Everyone is asleep; the two littlest ones are sick, so I have about 5 minutes to write before I tackle mounds of laundry. I am STILL trying to figure out how to manage three kids, multiple therap...
So, I have been on hiatus. Perhaps you think I am busy renovating my house, or jet-setting off to exotic locations? Well, in reality, I am chasing after 3 humans: ages 5, 23 months and 3 months. Yes,...
We are fully in the swing of summer, and this week, our niece is staying with us for a week full of swimming, museums and other types of fun activities. So, this is a perfect week for a guest post ab...
I am still working on cosmetic changes for our kitchen. Our home was built in 2002, and had many upgrades when we bought it, so the bones of the kitchen are good. Still compiling ideas, so this artic...
I have a tiny addiction to soaps (and lip glosses). Has anyone tried these Swedish Egg White Facial Soaps? Egg whites, lanolin, and rosewater, 6 soaps for $22.
I have written about Dallas designer Michelle Nussbaumer before. So, I was intrigued to see that she has a Tastemaker Tag Sale coming up this weekend on One Kings Lane. It is always fun to try and fi...
“Renowned designer Barbara Barry brings her innate sense of style and sophistication to McGuire with a collection of contemporary and graceful designs. Barbara Barry for McGuire is furniture of disti...
“Matthew Richards was pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering when he was inspired by the work of Alexander Calder (who was also a mechanical engineer) and began making mobiles (2009).” Made by h...
CSN Stores is sponsoring my December give-away and they let me choose the product! Oh, what pressure (but the good kind). There was so much to choose from. I visited Dining Room Furniture and ...
So, I received these tips months ago. And yes, I am a little behind on my posts, but helpful hints are great any month! So better late than never. THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF DECORATING “There are basic g...
I thought these candles from Marianne Guedin were just lovely. And when you are done, you reuse the handblown glass containers. They are featured now at One Kings Lane, and are one sale...
This free downloadable e-book features four recipes from Belle Chevre and Chef Marvin. I can’t wait to try them all. Onion & Sweet Pepper Strata with Goat Cheese Corn Cakes with Herbed Goa...
Cardboard Tube Wall Storage I may have to get Home from the Hardware Store: Transform Everyday Materials into Fabulous Home Furnishings by Kathleen Hackett and Stephen Antonson. They ply the ai...
image via here From 25 Reasons Country is Chic Right Now, comes Tiny Texas Houses, based in Luling, TX (close to my hometown of San Antonio). “My goal is to show people what can be done with a concep...
A suite at the Hotel Missoni in Kuwait I have mentioned before that I am a fan of the interiors at Hotel Missoni. So, I enjoyed this interview with Mamma Missoni in the Wall Street Journal. Doormen a...
This Bull’s-Eye Rug caught my eye while looking over a recent West Elm catalog. Only available online, this would be great in our entry hall! Reinterpreted from a hand-painted watercolor by artist Lo...
Leviev Chameleon Ring You could give me a 5.89-carat chameleon diamond (which changes from light yellow to dark green with fluctuations in temperature and light), surrounded by eight ov...
Rex Ray "Megalaria," exclusive to World Market. 52”W x 27”H I got an email this week about savings up to 50% on select wall art at World Market. While I do own lots of original art an...
I let the cat out of the bag my last post, and explained why I have been missing for the last 7 weeks. Increasing our family from 2 individuals to perhaps 6, will necessitate some changes. I see two ...
I can’t believe the last time I blogged was in December of 2010. If you recall, I had a huge list of things to do and not to do. Well, I am happy to report that SOME of these things got done. ...
and I plan on embracing each moment of it. I am officially “on vacation” the next 2 weeks, as I encouraged my husband to use his vacation days, they were piling up! BTW - the shower for my brother an...
Another quick update. The red bean cake was strange. I do not confess to be a baker at all, but this was just fine, not great and definitely not what I was hoping it would be. I was hoping I w...
I love expert tips and of course, The Container Store always has great ones. I miss seeing the gift wrap and stocking stuffers, and really do need to stop in and see everyone. Whether it is to clear ...
image I am attempting to make an adzuki bean cake today. Lord, have mercy, not sure why I decided that for a Japanese-themed baby shower, we needed an authentic(ish) dessert. Here is the behind-the-s...
This is the laziest blog post ever! I have been sick for weeks, thanks to sick foster boys, and I need to get well. We have a baby shower next week for my brother and sister-in-law and my whole famil...
First Edition, 2007 Just in case Santa needs some hints, I was excited to see that one of my favorite photographers, Cara Barer, has a self-published book on Blurb: The Book’s Story. I have not yet i...
Thanksgiving is next week, and for us, it means going to friends’ homes for dinner and other gatherings. While a bottle of nice wine is usually an easy gift, I thought I would share some other ideas ...
Lucky for me, the powder room is a small area. The more I look at it, the more I decide that it is too light. I am thrilled that Patrick (my painter) gave me a blank slate to work with and got rid of...
We survived the weekend, not much worse for wear, except I now have a cold, courtesy of the youngest boy. He was not feeling well, and in addition, the this toddler would to scream “NO”, at the the t...
I am always on the hunt for well-priced gifts. On One Kings Lane today, they have these monogrammed candles from Archipelago. At $15 each, you can afford to buy in multiples for those ho...
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