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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Artist Spotlight: Wolfe Birds

Ask anyone from Mississippi and they will be able to tell you about Wolfe birds. In fact, most girls probably have one in their home on a bookshelf or perched on a little side table. 
I have a little collection of my own as does my Mom. But, we were so excited this Christmas when my aunt gifted the two of us and my little sister with these beautiful paintings of the Wolfe Birds by...

Aren't they lovely?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Wedding Wednesday: Brooch Bouquets

Remember a few months ago when I posted the picture of Miranda Lambert's bouquet? Well, she was onto something. Since then, I have seen all sorts of brooch bouquets popping up in weddings. 
Green Wedding Shoes posted some beautiful pics on her site and Fantasy Floral has an entire image gallery devoted to her beautiful creations. What a special and creative way to individualize your special day!!

What are your thoughts? Do you like this new trend?

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Credenza of the Week: Patriotic Colors

I love the symmetry of this design but also think the color pairing is extremely interesting. Though I don't love mixing a bold red with a softer blue, I appreciate that they tied both those colors together with a subtle piping on the chairs. 
More than that, I am really impressed by the chair design. I love the bones of these chairs and though I wouldn't necessarily like them that color in my home, I do love their overall shape. Very cool! Very bold!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Little Happies

My Mom, always the epitome of Southern manners, reminds me often to keep a small stash of "little happies" as she calls them for hostess gifts or small presents. Here are a few inexpensive gifts I like that would be great to keep on hand:
 Layla dishtowels in fun colors
Soaps from Safron Trading Company (some for only $3 each!)
I also love these monogramed goodies from La Plates.

Do you have any little hostess happies that you love to give? If so, please share. I always need great ideas!!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Trend Alert: Mustaches

Perhaps it was Movember or perhaps they are just that cool, but mustaches are popping up everywhere (including in my very own home!). Here are some unlikely places where hunky mustaches are making their debut:

Pacifiers sold on Etsy

Socks (which my Mom gave my husband for Christmas) from fredflare.com
Rings from Etsy
Necklaces from Supermarket & Dannijo

Coffee Mugs from Etsy and Glasses from Urban Outfitters
Wallpaper from Flavor Paper

Get with a get and get some mustache paraphernalia! Happy Friday!! :{)

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Calpe, Spain

Back in December, I spent a week in Calpe, Spain for work. Calpe looks like it would be an incredible party spot in the summer since it's perfectly situated on the beautiful Mediterranean; however, in December it was a complete ghost town. My coworker described it perfectly, "it feels like Galveston after a hurricane." Litterally. No people. No open restaurants. No shops. Deserted. 

One day however, we were able to break away from the conference room to go hiking with some of our team members and sponsors. In Calpe just along the coast, there is a giant hill that juts out into the water and overlooks the coast, beach and their big boardwalk. 

On our hike up this point, it started to rain. While huffing it up the hill, we turned around to see this beautiful rainbow arching over the entire city and the water. It was incredible. Here is a picture of me at the top of the point looking down over Calpe and the rainbow:

As I keep looking back at the pictures from that day, I keep thinking about all the other colorful photos I've seen as of late. Instead of a colorful piece of art, why not blow up and frame a few photos that look something like this:
For more colorful photos, check out my Pinterest board. Have a Happy Thursday!



Manly Desk

My newest little project is that I am trying to help my Mom redecorate a room in her house for my Dad's new office. She's selected my favorite gray for the room, Bedford gray, which is now up on the walls but still is trying to piece together some of the furniture in the room. Item #1, a desk!

So I have gone on the hunt for an affordable, modern somewhat masculine desk for the room. Their main stipulations are 
1) It be easy to hide chords
2) The desk should have a few drawers for pens, letter opener, etc.
3) It look good on all sides as it will be placed off the wall facing the rest of the room. 

Here are a few I have found so far:
 1. Overstock's President Writing Desk $359.99 (which is actually a knock off of Crate & Barrel's Ainsworth Desk which sells for $1199.00)





6. Ballard Design's Bouclier Desk $949 (***available in lots of finishes!)

I'm excited to hear which one suits their style & needs the most. Keep you posted!