Beulah Designs Blog

summer dinner party

2009-08-06T09:50:00.001-07:00

Tapas Dinner Party, originally uploaded by chris.staefe.

so i hosted a dinner party last night for eight of my friends and i must brag about how fantastic everything turned out! josh made his version of home made asian chicken dumplings with spicy mustard sauce (i'm so lucky the boy can cook!) and his asian slaw. i made a GIANT beet salad w/asian citrus dressing, grilled flatbread w/summer veggies & goat cheese and a blueberry cheesecake for dessert! usually, something goes terribly wrong in the kitchen when we have people over, but not this time! mostly, i'm thankful for my super fun friends and especially glad they all ventured out to the country for a perfect night filled with laughs, cocktails and great food. what's better than that?

i don't have pictures of the party as of yet (but i do seem to remember the flashes of cameras hurting my eyes during the evening...) so i found a good assortment of flickr tablesettings for your viewing pleasure. this first one isn't my kitchen, but it's a good replication of what my kitchen DID look like once everyone left! no worries, it was all worth it.....

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Outdoor-Easter-Table-Setting-GTL0407-de-20418641, originally uploaded by sallylacerda.

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ShedChic_pg131.jpg, originally uploaded by Chameleon Interiors.

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Summer Dinner Party, originally uploaded by such pretty things.

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Equestrain Dinner Party, originally uploaded by weissfoto.

i know this isn't a fashion blog, but.......

2009-07-28T07:23:00.000-07:00

it's been a while since my last post (hi, momma!!!) but i can't pass up an opportunity to blog about my favorite bachelorette, jillian and her jen approved pick, ed! yes, i know i should be too embarrased to admit i actually watch the bachelorette, but i can't help myself. i liked ed from the beginning and i was so happy jillian picked him. the episode before last was a little bit of a kick in the pants...the one where ed busts out his green, douchey girl shorts but as far as i'm concerned, he redeemed himself when he picked out that gorgeous engagement ring! and i don't want to talk too much about the bachelorette, but i know half the reason i tuned in every week was to see what jillian was wearing! okay, i was obsessed. i wish i was shorter and svelter and had access to that closet of hers! every week i was amazed at how great she looked and wished i could get my hands on those dresses, skirts, shorts and tops! they could take the boys OUT of the show and just call it, clothes you know you want. right?

spring sprang but i could do without the rain....

2009-05-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

spring has finally sprung here on the mountain and although i couldn't be happier, i'd quite prefer it to quit raining so much! the pool opened over the weekend and we got two days of sun but ever since, it's just been raining like crazy! we've been doing all kinds of new projects around the house, well i say WE but that usually means josh, my husband and his helpers! i walked around and snapped some fresh photos of the gardens and newly started projects...

ahhhh, pedestal tables

2009-05-09T17:28:00.001-07:00

Darryl Carter open living room: Antiques + modern furniture, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

so i'm loving pedestal tables right now and looking all over the place for my perfect one! i want it for my living room, complete with chairs, a lamp and a stack of good design books-the perfect place to sit and read! okay, look at pictures...

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Baker round pedestal dining table, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

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tulip pedestal tables.. saarinen, originally uploaded by e_mOy.

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Modern mix dining room: White + wood + metal, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

missing domino...again!

2009-04-22T05:56:00.001-07:00

domino mag patio, originally uploaded by coco+kelley.

evey once in a while i get nostalgic about domino magazine. it's true i do miss it every month! so i just get my thrill by diggin up old domino photos...i wish i could be sitting right there under that umbrella while i read the latest (non-exsistant) issue....

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Pale living room + velvet + Farrow & Ball, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

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domino white living room, originally uploaded by coco+kelley.

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eclectic living room , originally uploaded by kay©.

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gasl10_basicblackwhite, originally uploaded by Style Redux.

in my dreams...

