ideas for petite spaces

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To Do TATTOO

LOOOOL! Perfect solution for people who are forgetful
My brother Jamal would need one of those ;)

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The Verdict Is In

I just got back from the Sex and the City Movie and I must say, it did not disappoint. Get out there and watch it. You'll laugh, cry, and cheer. I love, love, loved it!

This Week's Quote

A friend sent this to me earlier in the week and I found it to be particularly fitting for my current state of mind.

"What do we leave behind when we cross each frontier? Each moment seems split in two; melancholy for what was left behind and the excitement of entering a new land."

More from the talented Kenneth Brown & His Santa Monica Getaway

Kenneth Brown's Santa Monica Beach house is a dream.

I was totally drooling over the decor of his little get a way

place. I love how he mixes all sorts of furniture, textures,

and patterns together.

Another angle of his Santa Monica place.

This is the before photo of a FaBulous

place Kenneth Brown totally redesigned.

The results are absolutely amazing and speak for

themselves. Chocolate brown is one of my favourite

colors and he uses a lot of browns, greens and dark

tones.

The pattern on the wall really gives an added dimension

and depth to the room. The mirrors layered on top of the

pattern really top it off.

A very different place he did with a very

colorful palette for a kid's room.

I just want to plop into this chair and snuggle

up with a book. Just need a footrest.

Very sophisticated. My Notting Hill recently did a post

on Black walls which I really Loved. Black walls are very

bold and not for the faint of heart but when done right,

black rooms are absolutely brilliant!

I really love the textures and different surfaces in this room.

The black shiny coffee table, a soft sofa, and the glossy small

tufted benches. Somehow, the furnishings he chose with the

different finishes really fascinate me.

What do you think? Fan of Kenneth Brown?

All photos from Kenneth Brown's site.

Tagged!

The lovely Kylie, of Bandelle has tagged me. If you aren't familiar with her blog, you simply must read it soon! She is a fantastic jewelry designer and writes the most creative posts.

What I was doing 10 years ago:

I was just finishing my sophomore year of high school. I probably went to The Galleria and to the beach every weekend with my friend, Leah. I was boy crazy, but not in a sleazy way like so many girls. I was a total romantic and would be so into people, though it was seldom reciprocated. I still don't know why that was. I was probably like the girl version of Dawson from Dawson's creek. Mature, overly-analytical, melancholy, and borderline obsessive. Not in Fatal Attraction kind of way, but more of an "OMG! My life can't go on without him" kind of way. Wow, I think I've said too much. LOL!

Five things on my to-do list today:

Grade my students' final exams

File a bunch of papers

Pack up my classroom

Go to a farewell happy hour after work

Pick up husband's medicine

Snacks I enjoy:

I love ice cream, dried fruit, and anything sweet

Things I would do if I were a billionaire:

There are so many things that I would do. First, I would buy first class tickets for my husband and I to travel the world. I would give a generous amount to our parents. I'm not sure if we would stay in Houston, but if we did, I'd buy a gorgeous house inside the loop somewhere. Maybe on North Boulevard or Sunset Boulevard. If we did not move away, I would definitely buy an apartment in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, a house in California, a place in Paris, and another house in San Miguel. I would also donate my time and money to charities benefiting children all over the world.

Places I have lived:

I hate this question because my answer is so lame. I am a Houston girl, born and raised. I've been here my entire life.

People I want to know more about:

I know a ton of you have been tagged lately, so please don't feel obligated to play along if you don't want to.

Caitlin of Dan and Caitlin

Erin of Elements of Style

Katie of HighLifeStyle

Courtney of In(side) the Loop

Paige of I *Heart* You

The Clock is Ticking...

I'm so excited!

One day until the premiere of Sex and the City which I have been awaiting with baited breath! Haven't you noticed, what with my gazillion posts about it?

Two more days of teaching!!!

Exactly one week until I leave for Spain!

Cute Cuco ;)

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Have a happy weekend my friends ;)

Nickel Couch!!!

By designer Johnny Swing

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Spacious Parisian Flat by Jean-Louis Deniot

Jean-Louis Deniot has always done very well by

mixing traditional furniture and architecture with

a modern twist. The blend he did for this particular

flat is subtle in color and and texture. I really liked

his choice of fabrics.

Another angle of the spacious living room.

Love the floors and the pooling curtains

with an ultra modern lamp on an end table.

Here's the foyer that has modern pieces

and flair. Interesting metal console table.

Looks like a lady's room. He really went

tradition in this one covering the sofa and

walls in the same pattern.

Ultra modern bedroom which is probably

more appropriate for a children's room.



Huge chandelier and Love the

oversized painting that covers the wall.

All the modern amenities with

chic design and clean lines.

The color palette of the photograph

with the chair and sofa really entice me.

Any room or space you particularly liked?

All photos from Jean-Louis Deniot's site.

Wall Graphics

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Just a Bulb!

Melissa Borrell's design of the above bulb will make a great change in modern lighting. As there will be no need to hide it under big shades & cover it up with other materials , it can be visible & still contribute in the interior design of the space. I love the simplicity of it.

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