World Map
I've always wanted to do this in a little boys bedroom or a play room in my own house one day! I want my kids to know geography, one of my biggest pet peeves is when people don't know where places are...
View ArticleMirrored Walls
I'm doing a mirrored wall similar to this in an apartment dining room. Pretty pretty, wouldn't you agree?
View ArticleCheers Mates!
Y'all, please have a drink for me this weekend!Isn't this bar lovely? Tip: Get a stand made for an old trunk, use it as a bar or a coffee table. Such a great idea!
View ArticlePallets
When we were kids my mom used to let us make 'pallets' as a fun treat when having a sleepover or as a form of entertainment on a Friday night. You know, big piles of messy blankets and pillows in the...
View ArticleOrange
I keep seeing pumpkins and Halloween stuff out everywhere! With these 90 degree days we keep having, it's not quite autumn in Houston yet. When it comes to orange and dressing for the season, this...
View ArticleNavy Nursery
After going to Leslie Sinclair's book signing at Boxwood last week I haven't been able to stop thinking about maybe painting Tbou's nursery Navy Blue. Boxwood throws good parties. And they always...
View ArticleAround Here
Hi Friends. Sorry for being so MIA. I've been swamped. I'm working on a very fun project that has a very short deadline...it's a full on renovation and fully furnished apartment. Although it's been...
View ArticleFall Clothes
I'm so ready for fall clothes. We had our first little tease of fall this weekend, 24 hours of rain and 66 degrees yesterday, it was brilliant. I'm ready to wrap up this third trimester pregnant belly...
View ArticleEasy, Fast & Cheap
HGTV just came out with a new magazine, this month was its first issue. Have y'all picked one up yet? You should, there are some good ideas in there to take note of. I was pleasantly surprised and...
View ArticleEllen's Rugs
When I saw Ellen & Portia's house in this month's AD, the first thing I noticed were their rugs. Boy, do they have great rug taste! All antique Oushaks and Perisans, and big ones, the right sizes...
View ArticleMums
I'm not sure if our baby will call me mama, mom or mum. Tim calls his mom, 'mum'. I call mine, 'miss mendi'. I'm pretty sure Tim will call me "mum" though when referring to me with baby. I like it, I...
View ArticleUh Oh.
JCrew Baby. It's about time. Mama's pocket book is in trouble. Tbou's drawers are about to fill up. Babies in stripes are pretty much one of my favorite things. Stripes made and designed New Zealand?...
View ArticleGlam
Happy November! I'm so excited it's November. This whole pregnancy I have kept telling myself, 'just make it till November'. And it's finally here! I have a very busy month; I'm in Courtney &...
View ArticleDecorating Out of Town
I have been working with the sweetest client up in in the Pacific North West...far away from Houston! I just shipped up her drapes and roman shades last week...look at the results! Pretty pretty! I had...
View ArticlePresmer Python
Check out our friend Annsley's line of 'fine skins and furnishings'...python everything! She has the most beautiful purses, clutches, bracelets, trays and pillows all made of real python. They are...
View ArticleCelerie Kemble
Last night I went to a book signing and little talk given by Celerie Kemble. She was fantastic, I adore her style and approach to design. Her rooms are so layered, they have so much character. She...
View ArticleHELLO THERE! Meet Julian James!
Long time no talk friends! Did you forget about me? Rightly so.. I've fallen off the face of the earth! Last you heard from me I was 8 months pregnant, and was completely overwhelmed with...
View ArticleJulian's Nursery
Welcome to Julian's room. Let's start from the beginning. Remember this post? I had no idea what I was having, so I kept it sort of 'gender neutral'. But I wanted to experiment and didn't want to go...
View ArticleBaby Gear
These are some of the things that have made the last 7 months a lot easier. Bugaboo Bee. We have the taupe canopy. But in London at Liberty, they had a special edition one that I would have loved to...
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