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Hello Friends. Took a week off (or perhaps it was two?) to recuperate from the intensity of the spring 2020 One Room Challenge (ORC). In reality, I think I need a month off, so don’t be surprised if I go quiet for a few weeks in August for a “Staycation”. -
Happy 4th of July friends! This is a special 4th for me because I get to finally share our new kitchen with you. It took me one extra week to finalize details and photography, but I am super proud to present to you the BIG REVEAL of The Collier St. -
Well, I’m not going to lie. Week 7 has been hell. After a 12 hour day of tiling my kitchen backsplash with my One Room Challenge pal Michelle Felux of @breaking_down_the_box, which was so fun to do together, I got very sick. If there was a time for it to -
Wow, we’re at Week 6 and only have 2 weeks left before the BIG REVEAL of the One Room Challenge on June 25th! So much has happened in our country in these last 2 weeks, it seems surreal and kind of frivolous to be talking about a Kitchen Makeover. Yet, -
Hello my friends. It’s been a tough week. I’m not sure you’re feeling like I am, but I feel like I got the wind knocked out of me. We’ve seen George Floyd murdered right before our eyes by police brutality. It’s shocking and unconscionable. As a result, we’re in the -
I cannot believe we’re halfway through the 8-week One Room Challenge! Week 4 is about the time when some of us Guest Participants start to panic. What, me, panic?? Ha!! Instead, Week 4, is my unofficial “Stretch Break” to pause and assess the progress in our Kitchen Makeover. And to -
The demo has begun and Week 3 of the One Room Challenge is a wrap! Thank God, cause this was by far the most challenging week. However, the most rewarding too. It’s so fun to finally dig into the nitty-gritty details of executing the Collier St. Kitchen Makeover for the -
Boy, has this week already been topsy turvy! Normally, things start to get weird around Week 4 of the One Room Challenge™. Not this time. It’s only Week 2 and I’ve already had two major wrinkles come up that changed my entire kitchen design. Good thing I have an overall -
I am SO excited to announce that I am a Guest Participant in the 2020 Spring One Room Challenge™ which starts today! Kitchens really are the heart of the home. How many times have you hosted a party in your home and all the guests end up crowding into the -
While we live in a scary and uncertain time, above all else there’s always hope. But what will our daily lives look like on the other side of this global Pandemic? No one knows for sure. However, one thing we do know, is we are all in this together. We -
Aaaah, outdoor living! It’s spring here in Austin, Texas and what better way to celebrate April (my birthday/anniversary month) than with the launch of the beautiful spring issue of the national lifestyle magazine, Seasonal Living. (A great distraction from our present stay-at-home circumstances.) It was an honor to be a -
Our lives have been postponed. That’s how it feels in a way, doesn’t it? It’s a new world we live in now. Life is uncertain. We’re all having to radically adjust. And we’re afraid. Fear is expected in times of a Pandemic, but what can we do at home to -
It’s kind of strange finishing up this blog post on a day where absolute pandemonium broke out in Austin, Texas – like a hurricane was on its way. Once we learned Friday there were 2 cases, everyone flooded the stores. I mean, if you’re following the news at all, you -
It’s spring here in Austin and all the trees and flowers are starting to bloom. Spring is one of my favorite seasons because it kicks off with the annual February Austin Modern Home Tour. And boy, was this home’s tour spectacular! There are always so many gorgeous homes to see, -
Oh boy, is this going to be a fantastic weekend in Austin for architecture and design enthusiasts, as it’s the 12th Annual 2020 Austin Modern Home Tour, Saturday, Feb 22nd. You do not want to miss it, and, just in case you were thinking of running those boring errands, instead, -
Wow, did 2020 start fast with tons of inspiration, fresh out of the gates like a race horse! First, if you have a business in 2020, claim your Google Business Page today. I’m not kidding. Plain and simple, you need to do this, because Savour Partnership’s leading authority on social -
Hi friends. Since I’m still waiting to get confirmation that I did this correctly, I will tell you what I’m working on this sunny Texture Tuesday in Austin. I’ve been accepted into an invitation-only Affliliate Program. I’ve long been wanting to offer you home and design products (okay, and maybe -
Today is the start of KBIS, the Kitchen + Bath Industry Show, the largest in the country. Why do you need to know this? Because Designhounds has a big presence there and you’ll want to see what’s hot and what’s not in kitchens. This week I’m sharing the results of -
It’s the home stretch! You may have seen a lot of designers asking for votes last week, and this week, (vote for me HERE please) and for good reason too. Saturday, the 18th, is the last day to cast your votes to help determine the 8 category winners (see categories -
Nothing like the January Dallas Market Total Home & Gift show and Lightovation arriving one week early to jump-start you into the new year! (Whoa baby….that’s what I get for missing June Market.) Have I set all my goals and planned out the entire year? Well…. I took 2 weeks -
It’s time to ring in the new year, but not without thinking of the color of your roof first! I hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve been “unplugged” for most of the holidays, as I’m on “staycation” until January 6th. Not -
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. Perhaps you’re still on vacation (or, staycation, like I am until January 6th). But I didn’t want to leave you stranded at the end of this entire amazing and challenging decade! So I’m sharing two -
