Sorry to leave all you on such a sad note for so many days. I will be away from home for several days, and spent the last two on the road. Until I get back with more inspiration, here is a tiny detail that I love. I don't know if this is a decal or paint, but doesn't make the room? God is in the details they say.
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I'm still in shock over this.
Michael Jackson was a major icon in my life. I was 7yrs old when Thriller
was released. It was such a phenomenon that my view of pop music was forever
affected by him. His influence over so many aspects of music are still visible. From the art
of video making, choreography, fashion, etc. Without him modern music would not be what it is today.
I will always remember wearing my red "leather" jacket with the studded shoulders to my elementary school.
Also, in Middle school I took to taping the ends of my fingers like Michael did in his Bad album days.
Ha! I had forgotten that until I saw this video. No wonder kids used to call me weird! I just admired him so.
Of course, I can't pretend that I don't remember all the terrible allegations that followed him around the last
years of his life. I pray for those innocent children and wish that those things weren't true...but who's to say.
Now I just hope that they can find peace. I guess that's why this news is so shocking to me. I'm forced to deal
with my mixed emotions over a fallen idol.
was released. It was such a phenomenon that my view of pop music was forever
affected by him. His influence over so many aspects of music are still visible. From the art
of video making, choreography, fashion, etc. Without him modern music would not be what it is today.
I will always remember wearing my red "leather" jacket with the studded shoulders to my elementary school.
Also, in Middle school I took to taping the ends of my fingers like Michael did in his Bad album days.
Ha! I had forgotten that until I saw this video. No wonder kids used to call me weird! I just admired him so.
Of course, I can't pretend that I don't remember all the terrible allegations that followed him around the last
years of his life. I pray for those innocent children and wish that those things weren't true...but who's to say.
Now I just hope that they can find peace. I guess that's why this news is so shocking to me. I'm forced to deal
with my mixed emotions over a fallen idol.
I would like to thank Sparrow of Simon on the Side for giving me a "One Lovely Blog" award. I'm honored:)After receiving this, I am supposed to pass it on to 15 newly discovered blogs. It took me a while to compile this list, but I do like sharing these sites with all of you. Be sure to link over if you haven't seen them. I'm sure you will enjoy these blogs as much as I do.
So here is my list:
1. The Brick House (Love this room from her house, featured on Design Sponge)
(*Fellow Houston bloggers)
2. *Harbenger Duo
3. *Under A Paper Moon
4. *Late Check-In
5. The Design Boards
6. Knack
7. Little Brown Pen
8. A Room Somewhere
9. Design Fabulous
10. Bluebird Photography
11. Indian Summer Vintage
12. My Adventure is Your Advantage
13. Style Swoon
14. A Life More Fabulous
15. Design Studio
Yes? No? I never know how I feel about cottages. I love their character but many feel too restrictive. Small choppy floor plans. This house on the other hand, I do love. It was obviously remodeled and opened up. Now it has a great loft feel! It also helps that at over 1700 sqft. It isn't tiny.OH, I WANT A NEW HOUSE SOOOO BAD!!!!!
I say this as a joke of course:) Last week at the David Byrne concert, he announced that the audience could take as many photos as they liked. Luckily, I had smuggled in my point ant shoot camera. Yes, I was planning on taking photos dishonestly....its funny, I didn't really feel bad about it until I wrote this, oops.It turns out the joke was on me because I could have taken my better camera and gotten better pics.
This was the first time I attempted this type of photo, and I found out that is not as easy as it looks. The varying lights, dancing, working around the audience! It was kind of crazy for this amateur photographer.
When I got home, I was somewhat disappointed. Only 2 or 3 photos were sort of clear. So I decided to make lemonade from my lemons. Since many of the photos were so blurry, I took them to another level of blur! It was a very liberating process. Since I didn't have to worry about "ruining" the picture, I was free to do whatever I wanted. Very cool.
So I'm not holding my breathe for Rolling Stone to hire me any time soon, but this was a new and challenging process for me. I think at the next concert, I will know a little more what I'm up against and have a better approach. In the meantime, these off-beat photos are my tribute to one of my creative heroes:)
Voila, in Los Angeles!! After reading the article about them over at 1st dibs, I can't get them out of my head. It seems like a rather haunting and intense place. 
That's it! I need to have black walls somewhere! 
I will admit that living with all the items in this store would be over the top, but adding one or two...talk about an amazing touch. I found these photos at 1st dibs, but there are more at Viola's site.
I can never decide how I feel about personal questions. On one hand I wonder why it is that not many people ask personal questions (boo hoo) and on the other I feel somewhat uncomfortable when they do. Crazy, I know. Well, I took a leap and answered some for the lovely Nikk at a very fun blog called Onions+Garlic. Let's be honest, I did enjoytalking about myself. Ha, ha!
Check it out here. (P.S. Don't you just love this banner?)
Thanks Nikk!
