Fall Decor, New Front Doors, and a Little Pumpkin Monday, Oct 31 2011 

I’m excited to show you our new front doors!

BEFORE PIC (last fall):

 

AFTER:

 

You can somewhat see the new trim paint on the house in this picture.  I’m very happy with the way everything turned out.  I love the new doors.  I ended up going with fiberglass doors because, as you can see, there is not overhang over the doors.  These Oklahoma storms just pound these doors.  The previous door was completely rotten, so I knew I couldn’t go back with wood doors.  The new one’s are painted black.  I’m still looking for new outdoor sconces.

We had a wonderful fall weekend with family and friends.

Happy Halloween from my little pumpkin and me!

 

 

 

Designers Guild Wednesday, Jul 27 2011 

I’ve mentioned before that I’ve never been a huge fan of wallpaper. Once you tried to peel wallpaper off of a wall, you say to yourself, “I will never put up wallpaper again!”  Well, I guess I’m far enough removed from my last horrible wallpaper experience because I ordered four rolls for my powder bathroom.  Even my husband (the wallpaper hater) loves what I’ve chosen!  I chose this wall covering from Designers Guild:

It is a light purpley-pink.  The marble on the floor is purple, grey and lilac.  I decided not to hide from the crazy marble.  I’m just going to play it up.  It’s going to look fun and elegant at the same time.  I’m excited to have some color in my home!

Designers Guild is a fabulous company out of London.  It is owned and run by Tricia Guild and her brother.  If you love color and pattern, you will love all Designers Guild products.  The patterns and colors speak for themselves, so I’m just going to post a lot of pictures for you!  They carry everything from linens and pillows to designer fabric and wall coverings.  AND they’re having a big SALE right now, so find something beautiful for yourself!


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Are you in love yet?  I know I am!  I know that it’s kind of wild, but the colors and patterns are just exquisite.

 








Blush & Gold Tuesday, Jul 12 2011 

Pink and gold is one of my favorite combos.  I think I saw it first in a Martha Stewart wedding magazine.  Here are a few examples that I just love.

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Citified

Casa Diseno

Bright Bold and Beautiful

Kelly Werstler

Daisy Pink Cupcake

Daisy Pink Cupcake

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What’s your favorite color combination?

Ikat Thursday, Feb 17 2011 

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The Nest Blog

uknown

2009_11_17_IkatMadness2

Distant

unknown

ohmigoshblog

urban outfitters

urban outfitters

anthropologie

anthropologie

living rooms - Silver French Flea Market Table purple ikat chairs black and white rug  ikat chairs  purple ikat french bergere chairs, white

Decorpad

living rooms - West Elm Zigzag Rug Nate Berkus Morrocan table Abstract Print Slipper Chair blue ikat chairs  johnsjournal-maria.blogspot.com

Decorpad

living rooms - living room ikat  Via little green notebook.   So cute ikat sofa!

Decorpad

 

 

Rue Magazine Issue Three Friday, Jan 28 2011 

Please, please, please check this out.  You will not be disappointed.  There are so many things I’m inspired by in this issue.  It’s seriously going to take me a month to sort through every little detail.  Well done team Rue!

Rue Magazine Issue Three January/February.

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New Pottery Barn Catalogue Tuesday, Jan 4 2011 

Usually I’m underwhelmed with Pottery Barn.  I get the catalogue, flip through it, and throw it away.  It seems like they have the same things year after year.  They just tweak it a bit.  Today, I got my new January 2011 catalogue in the mail today, and I was surprised to find that I really liked so many of their new items!  I want to share a few of my favorites.  And the prices are really reasonable also.

Alahambra Tile Dhurrie Rug $139-$499

 

Granada Tile Dhurrie Rug, 2.5 x 9'

Diamond Kilim Rug $139-$499

Diamond Kilim Rug, 2.5 x 9'

Terra Cotta Kilim Rug $139-$499

Terra Cotta Kilim Rug, 2.5 x 9'

Chunky Wool and Natural Jute Rug $119-$649

Chunky Wool & Natural Jute Rug, 2.5 x 9'

Architectural Salvage Lamp Bases $100-$200

Architectural Salvage Lamp Bases

Penelope Table Lamp $189

Penelope Ceramic Table Lamp, Tuscan White finish

Devon Office Organizer $119

Devon Office Organizer

Found Turkish Ceramics 459-$149

Found Aegean Ceramic, Small

Found Oversized Wine Bottles $99-$279

Found Oversized Wine Bottle, Small

Architectural Salvage Chandelier $299

Architectural Salvage 6-Arm Chandelier

Bolton Lantern $399

Bolton Oversized Lantern, Bronze finish

Pomegranate Vases $59

Pomegranate Jar, Large, White

Tuscan Urns & Cache Pot-White $24-$89

Tuscan Urns & Cachepot - White

Silver Plated Trophy Vase $68.99

Silver-Plated Trophy Vase, Antiqued finish

Rustic White Vases $29-$49

Rustic White Vases

Gabriella Footed Bowl $55

Gabriella Footed Bowl,

Sausalito Medium Serve Bowl $34

Sausalito Medium Serve Bowl, Amber

Glass Drink Dispenser $59-$79

Glass Drink Dispenser

Mason Jar Drink Dispenser $69

Mason Drink Dispenser

 

 

 

 

 

New Knobs Monday, Nov 8 2010 

In our last house, we had two small French doors from the living room into the kitchen.  They didn’t need actual working door knobs so I bought these lovely bubble glass door knobs at Anthropologie.