2009-04-06T05:36:00.001-07:00

The pool house, originally uploaded by lrargerich.

we had our first NICE day, yesterday. it was a very warm 76 degrees and the sun on my face reminded me how much i want a pool! we have always planned on putting one in, but only lately have we begun to think about what we really want in a pool. i'll just keep looking for ideas and daydreaming about my pool house...especially on days like today when it's raining.

boarded up pool house

2009-04-06T05:26:00.001-07:00

Pool house front, originally uploaded by paultwestervelt.

oh, if i could only get my hands on this one...imagine how a little vision and a lot of sweat could really make this look amazing! i'm thinking, wisteria growing on the columns, big sliding barn doors & some fabulous lounge chairs...

2009-04-06T05:21:00.001-07:00

Pool house, originally uploaded by craigt_from_atl.

dogs in the garden...

2009-03-30T04:43:00.001-07:00

dog in back garden, originally uploaded by wipeout walker.

i thought i would give some love to dogs in the garden this morning. we lost our beloved puck this past weekend and being in the garden was his (and mine) favorite place to be. my husband and i brought puck home when i was 19!!!! and josh was 24!!!!! we had JUST moved in together and he definitely completed our little family. we always called him the best dog ever because we never really had to even train him, he just always did the right things. he was truly the best friend we could have asked for and it feels like a piece of me is missing now. it will definitely be hard to get out there and garden this spring, without him following me all around the yard. we are fortunate to have our other (SIX!) babies to help us heal. and even more fortunate that we had the opportunity to be with puck for 13 long, wonderful years! so, hug and kiss your dog today and remember puck...

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Two garden dogs, originally uploaded by Doxieone.

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132nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2008 Madison Square Garden NYC, originally uploaded by MikeRicePhoto.com.

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the dogs playing in the garden, originally uploaded by macetaria.

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Dogs resting at Botanic Gardens, originally uploaded by Kirk Siang.

new project...

2009-03-23T05:50:00.001-07:00

Grey painted stairs runner via Skona Hem, originally uploaded by homebug.

i've always wanted to paint a runner on our stairs. i LOVE the way it looks, but i've lacked faith in my painting skills. i bit the bullet yesterday, while shopping at lowe's and bought the big roll of blue painters tape. i figure now is as good a time as any to start. i love this picture (thank you, flickr)..only difference is my stairs and railings are all gray so i'm going with a white middle. i think. wish me luck!

soon...

2009-03-19T17:38:00.001-07:00

domino_gasl_outdoor_rooms_18, originally uploaded by cstellin.

well, my birthday is fast approaching and i'm hoping the weather will cooperate with my plans to have a nice outdoor dinner! being so early in the spring, it's up in the air until a few days before but i'm going to keep my fingers crossed for warm air and sunshine! this is my idea of a perfect outdoor dinner party....

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domino, originally uploaded by coco+kelley.

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Outdoor room via Domino, originally uploaded by homebug.

random rooms i heart...more flickr goodies

2009-03-15T10:51:00.001-07:00

Country Homes 08.jpg, originally uploaded by Tammy Manet.

it's a yuck, rainy sunday and i'm daydreaming about how to change up the rooms in my house again. i found myself searching for inspiration at flickr and here's what i've come up with so far...

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Pale green dining area + pedestal table, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

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Modern mix L.A. dining room: Stained tile floors + shell chandelier, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

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Bold, modern dining room: 'Embassy Purple' by Ralph Lauren, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

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Modern dining room: White + wood + leather chairs, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

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Domino Nov 08.jpg, originally uploaded by Tammy Manet.

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Modern mix: Portland dining room, originally uploaded by xJavierx.

2009-03-15T10:35:00.001-07:00

Living Room, originally uploaded by decorology.

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, originally uploaded by stylecourt1.

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Lovely Living Room, originally uploaded by {kay*}.

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Domino Magazine Living Room, originally uploaded by Adorevintage.

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Living room, originally uploaded by Minka Love.

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Living room, originally uploaded by otrocalpe.

back to school?

