2018-02-12 14:00
As I’ve said before regarding this type of post there are a great many people who have never even heard of such a thing….the Word of the Year? What the heck is that all ab… Read More
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SAVVY IN THE SUBURBS: Providing Savvy Solutions For A High End Look! (This blog is not only for those who appreciate all things beautiful, inviting, cozy and innovative for their homes; but also for those who appreciate family, friends, good times and laughter!)
2017-09-12 21:59
I know I’ve been out of the blogosphere the last several months……like six months actually. Eeeeek! But, with work being so busy and life being so busy it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-03-16 01:41
I’m currently working on a “Farmhouse Meets Hill Country” project and I must say it’s been a fun challenge to so far. We’ve been able to marry “his”… Read More
2017-03-13 15:52
I know I periodically post blogs that have something to do with countertops, but that’s because it’s such a big issue with regard to remodeling and makes such a big impact on&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-02-20 17:50
Anybody seriously interested in interior decorating and interior design knows there’s a trend sweeping through our country to lighten and brighten our homes – especially when it… Read More
2017-02-08 20:14
I’ve recently been working on the design for a Farmhouse Kitchen which has been tons of fun – and I’ll be sharing the designs with you soon. I meet with them this aft… Read More
2017-02-06 17:24
As I’ve said before – I know the trend of late is to get rid of anything “Old World” and bring in the newer, sleeker look of glass tiles, marble, grays and whites, et… Read More
2017-01-31 17:57
Some of you out there may have heard of this recipe before, but until a couple of weeks ago I never had.
It sounds like a really weird combination, but amazingly it tastes just like a light… Read More
2017-01-28 22:17
Recently one of my high school besties turned the big ole 60 years old (although she certainly doesn’t look it) and her daughters decided to throw her a surprise girlie slumber party t… Read More
2017-01-25 17:34
One of my go-to vendors here in Dallas for countertops called Allied Stone has a pleasant, friendly, beautiful showroom filled with amazing countertop options (which I’ll be blogging a… Read More
2017-01-23 17:54
Lots of you out there admittedly hate ceiling fans and would much rather see an interesting, beautiful light fixture instead. Myself included! Ceiling fans just do… Read More
2017-01-19 22:18
My college daughter lives in a studio apartment and has been without a dining table for the last 6 months because of space. She’s since decided she can’t stand it anymore a… Read More
2017-01-18 14:25
As a designer I have had the opportunity to work on some amazing projects. And, when the budget is substantial it makes the process much easier because there are a… Read More
2017-01-16 16:26
If you’re building a home or thinking about remodeling your bathroom there are a lot of decisions and a lot of thought that goes into it. Sometimes you just want to do something… Read More
2017-01-14 01:19
I admit I have a definite love/hate relationship with technology. I feel like I fight with it as much as anything. But, I will say as handy as it is today I’… Read More
2017-01-10 22:25
Here’s a little tip for Tuesday in case you’ve never explored this option for place settings before. I don’t know if you’re a nut about dishes like I am, but I… Read More
2017-01-09 17:47
For those who’ve never heard of this “Word Of The Year” business before it’s a very real thing……just in case you’re wondering. It&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-01-06 23:47
Over this past New Years weekend my hubbie and I flew to New Jersey for my good friend’s daughter’s wedding. Well, we didn’t actually fly into New Jersey – we fl… Read More
2017-01-04 22:30
I know for a lot of you deciding not only what paint, but also paint(s) plural it can be a daunting task. How do you select multiple colors? How do you keep everything flowing th… Read More
2017-01-03 06:00
With flu and cold season upon us I thought I’d post this homemade remedy for coughs that a friend of mine posted on Facebook. I have to be honest – I haven’t actually… Read More
2016-12-30 06:08
If you are looking for a fresh, fun way to do a beautiful, inviting place setting take a look at this table my friend Connie did for a recent dinner party. This was a Christmas ga… Read More
2016-12-29 17:12
If you’re looking for a fun gift idea or maybe even something fun for your own home to display pictures, notes or recipes this is a fun idea. My sister actually made these for my… Read More
2016-12-28 21:15
If you’re like most people these days you may find yourself wanting to repaint a room or rooms in your current home or maybe your brand new home a “gray-ish” color.&nb&hell…Read More
2016-12-23 17:46
One of my besties for around the last forty five years or so (wow that makes us sound ridiculously old!) is Judy Trammell, choreographer of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. We go… Read More
2016-12-22 01:36
I thought since I’ve never done a blog about my office that I’d go ahead and do it now that I’ve been here four years…..about to go into my fifth year!
