home design: November 2011

Creat a Romantic Rome Home Interior Design

Romantic Bedroom: Lace Bedding. Mix elderly and new, sheer and crocheted. Start by layering your bed with crochet-edge sheets (purchase or sew crochet trim to plain sheets), then top it with an extra-wide lacy panel. The look is pure romance.Romantic pink living room: Red and pink couch, white walls and floors. Look for damaged pieces of...

Santa Claus is coming to town

Yesterday I brought out the Santa painting my Mother made and arranged it with some ornaments. And when my 6-year old came home from school... He added his own touch. And I love ...

Beauty on Monday

Another beautiful morning has risen above the horizon, mild air caressing the bare trees, nothing pointing to a soon arriving winter. I am walking with just jeans and a sweater, a jacket is not needed.Yet, yesterday was the beginning of the Advent time, the four weeks before Christmas, and I have began to decorate with greenery. The holidays...

a fun kids table idea... Angry Birds

My mom is so clever. Every year she does something adorable and fun for the childrens table on Thanksgiving. This year included fondant Angry Birds and handmade stick launchers. Big hit! And handmade felt hats for the boys...... and for the dads and grandad. Afterall, who doesn't love Angry Bird...

Thanksgiving 2011

I am so thankful for all what this year has given us.My heart is filled with Thanksgiving.My wishes for all of you is that you may feel the same!Happy Thanksgivi...

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours

I'm thankful for my 6-year old who brought this home from school...

Tea pot

Today is a gray, rainy day. What better way to lighten the mood but with a cup of golden tea, a touch of milk and a home baked cupcake? Made by my girl last night! The tea pot was a special Marshall's score last week! Barbara Barry's Top Note Design for Wedgewood! YES! I am sure some of you know the thrill...But as any tea lover...

Mellow yellow

For whatever reason I have lately an infatuation with yellow. I have actually never really liked the color on me or near me. But as many things change in life my love for yellow has emerged. Of course, yellow rooms have been around for the longest time, evoking light and sunshine and warmth. Nancy Lancaster's London yellow drawing room...

our Christmas Cabana (the lights are up!)

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It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas

Just a little pretty from The Junior League of Austin's annual A Christmas Affa...

How to Start Your Home Design

Thinking of building a new home? Here are some tips for getting your ideas together for your home design. Find and purchase your landStart documenting your ideas to present to Bonin ArchitectsWhy is it important to purchase your land before you start getting too far in the process of the home design? The land will undoubtedly...

Friday thoughts

This weekend looks simple. There will be no shopping and no stressful cleaning, I'll take breakfast in bed and give lazy new meaning. I might take the dog for a walk in the park.I could lay in bed and read until dark.I'll write a few mails and chat with my mother.I'll have tea on the sofa and a walk through the garden.The sun will...

Ikat Print... on Christmas cards

This pretty and fresh card design fromTiny Prints is on my eye for my family's card this year. I ordered round cards last year for something different from all the others. Very fun. And I'm thinking about the tri fold as well. Very sweet. Don't forget matching labels! Love these.http://www.tiny...

A midweek autumn dinner

ImageWhen the days grow short and darkness rises early, I enjoy cooking comfort food.Last night I prepared acorn squash and bratwurst, Brussels Sprouts and some delicious ice cream afterwards.It's so easy and makes a satisfying meal. The scent of the baking squash is irresistible. Once the sausages are frying, it becomes enticing...The...

Fall/Winter patterns

I love the patterns of the seasons.It gives me another reason to freshen things up around here. At one of my last visits to BoCoCa, a lovely neighborhood in Brooklyn, I found this lovely patterned paper and had an idea how to use it!The large and not exactly exciting IKEA wall unit, which has served our rambling family dutiful for more then...