I'm Back.... and totally ready for 2014!

I'm Back!

Was I the only one who noticed that there was one less week between Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2013?!?!? I hope not!  That missing week sent me in a fury to pick out gifts, organize travel, and wrap up any jobs before the Christmas holiday.  So.... I took a blogging break to focus on some priorities. And well, relax for a change.

But, it's already February of 2014.... time to get back to it!  I have this feeling that 2014 is going to be a fabulous year full of fun, challenges, new adventures, and lots of laughs!

Something new I've started this year is an Instagram account; it's a fun way to share photos of some of my recent work, random happenings, or great memories with family and friends. You can click here to check out my Instagram account Decrospective and also enjoy some of my favorite photos below.....

Bathroom detail of a recent remodel project. 

Evan and I at Casino night at Interceramic

Kitchen finished just in time for Christmas

My adorable niece and I!

Custom floor screen.... done!

Such a fun floral arrangement for a breakfast room

Midnight floral arrangements!

Muddy boots at a muddy jobsite 

Roomie Love!

Space planning - making sure everything is going to fit before we order :)

Master bathroom heaven!

2013 Highlight Reel!

As we start counting down the hours to the new year, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my favorite moments of 2013.  Thank you to everyone who made this year full of fun and laughs, happiness, bliss, and sunshine, challenges and accomplishments, and most of all, warmth and love!

Every picture brings the best smile to my face and a beautiful memory to my heart!  

One of my favorite pictures with one of my favorite people :)

My sister and her family on her birthday!

The Faja and the newest member of our family. 

My friend Susan and I stopping in the blue bonnets on our way home from Round Top.  

My nephew all giggles taking a bath.

Seeing the Book of Mormon.

Brother Travis running the Chicago Marathon.

Old friends coming to Houston!

Stephanie and I after a fabulous Houston wedding.

Man's paradise, finally complete. 

Cousins Joey and Katie goofing around with some selfies.  

Old teammates Lindsey and Cassie along with Coach Kelly.

Travis and I.

Pregger friends Susan and Danielle. 

Blue-eyed beauties Travis and niece. 

My favorite photographer, Brad, doing whatever he has to to get the perfect shot. 

Houston's Best Award Winner for whole house remodel!

Wild lilies in the U.P.

Nephew Brenner :)

Stachtastic!

Glacier National Park, Whitefish, Montana. 

Montana wedding magic with Evan's folks.

Catching and hanging on to an assistant :)

Finally.... all of the beautiful ladies of By Design together in one photo :)

One of my favorite dining room projects!

Beautiful town home project. 

Meghan's wedding with coaches Sean and Kelly. Wayno!

You never really grow up....

Capturing pure joy and a little bit of fear :)

Meeting Tomater :)

Learning the lay of  the land at Disney.

Spa-like master bathroom.

Celebrating my sister's baby #3!

Diaper Party! Greg, Rico, and Travis!

Brother Adam and nephew on the Disneyland train :)

Celebrating my birthday at Rainbow Lodge. 

Scrumptious salad from Rainbow Lodge.

Glacier National Park 

Here's to all the wonderful memories and wishing everyone a 

Happy New Year!

High Point Market Highlights: My Favorite Collection

Although there is so much to see at High Point Market and it is extremely difficult to name just a few items as my favorites, there was one collection that I absolutely adored!  Alexander Julian designed this collection for Jonathon Charles and every piece oozes amazing and fun details. 

Dry bar cabinet with a houndstooth pattern on the bottom and an inlay stripe on top.  Although it is difficult to see, the knobs on the drawers are 4-hole buttons!  And who wouldn't love the bow tie cocktail table!

This Tartan Haberdashery is one of the coolest pieces of furniture I have ever seen.  The tartan design on the front is only the beginning of how amazing this piece is.  Open it up and....

Compartments and spaces for everything a guy could need.

And....

Bow tie hardware!  

I'm seriously considering this piece as a gift for a special someone!

Necktie bench = smiles on my face!

What a fun and unexpected collection!  I love how elegant and beautifully crafted each piece is and a single piece would add a touch of whimsy to a traditional space.