-
Yikes!! I know I say this every week, but I can’t believe I only have 2 weeks left to finish transforming our Breakfast Nook. If you’re wondering what I’m even talking about see Weeks 1, 2 and 3 (below) of the 6-week One Room Challenge sponsored by Better Homes & -
Ever shop for a dining table and chairs? Fairly easy for an actual dining room, but a bit more challenging for a Breakfast Nook, especially if you already have built-in seating. Before we get into how sexy legs can transform a Breakfast Nook, let me warn you that with a -
Before we get down to the details of how to select textiles, I can’t believe it’s already Week 2 of the One Room Challenge (ORC)! If you’re on the blog for the very first time, let me catch you up. Why is the One Room Challenge so popular? The ORC, -
Never say never! Before we get to how to transform a small room in 6 weeks, let me tell you that I now realize why so many designers do the One Room Challenge every fall and spring. It IS totally addictive, especially if you have “unfinished” rooms that need a -
Summer’s over. The kids are in school. Fall is here. But you’re wondering if you’re really ready. You still miss the carefree days of summer. You’ve got design projects you’ve started, but fear you can’t finish. Or perhaps, your clients (or family) are nipping at your heels and you’re -
Boy, it feels fantastic to be back blogging!! And what an exciting time too, because the 2019 Modern Home Tour fall season, produced by Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS Media), kicked off last weekend up in Vancouver and the next stop, you guessed it, is this Saturday in Houston. -
I’m back!! Our ten day summer road trip (more on that next week) was a great break from the Austin heat. You may remember this post from before I went on a vacation to Colorado, but since I’ve returned Modern Redux has extended their ART SALE through Labor Day and -
Mid-century Modern encompasses a wide variety of design, from architecture to furnishings and art, during the 1940’s to 1960’s, and, on occasion, even during the 1970’s. This week’s blog features stunning art on sale the entire month of August from our new client, Modern Redux, “Austin’s most trusted purveyor -
Last week, our studio Deborah Main Designs, celebrated 15 years in business at a local showroom, Sparrow Interiors + Gifts, and boy was it fun! On that day, thanks to our web developer Beth Been of Groovee Fortune, we also completely re-branded the business as The Pillow Goddess, launched a -
A still life of Texas peaches. I’ve always loved Texas peaches for their beautiful colors, like a really pretty West Texas sunset lighting up the big sky. They’re delicious too! So this 4th of July, my only goal was to bake a peach pie with a lattice top from scratch. -
Last weekend I had the pleasure of enjoying one of Austin’s NEW Modern Home Tours hosted by Modern Architecture + Design Society, the Outdoor Living Tour. Boy, was that an ingenious idea to focus on one aspect of modern homes, enjoying life outdoors. Since outdoor living is a design trend -
Shayla Copas NEW BOOK – FOUR SEASONS OF ENTERTAINING. Its so hot, that it sold out after only three weeks on Amazon, but thankfully they’re back in stock. Shayla’s Book Tour is so popular that she’s already into her second edition and has extended the book-signing tour into 2020. How -
BOLD BLUE & WHITE BEDROOM, Spring 2019 One Room Challenge. Photography by Gregg Cestaro. To wrap up all Before/After photos of my BOLD BLUE & WHITE BEDROOM for the 6-week Spring 2019 One Room Challenge, there’s one last problem area I’d like to share with you. (If you missed -
The Farmhouse Project bedroom, Spring 2019 One Room Challenge. Photography by Rikki Snyder. What do sleep, sex and style have in common? Well, they’re the three S’s of a fabulous bedroom, but of course! The first two are a given, but to create style in your bedroom (to make -
I’m just twirling with delight, in this coral dress sponsored by Spring Frost Boutique, loving my brand new BOLD BLUE & WHITE BEDROOM I designed in the Spring 2019 6-week One Room Challenge, but I’ve got 6 Pillow Goddess Design Tips for you this week from the decisions I made -
BOLD BLUE & WHITE BEDROOM, Spring 2019 One Room Challenge. Photography by Gregg Cestaro. WOW! I can’t believe it’s really here! WEEK 6 of the One Room Challenge and the BIG REVEAL for Guest Participant’s is today! I proudly present to you my BOLD BLUE & WHITE BEDROOM! With no -
WOW!! It’s WEEK 5, the final week of the One Room Challenge before the BIG REVEAL on May 9th!! Honestly, I really can’t believe I’m here!! That thanks to Laurel Bern’ s recent blog post about how to use Pic Monkey for Mood Boards, I finally created a much better -
WOW, I can’t believe we’re over the hump and into week four of the One Room Challenge. (ORC) I vaguely remember reading somewhere on the ORC website how Week 4 is very challenging. I get it. I’ve hit the Week 4 Wall. I’m exhausted. And I’ve had a couple melt -
Hallalujah!!! We’re at the halfway point of the 6-week One Room Challenge and I couldn’t be happier, but that’s just at this very moment. Let me tell you, I’ve learned first hand that the challenge seems to produce Waves of Calm and Waves of Panic and I’m sharing some of -
