Unique Unique Design

It was a beautiful day on Saturday.  Visiting our friend, Deanie, I got to check out the painting she has been doing on  the brick in her living room and sunroom for the last few weeks. She has wanted it white for sometime, but was meeting with opposition from her husband. There is a very cute story about how he finally agreed to the change. I won’t get into that now, but it is very funny. Since I made the trip over, I asked if I could take a few pictures. Deanie said sure, so I did. Now, I am in the market for a new camera, and I hope to come back and get better pics soon. Believe me the subject matter is fabulous!!

Deanie has absolutely wonderful pieces that are put together to perfection. She chooses everything very deliberately for the overall look. It’s frenchy with a touch of unexpected metal and updated with a few contemporary elements. Her home could easily be seen in Veranda.

Not sure why the shots came out with 2 different colors, but her living room and most pieces are white.  Note the amazing very old french table in front of the couch. The New Orleans  shutters are throughout her house. How about that pair of stunning urns on the columns. Her pop of color is with a Fortuny pillow.

Don’t you love the FUN “floral” arrangement in the old cast iron urn. It’s actually some type of cardboard packing material. It’s so unique, I love it.

A corner in her guest bath.

Her breakfast nook has a large metal table and simple old urns. She sits her 10 grandchildren here. The table is pretty indestructible!! The large mirror opens up the room. The iron fireplace piece filled with shells on the buffet is a finishing touch.

This is her formal dining room. She has a wonderful iron base table with a glass top and sitting on top is a very large (not sure what it’s made of) bowl. Again, more shells in a tall iron urn. Another beautiful crystal chandelier and Italian metal sconces flank the vintage mirror on the french gray buffet.

I’m not even going to get into what you’re not seeing! Hopefully one day with a better camera and some classes on how to use it, I can get pics of the rest of her house and whole rooms instead of snippets.

We have know Deanie for quite a few years now. She’s shopped with us (will let you figure out what pieces might be from us), and even worked with us on various things over the course of time.

Enjoy the little tour and please, we would love to hear a comment on your thoughts.

Smiles!

Well, I’ve been busy, but not exactly with selling, shows, and design.    I went to New Mexico and picked up my 4yr. old granddaughter, Ellee. She came home with me. We had lots of fun for a week. Between pedicures, movies, shopping, cooking, having her cousin for an overnighter, walks, stories, and whatever else could keep us busy, we had a very good visit. Ellee’s little brother, Jack, wasn’t real thrilled with not coming back with us, but he’s up for the next visit.

Here’s a few pics of our time together.

Jack when we are still in N. Mex. Not sure if that is his Batman or Spiderman pose?!

Auntie (my daughter Erin) with my 2 granddaughters Ellee and Riley.

I told them to kiss Auntie on the cheek and they attacked her!!

My daughter-in-law, Michelle with the gang.

On their trusty steeds!

Glam girls!  Actually, we are waiting for the movie “How to Train Your Dragon” in 3-D.

Excuse the red eyes!

It always keeps you young to run with the young crowd, but have lots of catching up to do.

Have a good one and hope you look half as “cool” in your glasses as these hip chicks!

It’s been busy. Have been working on floor plans for a new house. Mayron and I are trying to find the perfect fabric for a bedroom redo. In between, I have been desperately trying to win the battle of weeds in my flower beds. Sad to say I never win. As soon as I get one area cleaned out, more little weed plants start popping up. The best we do is keep them at bay for a short period of time. But, this time of year they (the weeds) are prolific little guys. We’ve had some beautiful days here, though, and it’s got me thinking of lovely plants and flowers. I really love various types of containers filled and overflowing with flowering plants and greenery. I, especially, love vintage ones. I have to confess, though, I’ve only gotten as far as finding pictures of some very pretty container gardens. So, that’s what I’m sharing with you….hopefully to spur me on to getting some actually planted up.

How about you? How’s your gardening going?

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Love the shape and texture of these bases for the baskets.

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Stunning!

photo: kerry michaels

davesgarden.com   kat’s container garden

Such a pretty pig!

davesgarden.com   kat’s container garden

Isn’t this fun?!

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A very large container high above the street!!

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Succulent hanging ball.

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Aren’t these shapes great?!

The “blues”.

Tropical

above 3 photos from  containergardeningforyou.com

Hope you are inspired to go plant a flower!  I am, but first,  I still hear weeds calling my name.

Enjoy the springtime!!

I’m home from the Warrenton/Marburger Farms shows. The weather was pretty fabulous for Texas and its unpredictability!. It was pretty windy one day, but the temps were pleasant and no rain or other crazy stuff… at least while I was there.

Missed having Mayron there, but had fun staying with Laura and Theresa. We always do have a good time. My daughter Erin came in late Monday afternoon. She’d not been there before. We got to catch up with folks you don’t get to see very often. Erin was impressed with Marburger. Of course as usual, there was amazing merchandise at Marburger, “Excess”, Zapp, and all the other tents and fields in the Warrenton/Round Top area. I didn’t take any pictures, but have found some pictures of the type of wonderful things you see down there. Needless to say the following photos don’t come close to showing the variety of what you’ll find. Maybe you can get just a little idea, though, especially if you’ve never been.

above photos from modern 50

There was absolutely wonderful industrial tables, all types of lighting, cabinets and shelving, signs, and accessories!!!!

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photo from olde good things

There is always lots of statuary, planters, urns, and fountains, etc.

photo  olde good things

Gorgeous architectural pieces are abundant.

above 2 photos   joanne  maclennan

photo   country french antiques

above 2 photos from rocaille galleries   found on country french antiques blog

The french, swedish, belgian treasures are more than drool worthy!!

I haven’t even touched on the incredible linens, fabrics, mirrors, furniture, vintage clothing, mid-century items, garden furniture and decor. Of course, there is always the quirky and unique things that you don’t find anywhere else.

I highly recommend planning a little jaunt down to Texas in  the fall if you’ve never been. You won’t regret it! (except, maybe the Texas heat! ).

Enjoy your Easter weekend! Thank heaven, He lives!