Sneak peak at an almost complete project!

Custom houses seem like they take forever to complete; all of the planning, drawing, selecting, meeting, building, fixing, installing, placing, fluffing, and karate-pillow-chopping, take months and months until you start seeing the beautiful potential a house possesses. 

After working on a project since March, here are some pictures of the home finally starting to come together. 

Master bedroom seating area! (Yes- we're missing a drapery rod- to be installed soon :)

Pool bathroom.

Living room.

You can see there's still quite a bit to go, however, once everything is in place, the house is going to be absolutely stunning! More to come in the next few weeks!

P.S. This guy tried to hitch a ride home with me! I wouldn't have minded the company, except I had about 20 miles of highway driving ahead of me that I didn't think he's enjoy :)

Ouch!

I recently had some dental work done.  Ok, a lot of dental work done. There was so much anesthesia in my face, the numbness stretched from below my chin in my neckline, up through my cheek just under my eye. Safe to say, I sounded strange, couldn't eat or drink, and drooled for several hours at work after my appointment.

I was really curious what I looked like, so I snapped a picture of myself smiling as hard as I could....

here's the result.  You are welcome!

Could it get any more scrumptious?!?!?

My two favorite desserts of all time are (and in no particular order),
Rice Crispie Treats and
S'mores.

Period. End of story. Without a doubt- these two desserts make me smile every time I have them... and I certainly can't have just one.  They are so simplistic but perfect in their simplicity.

I didn't think desserts could get better than that.

Boy, was I wrong!

While perusing Pinterest one day, probably before drifting off to sleep after a long day at work, I found the perfect, most delectable, scrumptious, and perfect combination of flavors known to man....


That's right. Someone had the idea to combine my two favorite desserts.... "S'mores Graham Crispee Treats"

WHAT!?!?!

I couldn't believe it.  And I couldn't wait to try them.  They are just as perfect as I thought and have already made two batches.

Check out Country Cleaver's blog here- the inspirational creator behind these delicious treats!

Orange You Glad to See Me!!

One of my favorite things to do it take my nephew to Orange Leaf for a sweet treat!  Orange Leaf is a self-serve frozen yogurt place; you get as much yogurt as you want, mix flavors if you so choose, then you apply whatever and however much toppings your heart desires.

He loves it, I love it! It's a win-win!

Boo is a little short to reach all of the items himself but he loves to make is own treat. So I pick him up and carry him through the line. His recipe: Vanilla yogurt, cookie dough, M&Ms, and sprinkles. 

This time around, both Boo and I were having a great time- so I began to document. 

That led to a series of funny photos..... These are my favorites of about 30 that I took. 

I don't think comments will be necessary!

(Laughing at himself :)

The "kissy face"

Wild Thang!

Fabulous client has done it again! Check out these custom breakfast chairs with their new breakfast table!!

Designer tip: For upholstered seating that is in a high traffic area- have your fabric run through a Nanotex solution before upholstery.  Nanotex doesn't change the look or feel of fabric (stay away from silk, sorry) while adding a protective coating.  So, your friend gets a little carried away and spills her glass of red wine? No worries! The liquid will simply bead up and roll off the fabric :)

Pretty awesome! In a few weeks, we're installing some really amazing lighting!

Happy Birthday, Dear Sister!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAR SISTER, ADRIENNE!

Today, my sister turns the big 30! And well, she's doing it pretty fabulously! Over the weekend, her husband and I threw her a big party extravaganza.... most of the photos are in, what I will call, "official review."

I am 100% positive that my sister is the sole reason I have the sense of humor that I have.  She has and still is constantly making me laugh! I am so blessed to have her live in the same city. 

I wish her a happy happy birthday, a fabulous 30th year, and many more to come!

What good is a sister if she can't post funny pictures of you??
oxoxo!

e

Pinterest Crafts

Right now, I am working on a fun project.  I am updating three apartment models for two apartment complexes in Austin, TX.  Each apartment has it's own distinct style with it's own "family." 

In one apartment, the "couple" has "two young boys."  I should be naming my family members.... 

Anywho- the two boys are going to share such a fun room.  Pinterest is helping me come up with some fun decoration ideas....

This painting was made by taking painters tape and sticking it across a canvas at funny angles. Then, I painted each triangle a different color, removed the tape with it was dry and viola! Pretty cool!

You can paint the entire canvas a single color before you begin- a metallic bronze is a pretty cool option.  Then you can color coordinate to you space- like use only shades of blue.  Completely customizable and super easy to do!

We've all seen the things made with paint chips- here is my version! I had my assistant Erin gather a bunch of paint chips from Home Depot then use a giant circle punch to create the circular chips.

She applied the chips to a piece of foam core. I found the old frame in my dumpster and after spray painted it black, we had a brand new frame!

Not too shabby!!