Dallas Holiday

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwwftzvkhPI/AAAAAAAAFmk/0HAepxI_Ojg/s1600/Picture+13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407732124409431282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwwftzvkhPI/AAAAAAAAFmk/0HAepxI_Ojg/s800/Picture+13.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 571px; height: 427px;" /></a><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">H</span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ello! I'm working away, trying to get everything done in a short week; just like most of you are. Although, not totally certain; I think we may be traveling to Dallas for the weekend. I really hope we do because I LOVE Dallas shopping:) In order to find the best sites, I like to check out </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.styleswoon.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Style Swoon</span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for great hints. Check it out. Its a great blog! Anyway, I saw an article about a shop called </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.northstarantiques.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">North Star Antiques</span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. This place is going at the top of my list to see. </span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Swwftt0PQAI/AAAAAAAAFmc/aBfhOZ34uSw/s1600/Picture+15.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407732122818396162" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Swwftt0PQAI/AAAAAAAAFmc/aBfhOZ34uSw/s800/Picture+15.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 567px; height: 404px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.styleswoon.com/2009/09/24/north-star-antiques/#more-3147">Photos via Style Swoon</a></span>)</span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwwftHsCNWI/AAAAAAAAFmU/h0NU3APbZPI/s1600/Picture+16.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407732112583439714" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwwftHsCNWI/AAAAAAAAFmU/h0NU3APbZPI/s800/Picture+16.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 574px; height: 388px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwwfssSWMII/AAAAAAAAFmM/Lk0cvVr9Wo0/s1600/Picture+17.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407732105227939970" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwwfssSWMII/AAAAAAAAFmM/Lk0cvVr9Wo0/s800/Picture+17.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 577px; height: 432px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwwfsNjSlzI/AAAAAAAAFmE/7VtRovNzfpk/s1600/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407732096977508146" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwwfsNjSlzI/AAAAAAAAFmE/7VtRovNzfpk/s800/Picture+18.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 578px; height: 435px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.northstarantiques.com/">Photos via North Star Antiques website</a></span></span>)</span><br />I'm just hoping they are open Thanksgiving weekend. Please, please be open!!!!!</span></div>

Dallas Holiday

H ello! I'm working away, trying to get everything done in a short week; just like most of you are. Although, not totally certain; I thi...

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Goodbye To Tired Holiday Decor!