2009-03-10T05:12:00.001-07:00

Desk, originally uploaded by habitually chic.

so i'm contemplating going back to school. i never finished simply because i never really knew what i wanted to be when i grew up! i still don't really, but i have always wanted to finish. of course, my dream job would be interior design but i've always been interested in psychology and that seems to be the way i'm going lately...in the meantime, the interior designer in me is happy to daydream about having the perfect desk area...

2009-03-10T05:05:00.001-07:00

yellowdesk01, originally uploaded by corrosiveheart.

2009-03-10T05:03:00.001-07:00

Annsley McAleer, Domino, originally uploaded by Jessica_Condatore_Design_Studio.

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desk and bookcase via domino, originally uploaded by kat216.

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Domino Magazine Desk, originally uploaded by AphroChic.

despite the snow...

2009-03-02T06:26:00.001-08:00

Herb garden, The Wakes, originally uploaded by sandlings.

even though we got four inches of snow last night, i KNOW spring is coming. i can see the little buds on our pear trees and some bits of green on the willow tree. i can hardly wait another second for the seasonal change, so i thought it good to plan my next big project for the outdoors, a garden specifically devoted to herbs. we have a small area so we can't do anything grand, like some of these gorgeous images i found at flickr.com. i happen to love them all and they are all so different! looks like i've got some time to make up my mind though...

okay, so we don't really have a flat spot big enough for this...

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Herb Garden, originally uploaded by john w.

love the yews in the background

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Herb Garden, originally uploaded by rpaterso.

wow! i WISH!!!

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Herb Garden (Samares Manor), originally uploaded by PinkyVicki.

lovely, english-y herb garden

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Herb garden, originally uploaded by lovestitches.

i'm loving this wallpaper!

2009-02-24T18:17:00.001-08:00

tiny hallway, big impact, originally uploaded by hitbyabus.

my next little project

2009-02-24T18:16:00.001-08:00

Anthropologie wallpaper , originally uploaded by my little apartment.

i've been thinking more and more about how to jazz up my powder room and since it's small and just plain boring now, what better way than wallpaper? i've always wanted to...but been afraid! i guess because of all the horror stories i've heard. is it really so hard to do? as soon as i find some wall worthy paper, i'll find out...

2009-02-20T05:25:00.001-08:00

nursery, originally uploaded by chiarabelle.

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yellow_black_white_nursery, originally uploaded by tallulahblue.

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nursery, originally uploaded by tallulahblue.

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Nursery After, originally uploaded by scheherezade.

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Nursery, originally uploaded by prairieguns.

LOVE the flowers on the wall!!

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Flower Baby Nursery, originally uploaded by Design Dad.

i guess i'm into greens...

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Domino Magazine Design Project - Baby Nursery, originally uploaded by Design Dad.

i LOVE the colors in this room!!

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Nurseryworks Nursery, originally uploaded by Design Dad.

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Nursery, originally uploaded by prairieguns.

one day...

2009-02-20T05:02:00.000-08:00

so i guess i'm at that perfect age where ALL my friends are either having babies, have just had them or are thinking about having them in the very near future. while i'm still mulling it over...i must admit the thought of decorating a nursery is very appealing to me!! i suppose it would be a bit strange to have a baby room decorated and no baby on the way yet...so i'm going to use my blog as an opportunity to virtually decorate my not yet baby room. hehe. here are some tres chic nurseries..i will SO use them for inspiration one day!

soon....right?

2009-02-10T07:45:00.000-08:00

so i'm looking for something to cheer up this blog. i think because to me, this is the worst part of the year. the last month of winter. i am sick of looking out my window to see non-grass and bloomless branches. i can hardly wait for color and buds and green grass, oh my! even my koi fish are coming to the top of their water fountain lately, hoping the water will hurry up and warm up!! i couldn't agree more. it's this time of year when i realize how much i've missed the outdoors...when i look forward to getting outside and doing what i love to do most, gardening! part of my love for gardening is a love for photographing my gardens! so, i have a ton of pictures to look at, which usually makes me crave the spring even more!! i know you can't force it, but a girl can dream....

my first little blog award!!!!

