Nest
Painted Antlers
March 18, 2012
A new favorite find on Etsy: painted antlers by MadeByCassandraSmith. All antlers are shed naturally by the animals, found in the woods, and then painted by the artist. Coolest home accessory I’ve seen in awhile.
The Kenyan Collection Beaded Dog Collars
February 26, 2012
While stocking up on organic dog food today at Lucky Dog Barkery, we found these cool beaded collars by The Kenyan Collection. Needless to say, our dog got an upgrade. For Dallas dog lovers, Lucky Dog Barkery is a great boutique for healthy dog food and stylish toys and accessories. As the owners like to say, it’s “the store your dog would build.”
Dream On, Dreamers
February 16, 2012
Thanks to my husband, our friend Paul (a graphics designer), and City Sign (the company that does our “Open” signs at the restaurants), I now have a cool neon installation over a guest bed in our house. Every time I walk into chic boutique Forty Five Ten, their neon, which reads “Happiness Is Expensive,” makes me smile. It just took me a year to figure out an expression fitting of our family/our house/our lives. And the phrase also works well over a bed. Not a bad idea for a Valentine’s or anniversary gift, don’t you think?
Cupid Is Alive and Well at Grange Hall
February 8, 2012
So send your honey or drop in for the most creative Valentine’s Day gifts around. Floral creations with hand-painted arrows. Flirty couture chocolates. Cupid earrings. Heart vases. Grange Hall helps you spread the love with style.
Location: Dallas
Nesting
January 31, 2012
By Larry Whiteley. In my soon-to-be nursery. For the soon-to-be family of four. Love.
Trove Wallpaper
January 14, 2012
Sorry for the long lapses inbetween posts. I have been wildly unproductive during this last trimester of my pregnancy. I did, however, encounter some inspiration today. Trove has me wanting to wallpaper every room in my house…
Festive Animal Shot Glasses
December 16, 2011
Now that I’ve delivered these to most of the recipients I bought them for, I guess it is safe to post one of my favorite finds this season. I love these animal shot glasses, available at Forty Five Ten. So festive and fun, and they stand on their heads too. At first glance you don’t even realize they function as bar ware. $30 each, available in bear, lion, horse, reindeer, and eagle.
Location: Dallas
Home Inspiration on DesignSponge.com
November 19, 2011
My dream house is a Santa Barbara-style contemporary Mediterranean, so an architect friend forwarded this current post on Design Sponge my way. The scene-stealing rug makes me want to book a trip back to Morocco–my biggest regret from that trip three years ago is that I did not bring back more rugs! Design Sponge is full of all sorts of home inspiration, and I just saw the author’s coffee table book at West Elm. A perfect gift for those who love creative interiors.
My distraction from Legacy Labs
November 8, 2011
Dear Readers,
Here is why I have not posted in a week:
Or at least she is one of the reasons. This perfect pup, a white Labrador, came from Legacy Labs. I’ve already had one friend fall in love and adopt one of her siblings. There are a couple left in this litter if you are ready to meet your new best friend.
Now off to guard the shoes.
C
St. Michael Women’s Exchange – Dallas
October 21, 2011
Forget gift wrapping this holiday season. I just saw the most gorgeous sparkling boxes for about $20 each, already decorated with Christmas trees, jingle bells, snowflakes, etc. They are more beautiful than any wrapping scenario you can think of, plus you can reuse them year after year, or display them as decorations. And speaking of decorating, St. Michael Women’s Exchange in Highland Park Village may turn you into one of those crazy, over-the-top decorating types. I glanced at the Christmas selections. The trees, the ornaments–all gorgeous. And so many great gifts for babies, weddings, and more. Read about how this unique store gives back to the community here.
a look in the window at the glittering boxes
mini Christmas tree with crystals
Location: Dallas
