bedroom finish

By the end of the summer, the main rooms of my house should be painted, cleaned, and ready for company.  This fall, I plan on moving to my bedrooms, starting with my bedroom.
I think I want to go with a white theme in my bedroom.  I want something crisp, hotel-like, and luxurious.  I need to [...]

List of Things to Do

Today I’m taking advantage of a little me time to get my environment in order. Over the next few weeks I’m going to focus on getting all the small things off of my plate.
Today’s List

sweep/mop
vacuum/clean carpet
guest bath
my bath
fold clothes
laundry room
dust ceiling fan

Prior to Labor Day Weekend

Sort all clothes in my bedroom
Clear bins
Clear guest bedroom
Clean Pup’s [...]

inspiration

Now that my living room, kitchen combo are coming together, I can now focus on painting the front room (again) in its final color, along with the washroom and guest bath. I think that’s all I’ll attempt to accomplish between now and the end of the year.
I want to find a nice deep tan [...]

almost there

This weekend my Dad and I finished painting my kitchen and hallway.  Now, my main rooms are complete and it’s beautiful!  (Sorry I don’t have pictures.  I lost my camera battery charger!)
My inspiration room has translated very well into my own home.  The seat cushions (not shown in any photos I can find online) became [...]

home decor – living room and kitchen

I finally have a color scheme for my living room and kitchen.  After months of testing sample colors, it has come to life!  My inspiration room is the dining room at Screen Door Restaurant in Dallas.  It’s a little bit Southern, a little club-like, but still feminine.  Perfect for what I have in mind.

Screen Door [...]

flowers for the lady

Inspired by Desiree Rogers, I’ve decided that at least once a month, a girl should have nothing on her desk but a fabulous arrangement of beautiful, exotic flowers.

I will be incorporating fresh, simple, modern flowers at home and, ever so often, at work on a nice clean desk.
One of my favorites, dahlias

Another favorite, peonies

Is there [...]

picking paint

Next week I am painting my living room, kitchen, and hall!  Finally!  I’ve been in my house almost six years and have yet to invest in decorating it.  I’ve tried here and there, but my biggest problem is that I could never find a starting point.  I think I finally have one.
I’ll post more once [...]