(Translation: More Love)I know many of you loved this incredible work space as much as I did. Dezeen posted a more extensive article with additional photos and an interview with the architect...just one problem. The interview is in Spanish, so you might need a translator. Its got great photos though!
Lately I keep thinking about traveling. I'm not sure why I'm so preoccupied with vacationing this early in the summer, maybe because we are already topping 100 degrees! I think its going to be a long summer. My current goal is to travel to San Miguel de Allende, not that I think it will feel very cool; but I know it would be beautiful. Many of you may be familiar with the design company Casamidy, located in San Miguel. Their interiors and furniture are so striking and amazing. Well, I just found they own several properties both in Mexico and France that are available to rent. Anyone interested in sharing a place?
I can feel history and warmth jumping out from these photos! The architecture and furnishings are so beautiful. I love traveling to places that spark my creativity. I think my imagination could really soar here.
Here are a couple of things that are on my mind this morning. First, I'm so excited about this concert, I can't sit still!!!Second, have you ever thought what your Ikea name would be if you were a piece of furniture? Well, wonder no more! Go here and find out. Apparently, I would also be a very minimal platform bed, hmmm?
I'll be back later today:)
So I've got a kid who obviously likes to express himself. I figuredwhy not just go with it! Far be it for me to discourage a kid's desire to be creative.
I selected a few of my favorite school projects of Liam's and framed them myself.
I just went to an art supply and bought some simple frames with nice mats.
I also hung them at his eye level so he can see his own work.
I tell him how much I like them all the time:)
(I love how the window treatments capture the eerie glow in the movie's hotel window and yes I realize that there are more orange chairs)All Alkemie readers may have seen her mention the Vertigo Hotel last week, but for those who didn't; I had to revisit it. This cool hotel is in San Francisco and inspired by, what else...Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. This is one of my favorite movies, ever! I am a Hitchcock fanatic and Vertigo is by far my favorite movie of his. So you can imagine my excitement to see photos of this hotel. How soon can I get there, I wonder?
When it comes to set design, Vertigo always tops the list as my favorite. It combines great Mid century style with classic San Francisco architecture. I especially love Scottie's (Jimmy Stewart) apartment. Love every detail. I have to admit that I am also intrigued by a hotel getting its inspiration from such a dark and mysterious movie. It doesn't exactly have a happy ending. I had to include a clip, but if you haven't seen Vertigo don't watch past 7 minutes. But I insist that you see this classic AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Sorry, my passionate movie buff is taking over.
I am passionate about wonderful details. I often admire a handbag because of its beautiful stitching or a painting because of a bold brush stroke. The other day I ran across the portfolio of Pheobe Howard Home, and loved their attention detail. So many of even the tiniest things are done so beautifully. Of course, the challenge when you work on the details is to still keep the big picture in mind. (I know because that is my number one struggle EVERY day!) I think these spaces manage to balance both of those factors.
I don't often get to write about a furniture store in houston that I've never been too, but this is one of those times! This weekend The Fabulous Flea opened its doors to the public for a rare sale. I decided I needed to jump at the chance at seeing this place, and it was worth it! I was ready to move into this beautiful space. Its so quaint and romantic:)
(This little doorway captivated me. I imagined the curious places it might lead to)Mary Daly along with the fabulous folks at Found For the Home, put together a beautiful collection of antiques and unusual objects. P.S. If you are reading this, live in Houston, and its before 5:00 pm on Saturday....go check it out for yourself!
This beautiful carved horse head was my favorite piece! Why am I so into horses now?I grew up in West Texas and didn't care about them then...oh well.
Ooh, I even got to take a peek at the pool house, behind the studio. I tell myself that this was special treatment,but I'm not really sure if it was. Anyway, just had to share. Don't you just love it?!
These photos of Cairo by Denis Dailleux, present the city as a mysterious and magical place. By looking at them,I am transported there and can imagine the sites and sounds of Egypt.
O.K. I did it, I did it.
I am yet another Twitter participant.
Actually, I signed up a while ago,
but wasn't very sure where to go
with it. So its essentially been
sitting dormant.
So, now I'm inviting anyone who want to
follow me to go here.
I have to admit that I'm the kind of
person who worries about throwing
parties, because I fear that no one
will show up.
So needless to say....I will go into a panic if no one follows me.
Just kidding (sort of ).
I am yet another Twitter participant.
Actually, I signed up a while ago,
but wasn't very sure where to go
with it. So its essentially been
sitting dormant.
So, now I'm inviting anyone who want to
follow me to go here.
I have to admit that I'm the kind of
person who worries about throwing
parties, because I fear that no one
will show up.
So needless to say....I will go into a panic if no one follows me.
Just kidding (sort of ).
Personally, I am not the cubicle type; but for this office space I might change my mind. 
This incredible space is the office of Spanish architect Selgas Cano. I always feel inspired when sitting outside admiring nature. A work space like this probably overflows with creative ideas. Read more here.
