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Friday Finds

Ugh, I'm SO glad it's Friday. This week has taken a lot out of me, and I'm excited to have the weekend to recharge... if only just a little bit.

Fabric Flashback

Right now I'm kind of crushing on an old friend.

Call it a rediscovery.

Original Artwork at Artreka

Have you heard of Artreka? I hadn't until just recently, but I have to say, I'm hooked. The concept is this: provide hand painted artwork at a reasonable price. Brilliant!

Friday Finds

Hooray for the weekend!

Do you ever feel like the weekdays are a freight train moving at high speeds, and all you can do is run along side the tracks, trying your hardest to catch up? But you can't?

Sail Away…

Ahhh.... to just take a break from it all....

I came across this photo on Pinterest (cleverly titled 'Sail Away'). As soon as I saw it I found myself wanting to jump out of my desk chair, through the computer screen, and plop down right beside my new friend - to enjoy the ocean breezes, warm sun, and work on my tan.

A Touch of Sunshine

By nature I'm a sucker for a modern/neutral decor. Although, you might not believe me if you saw my home right now. I'm kind of experimenting with my vintage / "collected over time" style. I know, I'm a design dichotomy. An onion with many, many layers...

Mother’s Day Tribute

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to my mother.

Look for Less

Keeping with my need to "freshen up" with the Spring season, I've been slightly obsessed with finding my "crushes" at the nice price. (Seriously, I'm ready to overhaul my entire house! I'm having major design-disfunction right now...)

What I’m Crushing On

Spring is officially underway - which has been really awesome here in Texas (...meaning mild weather in the mid-70's... woo too!).

The colors are bright and the wildflowers are blooming!

Look for Less

It's time for another Look for Less!

Well Styled

Happy Monday!

I'm finally back in town, and able to blog from the comfort of my trusty desktop (hooray!!). With the start of the new week I wanted to share some well styled inspiration...

Kitchen Details

Greetings from the road... again.

Honestly, it's been a bit more difficult to blog from the road that I had expected (who knew time away would be so busy!), but I was able to catch an hour of browsing around for some design inspiration.

Etsy Artwork

I was browsing around Etsy looking for some photographs to use in my (very neglected) master bedroom. I've finished my nightstands (yay!), but refuse to photograph them until they're properly styled.

Hello From The Road…

Just wanted to say a quick "hello" from the road (and to take my new iPad mini out for a test drive...it's awesome!).

White’s Alright

Two things I know for sure:
1. I need to learn how to take better interior pictures

2. I need to get a new camera

Squeals, Twinkle Lights, and Pink Lanterns…

Otherwise known as "What I did this weekend"...

Do you remember your sweet 16th birthday. I was trying to, but for the life of me, I can't. Seriously. How terrible is that?!

Tips & Tricks Thursday – Rugs Part Deux

Todays T&T is a continuation from last weeks look at how rugs can have a big impact on interior spaces. As promised, here are two completely different looks using the same rugs that I have in my own home.

Clean Slate

I had three things on my To Do List this past weekend.

Friday Finds – Spring at Zara Home

Happy Friday!

Today I'm highlighting some of my favorite (and affordable) pieces from one of my favorite home stores - Zara Home.

Tips & Tricks Thursday – Rugs

What a difference a rug makes.

Of course we all know that a rug anchors a room. It provides correspondence between different pieces of furniture, and groups them all together.

Easter Eggs For Grown-ups

I don't have kids, but I can still appreciate the nostalgia that comes with coloring Easter eggs.

Especially when they look like this.

Seeing Spots

I've talked about it before... when a trend finds a cult following and flies under the radar for a while. You know. Kind of like that indie band who you loved long before they went mainstream...

Then it happens.

Friday Find – Gleaming Gold

It's Friday. I hope that you have something fun and exciting to look forward to this weekend.

Me? I'm planning on cuddling up on the sofa and taking full advantage of the gloomy weather headed our way.

Tips & Tricks Thursday – More Tiny Drama

Confession.

I might have a tiny obsession with small spaces.

In Full Bloom

Spring has sprung! Such a cheesy phrase but I really wanted an excuse to use it...

Kitchens That Inspire Pt. 2

Recently I've been reflecting on how kitchen design is evolving. I'm loving some of the "out of the box" thinking that's going into new kitchen design. Instead of limiting the kitchen to just three basic finishes (cabinets, floor, countertop), the spaces are becoming showcases for different design aesthetics - as unique and varied as the people who live in them.

Friday Finds – The Honeycomb

Sweet as honey...

The honeycomb mini-trend has been "buzzing" (get it?) just below the radar for a few years now.

Tips & Tricks Thursday – Creating a Color Scheme

Raise your hand if you've ever picked the wrong paint color for your walls...

I'm assuming that's just about everyone (including myself!).

Be Blushing

Ahh, Blush... The soft color of spring. We're beginning to see it sweep across the runway (much like a soft spring breeze, no?).

It's a more modern take on the usual pastel palette of the past Spring seasons - not to mention an interesting alternative to bold colors like Pantone's color of the year - Emerald Green.

