{Baby G., about 6 weeks ago}I suppose in some ways this post was inevitably, but I wanted to delay it until I was absolutely sure. I didnt want to lead you on or risk saying something I didnt mean.Iv...
{Baby G. loves his play mat!}Today was my first day back at work following a 12-week maternity leave. It was both easier and harder than I had expected. On the one hand, I felt as though Id simply pi...
While just about any technicolor shade is right on trend this summer, theres something about orange that Im loving right now. Perhaps its because orange seems just right for the increasingly warm wea...
Locked, loaded and ready to roll!Yes, I know Ive been a very bad blogger, but yall may be unsurprised to hear that being a new mom and blogging regularly arent exactly simpatico. In any case, while I...
Tobi Fairleys Arkansas home is featured in this months Traditional Home. While Id seen many of the rooms before via her online portfolio, I was still excited to see one of my favorite designers featu...
Tomorrow Baby G. will be two months old -- man, does time fly! In many ways it feels like hes only been with us for a few days and, yet, I cant really imagine my life without him now. With each passi...
Janes House as of April 20, 2011Editors Note: This post is the second in a series detailing the design of my sisters new house. If you missed last weeks installment for Janes study, go HERE. Well, th...
Last weekend while my in-laws were in from Florida for a visit, I finally found the opportunity to recover my dining room chairs. In our old house, I had covered our dining room chairs in a pretty (i...
Have you checked out TradHome, the new online decor magazine? Its a collaboration between Lonny Magazine and Traditional Home and Im loving the fresh, updated take on traditional design. In some ways...
Today were kicking off the design of Janes house with her study, which will be in a 12 x 11 bedroom on the second floor of their new home. The room itself is fairly standard, though there is a lovely...
Janes House (as of April 15, 2011)I know it may feel like I have abandoned you, but I promise I have not. Indeed, Ive been hard at work on a new project (and a series here on Odi et Amo) -- Jane...
On Monday Baby G. turned one month old and I have to say it both feels like hes been around forever and that he was just born yesterday. What makes me happiest is that I feel like Im starting to get ...
Palmer WeissIts no secret that elephants are an incredibly popular motif in interior design right now. From paperweights to side tables, theyre popping up just about everywhere. My favorite iteration...
Just wanted to alert everyone to a huge sale going on now at Mod Green Pod, an eco-friendly fabric and wallpaper company based in Austin, Texas. Everything, yes, everything is currently 50% off. Fabr...
Although Houston enjoys moderate winters, theres just something about Spring that puts a little bounce in my step. Perhaps its the promise of summer (though my summer vacations have long since passed...
Last weekend my college roommate (who married my cousin!) came over to take pictures of Baby G. for his birth announcement. I went with an announcement from Pear Tree Greetings, which has a great sel...
I wanted to acknowledge Elizabeth Taylors passing today. I was a huge admirer of her work, especially her title role in the 1963 version of Cleopatra, which ranks in my top 10 for all-time favorite m...
Most designers tend to have a few favorite things (be it a particular color, pattern or even piece of furniture) that they use over and over again in their work. And sometimes that repetition can bec...
In some ways, it feels like an eternity since we brought Graham home from the hospital; in others, it feels like the blink of an eye. So far, we have been blessed with a healthy, generally happy baby...
When you look at shelter magazines and design blogs as much as I do, it can sometimes feel like youve seen absolutely everything before. Been there, done that. Sometimes it feels like the more I dive...
Back in December, I updated yall on my master bedroom (re)design as we swapped out our queen bed for a king and our tiny end tables and dresser for more ample (and more glamorous) storage. At the tim...
Graham Kirk arrived on Friday morning at 11:08 am at a hearty 8 pounds and 10 ounces, 20.5 inches. After checking into the hospital Thursday evening with regular contractions, we ended up h...
Wishin and hopin and thinkin and prayinPlannin and dreamin each night of his charmsThat wont get him into your armsOkay, so I may be taking some liberties with the old Dionne Warwick song, but the es...
There are some truly ridiculous pregnancy products out on the market today. While I understand that expectant mothers may want to create some keepsakes and mementos of such a big event, I daresay tha...
1. The color palette. Wheat and cream punctuated with cool slate blue and rich coffee is soothing, gender neutral and classic. The perfect choice for a master bedroom where youre looking to balance c...
At 37 weeks and 2 days pregnant, Im absolutely dying to get back into "normal" clothes (or have my normal clothes fit, well, normally). While it will probably be a few more months before I do...
Last night I was watching Dear Genevieve on my DVR. Genevieve was decorating a small office, the focal point of which was going to be a juju hat. And it got me thinking how fascinating it is that the...
Happy Valentines Day, my darlings! I hope each of you got to spend the day with your sweetie and other loved ones. As always, many thanks for your continued support of Odi et Amo.Hugs and Kisses,Aver...
As with throw pillows, there are approximately a bazillion fabulous options for bedding. And I for one can never get enough. Truly, great bedding can make a bedroom -- and its far easier to swap out ...
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