Baby Boy Nursery

I have finally uploaded pictures of my baby boy's nursery. I started designing his room around his crib bedding passed down from my sister. I was trying to stay away from colors that were too gender specific because we kept the sex a surprise, so using her bedding worked out perfectly because it has a mixture of bright colors that could be used for both a boy and a girl's nursery. My father-in-law gave us this gorgeous antique rocking chair given to him by his mother. It is sweet to think he was rocked in this chair as a baby. The seat is needle pointed, so in order to keep it from getting destroyed by spit up and such, I draped a blanket over it. For artwork above the bed, my mother-in-law brought me an old and used Mother Goose nursery rhymn book to cut from. I had so many black frames I was not using, so to save money I spray painted them white instead of purchasing new ones. To create the skirted bed side table I bought the base from Target and draped blue and white gingham fabric over it from Hancock Fabrics. Another DIY project were the letters above his crib. I purchased the plaques, letters and ribbon from Michaels and painted them myself.

HGTV Design Star

My close friend Alissa Sutton was a Semi-Finalist last night on HGTV Design Star. I was so bummed when she did not make it into the house. We used to work together at Cantoni and she is one of the most young talented designers I know. She always thinks outside the box and creates the most beautiful and dramatic interiors. Hopefully she will try out again next year so she can be an inspiration to all.

The BEST DESIGN of the night and one of my favorites was the dining room by Dan and Nathan. I loved the bold map painted on the walls and floor and the hand crafted dining table. The colors on the graphic were bold, but the wood paneled wall on the opposite wall helped balance out the room. I loved it! Great job guys.

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Black & White Tile Bathroom Floor

I love vintage black and white tile pattern bathroom floors. When I came across this image I fell in love with these pastel blue walls. It makes the room feel fresh and modern. In the early 1900s, this black and white tile pattern became a popular choice for bathroom floors. Of course now a days you can order these tiles in several different colors.

Horchow Finale

This Weekend check out Horchow Finale's Sale. For 3 days they are offering savings of 20-40% off already marked down handbags and jewerly only. June 26,27 and 28 ONLY......don't miss these deals. Horchow Finale is a Neiman Marcus Outlet Store. They also have discounted furniture, rugs, lamps, bed linens, artwork and more. Click here to find a store near you. There are three locations in DFW.

Sprinkles Cupcake

Summer is almost here! The first 50 people to whisper "summer" at each Sprinkles store today receive a free vanilla!

It's a boy

I have been very busy this month with my new baby boy. I want to apologize for not blogging this past month.

Etsy Craft Show in Dallas

Shop Etsy Dallas Spring Bash Craft Show
Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
South Side on Lamar,1409 S. Lamar St.


From 50-plus local talents: A mega craft show of handmade creations.

.There will be free goodie bags for the first 50 peeps. Free raffle.

. Free Make-&-Take crafts with Girl Scouts Troop 1637 .

. Bring CASH for shopping and donations benefiting The Family Place.

Dallas Textile Maven Bonnee Sharp's M-Street Home

photography by Terri Glanger

After reading about Dallas Textile Maven Bonnee Sharp’s home in DHome Magazine I fell in love with her style. Bonnee's cottage home is both charming and contemporary.

From the article: Things couldn’t be better for Bonnee Sharp. She and husband Marc Fuller are entertained daily by their 2-year-old daughter Georgia. Her business, Studio Bon Textiles, is booming. High-end textile supplier Schumacher will carry her designs in its New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas showrooms beginning in August. And she has loved being able to bring her style to the 1924 M Street cottage she and her family call home. “We’ve had a contrast with the structure and the style inside,” she says. “There’s a real push-pull juxtaposition that makes it interesting.”

Sharp re-covered this antique French chair in “Bellows” by Studio Bon Textiles, her line of fabrics. photography by Terri Glanger

The large, open living room is home to a vintage mirror, vintage Lee Industries chairs, and a coffee table and side tables they bought at a New York City flea market. The jute rug is from Crate & Barrel. Built-ins house a number of antiques the couple inherited mixed with contemporary items. photography by Terri Glanger

The dining room boasts a pendant light by Le Klint. The Danish vintage table and chairs are by Poul Denisen—Sharp re-covered the chairs in bone leather. The curtain panels are “Oodles” by Studio Bon Textiles.photography by Terri Glanger

The headboard in the guest bedroom was designed by Sharp.photography by Terri Glanger

The kitchen is one of Bonnee Sharp’s favorite rooms. The breakfast nook has a pendant light from Le Klint, a framed wallpaper panel by Studio Printworks, and vintage chairs re-covered in black hide. The Roman shade and window seat are covered in Studio Bon fabrics.photography by Terri Glanger
From the issue of D Home May-June 2009

Happy Mother's Day

I wanted to wish every mother out there a Happy Mother's Day.