer Showhouse, designed by Suzanne Kasler. You've heard of Suzanne, … [Read more...]
Catalog Finds: Ballard Designs
March 7, 2011 by · 2 Comments
When a new catalog arrives in my mailbox during the week, it usually goes into a substantial TBR {To Be Read} pile on the ottoman in my home office. But when my Ballards catalog showed up on Friday afternoon, all my other to-dos were done, so I immediately hunkered down with a cup of tea and dove in. Did you know they recently teamed up with Traditional Home to do a living room makeover for one lucky family? And did you know they’ve also … [Read more...]
Winter Mantle Makeover
January 11, 2011 by · 3 Comments
I've mentioned here my desire to freshen up, lighten up my own decor this year and (lucky you) you get to ride along with me! When I saw that Beth over at The Stories A to Z was hosting a Winter Mantle Linky Party, it was just the kick I needed to get started!So here is what I ended up with and I love it! I picked up the mirror last week at Ballard's Backroom here in Roswell (outlet for the incredible catalog). It has a teeny … [Read more...]
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