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Life in a Venti Cup
www.lifeinaventicup.com
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Luxury lifestyle blogger, designer & stylist. Editor of Life in a Venti Cup. Life is too short to think small. Live Venti!
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Happy Birthday To Me...and You!

Source: Uploaded by user via Barbara on Pinterest Its true! Today is my birthday. We have a great day planned but I wanted to stop and wish all of YOU a marvelous day. May your day be magical, wondro...

1 day ago

Front & Center

We moved into a new house in October and there are still several areas in need of my attention. The foyer for one. It's the first thing you see (obviously) when you open the door. And, like many...

4 days ago

Sheer Wonder

As much as I love the idea of a Ghost Chair... the mental image of your backside smashed against the acrylic seat doesn't do much for me. Not to mention, comfort is not a quality for which it is...

4 days ago

On the Horizon: Project Decor

Try before you buy is the name of the game right now. Designers and design enthusiasts everywhere are extolling the virtues of digital mockup tools. New site Project Decor takes it a step further (li...

4 days ago

Dream Closet Dos

I was flipping through this lovely House Beautiful feature today showcasing designers' dream closets. A pattern emerged. A repeatable, surefire way to design your own dream closet. Let me share ...

24 may 12

Falling

Let me preface this by acknowledging that it's 90 degrees here in Dallas and summer has not yet officially begun. There. We've addressed the obvious. These glaring facts didn't prevent...

24 may 12

The Future is Here: Leap Motion

Remember Minority Report. Yeah. Were there. Finally. Check this out.

22 may 12

Allowing Yourself to Succeed

Sometimes the only one in the way of your success is you. Quickie article on getting out of your own way and achieving what you want in life. {image credit}

17 may 12

Things Im Afraid to Tell You

Talk about an attention getting title. Its not mine, of course. The idea came from Meg who got the idea from Jess who then inspired EZ to turn it into a movement. The point of course is that while we...

14 may 12

Now Boarding: The Choo Choo Train

Love rocking your Jimmy Choos? Upload your self snaps to the Jimmy Choo 24:7 Stylemakers site. Stand tall amidst other fashionable beauties from around the globe. Taipei, Rihyad, Singapore, Paris, Bo...

08 may 12

Tu Madre

The clock is ticking, people. Send your sweet mommy something as wonderfully and magically made as she is. These artisinal macarons from Chef Alexandre Trouan will do the trick. Packed in a pretty bo...

08 may 12

Orange Crush

I fell in love with a shoe last week. A lovely Prada tangerine espadrille with a sensible wedge heel. Yes, I said sensible.After all, anything less that 4" is essentially a flat in my book. A sm...

08 may 12

I Dream of Italy on Mondays

Last week my daughters & I tagged along on one of my husband's work trips. We hit the San Antonio Riverwalk and enjoyed the many unique offerings that Austin provides. But nothing beat the f...

07 may 12

Kate Spade + Pinterest = Vespa

See the colorful details here.

20 apr 12

To Maternity and Beyond

Much love to Isabella Oliver for featuring me in their World Style Panel. Several months ago they phoned to ask my for my bumptastic style tips and how I maneuvered the dubious world of maternity sty...

17 apr 12

Sunday Cheer(s)

Loving this little vignette today. A bossy brass faux bamboo bar cart, a bottle of bubbly, oodles of crystal stemware (some with gold accents, no less!) and that stunning lamp. It's a sight to b...

15 apr 12

De La Mer

Sure sign summer is on the way... fashion and home decor is flooded with accents bearing hallmarks ocean life. Coral, seashells, starfish and even the now ubiquitous octopus. Summer is on the way. Th...

13 apr 12

My SpaWeek Rose Ceremony

I've been indulging in and enjoying SpaWeek for several years now. This year's experience at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas topped them all. First, it begins with the ultra high luxu...

12 apr 12

Passionate Pursuit of Excellence

If you listen closely to leaders, entrepreneurs, moguls and admirable people a common theme will ultimately emerge. Excellence. They demand it from themselves, they expect it from their team and they...

12 apr 12

Imagination

“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” ~ Albert Einstein {found here}

09 apr 12

Fresh Start

Source: fabhousewife.com via Debi on Pinterest   Source: wrenhandmade.typepad.com via ChrisC. on Pinterest   Source: bit.ly via Selina on Pinterest   Source: shelterinteriordesign.blog...

08 apr 12

Friday, Im in Love

Source: sterlingstyle.net via Jimmy on Pinterest Doesnt this just make you want to hop on your own private jet and fly away this weekend? Yes. Yes it does. Happy Friday, everyone! May pretty new shoe...

06 apr 12

Spring Things You Need

Living well when the weather is sunny and breeezy isn't a challenge. But to add a hint more skip to your step, add these pretty and life enhancing things to your life. A little reading, a little...

02 apr 12

Love You to Pieces

A few weeks ago several magical events happened seemingly at once. We brought home a beautiful baby girl... and I won a very luxurious prize from one of my favorite boutiques. Pieces, famed Atlanta h...

30 mar 12

Around the House

A roundup of a few favorites to keep the Venti manse looking and smelling fabulous. 1. Anything in Grapefruit scent by NEST. While I can't live without the diffuser, the real thrill is the new h...

29 mar 12 1 person likes this

Poolside Glamour

How awesome is this image from the home page of Nordstrom? Love the suit. Love the girl. Love the styling. Stunning! I don't know about you, but this makes me very ready for summer!

27 mar 12

Spring Style: Easy Does It

My summer "uniform" seems to have only two modes: dresses (which I adore for their simplicity and ease) or cropped pants & platforms. Either way the look is effortlessly chic. As usual, I...

27 mar 12 1 person likes this

Wake Me Up, Before You Go Go

Lots of welcome news on the buzz front this week for those of us who love our morning with an extra shot of caffeine. First, Starbucks going head to head with Red Bull with "Refreshers" ene...

23 mar 12 1 person likes this

SpaWeek... Here I Come!

We American girls seem to have our spa days with a side order of guilt. I'm not sure why that's the case. Our European counterparts understand that regular renewal and relaxation is the bes...

22 mar 12 1 person likes this

Joy of Spring

Planning my daughter's fourth birthday party has unleashed my inner entertaining diva. She's been hiding since the holidays it seems. It's a welcome shift, and I think a timely one sin...

22 mar 12

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