Au Revoir 20's!

Goodbye 20's......because today I am turning 30.  I can't believe another decade has passed.  It seems like yesterday when I turned 20....well maybe not yesterday.  My 20's were so much fun and I truly enjoyed all the ups and downs 'stages' in my life.   I know the next 10 are going to be the best years yet to come. 

I will be celebrating my birthday Friday night with close friends and family.  My sweet husband is throwing me a party by the pool on the roof top of an old Sears office building with a spectacular view of the sun setting behind downtown Dallas.  Here's to turning thirty!

Wall Art: Vintage Wallpaper Silhouettes

Children's Vintage Wallpaper is so adorable.  If you are looking for a way to bring life to your child's room add a silhouette to give the room some retro charm.  Shop Romp for these cute silhouettes or do it yourself.  

 

DIY: Search Ebay, Second Hand Rose, Wallpaper from the 70's or 5qm for vintage wallpaper and create a silhouette of your own like this one below.  Find an image you would like to use, enlarge the image, trace and cutout.

 

Found here

Fall Trend: Runway to Home

I hope everyone had a relaxing Labor Day Weekend. Now it really feels like fall is here even though it is still 100 degrees here in Texas. I do love this time of year.

I have noticed many trends on the runway are also hitting interior design. FLOR's unique carpet tiles are right in line with this years fall fashion trends. Check out their new collection.

Weekend Shopping

I was listening to Skirted Roundtable this morning with guest speaker, Ann Spiro, from Absolutely Beautiful Things.  She mentioned shopping at Number Four Eleven in Savannah.  I came across some gorgeous decorative items for bed, bath and home.  Here are some of my favorites.

 

Ferran Lattice Linen Pillows
 

Double Gourd Lamp
 

This Antique White Chair would look great under a desk or vanity.

 

This monogrammed necklace is a great gift for any woman.  I thought it would be great to use my 3 month old son's initials.

I am off to enjoy a relaxing weekend with my family at the lake.  I hope you have wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

Fall '09

I spent part of my afternoon looking through the new Restoration Hardware Fall '09 Catalog. I love how they combine furniture resembeling pieces from 19th-century France with 18th Century Neoclassical furniture.

I love the white washed wood, biege linen fabric, nailhead trim, and oversized light fixtures. Very stunning. I started to think about where I have seen similar pieces and came across a few pieces from my favorites shops like Wisteria and Global Views.

Images: Restoration Hardware, Wisteria, Global Views

Floral Pillows

Create your own dimensional flower petal pillow to add a little bit of modern pop to your sofa or chair.

 

Create Your Own

1.Photocopy template, enlarging or reducing as desired.  Using template, cut out 4 petals from desired fabric.

2. Knot end of thread; sew a running stitch through bottom of petals, making 2 stitches for each.

3. Gently pull thread to gather petals, and knot thread.

4. Make 1 more stitch to connect last and first petals to form flower, then knot and trim thread

5. Repeat, making flowers in a variety of sizes if you choose.  Tack-stitch flowers to pillow in the desired pattern of your choice.

Image: Martha Stewart Living

Shabby Chic Birthday

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I wanted to share some pictures from a relatives birthday party I attended on Saturday, who turned 65 years old. All the beautiful decorations were created by her daughter. She did a great job incorporating her mom's favorite colors, pink and green. I love how she used old photos as ornaments in the hydrangea flower arrangement. The glittery chandeliers added a touch of glamour to her old apartment clubhouse. Several were hung from the ceiling. She truly made her feel like a Queen for a day.

DESIGNER SALE UP TO 75% OFF

FIG FINALE 75% OFF SALE starts tomorrow and ends Saturday, August 29,2009 

Where: 1807 Ross Ave, Dallas, Texas 75201

 

I have attended this sale for the past couple of years and encourage everyone to check it out.   It truly is a shopper's paradise, with numerous great Dallas retailers offering unbeatable prices.

It cost $15 for General Admission, $20 for a 2 Day Pass and $50 for a VIP ticket

Check out their website for more details.

Black and White Rug Ideas

Recently I received a new catalog from Ikea and West Elm. I am loving these black and white rugs and their prices. The rug on top from Ikea is $179 in a 5' x 7'. The chevron pattern rug from West Elm is $229 in a 5' x 8'.

Deal Tuesday

Daily Candy's Deal Tuesday is promoting OKL. One Kings Lane is a member-only site(offers designer housewares and gifts up to 70%), but not to worry because you are invited. You can redeem a $20 credit simply by spending $20 anytime before midnight PDT on August 7 enter promo code DCDEAL at checkout.

Today OKL is featuring Best of OKL(websites favorites),Vivo, Archipelago and Areaware.