(I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-12-20 16:15
If you’re looking for an easy, delicious fudge recipe you’re at the right place!
All you’ll need are the following four ingredients:
One 14 oz Can Eagle Brand&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-12-16 23:08
Today’s “fave” is a wall collage in one of my closest friend’s family room. A group of friends went over there for dinner last night and I just had to snap a pi… Read More
2016-12-15 21:10
There’s a showroom at the Dallas World Trade Center called Mark Roberts that has some of the most wonderful holiday accessories you’ll ever find. And, I mean amazing… Read More
2016-12-14 18:40
Last week I blogged about an amazing house I’m working on where the main house is done in a Transitional Hill Country Chic vibe (click here to view post) and today I’m focusing o… Read More
2016-12-14 05:32
This yummy recipe is one I got at a dinner party around fifteen or twenty years ago. I loved it so much I asked for the recipe and I’ve been making it ever since. Every tim… Read More
2016-12-13 05:56
As I’ve said before there are a great many people who are getting rid of “busy-ness” and lots of color and going with a more soft, subdued monochromatic color scheme &ndash&hell…Read More
2016-12-09 22:48
I recently stumbled onto a wonderful little store in Southlake called Sally Lynn Home. It’s one of those stores that you could peruse once a week and find something new. Sh… Read More
2016-12-08 23:11
I showed you some furnishings and accessories from a wonderful vendor called Park Hill yesterday. Today I thought I’d show you some of the sweet “old-fashioned” Chris… Read More
2016-12-08 05:19
It’s no secret that Chip and Joanna Gaines are all the rage these days. Their style, their charisma, their marriage, their family….people can’t get enough.
But what… Read More
2016-12-06 17:13
If you need a really quick breakfast try this super fast, yummy egg dish. You can actually do this with eggs, egg beaters or egg whites.
I do all of them, but this time I u… Read More
2016-12-05 21:07
I’m working with some really fun clients right now on a large home with an attached guest house. The style is what I’ll call a Transitional Hill Country Chic. What ma… Read More
2016-12-02 16:05
Recently some friends and I got together to host a bridal shower brunch for a good friend’s daughter and I thought it might be something that could give you some ideas for a brida… Read More
2016-12-01 17:26
It’s that time of year again where everyone is putting up their Christmas trees and dragging out the giant box of old ornaments.
Doesn’t it sometimes seem like you do the very sa… Read More
2016-11-30 16:22
If you’re a college student looking for ideas for your dorm or next apartment….or if you’re a parent trying to help them you might get some helpful ideas from my college a… Read More
2016-11-29 09:00
If you love fajitas and want the absolute easiest recipe possibly known to man…
LOOK NO FURTHER!
It’s the one pan fajita recipe that is to die for.
The initial picture you see… Read More
2016-11-29 01:44
Recently I was doing some research for client’s media room and came across some seriously fun carpet options.
A variety of interesting patterns that could really bring a lot of persona… Read More
2016-11-25 15:28
If you’re getting ready to redesign your bath and want to do something unique take a look at this fun bathroom vignette.
And pay careful attention to the details here that make t… Read More
2016-11-24 15:05
On this blessed Thanksgiving Day I am very grateful for so many things:
My God, my family, my friends, my home, my health, this wonderful country, those who serve and protect…so many… Read More
2016-11-23 17:20
Is it time to convert your grown up child’s old bedroom into that cozy guest room you’ve always dreamed about? Or maybe you’ve just never gotten around to cleani… Read More
2016-11-22 17:01
Want a fantastic dessert to serve for the holidays? You have to try this yummy recipe. I’ve made it and shared it numerous times and it’s always a hit. I’… Read More
2016-11-21 19:55
If you love the look of natural wood floors and find that rich character they add to a space something you must have, but also desperately need the durability and functionality of tile take… Read More
2016-11-18 19:57
Are you wanting to design a fun living room or family with some fun color, but you’re not sure where to start? Today’s post features a wonderful vignette from a showroom at… Read More
2016-11-17 15:19
Most people love Christmas and all the cozy, festive Christmas decorations they see at stores, restaurants and events everywhere. You just can’t help but be filled with that holi… Read More
2016-11-16 11:45
Last week I mentioned that I stopped by a Hunter Douglas Showroom in Southlake called Read Design Window Fashions for a CEU class and was able to peruse the showroom and look at all of their… Read More
2016-11-15 10:30
Okay, so I had to share this recipe. For me it was life-changing! Well, that may be a slight exaggeration, but still – its a new way of cooking an egg that makes me really… Read More
2016-11-14 11:00
I was recently invited to attend a presentation and CEU class at a stone company here in Dallas called Triton Stone Group.