Coming Soon…

I know. That's usually the line people give when sharing the news that they're pregnant.

Just to clarify - I'm not pregnant.

Friday Finds

Happy Friday!

Happy CHIC Friday, to be exact.

Tips & Tricks Thursday – Spring Cleaning

Maybe it's the abundance of bright sunny days right now (sorry, I really don't mean to rub it in), or that Daylight Savings is just around the corner (Yay!), but I have the itch to get my Spring cleaning on!

The Great Escape

Ahhh... Springtime.

I love this time of year. In fact, just the other night R and I were enjoying dinner at a friend's house (... on a warm evening that followed an afternoon of 81 degree temps - gotta LOVE Texas!) and we decided to eat out and socialize in their beautiful outdoor living space.

Time For a Change?

Have you ever looked at a space, perhaps even a space you once really loved, and said, "Eh. I need a change."? Well, last night - while sitting on a long distance phone call, staring at my office "area", I did just that.

Friday Finds

It's not a big secret, I love me some Target.

In my search for a new tv room rug, I was scanning the Target website. Of course I became distracted by the Spring 2013 Threshold Collection which launches March 17th!

Tips & Tricks Thursday – The Styled Foyer

And so the saying goes: "You always want what you can't have"

Well, I want a foyer.

Fabric, Fabric, Fabric…

Good morning, everyone!

Here's a quick update from the Mira Vista project:

We're working on selecting a fabric palette for the master bedroom. The client is keeping their existing furniture, but would like to "update" the traditional...Read more

Crazy for Beni

The Beni Ourain rug has won me over. I'm jumping on the bandwagon RIGHT NOW!

Friday Finds

For me, it's never a good thing to be browsing Etsy on my phone... in bed... late at night... (it's a bad habit), but the next morning it's hilarious to see what ended up as a "favorite" at 2:30 am!

Tips & Tricks Thursday – Framing Your Mood

As you know, I've been working on updating my bedroom (by now you're very well acquainted with my dresser saga...). A while ago I ordered some photos by Kaylee Huffman on Etsy. They're great shots of the coast, Disneyland, etc. that reminded me of California.

5 Things to Update Your Space Now!

It would actually be more appropriate to title this post:

FIVE THINGS THAT I WANT RIGHT NOW!!

Tracy’s Bedroom

Work has been keeping me pretty busy. This is a good thing. But it has prevented me from my regular, everyday blog posts.

What I’m Doing This Weekend

It's FRIDAY!!!!! (Which as you can tell, makes me VERY happy)

I'm planning on doing two things (and only two things) this weekend.

Tips & Tricks Thursday – Seeing Red… and Pink

Happy Valentines Day!

Okay, I'm not really a HUGE fan of V-day (is that terrible to say?). I know I'm not alone in this. But I also know that there are many who adore the celebration of love today, and to them I say "Cheers to you!". I suppose I'll try to join in the fun, sort of.

What I’m Working On – Part 2

Good Morning, Friends!

Just wanted to post a quick updated on the nursery I've been working on for my dear friend and her sweet, "soon to be here" baby girl (yay!)!!!

Tips & Tricks Thursday – Tiny Drama

So... I had this entire post written about tips for using various types of frames to create different moods with artwork (trust me, it was enlightening...). But since I'm the kind of person who can't shut off her brain at night (does this happen to anyone else?), I've decided to delay said post until next week.

Here's what happened.

What I’m Working On…

Sorry today's post is SO late in the day!

One of my best friends is having her first baby this spring (yay!!!), and has asked me to help with her nursery design. So, I've been in complete baby-mode ever since I got back in town last week.

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Going Bananas

My current obsession is driving me B-A-N-A-N-A-S but in a really good way! (admit it, you totally sang "Hollaback Girl" in your head just now, didn't you?)

Great Way to Start the Week

Happy Monday, Everyone! (Ugh. I'm really not that chipper, but I figure I'll fake it 'till I make it, right?)

I thought I'd start this week off with some great looks for less that I've stumbled upon over the past few days.

Cool Things That Caught My Eye…

So, it's Friday, and I'm almost caught up from being out of town (you know the drill - laundry, work, cleaning, laundry, bills, errands, work, laundry...). Thank goodness the weekend is right around the corner, right?!

I wanted to finish up this week by sharing a few items that have really caught my eye.

May 24

Friday Finds

Ugh, I'm SO glad it's Friday. This week has taken a lot out of me, and I'm excited to have the weekend to recharge... if only just a little bit.

May 21

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Fabric Flashback

Right now I'm kind of crushing on an old friend.

Call it a rediscovery.

May 20

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Original Artwork at Artreka

Have you heard of Artreka? I hadn't until just recently, but I have to say, I'm hooked. The concept is this: provide hand painted artwork at a reasonable price. Brilliant!

May 17

Friday Finds

Hooray for the weekend!

Do you ever feel like the weekdays are a freight train moving at high speeds, and all you can do is run along side the tracks, trying your hardest to catch up? But you can't?

May 15