This is a rerun of a post I did Memorial Day 2010. Ive updated the info, but the sentiment remains. Im grateful to all veterans and active duty military. Americans, we are blessed...
Im one of those Thanksgiving holdouts who deliberately waits until December to "do" Christmas. I want to savor the loveliness of fall...my favorite time of year...so I allow November to...
This post, which originally ran last November, has been one of my most highly viewed posts this year, so I thought it might be helpful to run it again as we are all preparing for Thanksgiving. ...
How special is it that our country sets aside one day to say Thank You to all who have served us in the military. We get to thank them while they are still here, and thats an honored gift for a...
Every once in a while a client comes along that just needs you. Its not really a good financial decision to take them on, but somehow, you just know you should take it on.Such is the project w...
I thought you might like to see my door decorated for fall. I used things that I had.....dont call me a hoarder or anything....(all of my family members can stop laughing now!)Fall leaves, lots...
Well, it wasnt a joke after all!Donna Decorates Dallas aired with another episode Saturday night on HGTV. Have you picked your chin up off the floor yet! Im still working on it!This episo...
While rubbing blisters on my feet walking through market last week, I went into a new showroom to see these fabulous pillows they had on display. They are made by Peking Handicrafts, IncThey ma...
Labor Day!Summers official "Its OVER" day. I dont think anyone in Texas will be sad to see this horrendously hot, dry summer come to an end. Every conversation includes the weathe...
What do you do when you have a whole house to furnish on a less than adequate budget? You go JUNKING! Now, I love to shop the high end interiors showrooms, purchasing stylish and beautifu...
Lighting fixtures are so artistically designed these days. There are new manufacturers stepping into the market place all the time.The Spiral Nest is one of the new artistic fixtures from Ridge...
Pinterest is quickly becoming the favorite site for collecting and storing images and ideas. Ive pinned so much that inspires me this week, that I thought Id share some of my favorite pins with...
Im blaming it on the heat.Ive been a baaaad blogger, but Im determined to stay in the air conditioning and get back to blogging after an insufferable month of temps over 100degrees. OK. E...
Do you know FLOR? If youre in the Dallas area tonight, you can participate in the opening of a brand new FLOR store. Flor is one of the most innovative flooring options thats ever been cre...
This week Ive been up to my eyeballs in drapery designs. Were designing panels, valances and shades for several projects, and its important that the right hardware is chosen to enhance the styl...
I recognize that Im not always the first one to the party, so those of you who are already using Pinterest can just scroll on down. But for those of you who haven not yet discovered this amazin...
Ive been buffet shopping this week for dining room buffet. My challenge was a small room, larger (but gorgeous) table which didnt leave alot of room for the buffet the client wanted.We loved th...
Metalllics seem to be all the rage these days....fabrics, wallpaper, furniture finishes and all kinds of accessories bring metallic sparkle and bling to home decor.Weve seen high gloss chrome, brushe...
The June Dallas Home Accessories Market is a a great market to attend because all the vendors have new lines to unveil. We had a great time shopping on Monday, just checking out some of our fav...
Everyone likes a fun makeover, so I thought Id share a couple of pieces that we had reupholstered for clients. This little French chair was originally covered in a beautiful Chinese silk that m...
Its Market Week at the Dallas Trade Mart and World Trade Center, and Ive been enticed by so many beautiful decorative accessories that vendors are introducing at market. Although this was not s...
This weeks designer tear sheet is a pair of chrome lanterns from the Winsor Collection from Riado and available to the trade at Taylors on Ten in the Dallas World Trade Center. I love the sleek,...
Solomon said that "There is nothing new under the sun"...... And I believe him.One of the delightful things about growing older is that you are ...
When Im shopping "To the Trade" showrooms for something specific for a client, Ill ask the showroom for a "tear sheet". That is a picture and description of an item that they ar...
I need your help.I have a great coffee table....black and silver base and a cherry tray top. I love the lines on the base...a little curvy yet simple and sleek.Whats that huge, black blob on th...
OK.....tell me to "get a life", but I love watching reality tv shows...mostly on Bravo. Clearly these folks live more exciting lives than I (or I would be on TV, right?). Tonight ...
I post an inspirational picture on my facebook page every morning, and Ive built a loyal base of fans that always comment and let me know what they think. Long time friend and fan, Melissa, is ...
Ive got an install tomorrow. Its one of those where were running up to the wire to get everything done, but all the elements have arrived and were ready to go...well, now we are.Ive had issues ...
It feels like Ive been gone from the blog for ages....It has been 10 days, which is unusual for me.Ive been moving. and moving.....and moving! Much more to do than I ever anticipated, but...
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