2009-02-09T05:55:00.000-08:00

wow!! i'm so honored to have been given my very first little bloggers award by my new friend, ann at hill country house!!! i mean, how cool is that? i feel so special that she chose me and eight others...really a nice, nice gesture that is very much appreciated!! so, thanks ann!! and i should mention that had the award not been given to me by ann, i would most definitely give HER the very same award!!! so, here's the deal. i choose eight of my favorite bloggers and the chain goes on and on...

WHAT THE AWARD IS ABOUT....
"This blog invests and believes in Proximity-nearness space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming....these bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propogated. Please give more attention to these writers!!!!"

WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO....
"Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly written text into the body of their award."

so there you have it! i will certainly pass this on...now comes the hard part. the one thing i've fully learned from my short time in the blogging world is that there are SOOO SOOO many great and wonderful bloggers. i've only seen a small fraction of them, but if i had to choose my very favorite eight, here they are.

1. http://buellerdesigns.blogspot.com/

2. http://decorology.blogspot.com/

3. http://simplygrove.blogspot.com/

4. http://delightbydesign.blogspot.com/

5. http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/

6. http://brownbutton.blogspot.com/

7. http://creaturecomforts.typepad.com/my_weblog/

8. http://amerrymishap.blogspot.com/

more of my pillows...

2009-01-29T06:24:00.003-08:00

i've decided to change my header on the old blog (hehe) to reflect what i'm actually doing these days. my previous header was an inside my cabinet picture, showing all my various eccentricities. at the time it seemed relevant since i had high hopes of starting an online website devoted to selling vintage goodies. i'm thinking this is not in the cards at the moment..but it will happen one day! of course, my ultimate dream is that one day i will have an actual (physical) shop. in time. anyway, since i've been obsessed lately with making pillows, i thought i should show a pillow of my own design at the top of my blog page. right? and i'm STILL super sad about domino. i'm in mourning.

the sad news...

2009-01-28T19:02:00.001-08:00

Save Domino Factory
Originally uploaded by Stoneface Photographer

i am SOOO bummed about domino magazine biting the dust. i mean, really sad. probably more sad than any person should be over a magazine. the fact is even though i appreciate wonderful design blogs (and there are so many!!!!!!!), it's just not the same as pulling a fresh magazine out of the mailbox and cozying up on the couch to flip through the pages...it was almost like a ritual in my house. i got excited about a magazine! weird, i guess. i think it deserves a moment of silence and reflection...here are a few of my favorite pictures aka pieces of inspiration from my all time favorite magazine...

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Dining Room
Originally uploaded by decorology

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From Domino Magazine
Originally uploaded by Carolina Eclectic

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Living Room
Originally uploaded by decorology

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Domino Living
Originally uploaded by Adorevintage

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Domino 08.jpg
Originally uploaded by Tammy Manet

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Lovely Living Room
Originally uploaded by {kay*}

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Deborah Needleman: Michael Smith Named White House Decorator: 20 Questions With Domino's Editor
Originally uploaded by MashGet

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Domino Magazine Living Room
Originally uploaded by Adorevintage

one of my favorite rooms...

2009-01-26T16:36:00.001-08:00

IMG_0238
Originally uploaded by designspongeshop

i LOVE this picture...courtesy of designspongeonline. the pillows, the slipcovers, the big floral chair (from anthropologie-i know this because i drooled over it a LOT last year). i think the lion pillow in the red chair had something to do with me making animal pillows...a bit of inspiration! and don't get me started on the orange lamp which i absolutely LOVE as well. and what cool kid toys on the floor. A+!!

IMG_0238

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IMG_0238
Originally uploaded by designspongeshop

my spend less challenge...

