Developing style...

I have been blogging for a little over 6 months and I

have been bombarded with inspiration from near and far.  I am one who sits back

and dreams of the decor I'd one day like to see my own home filled with.

My taste is one that collaborates looks from many different styles.

I can honestly say that my style has not changed much.

I have held true to what I have always loved.  It is now just a little more refined.

For instance...I originally envisioned a purely coastal look for my home.  The fact that I live in Las Vegas, NV makes this a little difficult to pull off.  The "shabby chic" style was a little too eclectic for me although I like the crisp whites and vintage crystal chandeliers.  The all french decor is a little too fancy, and the country look is a little too crafty.

What have I learned?

Mismatched furniture works.

Old and new can be combined.

Dark and silver accents work wonders in a house of white.

Vintage glass adds character and elegance without breaking the bank.

You CAN have a kid-friendly beautiful space.

The more light you let in...the better.

 You can pick a ton of stuff up on ebay, craigslist, and etsy.

The pictures don't HAVE to be of you, and they don't have to be new.

You can have everything you love in your home.

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It's a combination of you, and there are no rules.

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Perspective...

Hello my Darlings,

I'd sincerely like to thank you for your outpouring of love and support. 

It has been phenomenal.

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Though it has been very hard,

I find comfort in the fact that she is in a much better place

where there are no tears or sadness.

She is just as happy as can be.

I will see her again.

It is funny how it takes something like this to happen

to make you realize just how much you have been taking for granted.

I am learning a lot about myself and the things I'd like to change.

It has made me realize what is important.

Family, friends, health, happiness.

And above all else, The Lord.

Time is short...

Thank you...

I'd like to thank you for your kind words and prayers through this hard time.

I am lucky to be blessed with friends such as yourselves.  

I never thought that so many of you would mean so much to me, and

never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd lose such a dear friend.

She was a constant in my life.

Do you have one of those?

No matter what was going on at home, at work, with other friendships, in life, she 

was always there.  I found comfort in that.

Though I find it difficult, there is a silver lining in the clouds.

I knew her, I loved her, I was blessed.  So was she.

On that note...

I don't want to fill blogland with sadness.  

(I know that so many of you are as sensitive as I, and something like this can

put a damper on your day)

So in an attempt to put a little pep in my step today,

I continued my search for the perfect beautiful setting.

A little piece of heaven on earth if you will...

and I came up with this.

A chippy paint piece of heaven.

from front to back, patina covered bliss.

That settee is divine.

This place really doesn't miss a beat.  Do you notice the detailing over the doors?  Love it!

Who needs cabinets?

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The French artwork probably gives away the fact that yes...this home is in France.

A restful abode.

Charming to say the least.

Thanks for reading...