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGsw2GZx2I/AAAAAAAAFk0/SPK7dhUcO2Y/s1600/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404790982977374050" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGsw2GZx2I/AAAAAAAAFk0/SPK7dhUcO2Y/s800/Picture+6.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 351px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">As the holidays approach I usually write about my dislike of boring decorating ideas. I never understand why so many of us can't let go of "Grandma's decorating" ideas when it comes to Christmas! As it turns out, the folks at <a href="http://www.foundforthehome.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Found</span></a> feel the same way and they (unlike me) decided to do something about it. Tuesday evening they are opening their doors and sharing lots of fresh and stylish decorating ideas.<br /></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGsxY2ceMI/AAAAAAAAFk8/Au1ebbboc1g/s1600/Picture+7.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404790992305682626" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGsxY2ceMI/AAAAAAAAFk8/Au1ebbboc1g/s800/Picture+7.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 465px; height: 690px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtXQGmgGI/AAAAAAAAFlU/bF3DiLzUYu0/s1600/Picture+11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404791642792558690" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtXQGmgGI/AAAAAAAAFlU/bF3DiLzUYu0/s800/Picture+11.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 536px; height: 357px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtW72e4MI/AAAAAAAAFlM/C4bLOfN2dj0/s1600/Picture+9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404791637356241090" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtW72e4MI/AAAAAAAAFlM/C4bLOfN2dj0/s800/Picture+9.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 348px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Great tip</span>: Use fresh greenery! It has a wonderful aroma and looks amazing in any home.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtX8LF5NI/AAAAAAAAFlc/eiWLa48FVSs/s1600/Picture+12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404791654622553298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtX8LF5NI/AAAAAAAAFlc/eiWLa48FVSs/s800/Picture+12.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 449px; height: 664px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">When it comes down to it, what bothers me about most holiday decorating is its garishness. You know, most of us would never consider living with tacky, shiny objects on a regular basis; but we don't give it a second thought at Christmas time. Why?</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Subtlety, can be so much more beautiful. Also, subtle doesn't have to mean boring. It can be very unique and charming.</span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGswoWgbkI/AAAAAAAAFks/qUbqDWThm-4/s1600/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404790979286822466" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGswoWgbkI/AAAAAAAAFks/qUbqDWThm-4/s800/Picture+5.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 546px; height: 362px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrx75ke1I/AAAAAAAAFkc/Et5LFpNVuxI/s1600/Picture+3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404789902202403666" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrx75ke1I/AAAAAAAAFkc/Et5LFpNVuxI/s800/Picture+3.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 553px; height: 412px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtWIGOiRI/AAAAAAAAFlE/Y5w0X77pN10/s1600/Picture+8.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404791623463635218" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtWIGOiRI/AAAAAAAAFlE/Y5w0X77pN10/s800/Picture+8.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 560px; height: 373px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Don't you love this color!!</span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGswLNO6YI/AAAAAAAAFkk/inNecoUGvwc/s1600/Picture+4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404790971463297410" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGswLNO6YI/AAAAAAAAFkk/inNecoUGvwc/s800/Picture+4.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 446px; height: 667px;" /><br /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrxV7XFlI/AAAAAAAAFkU/yAZ7c_b6BzY/s1600/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404789892009367122" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrxV7XFlI/AAAAAAAAFkU/yAZ7c_b6BzY/s800/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 551px; height: 409px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrwxGQgKI/AAAAAAAAFkM/1izgzQvt2G4/s1600/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404789882122961058" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrwxGQgKI/AAAAAAAAFkM/1izgzQvt2G4/s800/Picture+1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 556px; height: 368px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Okay, I admit I can be a bit of a Scrooge. Fortunately, even <a href="http://www.foundforthehome.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Found's</span></a> lumps of coal come in a charming package. Ha, Ha!<br />Here's some more info. Maybe I'll see some of you there:)<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwG8jnx0_4I/AAAAAAAAFlk/hp1oP_W1GbE/s1600/found_holiday+EVITE_09_highres.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404808347980726146" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwG8jnx0_4I/AAAAAAAAFlk/hp1oP_W1GbE/s800/found_holiday+EVITE_09_highres.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 448px; height: 622px;" /></a></span></span></div>

Goodbye To Tired Holiday Decor!

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The Cool Room

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SfpS3c6IolI/AAAAAAAAE08/Jg1Dz06BcXg/s1600-h/Picture+14.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330664221552714322" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SfpS3c6IolI/AAAAAAAAE08/Jg1Dz06BcXg/s800/Picture+14.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 635px; height: 419px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm feeling inspired by an Australian furniture store called <a href="http://www.thecoolroomstore.com.au/store/"><span style="font-style: italic;">"The Cool Room</span></a>".<br />This is a guy after my own heart. He started collecting quirky and unique<br />objects since childhood and now shares them with the world. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SfpS3lq2yOI/AAAAAAAAE1E/gTmx7-LrtNE/s1600-h/cool+room.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330664223904549090" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SfpS3lq2yOI/AAAAAAAAE1E/gTmx7-LrtNE/s800/cool+room.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 639px; height: 466px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SfpS3qupUgI/AAAAAAAAE1M/AHEPtfutfWk/s1600-h/Picture+11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330664225262621186" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SfpS3qupUgI/AAAAAAAAE1M/AHEPtfutfWk/s800/Picture+11.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 632px; height: 415px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">This reminds me of being a kid and begging my mom to buy vintage jewelry and 1950's dinette sets.<br />Not that she usually listened to me, except for the jewelry. I collected vintage earrings, rings, and<br />necklaces that I would wear while still in elementary school. The funny thing is, to this day;<br />my jewelry is collected in the exact same manner!<br /></span></div>

The Cool Room

I'm feeling inspired by an Australian furniture store called "The Cool Room ". This is a guy after my own heart. He started co...

