Happy Halloween!I really like this skull and crossbones dinnerware from Z Gallerie. There is something whimsical and glamorous about it even though it is kind of spooky. It would be great for an adult Halloween party!…
Bedroom InspirationI want to update our master bedroom. We currently have espresso colored furniture which we plan to keep, greenish gold dupioni silk bedding, beige walls, and dark wood rectangular lamps with ivory silk square shades. We've had this same look for about two and a half years now and I'm ready for a cha…
Vive La France!There are so many reasons to love France and French culture… food, fashion, architecture, art, history, FOOD, and the joie de vivre that the French seem to have mastered. The French don’t rush through life. Instead, they savor it and linger through it the way that they linger over a beautiful meal f…
Happy Early Birthday to MeMy birthday isn't until November 4th, but one of my best friends was in town this weekend, so we had an early celebration last night. It was so wonderful to have so many dear friends there with me. I had one of my oldest and dearest friends there with her husband who is also a close friend, along wi…
The Right StripesI am currently loving this adorable, metallic-striped sweater dress from J.Crew. Unfortunately, it's made of wool, which I can't wear.…
Adventures in BabysittingEarlier this week, I asked my friend Leah if my husband and I could babysit her children on Friday. No, we were not asked to babysit, we asked to borrow her kids! Her son, Kaid is 3 years old and her daughter, Lilli is almost 6 months old. They are incredibly well behaved and pleasant kids, so I tho…
Can you imagine...Can you imagine what it's like to be as hot as Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica? They are currently promoting their new clothing line. Those are some seriously great genes!…
If you're going to San Miguel...If my previous post piqued your interest in visiting San Miguel, you might be wondering where to stay. The next time we go to San Miguel, I'd like to stay at the town's newest boutique hotel, Oasis. It isn't designed in the typical Mexican style, but it looks incredibly chic and romantic. If you vis…
Ode to San Miguel de AllendeSan Miguel de Allende is a beautiful colonial town in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. My husband and I visited in March of 2006. I referenced San Miguel in my post about unique doors and promised to write more about it.San Miguel is known for its gorgeous colonial architecture (one of my favorites…
Money Can't Buy Good TasteIt's no secret that money cannot buy good taste. Just open up your copy of Us Weekly or tune in to MTV's Cribs. I like to check out Houston real estate and do so quite often. I usually check out houses in the city's most exclusive neighborhoods. They give me design inspiration and something to aspir…
