Favorite Posts, Pins and Products of the week

April 2, 2016

I’m back with another round of my favorites from the week. Enjoy!

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FAVORITE POSTS

Every detail in this home is just stunning. I don’t know what I like better, the cane back chairs or the mirror over the fireplace.

Maggie Holmes Design

Have you ever used Airbnb when vacationing? If all the properties are as charming as this cottage, I just might try it for our next vacation.

FAVORITE PINS

I loved the tips and branding advice in this post.

Aren’t these flowers just beautiful in this vintage trophy urn? I’ve got trophy urns on my Round Top shopping lis

FAVORITE PRODUCTS

I’m kind of in love with this blue and white washi tape. Ok, not kind of…a lot in love.

Are you looking for a great gift under $20? This metal vase is really pretty!

Have you seen the new blue and white knobs at Hobby Lobby. So great. I’m using this one on a project I’ll share soon.

Round Top or Bust–A Antique Market Dream.

March 31, 2016

via Marburger Farms

Today is a big day! Today I’m checking off a bucket list item and heading to Round Top, TX to shop the famous Round Top Antiques market. I’ve wanted to go to Round Top for years and the planets aligned this year and I’m doing it….

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DIY Monogram Notecards–Chinoiserie Style

March 30, 2016

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One of my favorite online stores is Zazzle. I discovered them a few years ago when I was looking for business cards. Boy was I amazed at the enormous offering of card designs and how great the prices were. Since then I’ve bought a variety of paper products from Zazzle including address labels and wrapping paper.

Most recently I ordered some monogram stickers so I could make my own monogram notecards.

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Favorite Posts, Pins and Products of the week!

March 26, 2016

Boy has this been a crazy week and to top it all off, I am in a battle with Target trying to get an online order issue resolved. It is so sad that customer service has just fallen by the wayside and that companies just don’t seem to care. When I had my store and even now with my design and Etsy business my #1 priority is to provide a great product and great service and to leave my customers satisfied and happy.

Enough about my trials and tribulations…let’s get on the some happy stuff. I’ve been sharing inspirational photos and links on Saturdays for a while but a couple of weeks ago I reworked the Saturday post to share my favorite Posts, Pins and Products with you. I really like the format so I’ll be sprinkling more of these post into my lineup going forward.

I hope you find inspiration in what I’m sharing and are enticed to shop some of the great products I come across (No affiliate link involved). Enjoy!

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Favorite Posts

This home tour is just beautiful. Proof of just has beautiful simple details and a neutral color palette can be.

This home tour features a few of my favorite things…blue and white, milk glass, brass and gorgeous pillows.

Favorite Pins

Every little detail in this bedroom just has my heart a flutter. That headboard, wow!

I think everyone might want to paint their bathroom black after seeing this space.

Favorite Products

Have you checked out all of the new items at Anthropologie. So many cute things!

Wedding season is coming and these beautiful salad servers would make a perfect gift. They look far more expensive than they cost.

Boy would I love to design a party table around this gorgeous flatware.

These monogram hooks are just adorable. I’d spell out WASH or DRY and hang them in a bathroom.

Cute bag alert! This tote/handbag is a great price and I love the handle.

See you back here Monday with a fun gift wrap idea.

Fashion Inspiration {plus links you’ll love}

March 19, 2016

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Two thumbs up for the weekend!

Now that we’ve sprung forward and the first official day of spring is just days away, I feel like its time to make the switch in my closet from my winter wardrobe to my spring wardrobe. It’s also time to take stock of what I own and head out to buy a few new fashion pieces. On my shopping list this spring are boho inspired looks. Boho style is a lot like my design style–eclectic, whimsical and full of personality so it’s no wonder I like this look.

Here are a few pieces I’ve spotted while shopping the web.

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Since we’re on the topic of fashion, I’ve rounded up a few fashion related links I think you’ll enjoy.

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OMG, more women need to watch this video! #coveryourtush #findyourfashion

If you’re looking for a great tote bag, this one is fabulous. Warning, you might want to get more than one color. And this one is a cutie too.

The 50 Best Fashion Tips of All Times

Tips for Creating a Signature Style

Building a Classic Earring Wardrobe

I must say, I’m excited about all 8 of these 2016 spring fashion trends.

My Favorite Post, Pictures and Pins of the week!

March 12, 2016

Who else if happy that we’ll be springing forward tonight with the time change? I love the extra daylight this time of year and the added energy I get when springtime arrives. The only downside is the nasty pollen and my allergies. Before I head out to enjoy the weekend, I wanted to drop in and share a few things that caught my attend this week. Enjoy your weekend and my favorite post, pictures and pins!

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I talked about how to shop from catalogs earlier in the week and How To Shop Like A Pro On-line give you tips for shopping e-commerce.

This might be one of the easiest and coolest handcrafted monogram DIY projects ever. And you’ll definitely want to check out the app.

Yard sale season is almost here and you’ll want to check out these tips if you’re planning on having a yard sale this spring.

I came across this bedroom side table vignette on Pinterest and was so captivated with it. I love the eclectic mix and of course that adorable Press of Champagne wall plaque.

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This DIY Pom Pom pillow is just beautiful and so creative.

If you’ve been looking for a market tote, you might want to buy this tote. It’s a great price.

Chinoiserie Pillows–Best of Etsy

March 11, 2016

image via Jamie Meares

I’ve been quite obsessed with all things Chinoiserie of late in part because it’s a design style that is super popular right now and also because I just love the eclectic feel the style lends itself too.

Chinoiserie also speaks to my love of color, vintage and bold pattern work. The Jamie Meares image above just says fun to me and really represent a collected home filled with unique treasures.

The Ralph Lauren image below is another take on Chinoiserie with a more subdues color and pattern statement but with just as much personality and visual interest.

Some of my favorite Chinoiserie styled decorative elements include blue and white pottery, bamboo styled furniture, mirror and lighting and also Asian motif pillows.

image via Ralph Lauren

Recently I went on the hunt for some Chinoiserie pillows for our bedroom. I started my search on Etsy and was thrilled to see that there are lots of pillows available on the site.

One of the things I like about shopping on Etsy is that you can get handcrafted items in designer fabrics for a great price. I also like that shopping Etsy is a way to support independent artist and small businesses, many of which are run out of the home.

Here’s just a sampling of the pillows I found…

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Catalog Shopping for Home Decor: The Pros and Cons

March 9, 2016

Today’s post is all about catalog shopping!

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you know that I worked in the retail/catalog industry for many years. I spent over 11 years working as a buyer and executive at Eddie Bauer in both the catalog and retail arms of the company. After moving to Atlanta I worked for a privately owned, national home decor catalog called Touchstone. Throughout my retail career I have learned the ins and outs of the catalog business and I am a fan of shopping from catalogs. It’s a good thing because I receive numerous home decor catalogs in the mail each week.

I know that catalogs aren’t for everyone and there are some cons to shopping from catalogs. But, there are also lots of PROS to shopping (and browsing) from catalogs.

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