So little time...

Forgive me. I just checked my calendar and it's been exactly 1 month since my last post...

Goodness does time fly or what?!

So much to post, so little time.

The weather in Fort Worth has been so bi-polar lately.

A couple weeks ago the weekend was in the 70's and the following week we had snow.

My cabin fever made me get a little {ok, a lot} obsessed with all the things I want to do for our house.

And boy do we need a rug in our living room, stat!

On top of that dilemma...I can't decide which one I like best! HELP!

{as a designer, I find it's always hard to pick for myself}

Horchow- Natural Basics Rugs; Outdoor Zebra Rug

Anthropologie- Expanding Colorscape Rug; Kenitra Rug

  

Horchow- Pimpkin Floral Rug; Safavieh Anika Rug

     

Horchow- Ruella Rug; Safavieh Blossom Jades Rug

Oh, and did you know...you can design your own rug here?!

{high five Jonathan Adler!}

Snug as a bug in a rug,

xoxo-LC

DIY: Chevron Painting

So I've cured the bald spot above our bed. finally!

And if I do say so myself, I'm thrilled with how my little painting project worked out!

{before}

I marked out equal spacings with marker on (3) 15" x 30" canvas

{after}

Dark red fading to yellow

I used Anitas acrylic colors:

 11044 Coffee/Cafe; 11050 Christmas Red;

11139 Tangerine; and 11301 White

{ta-da!}

{it must be love}

We are celebrating Christmas with Kacey's Dad's side of the family this afternoon!

It's going to be a Mexican fiesta!

{I'll share my tasty Barracho Bean recipe soon}

Feliz Navidad!

xoxo-LC

I wish I had a million walls...

Because I would wallpaper them all.

Just kidding,

but I am really into wall paper right now.

All because I found this great website, Graham & Brown. Ureka! Although it took me a good hour or two of my eyes glued to the screen, I finally decided on the 5 samples I wanted to order. A trial run is absolutely necessary before any design project. These days most companies really make it convenient and affordable for you: little pint sized paint samples, memo samples for fabric, cut sheets for wall paper...etc.

My brain went on remodel overload, but I think I'll start with my guest bedroom (which is in desperate need of a makeover) and maybe do a little accent wall in my dining room. (I painted it a rich plum color about a year ago but methinks it could use a small accessory...and wall paper could be the trick!).

Here were my favorites...as of yesterday...

Divine: Beige ($60/roll)

Guest Bedroom Option

Dotty: Beige and Gold ($60/roll)

Guest Bedroom Option

Manderley: Purple ($60/roll)

Main Dining Room Option

Map: Light Green ($60/roll)

Main Dining Room Option

Sophia: Beige ($60/roll)

Guest Bedroom/Main Dining Room Option

Here is my initial design inspiration.

(from google images)

I'll keep you posted once I get the samples in the mail...

I'll be the one waiting impatiently on my doorstep!

Happy Tuesday,

xoxo-LC

Designer Style: Trina Turk

Today I want to focus on the gorgeous signature prints of Trina Turk. This fashion designer added a residential line to her resume in May 2008 and I can't wait to see what's next! Her laid back modern style comes from drawing inspiration from the "cocktail party and poolside lifestyle of the desert" - aka California Chic.

Here are some pieces from her current residential accent pillow collection.

Go grab a Pina Colada, relax, and enjoy!

Trina Turk

Embroidered Pillows $115-$145

(Variety)

Birdcage Pillow $118

(comes in Black, Lilac, Orange, and Teal)

Kaleidoscope Pillow $128

(Blue or Pink)

*This would be super cute in a kids room*

Lator Gator Pillow $118

You can also purchase her fabulous prints through

SCHUMACHER

and make your own pillows!

Cheers!

xoxo-LC