2009-01-23T06:46:00.000-08:00

i am delighted to say i haven't spent any money on "stuff i don't need" in THIRTEEN days now! it's silly i'm so proud of myself because it's quite ridiculous rewarding someone for something they should be doing anyway. BUT...i am still proud because it is very hard for me and i'm still doing it! i passed up a great pair of cool, matching lamps at mar-shellz the other day even though i literally had dreams about them last night. i re-arranged my living room and brought down a lamp from upstairs (something "new" to look at) instead. after a few days, i started to realize how much i actually do have and when i really think about how lucky i am, it makes me feel content. even if only for a few minutes until the lamps re-appear in my head...

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Floral Balcony (New Orleans #459)
Originally uploaded by found_drama

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Postcard Perfect- New Orleans Balcony
Originally uploaded by BKHagar

ideas for spring...

2009-01-22T06:50:00.001-08:00

White Petunia Balcony
Originally uploaded by donnacorless

when josh & i started building our addition, we had grandiose visions of a beautiful, spacious old style balcony off our upstairs master bedroom. mid-way through the addition we changed our mind to an even bigger, almost patio-like balcony with wood instead of iron...changing the look completely. we decided to leave it be and think about it...sleep on it i guess. well, that was last year and we still have a door leading to nowhere in our bedroom! well, it leads to a plummeting drop off at the end of our house...not a welcoming sight by any means. i have to say i'm still torn on styles. i love the old world style of this one-petunias and all! i think it is italian but i also like the old english style, which is where i think we got most of our influence when building our house. then again, something completely original (which happens to be my husbands specialty!!) and a little bit modern/funky would be nice too. so here i am, spinning my wheels yet again! any ideas?

today is the day...

2009-01-20T05:28:00.001-08:00

Barrack Obama
Originally uploaded by zerozz1080

YES!!!!!!!! i doubt i'll even leave the house today...i can't take my eyes off the television! it's such a beautiful mix of pride and hope~you can see it on the faces of so many people standing out there in the cold, anxiously awaiting a glimpse of our new president! i, for one am absolutely electrified by this man and finally feel like i am a part of something i can feel good about and be proud of...and historical! such a great feeling~i've never felt it before! so thank you to barrack obama, who will now be know to the world as, mr. president.

i'm so excited about etsy!!!!

2009-01-17T06:41:00.000-08:00

i'm making it my personal missiong today, to figure out etsy! and then i'm going to attempt to put a link on my page here...both things i've been meaning to get to for almost a month now! i'm so excited that people have been asking where to find my pillows, so here's the answer...etsy! i had this grand idea that i would start out with like twenty pillows, but that has taken far longer than i'd hoped so i'm just going to start with a few and gradually add on. (this seems to be a pattern with me) so, here's a couple pix of the new ones i just made..as always, feedback would be greatly appreciated. i'll also be listing some vintage goodies (jewelry, etc.) and soon will be listing some of my paintings as well. (one thing at a time!!) this is so exciting!!

michelle + michael = fantastical white house

2009-01-14T05:26:00.000-08:00

i heard on the news this morning that michelle obama (LOVE her) has decided to hire designer, michael smith to help decorate the white house! imagine getting THAT call!? the white house? let me check my schedule... uh, YEAH. anyway, since michael smilth just happens to be a personal favorite of mine, i wanted to give him props, yo! here are a few of my favorite pictures of some of his work..from his book, elements of style. the white house is sure to look fabulous in the new year!

worstest.

2009-01-12T17:35:00.001-08:00

Golden Globes 2009- Drew Barrymore
Originally uploaded by Kamela_Cody

even though i'm confident this picture says it ALL, i must exclaim my disdain... for the hair. i was wishing she would just go ahead and make out with jessica lange on stage (i think it was close...) so that it might take my mind off the crazy hair. not a good look for anyone. she's usually adorable though, so i guess it's okay.

OMG are you kidding me right now?

