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...]
Two Sales You Can’t Miss!
July 21, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
I'm travelling today but it's your lucky day! Who doesn't love a bargain, especially when it comes to home decor and antiques?First up, don't forget that my friend Tricia at Avolli is having an early retirement sale on her incredible inventory of Swedish antiques. You can get 75% off her gorgeous heirloom quality pieces now!! Yes, you read right-- 75% off! So don't delay, click over to her website and you can score … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Lamp Shade {How To}
July 19, 2011 by · 13 Comments
I am loving my new lamp and lamp shade combo in my Mom Cave...er, home office. :) I know I have to share the space with the other four peeps in my household, but it's slowly evolving into more "mine" than "theirs." Thoughts? Anyhoo, the lamp shade I revealed over the weekend was a super easy project that makes a big impact when you walk into the space. Start to finish, I spent about 50 minutes on this. And maybe $5 tops. The lamp … [Read more...]
What I’ve Been Up To {Home Office Update}
July 16, 2011 by · 1 Comment
My home office is slowly but surely evolving into the Mom Cave I've always wanted! Though I'm anxious in a way to get it finished, I have to admit I'm enjoying the process, too. Of course, having my desk up and running is key to this enjoying-the-process mindset. :)This week I tackled the lamp on the desk. Remember this?It's one of a pair of buffet lamps I bought several years ago... not loving it on my new desk!So I headed to … [Read more...]
Shopping Voz {East Village, NYC}
July 14, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I had a fabulous shopping experience in NYC a few weeks ago! You can read all about the fun restaurants and boutiques we patronized over on my personal blog (click HERE). But I wanted to share some eye candy from my very favorite stop, a cool vintage boutique called Voz, located in the East Village.The owners of Voz have created a hip shopping stop with carefully selected wares: vintage designer clothing and accessories, books, home … [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...]
Looky What I Found!
July 7, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Well, El Presidente is carting me off again for a weekend of deep sea fishing in the Gulf! Of course, he's rushing me out the door, so I'm just sharing this quickie post with you. On a covert "pass thru" of my local HomeGoods, I spied these little Lovelies...Have you seen these magazine baskets before?? I love that they're flexible and sturdy at the same time! If I was organizing a playroom, child's bedroom, bathroom, family … [Read more...]
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