Modern Couple, Vintage Vibe

It was a joy working with this couple! Mark and Latisha have great taste and loved everything we brought to the equation. Moving into a gorgeous new home, they asked for our assistance to make their house the home of their dreams. With a wide range of online shopping, best bang for the buck, a few of our contact vendors and blending some of Mark and Latisha's pre-owned treasures, I am in love with the results. Hope you enjoy the views. 

 The Entry:

The Rotunda:

Entering the Main Living Space:

The Formal Dining Room...draperies, still to come.

Still to come...the bench that matches the hand crafted table.

Coming...antique photo film in glass lamp.

These were drawers from an antique Japanese chest.

The Informal Dining Area:

The Kitchen:

Styling the Master Bedroom:

Master Bath:

The Mud Room:

The Powder Room:

So glad you stopped by.

Thank you ... Mark & Latisha 

for allowing us to share photos of your home!

Sunday School Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Kimberly Sciscoe, pastor's wife of The Church Triumphant, Pasadena, Texas, asked me to do the decor for today's luncheon.  With around 45 in attendance, the room was set with white linens, black linen napkins and soft inspiring music.  

We used items we already owned, only purchasing fresh Craspedia flowers.  We used hand made pottery, many of whom my artist sister, Judy Walston made.

The theme was molding children's lives as the potter and the clay.  We found the large print in the church decor room of a child, depicting the hurting, unloved and unwanted child that we must reach out to.

Entry Table:

Speakers:  Rev. Oliver and Vickie Oliver, absolutely amazing!!

Catering by Robinnette and Company.  Fabulous Steak Tips with Gravy, Steamed Rice, Steamed Fresh Carrots, Breads, Desserts:  Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, and an array of Cheese Cakes, Tea & Coffee.

This week-end of events began with a Children's Crusade on Friday evening.  This morning around 45 - 50 Children's Ministry workers, and Adult Teaching Staff members met for a session with the Olivers, then for this appreciation luncheon.  One final session followed after lunch.  

The week-end will end with a final Crusade service at the  Church Triumphant, 1030 Strawberry Road, Pasadena, Texas.  

Favorite Client...My Mother

Ten years ago Gary and I had the privilege to help my Mother when she moved into her new home in Alexandria, Louisiana painting and decorating.  Some spaces have been along overdue for some makeover love.  We were happy to squeeze in enough time on a recent visit to add a fresh touch to her bedroom.  Coupled with her beautiful bedroom set she already owned, we added a fresh coat of paint, bedding and used her existing accessories.

Our inspiration:  Macy's bed in a bag selection, featuring deep teal, 
brown and a touch of deep peach.

Sherwin Williams' Sea Salt color proved to be the perfect palette for this space.

It was a great farewell to say good-bye to this border.  Removing it and adding paint from floor to ceiling made a huge difference in the feel of this space adding height. 

We captured a few shots once removing all former decor, bedding, etc. and was playing around with some space planning ideas.

Already looking better with the border gone.

After:

The trunks in the before shot were never in room before but was looking for a home due to some other space changes.  We opted to trade them out for an old chest from the sewing room.

The blue vase was a new purchase...one of my favorites as it adds the punch of color needed 

and I love the little sparkle it brings. 

Final layering will include 2 more purchases after editing a recent shopping trip to Marshalls.  We purchased the one vase and plan to also get the pillow and yellow throw.  You can see the valance laying at the surface we brought to shop with.  Love the pillow!

The pillow will go in front of the shams on the bed and the throw across the bottom corner of the bed.

And, here is the happy client, my Mother.  Some of my shopping choices included a bit of rustic flare, but once getting to the bottom of my Mother's true style aesthetics, she loves the very classy traditional polished look, much like who she really is.  Again, your home indeed reflects you as a a person and should always be a part of you and make you feel "at home" in a space that is a reflection of you.

Here is something you may enjoy on HGTV's blog in reference to using botanical pillows.  Pic soon to follow with the purchases in this setting.