Welcome to WEEK 2 of the One Room Challenge! As a Guest Participant, I’ve selected ONE ROOM, the blue bedroom, and boy, was everyone right….it IS definitely a CHALLENGE to transform a room in just 6 WEEKS! (If you missed my first post where I bared all – our entire -
Today’s the day!!! Guest Participants are posting their Week One blog posts as I type this. I’ve been so focused on coming up with my One Room Challenge “Transformation Plan”, you know, making sure I have all my ducks in a row, that I have had to redo this entire -
Happy Spring friends! This is the 3rd, and final post, about the 2019 Austin Modern Home Tour produced every year by Modern Architecture + Design Society. I always love the Modern Home Tour and come away incredibly inspired! Please be sure to check out the blog for Part I: “Mad -
Modern angles and warm interiors were “de rigueur” for several modern homes in this 2nd post of a 3-part series on the Austin Modern Home Tour produced by Modern Architecture + Design Society. It was another FANTASTIC Tour! I always find homes that inspire me – not to mention incredible architectural -
WOW!! The 2019 Modern Home Tour was over the top FABULOUS!!! Not to mention we had a gorgeous sunny day and the piece de resistance was a fun Block Party out at the NEW Starlight Village in Leander. I took hundreds of photos and am so excited about sharing everything -
Who doesn’t dream of remodeling parts of their existing home, or a brand new home? I bet you every single one of you reading this post has daydreamed about new architectural features, or a more modern interior, outdoor pool or new kitchen, for your home. Well, this weekend is -
Oh boy, I’m finally catching up! Many of you interior designers are on your way to KBIS this weekend for all the latest trends in Kitchen and Bath. How exciting! But first, let me tell you how incredible the much anticipated LIGHTOVATION January show was. Cause if you don’t have -
Happy New Year! I’m super excited to be headed to Dallas in the morning to the 2019 LIGHTOVATION and the Total Home & Gift markets. Dallas is well known as the International Home of Lighting and for good reason. It is THE number one largest lighting market in the United States, -
Laid up for the holidays from surgery or a bad cold? I’ve got you covered. But first off, Happy Holidays! A week from today is Christmas and two weeks from today is New Year’s Day. Many families are working hard to prepare. Either for relatives to visit (maybe fixing up -
Drum roll please…… Just in time for the holiday season, we present our 2nd Annual The Pillow Goddess 2018 Holiday Luxury Gift List! First debuted last year to much acclaim, The Pillow Goddess 2018 Holiday Luxury Gift List features an assortment of hand-selected gifts (some one-of-a-kind) for those special family and -
I didnt think I’d be writing this, but since I’m receiving such a wealth of love and support and I’ve run out of time to send out a fall/winter newsletter, or even do a proper blog post (the “DXV Big Reveal” post is 90% finished. Watch for it in about
Meet The Pillow Goddess
Hi there. Welcome to The Pillow Goddess®. I’m Deborah Main. Once dubbed “The Pillow Goddess” by Houston House & Home in 2011, I’ve been writing under this pen name ever since. But don’t let the name fool you. I write about design, art, travel and everything in between. Please join me for exciting inspiration and follow along! Read More
SHOP OUR STUDIO
FOLLOW @thepillowgoddess
I voted early for the very first time. 👍
.
David and I are so happy to cast our votes to save our democracy and preserve the Constitution.
.
Early voting ends Friday here in Austin!! Get out and vote please!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
.
#wellnesswednesday #vote #voting #votingrights #democracy #theconstitution #freedom #usa #womensrights #smallbusiness #thepillowgoddess
Do you have an Invisible Disability?
.
This week is @invisibledisabilities Week taking place now through Oct 26th.
.
An invisible disability is simple - you can`t see it! 👀
.
It includes chronic diseases and conditions that significantly impair normal daily activities. Like the disease I have, Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
.
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. 🤗
.
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 💙)
.
Also, see last Oct with friends @highpointmarket. This Oct I`m in a serious relapse after fun summer travels w/David in Italy 🇮🇹
.
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.
.
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.
.
The most important things to learn this week are -
.
▶️ Never make assumptions about anyone`s abilities.
.
▶️ People with disabilities (visible or not) should never have to live with barriers or judgement.
.
▶️ Show grace, kindness, and understanding. (I`ve been blessed my family + friends, like you, do!)
.
▶️ Never judge anyone who uses a Handicap Sticker cause you can`t see their disability.
.
I know some who follow me here have invisible disabilities too and most of my colleagues do not know I live with ME/CFS.
.
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.
.
See Stories for more people with invisible disabilities. Give them a ♥️. Believe and support them!
.
As always, thank you for your love and support. XO♥️
.
#invisibleillness #invisibledisabilitiesweek #atx #mecfs #design #wellnesswednesday #MillionsMissing #interiordesigners #thepillowgoddess
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
