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A Day For Thanks!!!
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year not only because it ushers in the cool weather (finally!) and Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes, but also because it brings one of the best holidays with it:...
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Organize It!
Most people think of spring time cleaning but because we are starting a home renovation in Jan. I need to de-clutter and organize everything before Christmas descends upon us!! In looking for tips for...
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A Designer for the Holidays - Regina Gust
I have seen Regina’s work with Regina Gust Designs (formerly Twins Design Christmas) for years when working in homes around the Holidays. I was fortunate to get to know her personally when we were in...
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Deck the Halls - and the Table, and the Mantel, and the...
Source Christmas time is just around the corner and I can't help but feel in the holiday spirit!! All my kids will be together and there is bound to be lots of shopping, decorating and celebrating!!...
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Home for the Holidays
Can you believe Christmas is here!!! Each year goes by so fast!!!! Clients are getting ready for Christmas and it is so fun seeing all the different ways that they have decorated. Above is one of my...
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Happy New Year!
Hi Everyone!! I so hope you had a wonderful Holiday with your friends and family and a Happy New Year!! I am so sorry I have been under the radar for a couple of weeks but I was sick the entire break!...
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A Visit To Aidan Gray!!!
I have always loved Aidan Gray's furniture and accessory line so I was very excited when I got the call to do a bit of handy work in their new showroom for the opening of Dallas Market this week! This...
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Mix and Match Chairs - Break the Rules!!
Mixing and matching various chairs at a table, which has become more and more popular in design, can be a fabulous option to add interest to your kitchen, dining room or breakfast room. It may sound a...
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To market, to market, to market we go!!!!
Well I was really excited to go back to Dallas market to shop for the store and............ to see the floors that we painted the week before for the oh so lovely Aidan Gray showroom. Taking my right...
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An Orange a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
The color orange evokes strong emotions - it is one of the boldest, most active colors on the spectrum. Orange conjures up images of warmth, happiness, energy, and confidence - so it isn't surprising...
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Valentines Dinner Party-One Hour and Counting!
Source Sometimes it's not about the elaborate gifts but just the simple gestures that show someone you care. A special card or handwritten note, a thoughtful dinner at home or even helping out with...
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Tufted
I hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day!! This year my hubby, John, forgot what day Valentine’s day fell on and planned a ski trip! Soooooo…. I went over to a good friend's house that I hadn’t...
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Portrait Perfect
While I was working on a project for one of my clients, we started talking about this amazing portrait artist she had met and wanted to show me his book. At first glance, I thought it was a book of...
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Only 262 Miles to Buc-ee's!
A road trip through Texas would not be a road trip without family, friends and a stop at Buc-ees. If you live in Texas, most of you have discovered this “Bathroom Beacon” on your destination drives....
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Brass
From ancient coinage to plumbing to gilded walls, brass has a long and diverse history in design. It's most recently come back into fashion as a versatile accent color and material that complements all...
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My Craft room/ Office is Complete!!!
The first part of my house renovation is complete! We transformed the old Segreto offices (that used to hold 4 of us!) into a craft room for me! I am loving the new space. There is room for my gift...
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Ken Newberry - An Architect Extraordinaire
Although I love my home, we've lived here for 27 years, and I really wanted to make some changes to the areas that have been bothering me for years. This room will stay intact but the front elevation...
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Picking out my Fixtures at Acero Bella
Well, I am busy shopping for plumbing fixtures for my new master bath makeover!! Located at 8560 Katy Freeway, Acero Bella is super close to my offices!!! They are in the same office warehouse as Back...
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A Week with Segreto!
I hope everyone had a wonderful week! Last week I went to a preview of the Marburger Farms Antique show in Roundtop!!! As usual, the wonderful dealers have totally outdone themselves with some fab...
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Hunt for the Best of Easter!
Spring is in the air and Easter is not far behind! This special holiday, filled with religious meaning, is the perfect time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the fresh start of the...
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