I'll Take Two...

Of the Outdoor Wicker Pet Bed with Canopy sans the doggie...

Mother's Day -- May 9th!

How sweet would this quote be handwritten in your card to your mom on Mother's Day...

Vinyl wall decal by Simple Shapes.

What the....

Celine Dion's $20 million mansion on Jupiter Island...and yes, that is a pool in the front yard....of her beach front property.....whhhyyyyy????

High Street Market--one of a kind vintage finds for the home...

High Street Market is an online retailer on Etsy that I am obsessed with! Kelly Galvin Robson is a Southern California girl living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is an interior designer and blogger. Her eye for vintage finds is amazing! Her pricing is attainable and she just added over 60 new vintage items to her etsy shop. I am definitely crushing on those pillows...

My Hizzy!

BEFORE:

AFTER, Voila!:
Here is our newest addition to the landscape, a yoshino cherry tree. Now, please survive our brutal Oklahoma summer....

so that in the spring you can look like this...

Blog Envy...

Layla Palmer of "The Lettered Cottage" blog is just so inspiring and creative. You have to check out this post titled "Mission: Barn Art".

Mission: Barn Art (via The Lettered Cottage Blog)
They say there's opportunity in every moment.And when you come across an old barn, housing a rickety old truck- you gotta seize that opportunity, man!

Old Barn and Rickety Old Truck from Layla Palmer on Vimeo.

I'll never forget that day...While the last few minutes of our "adventure" involved prying my husband away from the oh-so-incredible scene, the first few minutes involved some good old-fashioned panic.See, we initially parked waaay far away from the barn, and quickly found ourselves wading through a long ditch, filled with knee-high length grass, just so we could get close enough to shoot it.That's when the good old-fashioned panic kicked in.About halfway between the car and the barn, I started to visualize snakes.And I don't know about you, but once I visualize something scary, it's over.I had to abort "Mission: Barn Art"- and I had to abort it fast.So after a quick glance at my feet to make sure I wasn't already standing on something slithery...(no snakes, whew!)...I whipped around and ran-walked back to the car as fast, but as calmly, as I could.(Ya know- so that the folks in the cars driving past me wouldn't know I was freaking out or anything. I'm kind of a closet panicker.)Anywho, Kevin never looked back.He bravely forged ahead, and was able to get some great shots without incident.That makes him a hero, right?
PS-Have you seen this magnet before?Well, I was thinking this might be a good one too...

Great Oden's Raven!

High-end retailer, Anthropologie to be located in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Yes, you heard right, Tuuulllsa!

About Anthropologie (via official website)
Anthropologie offers a one-of-a-kind and compelling shopping experience that makes women feel beautiful, hopeful and connected.
We invite you into our world - whether it's our store, website or catalog - with the hope you take a deep breath and explore until your heart's content.
We've been getting to know you ever since 1992, when we opened our very first store in Wayne, Pennsylvania. From that time on, we've not only grown a hundredfold, but, more importantly, we've learned so much about you - like how you appreciate innovation, artfulness and good design, and how you're drawn to soulfulness and sincerity.
Although you enjoy the clever details and fine craftsmanship of our products, you come to us for more than that. You come to escape and to connect, to spend time and to make time.
Complex as you are, you remain our inspiration and because of this, we endeavor to bring you an unimagined experience.

Revel in the eyecandy that will soon be a reality!!

Drab to Fab!

I recently participated in the IIDA's (International Interior Design Association) Texas/Oklahoma Chapter, Fabulous Finds (an annual auction/fundraiser). This year the organizers asked local designers to find something "drab" and transform it into something "fab". These items were included in the silent auction with proceeds going to the IIDA and CASA.

I found my item in my own home! When we bought our house, the previous owner had a 3-piece wood room divider. He used it to separate the kitchen from the dining. When we moved in, we folded it up and put it in the closet, because we wanted the space to be as open as possible. I knew that it could look really cool with a little paint and some creativity. I am happy to say that it has a new home! It is so cool to see items get a makeover and a second chance!

Here are my "before and after" pictures.
Before: After:

The Front-The Back-

Last month's issue of Elle Decor featured their Top 10 Screens. These screens are so beautiful, they are works of art! Here are just a few that they featured. Click on the first image to see them all!

Where the Wild Things Are

I want to hear from you!
Do you prefer your landscaping wild or formal? OR...
Discuss...

Bang For Your Buck

Spring is here and everyone is looking for ways to spruce up their decor. Accessories are a great affordable way to freshen your look. Dwell Studio for Target has some beautiful bedding that is perfect for Spring. At these price points you get a lot of bang for your buck!!

Issue #4

Look out, the Lonny Magazine's April/May 2010 issue is here!

If you haven't heard, Lonny magazine is an awe-some online magazine with countless resources at the tip of your fingers! If it's your first time to check it out, get a cup of coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy, because the magazine usually averages on the verge of 200 glorious pages. You won't want to tear yourself away!!

New from Thomas Paul

Oh, Thomas Paul, how I love thee. Find more of his latest on Design Public.

New Life!!

In the wake of losing so many of our favorite shelter magazines, Hearst Magazine appoints three new Editors-In-Chief! Town and Country: Stephen Drucker, House Beautiful: Newell Turner, and last but not least, Veranda: Dara Caponigro (founding editor of Domino, holla!). I can't wait to see what fresh ideas each brings to their respective magazines!