Every year for the last dozen or so years I’ve been decorating my client Pam’s house for Christmas. It’s become quite the tradition for the both of us and we always have fun pulling her home together. This year was somewhat different. She decided she was just “over” the 12 foot massive, enormous tree…
Month: November 2010
Happy Thanksgiving From My House To Yours
Such a cozy day. Yesterday it was 81 degrees here in Texas and today it’s 31. Gotta love it! But, there is something about the mix of fall decorations, cold weather, overcast skies (and of course warm, wonderful family) that just screams Happy, Cozy Thanksgiving. There’s nothing cozier than all the fall colors! …
Backyard Bliss: Great Outdoor Living Ideas
I know I’ve done a couple of posts on the Kaleidoscope of Homes already, but they had such great ideas and fun stuff to look at I have to share more. These are some pictures of the outdoor areas: Fabulous swimming pools and inviting living areas. Since that’s the craze of the day that…
The Evolution Of A Kitchen
When I first started working with Lisa her kitchen had the bland, generic look that was (and still is in some cases) so common in new homes. Not much in the way of personality, but when a young family is moving into their new home many times there just isn’t a lot of money…
Life By Design – God’s Way
‘ Sometimes there are things that touch you in a certain way that leave you speechless. Simply without words to express what you feel in your heart. When I was cleaning out cubbies and corners in my bedroom recently – getting organized, (yet again) – I came across something that left me sitting in the…
Do It Yourself: “Fresco” Faux Finishes
Most of you at this point have heard of the term “faux finish”. And many of you have seen different versions in model homes, offices, restaurants, etc. Maybe you’ve even thought to yourself how nice it would be to have something like that in your own home. But, what you might not know is…
Design Details: That’s What Makes The Difference
If you’ve wondered what it is that designers do that makes such a difference in the way a space look I’ll let you in on the secret: It’s all in the details. Designers pay careful attention to detail. All the details in the space in every corner of the room. From the drapes, to…
The Front Porch: Cozy Curb Appeal
One thing I’ve always loved, always wanted was a cozy front porch I could sit on and watch the world go by. Especially now that I’m a proud and happy grandmother – I tend to think of everything in terms of how it would affect my grandchildren. And a cozy, big porch tops the…
The Magnificence Of Massive, Old Doors!
Isn’t there just something so cool about old doors? They have a definite character to them and all sorts of lines and crevices that seem to tell a story – kind of like people I guess you could say. They have a certain “stateliness” about them; a distinguished regal quality – like a handsome,…
Going Gruene (Texas Style): Road Trip With Friends
Every year for…..I don’t know…..six or seven years or so…..we’ve gone to the Hill Country with our friends for a long, fun weekend. The last two years we’ve gone to Gruene (pronounced green) – a cozy, little sleepy town filled with adorable houses, B&B’s and quaint little shops – for the Texas Country Music…
