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Friday, November 27, 2009

Fun Friday ~ Justin Nozuka

I became familiar with Justin Nozuka on the Mayercraft 2. He's a rising star. "He earned a Juno award (like a Canadian Grammy) for Best New Artist, and VH-1 named him a "You Oughta Know" artist" per My Fox Dallas/Fortworth. I have featured Justin on my blog before. He just keeps getting better. Here's a video I have been enjoying.



I love this song! Made me notice him.


This song made me love him as an artist. Before you listen ~ know that it is a heavy song.


Enjoy your weekend!

P.S. Don't forget the giveaway!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Today, we are just kicking back with friends. I have made an enormous amount of food. All able to be kept well in or on warmers. Friends will come all day long and help themselves to a plateful (or more) of delicious food and marvelous drink. They may eat anywhere and stay as long as they like! My way of thanking them for being wonderful friends to my family and I.

A special thank you to all my readers and blog friends! I truly enjoy doing my blog. I appreciate all your support and comments. I look forward to all that is to come.

Enjoy your day!

P.S. Don't forget the giveaway!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

To Excited to Wait ~ Giveaway Preview

You all know I have an affinity for glass art. Well, on Monday, November 30th, The Artful Home and I partnered for a Holiday Giveaway. Three beautiful glass ornaments will be joyfully given away! Here are the ornaments.....

The Vincent

Chantilly Lace


Candy Cane Lace

Plus, there will be an extra special little something just for my readers ~ a little thank you from me to you.

Please visit on Monday to register for this very special holiday giveaway!

Holiday Drinks

House Beautiful shared drink recipes for the holidays. The Jade Cloud sounds particularly yummy:

Jade Cloud
1/2 oz. Rose’s unsweetened lime juice
1 oz. crème de prunelle
1 oz. vodka or gin
Shake well with cracked ice and serve in a whiskey sour or small frappe glass.

I would use vodka!


I usually serve a red and a green martini for the holidays. Here are a couple of recipes ~

Berry Fusion Martini recipe
1 oz Absolut® Kurant vodka
1/2 oz Hpnotiq® liquor
1/2 oz creme de cassis
2 oz cranberry juice

Chocolate Mint Martini
1 1/2 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce creme de cacao
1/2 ounce green creme de menthe
1 Splash club soda
Garnish - chocolate covered candy cane

What's your favorite holiday drink recipe (alcohol or non-alcohol)? Will you share your recipe??!!

On Monday November 30th, I have a wonderful holiday ornament giveaway! Don't forget to come visit to register. You will be glad you did!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Dixie Chick Chic

I love the Dixie Chicks. I had the fortune to see then a couple years back when they opened for The Eagles. When the issue of Metropolitan Home came with Emily Robinson home featured, I took notice.
Her space is so open and airy with calm hues. It has an industrial feel without being cold. Here are a couple more shots.
Architects Jim Poteet and Patrick Ousey; interior designer Joel Mozersky

I adore this shot (and the rug). Having the glass separate the room was a splendid idea. The instruments are art to me and I would love to see them all the time. The light radiates throughout. How wonderful!

Take a look at the full story at Point, Click, Home ~

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Spectacular Master Baths

Beth Slifer's eco-friendly bath is elegant and beautiful giving rise to Why Not? eco-friendly ~ that is a phrase the Sustainable Furnishings Council uses (I am a member and will be certified in green design in a couple of weeks). Take a look at the video she narrates telling about her wonderful room.


Gorgeous, safe, and friendly to the environment. How wonderful!

Take a look at this ultra feminine bath retreat by Tristan Butterfield. Stunning!
I continue to be drawn to pink hues!



Now something blue for Smiling Sally! I am an equal opportunity kind of gal so now something masculine by the wonderful by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz.

Listen to his thoughts on this bath.....



What fabulous inspirations! Which one was your favorite?

These are wonderful metamorphisis opportunities so naturally I am linking with Between Naps on the Porch as well as Smiling Sally. Hop over there to join the party!

Source: Kohler

Friday, November 20, 2009

Fun Friday ~ Women in Design

Today I thought it would be fun just to look at some beautiful work from talented female designers for inspiration. Nothing like a little eye candy on a Friday! Shall we.....

This lovely room is done by Angela Free. I selected this one because of her use of a mural. I like using murals that are subtle and well done. Her application is impeccable.

This design is by Evelyn Benatar. I am not sure when this design was completed but her use of color ~ neutrals beige and gray together ~ is a hot trend right now and well implemented here. The chandelier looks like hovering bubbles to me. I find this room very soothing.

The next two are from the incredible Laura Kirar.
I stopped in my tracks at this one. When I saw the pendants at the last Market, I imagined an application very similar to this one. I posted about it.This is what I mean. The pendants I featured are the ones Laura used here ~ or at least very similar. It is especially lovely over a large dining table as seen here. Varying height ~ floating from above. Wonderful.

How about this bedroom? Spa hues done with energy ~ movement. There's a juxtaposition one doesn't often see. When done well, it is quite spectacular. See example above.

Beth Dotolo did this design. The room is expansive. Clearly she and client wanted to keep it that way. Yet, with the use of bedding and ample sized portable lamps on the nightstands, the room remains warm and inviting. A delicate balance well achieved here. The chairs off in the distance are wonderfully placed for the photo.

This Janie Hirsch design is so delicious. I really just want to sit in the bed with a yummy cup of tea and read a good book. The headboard is simple and magnificent. I love the soft colors. The chandelier over the side chest serving as a night stand is very elegant and lovely backed by the soft drape. Simply divine.

The last two are by the remarkable Suzanne Kasler.
Oh! ~ I wish I found this for my guest post on Sarah's Haute Design ~ Ode to Pink. Suzanne's use of pink hues in this dining room are heavenly. I am in love with the drapes against the taupe walls. That's her Hickory Chair settee. I love that piece. When I met Suzanne at her Safavieh party, I was impressed by her hair. Say what? Her hair was finger combed with a clip slightly coming out. I thought, 'Now there is a working woman and probably just finished helping to set up her display.' Unpretentious. Lovely.

The pops here add just the right amount of color to this room. The unique upholstery with soft colors on the stools adds just the right amount of interest to the grouping. 'Just the right amount' aka well-edited.

I hope you enjoyed these lovely rooms completed by fabulous designing women. I did.

Did you see some other points of interest in these rooms?! I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Enjoy your weekend!
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