2009-01-12T17:31:00.001-08:00

renee-zellweger-golden-globes-2009-05
Originally uploaded by emmisgossip

wow. i can only hope she was high. i think whatever was inside drew barrymore's hair made a jump for it, only to find itself trapped inside another hollywood stars up-do (or shall i say up-DON'T). and the dress. i'm speechless. B-A-D. and not in a good way. yikes!

second favorite

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eva-mendes-golden-globes-2009-01
Originally uploaded by emmisgossip

i also enjoyed seeing eva mendes. LOVE the white dress w/turquoise necklace..a classic! i like the crazy poofy bow-it's cute as pie and so is she. the added bonus is nothing is on fire or fighting inside her hair. perfection!

my fav's at the golden globes. and the not so much.

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Mary-Louise Parker
Originally uploaded by watchwithkristin

ahh, the golden globes! i didn't watch the entire thing, but i must admit i do tune in for the fashion of it all. i have to say my very favorite (as usual) also happens to be my very favorite actress...miss mary louise parker. it was an easy choice simply because nearly everyone else appeared to be on some mind altering drug while getting dressed. i mean, what two animals were duking it out inside drew barrymore's hair? but back to miss parker. uh, she's gorgeous. love the hair. love the dress. simple. pretty.

re-arranging my living room...

2009-01-12T05:51:00.000-08:00

those of you who know me can attest to the fact that i have a lot of time on my hands. there are good and bad sides to this. the good of course being that i have time to do whatever i want. sounds super, right? well the bad is that i'm a disaster at time management and rarely have a day filled with productivity. (whatever that is!) i'm in a constant flutter between ideas and errands. i'm not by any means complaining..just explaining my erratic writing. ANYway...one of my most serious addictions (and a time eater on top of that) happens to be re-arranging my house, particularly my living room. now that i have a blog (i'm still getting used to that word...) i'm seeing this current issue as a plus..almsot like a job. hehe. so here is my latest re-arrangement masterpiece. i love that we have a sectional sofa because that not only means we have tons or room on the couch, but i have tons of options for placement. i tend to like things a little more on the cozy side, less formal i guess. so here's what i'm doing with my living room...for the moment.

i said i was slow...

2009-01-09T06:30:00.000-08:00

well, as i said before..i am very slow at this. i still can't figure out how to add pictures on my blog unless they are my own! i will figure this out at some point...but for the moment, i decided to keep posting my very own photos. i have (for several years) been keeping a sort of decorating journal. my husband thinks i'm crazy b/c after i read a magazine (and i get a lot!!), i sit down like a mad scientist and start cutting and taping the things i love most~into my cute little ideas book. i have quite a collection of these little books now and i'm happy to share them! well, assuming they'll show up nicely. so let's just say these next pictures are great places to start~they are most definitely the things that inspire me and get my creative decorating juices flowing. and i'm still working on taking pics of my own place..i have a few on now, but will be adding more. this stuff takes time! but for now, i hope you enjoy my favorite pics i've collected over the years...

2009-01-05T06:48:00.000-08:00

happy new year everyone! (probably just my friends who are reading this : ) as i said before, i'm new to the whole blog thing, so it will most definitely take a little while for me to get the hang of it. to be quite honest, i really didn't even know what a blog was last week! (probably shouldn't have admitted that) i should mention that i'm having a great time doing "research" on all the other blogs out there related to arts, crafts, decorating and design! my list of blogs i adore is growing and growing...i'm trying my best not to do exactly what they're doing, but it's difficult simply because they are all doing such great work and i love it all! having said that, i think i'm going to start with pictures of my own self proclaimed crafty decorating skills...and hopefully i'll get into more ideas and a have a wider selection of other peoples skills in the short future. i've got a million ideas so i guess i just need to start with my own stuff and go from there. thanks for your patience and PUHLEEZE feel free to give me feedback (good OR bad). i'm going to need all the help i can get!