Dream. Design. Disrupt. Very intriguing words when it comes to the creative process of design. But what’s behind these words is even more intriguing. How does loss inspire a life in design? Read on to learn pieces of the inspiring story of Tina Nicole, co-founder of Nathan Anthony Furniture, in -
What a whirlwind last week was with three holiday parties to attend, one being our own! But tis the season. The Downton Abbey holiday dinner party last Wednesday was an incredible treat. Today I share some photos from that extraordinary event and 6 holiday entertaining tips that you can try -
Happy December! Is your home decked out for the holidays yet? It’s that time of year to get those decorations out of your closet, spruce up your home for guests, and check your list to see who’s been naughty or nice. And we’ve made it easier for you with -
Can any of us believe Thanksgiving is here?? If you’re like me, you’re mentally and emotionally exhausted from a busy fall and ready for a break, to kick back for a relaxing autumn holiday with family and friends. And boy, do we finally have some pretty fall weather and color -
Mid-century modern (mcm) either conjures up an incredible passion for that time period with homeowners sometimes styling their entire homes in 20th-century furnishings. Other times, like a recent friend told me, people don’t really know what it even is. Well, let me de-mystify mid-century modern a little bit, briefly explain -
I’m sure you’ve noticed, in 2019, I’ve been a Guest Participant in two exciting One Room Challenges (ORC’s) – spring with the Bold Blue + White Bedroom and fall with the drab to fab Breakfast Nook. I’ve been lucky to have my design inspiration for both ORC’s come from two -
Today’s the day – the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge Week 6 – BIG REVEAL!! If you’ve been following along, you’ve been waiting for this day to come (me included!) to see how all the decisions I made from the past 5 weeks have transformed my humble Breakfast Nook. I -
Here we are at Week 5, the final week before the BIG REVEAL, November 7th, of the exciting, nail-biting, 6-Week One Room Challenge! To catch up and learn what the challenge is all about and see the room makeover process by designers, please see the blogs of the One Room
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I voted early for the very first time. 👍
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David and I are so happy to cast our votes to save our democracy and preserve the Constitution.
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Early voting ends Friday here in Austin!! Get out and vote please!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
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#wellnesswednesday #vote #voting #votingrights #democracy #theconstitution #freedom #usa #womensrights #smallbusiness #thepillowgoddess
Do you have an Invisible Disability?
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This week is @invisibledisabilities Week taking place now through Oct 26th.
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An invisible disability is simple - you can`t see it! 👀
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It includes chronic diseases and conditions that significantly impair normal daily activities. Like the disease I have, Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
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This week I want to help bring awareness to friends and colleagues who may not know that I, and millions others, have an invisible disease. Cause we look normal on the outside. 🤗
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Scroll through these photos to see what a bad day looks like and how lucky I am to have good days. (And how drab my bedroom was before I transformed it in the @oneroomchallenge 💙)
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Also, see last Oct with friends @highpointmarket. This Oct I`m in a serious relapse after fun summer travels w/David in Italy 🇮🇹
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What you don`t see is that because of ME/CFS I lie in bed every day. Not to sleep, but to rest for hours, or work from bed, or recover from an activity, or a months long relapse.
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My blood pressure drops when I sit or stand and brings a host of symptoms that I cannot control. The ONLY way to alleviate my symptoms is to rest. No reading. No music. No talking, etc.
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The most important things to learn this week are -
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▶️ Never make assumptions about anyone`s abilities.
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▶️ People with disabilities (visible or not) should never have to live with barriers or judgement.
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▶️ Show grace, kindness, and understanding. (I`ve been blessed my family + friends, like you, do!)
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▶️ Never judge anyone who uses a Handicap Sticker cause you can`t see their disability.
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I know some who follow me here have invisible disabilities too and most of my colleagues do not know I live with ME/CFS.
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If you see someone struggling with a word cause of brain fog that day, or they need other help, remember they might have an invisible disability too.
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See Stories for more people with invisible disabilities. Give them a ♥️. Believe and support them!
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As always, thank you for your love and support. XO♥️
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#invisibleillness #invisibledisabilitiesweek #atx #mecfs #design #wellnesswednesday #MillionsMissing #interiordesigners #thepillowgoddess
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