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Happiness

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYG0WHbq7I/AAAAAAAAEkc/4Xc_sRLJ7lE/s1600-h/Chair+and+Happiness+-+24+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311440306889796530" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYG0WHbq7I/AAAAAAAAEkc/4Xc_sRLJ7lE/s400/Chair+and+Happiness+-+24+copy.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 344px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYG0OfviuI/AAAAAAAAEkU/A_voNmV2m0o/s1600-h/Austin2+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311440304844278498" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYG0OfviuI/AAAAAAAAEkU/A_voNmV2m0o/s400/Austin2+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 247px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYG0nLUvjI/AAAAAAAAEkk/s3O-btPrnK0/s1600-h/Chair+and+Happiness+-+27+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311440311469522482" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYG0nLUvjI/AAAAAAAAEkk/s3O-btPrnK0/s400/Chair+and+Happiness+-+27+copy.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 534px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYG1BHE6EI/AAAAAAAAEks/7ywIz82OlEc/s1600-h/Chair+and+Happiness+-+29+copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311440318431029314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYG1BHE6EI/AAAAAAAAEks/7ywIz82OlEc/s400/Chair+and+Happiness+-+29+copy.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYGzyxtXYI/AAAAAAAAEkM/Yie5gPuY5R8/s1600-h/Austin+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311440297403440514" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbYGzyxtXYI/AAAAAAAAEkM/Yie5gPuY5R8/s800/Austin+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 662px; height: 182px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">So, Friday afternoon we decided to drive to Austin at the last minute. Many of you may know that my husband and I make Austin trips on a regular basis. I do a lot of wondering around whenever I'm there, so I kind of assumed I was familiar w/ most of the shopping sites...but I discovered I was wrong! (I get so excited when I find new places to shop). Driving down South 1st, I discovered a group of shops called <a href="http://www.happinessaustin.com/blog/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Happiness</span></a>. There isn't an easy way to describe it. It sits behind a couple of funky vintage clothing stores. You kind of have to know where it is, because its hard to see. Basically, its a collection of tiny sheds. They are centered around a tree-lined courtyard and are filled the works of various artists. The little sheds feature different types of art and handmade objects. My favorite pieces were the creative planters. Happiness really lives up to its name; I forgot about all my troubles and became absorbed in the bohemian atmosphere.</span></span><br /></div>

Happiness

So, Friday afternoon we decided to drive to Austin at the last minute. Many of you may know that my husband and I make Austin trips on a re...

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Quiet Please...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbS0y6V1hgI/AAAAAAAAEkE/9LT_KZBrgUU/s1600-h/***Quiet+place.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311068647323960834" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SbS0y6V1hgI/AAAAAAAAEkE/9LT_KZBrgUU/s800/***Quiet+place.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 665px; height: 332px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I am not a morning person.<br />I do not like losing an extra hour in the morning, they are tough enough. As you can see, I am sort of grouchy today and need <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluefamily/858543985/"><span style="font-style: italic;">a quiet place</span></a> to collect my thoughts. I had a fun weekend, and want to write about it, but that will have to wait till later.</span></span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />Now, where's my coffee?</span></span><br /></div>

Quiet Please...

I am not a morning person. I do not like losing an extra hour in the morning, they are tough enough. As you can see, I am sort of grouchy to...

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Good Times

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYt2WXQlI/AAAAAAAAEcc/kz5jJ2LMNZ4/s1600-h/Picture+17.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301045412354277970" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYt2WXQlI/AAAAAAAAEcc/kz5jJ2LMNZ4/s800/Picture+17.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 471px; height: 468px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Last week I had several opportunities for great shopping.<br />In fact, there were so many, I had to turn down a few events. First was the debut of<br /><a href="http://barbarahilldesign.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Barbara Hill's accessory line</span></a> @ Found for the Home. It was a great deal of fun, and<br />there was a great turn-out. Barbara's furnishings were so witty and unique, they were a big hit.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYu7LC1nI/AAAAAAAAEc8/qW8AW-Q-1eo/s1600-h/Picture+16.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301045430828848754" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYu7LC1nI/AAAAAAAAEc8/qW8AW-Q-1eo/s800/Picture+16.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 546px; height: 324px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYuGbjxjI/AAAAAAAAEck/Lo4XUOaLfpQ/s1600-h/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301045416671036978" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYuGbjxjI/AAAAAAAAEck/Lo4XUOaLfpQ/s800/Picture+18.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 331px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">BTW, I spoke to Barbara and told her I knew from my coffee shop.<br />Fortunately, I could tell she didn't remember me from the <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2009/01/barbara-hill-at-found.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">"Love your hair"</span></a> comment.<br />So I guess that's a good thing;). Check out my Flickr site, there are many more <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22429780@N02/sets/72157613530530484/"><span style="font-style: italic;">photos of the nights events</span></a>.<br />Also, I met a great artist named Mary Beth Woiccak. Her work is amazing, check it out here.</span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYumUVTrI/AAAAAAAAEc0/RzQ9NkW72XE/s1600-h/Picture+28.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301045425230663346" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYumUVTrI/AAAAAAAAEc0/RzQ9NkW72XE/s800/Picture+28.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 545px; height: 426px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">One event down, next was the return of the Urban Market. It was an incredibly beautiful day, and I basked in all the rusty and worn pieces. (Makes me feel at home). More <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22429780@N02/3268084345/"><span style="font-style: italic;">photos here</span></a>.</span></span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYH-dwwnI/AAAAAAAAEcU/vxSvQwYyb3I/s1600-h/Picture+15.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301044761697763954" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEYH-dwwnI/AAAAAAAAEcU/vxSvQwYyb3I/s800/Picture+15.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 304px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEZPeAFx8I/AAAAAAAAEdE/aEnX8psqHw8/s1600-h/Urban+market+2:09+Found+event+-+40.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301045989933959106" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEZPeAFx8I/AAAAAAAAEdE/aEnX8psqHw8/s800/Urban+market+2:09+Found+event+-+40.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEZPhmfP4I/AAAAAAAAEdQ/mgoIkb1ohT0/s1600-h/Urban+market+2:09+Found+event+-+53.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301045990900318082" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SZEZPhmfP4I/AAAAAAAAEdQ/mgoIkb1ohT0/s800/Urban+market+2:09+Found+event+-+53.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 354px; height: 530px;" /></a>

