Renovation Project: Canyon Lake

As you all know I’m only working part time as a decorator as my full time “mama” role finds me irreplaceable.  I did manage to accomplish one rather large, long-distance design task out in Canyon Lake many months ago.  Can you believe I’m finally finding time to share the finished result?

The gentlemen that gave this home the remarkable transformation it so desperately needed deserve a standing ovation even if only for the landscaping miracles surrounding the driveway & walkup. 

 I had the best time with this project for one reason only.

Style Feature: lighting

Light is so important when entertaining, working, playing, relaxing, reading, etc. 

Are you setting a mood? or do you need focused light for working or reading? 

I was shocked while traveling Europe (especially Italy and France) that they lighting was so bright & harsh even in intimate restaurants.  Yes, you should be able to see your food but lighting sets the mood and I will most likely never remember the food I've eaten but I always

Style Feature: Texas Family History

A passion for decorating personal space doesn't require education or knowledge in the field.  It starts with a knowing of how you like to live and what you want to surround yourself with everyday.

My family was visiting the local pumpkin patch for some fall pictures this past weekend and as soon as we were out of the truck T made a bee line for this ancient wagon that looked like it jumped out of Bonanza.  Marc, being the rule-follower that he is (thank God for those), warned us we were treading on private property.  We then moved to the street to take pictures of this beautiful relic.  We weren't there but 15 seconds when

Style Feature: French Cozy Chic in the Master Suite

The Master Suite:

In case you missed the story of this house and my sweetie cakes friend who owns it (and decorated it BY HER SELF) then click HERE to see loads of fabulous shots and hear the story.

for more pictures of this romantic boudoir please click to read more....

Featured Spaces: french luxe with a twist of cozy romantic

I've been away from the computer a while so I've been inadvertently holding out on you.  You see a couple weeks ago I invited myself over to a friend's house (nothing new there) so I could get my fingers (and my iPhone) into every nook and cranny of her gigantic and exquisitely decorated home in Dripping Springs.

click through to read the story & find more great pictures of her rockin' relaxing style...