I want to change things up a bit in this new house.  There are two sets of French doors to the kitchen.  One from the dining room and one from the living room.  I went back to Anthro but picked something new.  I think they will be a great detailed piece!

This is called the Tea House Doorknob

http://www.anthropologie.com

 

Blue Bamboo Chairs Sunday, Oct 31 2010 

I was on a mission to find bamboo chairs.  I’ve been seeing them on the blogs and in magazines.  Well, today, I found them!  I thought I wanted black chairs, but I found blue.  Here are some of my inspiration pictures.

From Ron Van Empel via Cococozy Interiors Design Blog.

Jonathan Adler via Cococozy Interior Design Blog

Jonathan Adler via Horchow

Jonathan Adler Each Chippendale Armchair

Jonathan Adler Each Chippendale Side Chair

From Peices and Heritage Lane via Design Sponge Blog

Turquise La via Design Spong Blog

From http://www.everythingfab.com/2010/05/jadore-chippendale-faux-bamboo-chairs.html

Photographed by Alexa Rowley for Southern Living via http://www.mydesignchic.com

Designed by Kimberly Ayers via My Design Chic

Designed by John Jacobs

Designed by Waterleaf Interiors

From Decorpad

From Decorpad (Notice my kitchen lights!!!!)

From Simply Seleta

From Decorpad

dining rooms - breakfast room with bamboo chairs  breakfast room  white faux bamboo chairs and art gallery

dens/libraries/offices - white sofa yellow drapes silver faux bamboo chairs floor lamps  Kim Fouquet  Butter yellow drapes, white sofa, floor

dens/libraries/offices - black faux bamboo chairs stainless steel desk bulletin board  Nate Berkus & Anne Coyle.   Black faux bamboo chairs,

dining rooms - faux bamboo chairs round dining table pendant lighting Chinoiserie silver black brown red yellow dining room  Chinoiserie!  Metal

bedrooms - bedroom Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo blue chairs blue lamp blue bedding  From Elle Decor  blue faux bamboo chair, white desk, art,

living rooms - gold faux bamboo chairs green cushion black white striped rug brown mushroom sofa velvet brown French accent chairs silk green brown throw pillows vintage subway art floor lamp black shelf blue silk drapes

dining rooms - white lamps lucite acrylic console table green garden stool Asian black lattice dining chair white glossy lacquer dining table

I could go on and on!  Aren’t they all gorgeous?  Here are my chairs I bought today here in OKC.  These chairs came from French Market Antiques on Britton.  I don’t know if I’m going to use them in the formal living room or family room.  I also will have cushions made for them.

Newbies! Thursday, Oct 28 2010 

I want to share a few of my recent purchases with you all!  Recently, the barstools arrived.  They are so cute and just perfect.

 

I also unpacked these lanterns I got last year for Christmas.  I have three beautiful cream colored candles that go in them.  I can’t decide if they look better here by the stairs or outside on the porch…  They are from Pottery Barn.  I think they still carry them!

Today, my friend and I went antique shopping, and we came across these two beauties! They were a great price, and I think the black will bring some great contrast to my cream-colored living room.  The gold in these end tables also ties in with the rest of the gold tones in the room.

I got this lovely wingback chair a few weeks ago for a steal!!!  Obviously, it needs to be recovered.  I’m still working on that… You can see my fabric samples on the chair.

I hope you enjoyed all these new additions to our home!  I really strive to buy unique pieces for reasonable prices.  This takes a lot patience and time.  You have to really search to find good deals, but in the end it’s worth it.  Hope you’re having a great week!

 

Shades of Black Wednesday, Sep 22 2010 

I have an obsession for lamps with black shades right now.  I can’t get enough.  I want three lamps in my formal living room– two on my console table and one on a large round table next to the sofa. I think I want a large lamp with a giant, black barrel lamp shade next to the sofa.  The other two lamps will either have white shades or linen shades.  Lamps and their shades range from expensive to outrageous.  Here are a few of my options for the living room! Enjoy!

This first lamp is my favorite.

The Renaissance Lamp at Horchow $379

"Renaissance" Table Lamp

Brass Table Lamp at Horchow $595

Brass Table Lamp

John Richard Collection at Horchow Mirrored Lamp $695

John-Richard Collection Mirrored Cylinder Table Lamp

Persian Allure Lamp at Horchow $635

"Persian Allure" Lamp

Bark Table Lamp at Horchow $ 535

"Bark" Table Lamp

Mercury Glass Vase Lamp at http://www.shadesoflight.com

$699

Art Nouveau Brass Table Lamp $349 at Shades of Light

Cambridge Etched Glass Table Lamp from http://www.maisonluxe.net

$325  LOVE IT!

Vintage Flashlight Lamp from Jayson Home and Garden  $250

http://jaysonhomeandgarden.com/

VINTAGE FLASHLIGHT LAMP

Vintage Contemporary Lucite Lamps at Mecox Gardens http://www.mecoxgardens.com

$2,600 (yes, that’s the correct price)

Art Deco Silve Glass Bulb Lamp from Mecox Gardens

$1,800

Gourd Table Lamp from West Elm http://www.westelm.com

$149

Gourd Table Lamp

Tall Carved Glass Table Lamp from West Elm $149

Tall Carved-Glass Table Lamp

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