And boy was I in for a treat!
Their showroom … Read More
2016-11-11 10:30
I don’t think it will come as a surprise to anyone these days that if you’re lucky enough to have a HomeGoods near you it’s a great place for light furnishings and accessor… Read More
2016-11-10 15:59
With the upcoming holidays and a host of family and friendship gatherings coming up it’s always fun to get some new ideas for fun tablescapes, centerpieces and place settings.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-11-09 17:23
These days there are so many choices for windows it’s mind-boggling. And while there are many great ones to consider none top the clean and classic look of hardwood shutters.
So… Read More
2016-11-08 16:25
Last week on my staycation posts I mentioned the breakfast muffins and frittata I made and promised to share the recipes with you this week. Both of these are so simple, but so tasty… Read More
2016-11-07 16:57
So the fifty million dollar question when you’re ready to re-do your bathroom is, “But, what do I want to do?” or, “How do I design my bathroom?”. And, th… Read More
2016-11-04 19:53
If you saw my previous two posts you saw how I made the staycation invitations and how I decorated and prepared the house for our staycation this year. So today I … Read More
2016-11-04 01:22
Okay, so I blogged yesterday about how I made the invitations for our annual staycation this year. Today I thought I’d share a bit about getting the house ready for the gang when… Read More
2016-11-02 10:30
You may or may not have seen any of my previous staycation posts, but this is something my family has been doing the last few years as a way of just hanging out and enjoying each other for t… Read More
2016-11-02 01:42
I thought I’d start adding recipes a little more often and I wanted to start with this new recipe I recently came across. I made this for my husband a couple of weeks ago and it… Read More
2016-10-31 21:58
Now that it’s Halloween day it might be time for you to think about stocking up on some fun Halloween décor for next year. Most stores have amazing sales just to move this… Read More
2016-03-05 22:17
Well, for those of you who follow my blog you’ve noticed the posts about Remax’s affiliation with Texas Sentinels Foundation and wounded warrior Sgt. Erich Ellis. And, of c… Read More
2016-01-11 14:58
I was a little hesitant to post a sneak peak of this phase of my wounded warrior project just in case Sgt. Erich Ellis might think to check out my blog before the move in date. A… Read More
2016-01-04 16:01
It’s that time of year again…..you know…time to pick the Word of the Year.
The one word you select to sort of define your soul searching journey for the next twelv… Read More
2015-12-01 19:00
If you didn’t get a chance to read about the wounded warrior project I’m involved with through ReMax Realtors and The Texas Sentinels Foundation you can click here to see our des… Read More
2015-11-26 21:42
I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with many rich and wonderful blessings today!
So many things to be grateful for – most of which we take for granted. Don’t you agree?&nbs&hell…Read More
2015-11-23 12:00
I’m currently working with a long time client on all of the bathrooms in her beautiful home. Nestled in a lovely neighborhood with a golf course view it is a grand, traditional… Read More
2015-10-28 06:00
There’s nothing that screams pizzazz like a unique, show-stopping floral, tree or arrangement properly displayed in your home. And, there’s no one more capable of creating… Read More
2015-10-26 20:13
When I was first asked by Remax Realtor, Valerie Cannady, to be the designer for a project with the Texas Sentinels Foundation through Remax Realtors, DFW Associates I’m not going to l… Read More
2015-10-21 15:58
If you’re considering remodeling your kitchen or bathroom and are looking for something a little more unique for your shower surround or backsplash you might like what Antique Floors h… Read More
2015-09-07 23:00
So sorry my posts have been so scarce!! Been “laboring” long and hard. And, although I miss blogging and I plan on getting back to it as soon as I can – I must… Read More
2015-07-15 18:43
It’s time to freshen up the house with a more updated look, right? You’ve had the same color of red and gold for ten years and it’s feeling a bit drab. But, wha… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Just because the cleaner, less fussy, “transitional” theme seems to be the talk of the town these days it doesn’t mean the charm of timeless traditional has ceased t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I think there’s something universal about what makes a great guest room or B&B cozy, warm and inviting. It’s just something we all feel innately when we walk thr… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Not everyone has the good fortune to live by the sea like some lucky few…. With the water just beyond the pergola for a serene, peaceful view….. But, we can all bring a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
One of the fun ways to incorporate some serious style in your space is to get creative with your lighting. It’s one of those little details that’s really not so little aft… Read More
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