Archive for February, 2011

Tinsel Towns Great Interiors!


A must have book for film lovers and anyone looking to draw on interior design inspiration from Hollywood. This books lifts the curtain on the magic and celebrates the many ways art direction and set design allows us to lose ourselves on the big screen.
Learn the detailed process of how sets are imagined, drawn, built and decorated. The all white glam look photo is from a 1936 movie called The Night is Young…a great retro look for today. The living room photo is from the Nanny Diaries.
When I watch a movie I am into the sets more than the movie sometimes…just ask those who go with me to the movies, because I can’t seem to follow the plot as I’m busy looking at the walls, furnishings etc.

Finishing Touch – Lighting!

What makes a room inviting? Well one main component is the lighting. This is one of the most important considerations when finishing off a room. Lighting can add elegance, drama, romance and definitely sets a mood. Accent lighting is an integral part of any room and can add warmth to any setting. Candlelight is the most atmospheric, use hurricanes, votives and tapers in abundance to make a beautiful statement. These beautiful lamps are just a few from the Ralph Lauren collection of table lamps.

Ohhh La La!!

What makes French style so appealing? The dramatic focal points, a burst of color, tall windows, high ceilings, grand architectural details are just some of the reasons why we love anything French! In this beautiful book there are 20 exceptional homes of some Paris’ most celebrated interiors.
This book will be avaliable on February 22nd.

Can’t Find Your Keys in that Big Purse??

Finding your keys is not a problem anymore with this unique product. Bonjour Magnetic Key Finder stops you from having to dig around in your handbag to find your keys. Place the charm on the outside of your bag and the back magnet on the inside and place your keys against the magnet and simply as that you will grab your keys in a jiffy! There are 24 darling designs to choose from.
Thank you Heather for sharing this great tip!

Personalize and Add to the Cart!

Everyone has a story, we all know that. But now you can put that story onto some beautiful, personalized, treasured jewelry.
This jewelry is not an impulse buy, it is about life and documenting what is important in your life.
Mixed metals, funky combo of stones and personalized pieces and quotes make this one of my favorite necklaces. For more info go to http://www.heathermoorejewelry.com/ and see the great collection and ideas for birthday, grad, wedding party gifts and much more.

Flower Power!

Don’t these pictures just make you feel happy? This little florist kiosk in London, UK is a beautiful arrangement in itself! My daughter lives in Notting Hill and after listening to me about the big freeze that has hit Dallas she thought this would cheer me up and help me with my cabin fever. It’s hard to believe it’s winter there too
with a scene like this around the corner.
Thank Allyson!

Special Order!

Barbera Brooks Fine Flowers, ensures that arrangements sent through her network meet her rigourous standards of integrity, trust and uncommon beauty. By selecting each florist into her network, she has established a level of quality, customer service and trust that goes beyond the common fare. Here in Dallas, Avant Garden and Cebolla are part of her network. These florals are beautiful and I love the design of the topiaries.
One thing that is a constant is that every civilization celebrates with flowers and looking at these arrangements you can see why!

For more info please go to http://www.bbrooks.com/