I read the blogs so you don't have to...

This past week in blogland I have discovered several yummy things - here is the roundup so you don't have to troll for it yourself:

My bestie Erika lured me away from snakeskin with her floral Ted Baker iphone case...get it HERE...

I always read Jamie's blog, but searching for a lamp for a client led me to her store Furbish Studio and this beauty - the perfect pop of color in a room. Like always having fresh flowers!

Several bloggers, including myself, have pinned or posted on Vanessa Traina's wedding dress perfection:

Which led me BACK to her apartment that was featured last year I think....anyway, the stuffed faux zebra is too much for me:

But the antler chair and Native American headdress are pure perfection:

Get your own headdress HERE....gorgeous art in any interior!
Here's to a great week!
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jealous, much?

This totally amazeballs dining room was designed by the lovely and talented Valorie Hart here in New Orleans.

The vintage Milo Baughman chairs are covered in Kelly Wearstler Sora velvet, which retails for $400 bucks a yard, my friends. The tree stump/zinc table is by Groundworks, the peeps who made Ashley Stark's dining table that everyone is obsessed with. Yes, they sell for over five grand. Booyah!

A couple weeks ago my email/bloggy pal Jessie went to an estate sale and it was the home of these rich freaks! They sold her those chairs for less than the fabric is worth. The table was for sale for $1300! Jessie did not invite me or call me immediately and tell me to get my ass down there. She scored the chairs and the table is gone. I am inconsolable and so jealous I could spit.

So now I am going to copy Valorie (and Jess - ugh) by covering these vintage chrome Baughman chairs in the same fabric. I may use a different colorway. That will teach her a lesson! ( it won't at all).

I am so jealous of my pal Jess but excited about a new project. For future reference, if you are going to an amazing auction/estate sale/consignment store/flea market/concert/house party you should invite me or I will trash talk you on my blog... ;) have a great weekend friends!
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i have seen it all

Is this a joke, Anthropologie? I would really like to know how many of these they have sold. Trying to use up their excess knockoff Beni Ourains, I suppose, Anthropologie has covered furniture in them. They say shedding is normal and not to be considered a design flaw. Who is buying this molting monstrosity for over four grand?
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Firefly Cottage

This past weekend I went to Mississippi to see Firefly Cottage, a showhouse which utilized the work of Mississippi artists, designers, and craftsmen. I have seen a lot of showhouses over the years, but this was definitely one of my faves. The million dollar home is situated on a lake in Chestnut Hill, outside of Madison.

If any of you are in the area, it is still open through this coming weekend. You have got to see this home in all of its hand-crafted glory! So proud of my mom and the MS Craftsmen's Guild and Lisa Palmer (lead designer) for creating this stunning home with one of a kind art and craft. Here are some of my fave rooms and details, but there is much more to see so check it out in person if you get the chance.
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Subtle printed grasscloth in entry

Lucite barcart makes a glam statement

Detail vignette on stair landing

Love the deco tile fireplace surround by David Ellzey

Restful master retreat by Annelle Primos - bed by Melanie and Jared Robinson

Love the huge carved mirror

Chicken wire armoire in nursery - sweet!

Eat in kitchen with custom table by Fletcher Cox

Cool island fixture by Steve Norquist

Gorgeous living room by Lisa Palmer

Wisting for that blanket!

Fave custom lighting by Mike Williams

Screened porch blew me away...interior by Erik Kegler

Terry cloth swivel chairs and lake breeze in dip dye drapes

Copper screens

Waylande Gregory stool - I want it!

silhouettes

Speaking of art, another super easy thing you can do in your own home is a silhouette of your child, pet, or whoever! Jonathan Adler sells small ones for a few hundred dollars and you can do this yourself - just google the how-to online... My brother, sister, and I sat for silhouette portraits when we were young and they are still hanging in my mom's house. I really love this idea as it is so graphic and can really be a spot of color. I had my niece and nephew sit for me a few weekends ago and here are the results! Can't wait to hang these in the kitchen at my sis' house...
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art smart

So remember when I did this post on Natasha Law paintings?  I have shared with you all many times my penchant for emulating art that I love. Well I did six pieces inspired by  Natasha's paintings but much smaller, on paper. HERE is the post with the results...

I just did them because they were such easy, uncomplicated shapes. But hers are much more impactful because they are huge, glossy paint on aluminum. So I gave the paper ones to my pal Betsy and I think it is now time to do a huge one for over my new pale linen sofa. I think this one is the front runner:

I could do it on a large 36" square canvas... or frame a huge photo or just do an abstract. What do you think? Advice, please....
Happy weekend! Off to dress like a mental patient for a Halloween Party....not such a stretch for me ;)
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finally!

I will show you guys the updates on my sis' house tomorrow - but today I am proud and happy to show off my newest Ebay fix! Remember my excitement over this 50's sectional I got on Ebay???

Looking past the nubby turquoise fabric, I saw the modern arms and curve shape, the gorgeous pin feet with brass tips, and the almost perfect condition. Sofas of this make and era have super heavy cushions with springs inside. This was a perfect piece just crying out for new upholstery. I wanted to get rid of the channel tufted back and cover it in a pale neutral linen. Here it is...

 

Gorgeous, right?? I am so pleased with it. I know I say this every time, but this truly is a forever piece! haha

Also got this octagon chrome table base on Ebay and now I need to have glass or marble cut for the top. So much going on at the tiny apartment these days...

The rug underneath is my second Beni Ourain from Morocco - this time I got one with no pattern so it would be more neutral and basic...What do you think of these Ebay redos?
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