Today @ 7 am

Winter Wonderland

It's supposed to be cold this weekend! The Husband and I have plans to try a new restaurant in Homewood and then I think we'll "hunker down", maybe with drinks and a fire? Ha! It's a good thing we don't live in Denver.

Happy weekend!

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random white images courtesy of hb

Family Room, Take Two

I really, really appreciated all your comments on the first incarnation of our family room. I considered them all and then got to work.

If there's one thing I've learned in the past few months, it's that these things take me a looong time. The process was more involved than I had planned as it seemed one change led to another (the snowball effect of decorating). But now I like it so much more! If ever there was an opposite of the man room, this is it: the lady room. It feels bright, modern, and a little sophisticated**.

The poufs look a little strange in the photos, but they make great ottomans. And several of you suggested switching to a patterned rug; I'm still open to the idea, but thought I'd see where paint got me first. Mostly because I couldn't find a rug I liked that also worked with the existing pillows, and I wasn't thrilled about buying a new rug and new pillows.

Let me know your thoughts! Anything not working for you? I can take it ;)

** the television size was not my first choice, but in marriage you have to pick your battles!

The Perfect House?

For the past week, I have been studying every detail in two stories in the December/January issue of House Beautiful. HB, why do you get it so right every time? One home is in Baton Rouge and the other is this insanely gorgeous space smack dab in the middle of Atlanta. The home owner is a designer as well as creative director for Ballard Designs and it shows. Enjoy!

Warm and Modern

Another Atlanta home to love...
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Have a great Thanksgiving!

images courtesy of atlanta homes & lifestyles

Designer Spotlight: Sara Scaglione

I'm sure you've seen this Austin, TX home in the blogsphere before, but it's pretty fabulous (that bedroom!) so I'm posting it here too. Enjoy- again!!

Guest Room 2.0

We have a bedroom in our house that’s been empty since move in day. But with our new year’s eve plans, I need a guest room on the fly. Here’s a bit of the plan and I'm hoping to get moving on it this weekend:
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Hope you have a productive weekend, whatever your plans!

Southern Travelers

The Husband and I have been doing a bit of driving around. A couple of weeks ago we spent four days eating and drinking our way through New Orleans. I have to say, the city is looking fantastic. A highlight was dinner here, one of the most memorable meals I've had. We lived in New Orleans a few years ago and sometimes I think we are meant to end up there again someday, especially if I could find a place like this little gem designed by Tom Landry (courtesy of House Beautiful).

Last weekend, we popped over to Atlanta and thanks to this post, I managed to convince the Husband to check out the Atlanta Christmas House with me. Can I be honest? I wasn't that impressed. Don't get me wrong, the home was beautiful and I could have moved right in. But for me the point of a showhouse is the chance to see something a little adventurous/outside the box and I just didn't get that here.

Anyway, here's another Atlanta home to love (courtesy of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles).
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A Common Thread

Absolutely loving the color palette (particulaly the touches of chocolate brown in each room) as well as the mix of modern and antique in Philip Gorrivan's Manhattan apartment, as seen in December's Elle Decor.

images courtesy of elle decor

Happy Weekend!

Hope you have a great one!!

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