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Summer Lovin’ 23 Jul 2013 | 01:02 pm
I’m so excited it’s summer! Even though in Houston we don’t really have seasons – meaning we tend to go from COLD to HOT with very little in-between – the calendar reminds me that it’s summer time, a ...
The Top Dog! 20 Jul 2013 | 02:30 am
Whenever I look for accessories and objets d’art to decorate with, I find myself drawn to objects that resonate with me – they tend to be those that mean something to me personally. Being a dog lover,...
‘High’ Lights – My Favorite Ceiling Lights 16 Jul 2013 | 01:07 am
We tend to forget about ceilings when we are designing our spaces, but they are a large area to ignore. Painting your ceiling is one option; or wallpapering, if you’re adventurous. At the very least,...
Summer Entertaining 12 Jul 2013 | 01:30 am
We had our Spring Fling at the end of April and it was a wonderful evening and event! We rolled out the red carpet for all our fabulous guests and indulged in a fun evening of taking photos, enjoying ...
Summer 2013: Top Ten Paint Picks! 8 Jul 2013 | 01:13 pm
The weather has been so lovely lately, hasn’t it? Wonderful weather always inspires me to paint, and lately I have been spending a lot of time in the ‘design laboratory’ working on color selections fo...
Rediscovering Monticello 3 Jul 2013 | 10:12 pm
In honor of our upcoming July 4th celebration, I thought it would be fun to talk about one of America’s most historical properties, home of one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence. ...
Art, Pray, Love: Ex-Votos as Objets d’Art 23 May 2013 | 12:09 am
Stunning collection of ex-votos via Veranda, November 2007 Growing up, I was fascinated by a book my Dad used to have in his waiting room, which I used to look at any and every time I was in his off...
The Deconstructed Kitchen 16 May 2013 | 05:13 pm
When we bought our house, very little inside it had been changed since the year it was built, 1951. The floors was clad in linoleum and there were bubblegum pink walls and carpets everywhere. There wa...
Intaglio Inspiration 9 May 2013 | 12:55 am
Whenever I’m off antiquing I’m always on the lookout for a few extra intaglios. What are those, you might ask? Intaglios are circular ivory pieces that are carved with faces or figurines. The images a...
Modern Art & Antiques 2 May 2013 | 11:53 pm
When customers come to our store, they often ask me the same questions. Can I mix periods? Can I mix styles? Can I mix countries? The short answer to all of these questions is YES! When designing proj...