Good Times

Last week I had several opportunities for great shopping. In fact, there were so many, I had to turn down a few events. First was the debut ...

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I'm Tired, I'm Stressed...Only Junking Will Help.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE4U6swRnI/AAAAAAAAEZo/Eaws62MJpIs/s1600-h/Antique+shopping+-+02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296576568769922674" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE4U6swRnI/AAAAAAAAEZo/Eaws62MJpIs/s800/Antique+shopping+-+02.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 507px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Junking is a real term right? If not, I'm sure you all know what I mean. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Its the act of searching through and hunting for junk!! I have yet to figure out why I love it so much, but it does my soul good:)<br />Many of you may have noticed that I have been slow on posting lately. I have to admit that my work has been taking all my time and energy.<br />I'm struggling w/ feeling any amount of creativity or inspiration.</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE4FTF8crI/AAAAAAAAEZg/xXvJ6BEOD1w/s1600-h/Picture+9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296576300440122034" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE4FTF8crI/AAAAAAAAEZg/xXvJ6BEOD1w/s800/Picture+9.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 557px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I know, "Boo hoo".<br />Over the weekend we had a few rare child free hours. (Thanks to my lovely sister and brother-in-law)<br />So I took the time to hit some "antique" stores, to relieve some stress.<br />Some of my favorite Houston haunts are located along several blocks of Westheimer.<br />Finding so many hidden gems made me very happy. Here are a few of my favorite finds.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE4E3az_xI/AAAAAAAAEZY/q1ZAyeQbIpE/s1600-h/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296576293011455762" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE4E3az_xI/AAAAAAAAEZY/q1ZAyeQbIpE/s800/Picture+6.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 529px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">This is such a cool Valentine's themed window display!</span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE30oRdbJI/AAAAAAAAEZQ/GgQaarqKNr0/s1600-h/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296576014067788946" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE30oRdbJI/AAAAAAAAEZQ/GgQaarqKNr0/s800/Picture+5.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 433px; height: 356px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE3H9Htn8I/AAAAAAAAEZI/g8iGb8EIkIQ/s1600-h/Antique+shopping+-+06.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296575246569938882" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE3H9Htn8I/AAAAAAAAEZI/g8iGb8EIkIQ/s800/Antique+shopping+-+06.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 435px; height: 291px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Of course I must include chairs.</span></span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE2-cp5vpI/AAAAAAAAEZA/vbBURwPbqQk/s1600-h/Antique+shopping+-+09.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296575083236146834" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE2-cp5vpI/AAAAAAAAEZA/vbBURwPbqQk/s800/Antique+shopping+-+09.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 490px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE2-TV3VWI/AAAAAAAAEY4/aXWZ1W3N4h8/s1600-h/Antique+shopping+-+10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296575080736183650" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SYE2-TV3VWI/AAAAAAAAEY4/aXWZ1W3N4h8/s800/Antique+shopping+-+10.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 429px; height: 286px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I feel a little better, now. Aahhh.</span></span><br /></div>

I'm Tired, I'm Stressed...Only Junking Will Help.

