Mar13

Great Friends are the Heart of Life

by Designgal on March 13th, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Posted In: Uncategorized

A few of my best friend memories….

  • Getting a text in the middle of the night that makes me laugh so hard I think I might pee my pants and then laughing for the next hour as we take turns cracking the other one up- we think we are hilarious!
  • When a friend shows up at my door and tells me he is taking me to dinner because he knows I had a rough day.
  • Checking my voicemail at work and hearing the most bizarre made up story ever.
  • One Tree Hill and The 4400 marthons
  • Going for long hikes with our dogs.
  • A mixed CD of our favorite dancing music.
  • Sleep overs.
  • Road trips, need I say more?
  • Dancing around the house to “Womanizer” and eating cookie dough.
  • A note on Facebook that tells me I’m beautiful.
  • My roommate running and jumping on my bed in the middle of the night just to talk about how our nights went.
  • Shopping for hours and hours!
  • Rockband Tour; wahooo for “The Brittney’s”
  • Café Sabor….. Sweet Pork Quesadillas, so delicious.
  • DSH days!

Let’s always remember what makes our friends important to us.

Thanks to all my great friends!

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Mar13

Zebra Zeal

by Designgal on March 13th, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Posted In: Decor, Rugs, Architecture, Stairs, Styles, Traditional, Fabrics, Zebra Print

Zebra prints are out in full force. I have watched them become popular; liked a few pieces I have seen but I hadn’t decided if I was a supporter of this trend or not. Well this is what I have decided; I like a little zebra pop; the key being “little”. If you are in love with zebra keep it in small accent punches. The following pictures show this idea nicely.

I think a pair of chairs would give a strong punch against a more subtle pattern or color palette.

This stair runner is bold and definitely compliments the black and white color scheme.

I love this rug; it makes this otherwise traditional, sort of plain room come alive with movement and a bold contrast.

These stools are great. They give just enough piazza without screaming for attention.

I think a pair of chairs, an ottoman or a rug can make a bold classic black and white statement; but a whole sofa or this print in multiple places creates an overdone zoo theme.
My advice- while a zebra print is wild and will definitely brings life to any space remember less is better with this fun print.
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Mar12

Backyard Bliss

by Designgal on March 12th, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Posted In: Outdoor, Outdoor, Pergola

I WANT A PERGOLA IN MY BACKYARD! I have loved pergolas for years now and I finally have a backyard and the perfect spot to build one! My favorite part is that it you some shade and light while it gives the illusion of a covered deck. I wish the landscaping and furniture would magically appear when I am done too. My only dilemma now is deciding if I want a stamped concrete patio or a wood deck….. decisions, decisions, decisions.
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Mar11

My Favorite Childhood Book

by Designgal on March 11th, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Posted In: Uncategorized

As a child I read all the time; I loved imagining the people and seeing where they lived and all the adventures they experienced. One thing I never did was read the same book twice. I’m still that way today; however this book I have read many times. I’m not really sure what draws me to it time and time again; maybe it’s this little girl’s desire to have a place of her own and how she develops a love for this little abandoned cottage she finds. I suppose I have the same passion for my cute little house and have turned it into my own safe haven and a place I love to be. I also believe my desire to me an interior designer was inside me long before I realized it and I have always related to beautiful surroundings my whole life. My love for this book could just be that it has a happy ending and who doesn’t enjoy a feel good book from time to time.
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Mar10

Sea Urchin Sculptures

by Designgal on March 10th, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Posted In: Uncategorized

Jennifer Maestre is a Massachusetts- based artist, born in South Africa. She is known for her amazing pencil sculptures. Her creations were inspired by the form, function and texture of the sea urchin. She said this about her work, “The spines of the urchin, so dangerous yet beautiful, serve as an explicit warning against contact. The alluring texture of the spines draws the touch in spite of the possible consequences. The tension unveiled, we feel push and pull, desire and repulsion.”
I’m amazed and sometimes a little envious at people’s creativity. I think it’s fantastic that there is so much inspiration in the world and so many daring and curious minds that crave to explore all the possibilities.

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