Tom Faulkner's Gorgeous Funriture

The Dream Mirror

I am falling in love with these pieces by Tom Faulkner! Anyone want to redecorate? Anyone? The mirror above is made up of 40 different pieces and is so modern and feminine I just really would love to put this in a powder room. MY powder room !

The Carlo Magno Dining Table

The stainless steel Capricorn Console Table

The Havana Side Chair


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The Beverly Hills Hotel

Despite the fact that I lived in Los Angeles and worked in Beverly Hills, about 5 minutes from the landmark, Beverly Hills Hotel, I have never stayed there. I always loved driving past that famous aqua sign and imaging all of the fabulous people who have stayed there. Famous starlets are still photographed poolside and rich old women are secretly holed up in the suites after not-so- top secret plastic surgeries. It's one of those hotels (unlike ours here in Vegas) that never fall out of vogue. Here's to someday sipping drinks next to someone famous in the cocktail lounge!

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Jim LePage

Sometimes you are rewarded for wasting time on the internet. Sometimes you bump into talent, creativity and passion. Sometimes you bump into Jim LePage. This talented graphic/web artist and "church communications thinker" from St. Paul is graphically representing each book of the Bible and I dig it! He is posting a new piece of work each Friday here. You should check it out and you should even buy something. I'm trying to narrow down my favorites pieces. It's even making me want to read the Bible and although I've been a Christian since I was drinking chocolate milk through a swirly straw this is still a daily battle. Yea for Jim! Yea for God!

all images by Jim LePage


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Innovative Restaurant Design

La Terraza in Madrid

I've always been intrigued with restaurant design, even though I've never had the opportunity to work on one yet. I think that the innovation happening is incredible! To create a one-of-kind dining experience isn't all about the food anymore. Restaurant design takes a special talent and one that I am envious to be sure.

Banq Restaurant in Boston

I love this detail above. There are a couple of restaurants her in Las Vegas that sport something similar, like Stack at the Mirage and Fix at the Bellagio. It reminds me of the the site models we had to build in school.

Kaa Restaurant in Brazil



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Sofa Love

Grandma floral fabric+modern sofa= FAB! I am so in love with the image above. Nothing says decadence to me like an expensive piece of furniture dressed in the most beautiful and impractical print possible. One day when I have my own office I hope to sport something like this in the lobby- only with a crazy Missoni print.

Even just a sofa in a bold color makes a huge statement!

White. The boldest color of them all. *especially if you have 1 dog, 1 cat and 3 little boys

Ah. The Chesterfield, getting some major air time these days for obvious reasons. Quirky, humorous and the perfect mix and masculine and feminine.

via The Sofa and Chair Company

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Braving Michael's to Make a Wreath

photo via It's Mary Ruffle

About 5 years ago I made two wreaths, one for Thanksgiving and one for Christmas. They are a little sad and have seen better days so I've been keeping my eyes open for some inspiration to get going on a new one. I think I've found it! I may brave Michael's soon and use a coupon I've been hanging on to. I have to go into that stupid store with a specific shopping list otherwise I get so overwhelmed that I just stare at all of the Martha Stewart crafting stuff, eyes glazed over, and walk out with nothing but a candle or something. It's sad really. On another note, we had some serious painting happening this weekend in the baby's nursery and I should have some progress photos up for you by tomorrow. My dad painted the crib a bright shade of green that I'm crazy for and my brother is slooooowly getting the room painted a crisp shade of white. Don't tell him I said that. He doesn't read my silly blog so it's just between us;) Until then.


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Be Bold!

Are you as tired as I am of boring interiors? I am guilty with a capital "G" of this in my own home. I am trying my best to set out on a new design path and that is one of fearlessness. Now, I'm not saying I want Jonathan Adler's home but I do think I could stand a dose of adventure in a few rooms that I don't spend all day in. The powder room, the laundry room and the office are great places to get out the big box of crayons. You know, the one with the sharpener. At large, I am working on my baby's nursery and I am making every effort to think outside the box. I'll post photos when we're done!

images via Lonny & Decorpad


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