Junking is a real term right? If not, I'm sure you all know what I mean. Its the act of searching through and hunting for junk!! I have ...

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Peeping Tom.

<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1sPvn7DzI/AAAAAAAAEPU/ZjsbTf95qfw/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291004154967953202" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1sPvn7DzI/AAAAAAAAEPU/ZjsbTf95qfw/s800/Picture+1.png" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 488px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 334px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1sclOHcKI/AAAAAAAAEP8/uHD0ymxKiz8/s1600-h/Photo+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291004375513657506" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1sclOHcKI/AAAAAAAAEP8/uHD0ymxKiz8/s800/Photo+collage.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 486px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 287px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"> Earlier in the week I mentioned I would share a look into some personal spaces. Here is the first. This is the home of Luise Helm of Berlin, otherwise known as <em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allerleirau/sets/72157608275942719/">Allerleirau; on her Flickr site</a></em>. I wanted to show this personal space, because it has such attention to detail. I really love the fun little vignettes spread throughout the house, and I especially love her collection of old photos. The photo of the girl w/ the unknown person in a bear costume is hilarious. I would love to see that every morning:)<br /></span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1sP5StnHI/AAAAAAAAEPc/NKQ8fRx1J6Y/s1600-h/Picture+3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291004157563346034" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1sP5StnHI/AAAAAAAAEPc/NKQ8fRx1J6Y/s800/Picture+3.png" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 484px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"> The stairs have such amazing details. They like an art installation. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">Another great idea is the wire basket hung on the wall. Great storage and stylish too.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1sQXkcHqI/AAAAAAAAEPk/-OngoYsTJjw/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291004165690760866" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1sQXkcHqI/AAAAAAAAEPk/-OngoYsTJjw/s800/Picture+2.png" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 467px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1scsnRpGI/AAAAAAAAEQE/2SSQD05QRKk/s1600-h/Photo+collage2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291004377498231906" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW1scsnRpGI/AAAAAAAAEQE/2SSQD05QRKk/s800/Photo+collage2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 480px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 282px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW7BCHSGkZI/AAAAAAAAEQc/W8m5L2fkhSk/s1600-h/Flickrhome+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291378854265786770" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SW7BCHSGkZI/AAAAAAAAEQc/W8m5L2fkhSk/s400/Flickrhome+collage.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 426px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 415px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> </div>

Peeping Tom.

Earlier in the week I mentioned I would share a look into some personal spaces. Here is the first. This is the home of Luise Helm of Berlin...

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Oh, The Other Carolina!!

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SWWI-YaXhlI/AAAAAAAAEOM/f_d3CiV9AnE/s1600-h/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288783942702827090" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SWWI-YaXhlI/AAAAAAAAEOM/f_d3CiV9AnE/s800/Picture+6.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 421px; height: 448px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I say this jokingly of course. <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/12/carolina_herrera?slide=9"><span style="font-style: italic;">This article</span></a> is about Carolina Herrera Jr...pas moi. </span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">This apartment is so wonderful with all of its beautiful color and pattern. </span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Funny enough, I think my favorite part is the found blackboard, </span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Carolina uses to collect photos and notes.</span></span><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SWWI-FY4t-I/AAAAAAAAEOE/i4r-ao53FkM/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288783937596340194" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SWWI-FY4t-I/AAAAAAAAEOE/i4r-ao53FkM/s800/Picture+1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 420px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SWWI94z8ZiI/AAAAAAAAEN8/H7hU6VFJPCQ/s1600-h/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288783934220166690" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SWWI94z8ZiI/AAAAAAAAEN8/H7hU6VFJPCQ/s800/Picture+5.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 417px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SWWI9oC6NjI/AAAAAAAAEN0/LUTCGJWnOM4/s1600-h/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288783929719535154" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SWWI9oC6NjI/AAAAAAAAEN0/LUTCGJWnOM4/s800/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 418px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Those of you who read regularly, know I'm not big on too many patterns, </span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">but I am fascinated with this bedroom!<br />What don't I like about this article? Now I feel like the frumpiest Carolina around:(<br /></span></span></div>

Oh, The Other Carolina!!

I say this jokingly of course. This article is about Carolina Herrera Jr...pas moi. This apartment is so wonderful with all of its beautifu...

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