Highrise Living in Dallas

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It has been pure joy to work on this traditional classic highrise apartment in the heart of Dallas.

Downsizing from a larger single family home in Austin, these homeowners opted for the highrise lifestyle, where the view was a huge consideration.   From the 15th floor in Uptown, the view is definitely the indisputable focal point!

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We painted the living room window wall in black.  But not just paint,  a decorative architectural trowel-on coating technique called Lusterstone.  It’s a shimmery plaster finish that can be manipulated to provide specific patterns, giving the wall dimension and movement.  The black wall is dramatic but warm. Continue reading…

Luxurious Bedding

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Today, I installed this stunning master bedroom bedding for a dear client who is NOT afraid of pattern!
We custom-designed the bedding  incorporating 5 different fabrics.   And while they are all different, they all work together to create a beautiful and dramatic feel as you enter the room.

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Pet Beds For Today’s Home

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There is no doubt that our pets are an integral part of our family.  In fact, when I decorate a home with pets, they are always a consideration in the selections we make.  After all, they live there too and  we want them to feel safe and comfortable.

Unfortunately, most pet beds are just plain ugly!  They are necessary items that don’t contribute at all to the home’s decor.  Fortunately, there ARE a few styles out there that are not only comfortable, but also rather stylish… Continue reading…

A Dining Room – Limited Investment, Huge Results

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When my dear client asked me to revitalize her formal dining space, her requirements were simple…

We were to use the existing furniture  and a few art pieces that were important to her.  The room needed to look well put-together and feel comfortable and inviting.  But mostly, she wanted to display a variety of family pictures that she had gathered specifically for the room.

The dining room BEFORE

These goals were accomplished beautifully with the additions of a few key items. Continue reading…

The Hanging Chair

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The hanging chair is one of those decadent pleasures that most of us never get to enjoy.

I don’t know why they’re not typically considered for indoor decor…they’re comfortable, stylish and just plain fun!  They’re the next best thing to an indoor swing.  So while you may not have considered a hanging chair in the past, here are plenty of reasons to consider them in the future.

The classic acrylic bubble chair.

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A Calming Master Bedroom

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Last week I got back from a wonderful visit home…Miami.  The best part of this visit was getting to redecorate, with my twin sister, her master bedroom.

They live in a small 990 square feet house, so the master bedroom is tiny by today’s standards.  But for my sister, it’s this quaint charm that she loves.  Our goal was to make the bedroom feel more calm, not so chaotic…in three days.

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Decorating Around your Flat Screen TV

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I have found that one of the biggest decorating challenges is how to decorate around the flat screen TV.

For years now, the TV has been as necessary in the home as a computer or a phone.  And for years now, it continues to be an often unsightly item in any decor!  But there are ways to decorate around it which help to camouflage the big black box and draw the attention away from it.

How you decide to decorate your TV wall will depend on several things…what the TV sits on,  the size of the TV, and the size and shape of the wall.  Here are a few ideas that might inspire you to think outside the box.

Hanging multiple frames is one of the best ways to surround the TV.  The trick is to create a cohesive gallery which includes the TV.   The frames can house family pictures, art, or both.

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A Nursery For Triplets

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Recently, I had the wonderful privileged of decorating a nursery for Triplets!

Being a multiple myself (I have a twin sister), and having HAD multiples (I have twin girls), this project was dear to my heart.

Mom and Dad decided not to know beforehand what the sexes were, so that meant a neutral color scheme.  Paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling serve as colorful mobiles.  The butterflies and dragonflies were hand painted in colors inspired by the crib bedding from Caden Lane. Continue reading…

Home Organization Station

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Ready, Set….Start Planning

September is the start of the busiest time of year.  For me, it’s also the beginning of a lot of planning and organizing that will need to get done in the next 4 months.  From now through Christmas, the pace seems to speed up a little, lots of activities, lots of shopping, lots of cooking, lots of family.  And if you’re not organized, the stress level can spike rapidly!

So what’s the key to getting, and staying organized?  A system…a designated area or space dedicated to scheduling, planning, notes, mail, and the biggest source of clutter, paper.  This “system” can be placed in any area of the house, but for it to be most effective, I suggest you consider an area that is visible and accessible to everyone in the family…the laundry room, the mud room or the kitchen.

Here are a few examples to help you get started.

 

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