The Big Fat Elephant.....

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The wall across from my pantry is like the big
fat elephant in the room. It is tucked into a hallway that guests rarely see so I have neglected it, I am afraid to say. When I was asked to be on the Holiday Home Tour this past Christmas I started looking around at all the little nooks and crannies that I have longed to embellish but because they are somewhat unseen I had never done. Well I was told to "get it together" because the Holiday Home Tour committee would be calling on me again this year. So I will be tackling my pantry hallway immediatley. This wall is a huge canvas so I turned to the masters....Pottery Barn. I found an inspiration wall and I am moving forward. These are my inspiration photos...my own will follow shortly...I hope!

Old World Christmas

I searched high and low to find new items to offer my customers who clearly have a love for the old world look like I do. The garland that I found this year is probably the prettiest I have seen. Burnished silver, aged gold and a distinct old world feel. I have brought the angels back this year and added antiqued gold bayleaf garlands and wreaths. I love this color scheme as it works well with all decors. What is your favorite color scheme for Christmas decor?

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.