Unique Unique Design

We’ve all waited for this day and now it’s upon us!  Luann, Kaci and Kaci’s husband Robert have put the finishing touches on their shop, because in a few short hours at 10:00 AM the doors will open for the first time.

If you are anywhere near McKinney, Tx you need to go to their opening. They have a warm, natural, organic look. You’ll love their wonderful vintage finds.  Luann told me their merchandise  seems to be either local or french. Robert, a classically trained chef, will be serving up tasty treats for lunch or to take home to enjoy. Fresh flowers, herbs, plants, and dried twigs and branches will, also, be offered.  So, stop by Patina Green Home & Market and sample for yourselves the fruits of their labor.

Below are a few pictures of past shows they have done.

Photo from Patina Green

Hope you will have a little time to run to the “market”.

116 N. Tennessee

McKinney, Texas 75069

Happy Weekend!!

Now for the rest of the story. These pictures are from Judy’s (J Hill Designs) bedrooms and bath. All the bedding and pillows are Judy’s own line. Also, she does the curtains and valance in the master bedroom. She calls her line “Whitewashed”. It’s 100% cotton in whites and oatmeal. Every piece is prewashed with that soft, inviting feel. Remember when sheets were hung on the line to dry. They had that fresh air smell and freshness. These will bring back those memories from a time gone by.

Old brass bed in front bedroom.

Sitting area in front of bay window in the same bedroom.

This is a twin bed in the middle bedroom.

Snacks for overnight guests!

A slipcovered chair in masterbath.

Judy had 2 full size beds set up in her master bedroom.

Looking out the window between the beds. Note the beautiful valance she designed in these 2 pics.

The rest of the pictures were taken on her back porch. The food for the day was served out of a 14′ metal boat. This was the room I got to help with. We had fun
“playing” with all this! Because of the weather the porch was dark and for some reason these pics are blurry. I’m posting them anyway, so you might get an idea what was done out there.

The back of the boat. We had lights in those pots. Also, the food was not put out yet.

Here’s a seating area across from the boat. All the eating utensils are in various containers on that metal shelf.

Length of the boat with old cot at the front partially tucked under.

Another view.

Hope you have enjoyed seeing some of Judy’s amazing creativeness in these last two posts. Would love to hear what you’ve seen here that “floats your boat”.

Happy Fathers Day!

Last Thursday Judy of J Hill Designs held her always anticipated spring home show. I got a ring side seat, as I went a day early to lend a hand.  Since Judy is a very good friend and we don’t live close to one another, it’s always fun when I can go to supposedly help her and Billy get ready, but we actually get in a whole lot of “talk time”!!

As always Judy’s displays and arrangements are “over the top”.  Everything looked beautiful and shoppers were certainly not disappointed. Sales were brisk and soon the house was looking alot more sparse.

The weather was dark and dreary as you can tell from my dark pictures. I tried not to use the flash.   Even so, a fun time was had by all and the show was a big success in spite of the wet day.

Entry hall.

Harp in living room.

Small Italian metal table.

Table in center of living room with large iron urn. Notice all her custom pillows on the sofa.

Jars with shredded paper and Mary.

Full view of sofa and pillows.

Vintage chair newly upholstered in beautiful brown fabric with crazy quilt rolled up on top.

Music sheets rolled up under cloche.

Umbrella with custom cover in living room. Sorry about the bright lights!

Great fabric on this reupholstered chair.

Birdcage with lamp inside.

Place setting on dining room table.

Slipcovered vintage sofa in Judy’s breakfast room.

This is not all the pictures I have. I’ll post more in a couple days. The rest will be of the bedrooms and the backporch.

Enjoy the tour and keep cool!

In Texas you are always taking a chance on the weather! Last weekend my good friend, Laura, from Dela Design held a wedding in her back yard. It was for her son and his bride. We’ve been having close to record breaking temps here, with the humidity to match. But, the wedding must go on! So, wipe off the sweat and get busy! The trees and bushes were filled with votives, hanging candles, and chandeliers (the groom was responsible for getting most of this up). The flowers for the wedding, tables, wedding party, and all were done that day.  Laura’s very dear friend, Theresa, came and helped with all that and more. I got to help some that day, too. It was fun working with them. Even, though, there is usually some stress that comes with getting everything done on time, by the time the sun set and the lights came on the scene turned to magic.

Laura didn’t have any pics yet of the actual wedding, so what I am posting are a few I took mid-afternoon.  The sun was high and bright, so I really didn’t get many. The yard looked wonderful and since the front was more shaded, that’s where I took most the pics. So, here is a very small sample of the things I could get a picture of that day.

This is a flower bed by her driveway. Notice the votives lining the bed.. There are a few candleliers hanging in the trees, but you’d have to look close to see them.

The path to her front door is lined with hydrangea, ferns, rosemary, and more. The large urns at the front door are vintage concrete pieces purchased in Warrenton, Tx at the huge show down there.

It hadn’t arrived yet when I took this photo, but a beautiful rug was coming for a sitting area out front. The ghost chairs(3 of them) and small table were going on the rug for extra seating.

Hydrangea lining her back patio was used in various floral arrangements.

Up close!

The goose was flying north to The Hamptons for the summer, but stopped in for the ceremony!    Laura actually purchased this from us and we put it high in a tree by where the ceremony took place.  She had on her wedding finery with a wreath for her head and ribbons for her neck

Wish I had pics of the actual ceremony, but I don’t.  Believe me,though, the setting was quite beautiful!

Have a wonderful day!