Much Needed Fall Break

With fall break here my youngest and I decided to have a cupcake bake-off. She loves to be in the kitchen and I love watching her work her "magic". We each came up with our own signature cupcake and had our family vote on their favorite. We had such a great time and I will cherish these memories forever. Her cupcake was decorated with the Oct. 31st pick and was a spice cake with a pumpkin flavored buttercream frosting (she created her own homeade frosting....I was super impressed). Mine was the crow cupcake and was a yellow cake with homeade chocolate buttercream frosting drizzled with caramel with a small sprinkling of sea salt (think chocolate covered pretzels). She loves photography so we staged our cupcakes and photographed them while pretending we worked for a major magazine (think Country or Southern Living). Hope you are all having a fantastic fall season!

Joe Spencer....I Count the Days!

I count the days until I can bring out my Joe Spencer Halloween/Fall decor. I am carrying Joe Spencer in my boutique this year and clearly...everyone loves him as much as I do.

Whew!

Done! Stocked and ready for Fall Open House. If you are in the area stop by The Market for beautiful fall decor, refreshments, and door prizes every hour.

14001 Joel McDonald Dr. (west of Quail Springs mall)

Oklahoma City, Ok 73134

Under Pressure!

I just ordered my fall decor for my boutique last week....nothing like good ol' procrastination. Truthfully when I went to market in January and again in June...I was disappointed to say the least. Nothing reached out and grabbed me. I was beginning to think that maybe I am just a "hard sell" and was setting my expectations way too high when....these gems made their appearance. I knew immediately they were "Oliver's worthy". These wonderful pumpkins made with genuine pumpkin stems and the most wonderful velvet you have ever seen. All shapes and sizes and dozens of colors. I cannot believe I actually said the words "I think I will skip fall this year and invest my money in everyday decor". What was I thinking? I refuse to be the reatailer that carries the same lines as everyone else in town and just cross my fingers in hopes that my displays and price tags will intice someone enough to chose my run of the mill pumpkins over my neighbors. No...I refuse! Even if it is at the 11th hour I strive to bring my customers and clients the unusual and the unique. I will be introducing my fall this weekend at The Market and truthfully am thankful I ignored those voices in my head that were ready to boycott the wonderful season we call Autumn.

Chalkboard Paint...Makes Me Swoon!

Looking for ideas for my next home project has left my head spinning! I may just add some chalkboard paint to everyroom...the possibilites are endless. Thought I would share a few ideas I can across.

Yummmmy!

Yummy is the first word that came to mind when I found this fabulous fabric. I love all the printed burlap that is floating around out there but often wondered why someone hadn't thought to print on a more "refined" fabric. My house is not fancy by any means but I do love me some (inexpensive) dupioni silk when I can afford it. This fabric is a piece of art all on it's own. Go here to read the story. I am dreaming of the silverware fabric for my dining room. Which is your favorite?

Everything I Love In Home Decor!

Gerard Butler's loft is a dream! The patina, the rich colors, the warmth....I wouldn't change a thing. I had to share this incredible space. If I won the lottery today...I would by it "as is". Enjoy!