Winter Vacation.... Lake Tahoe

With summer coming to a close it's time to start planning for a winter vacation. The Ritz Carlton in Lake Tahoe is the perfect getaway for some cold, snowy winter fun. Now to be honest with you, I'm not one for the snow. My sister has been trying to get me to snow board and I just have not mustard up the courage to play in the snow. Lately I've been feeling a bit braver than usual so who knows I just might try it. While searching for places to visit I came along the Ritz Carlton in Lake Tahoe. This Hotel is what a luxury winter vacation should consist of. It's loaded with spectacular views, fine dinning, spa services, beautiful rooms and lodging, and snow as far as the eye can see. So if you’re looking for a winter wonderland getaway this year, I think Lake Tahoe is a great choice. 

Images Courtesy of :Ritz Carlton.com

Fall Trends... Get the Look For Less

With Holiday season right around the corner, most of us want to change up our home decor to suit the season. Missioni at Target has a great home decor line to spruce up your place this fall on a budget. The combination of fall colors and funky patterns make for a great look for less. Adding a few new pieces can create an entirely new space. I love the warm brown tones mixed with cool blues, one of my favorite color combinations. This look has trendy fall decor written all over it.


Images Courtesy of: Target.com

The Fanny Pack Is Back....

Does anybody remember when fanny packs were the must have accessory back in the day. We thought we were the coolest kids on the block due to a small little pouch that strapped around our waist. We would carry virtually everything in the house in that fanny pack and didn't need at least 90% of it. Then the day you saw your grandparents in matching ones headed to the family picnic was the day the fanny pack died. At least that's how it all went down for me. Well the Fanny Pack has reemerged with new life and I'm loving the new style and playfulness of the revamped fanny pack. Now if you know me, you know I am in the process of making one of my very own. These new fanny packs have inspired a new look for my morning hikes.

Images Couresty of:Bride Blu, 4.bp.blogspot, Paper and Stitch, Sewing.Craft Gossip, Hanasaurusrex, www.etsy.com/listing/69382427/

Home Fabrics & Rugs.... Pillow Display

I had the pleasure of helping to design the bedroom display over at Home Fabrics and Rugs. Home Fabrics and Rugs is your go to place to find great fabrics and rugs for your home at closeout prices. This beautiful headboard are floral pillow was made by Sam Brown from Art Upholstery. I also choose a few fabrics for additional throw pillows for the bed. I will be hosting a  Free Decorative pillow making class in the store on Saturday September 24, 2011 at 12 noon. If you are interested in learning to make decorative pillows for you home, office, or friends please email me at mydesign80@Gmail.com for more information on this up coming class.

Gold Member....

Not only are Gold prices on the rise, but it's also becoming one of the hottest trends of the year. Gold has always been perceived as the rich mans color. It's a color that symbolizes wealth. Well with these new a funky designs gold and be any mans color. Gold has a new and refreshed look. While searching around for Gold accessories  I found a few must have pieces. 

Images Courtesy of: Connie Beale, nteriorzine.com, www.decodir.com,www.shelterness.com, www.decorpad.com, modernhouseinsight.com, media.tumblr.com, mayflo.com, lifestyle.ezinemark.com, houseofsiennamack.wordpress.com, 4.bp.blogspot.com, 1.bp.blogspot.com

Back to School. Get Organized With Cereal Boxes

School starts tomorrow for my son, and I've been putting off making some type of organization system for all of the lovely art work that he brings home. It's down to the wire because the paper work will start to flow in less than 24 hours. I found these cool organizers over at Martha Stewart Crafts made from cereal boxes. This is a simple cut and paste project which works for me, I'll be done before the school bell rings. If you want to make this project for yourself just click the link above for instructions. Happy Crafting.

Happy Labor Day.....

Happy Labor day every one. Today I'm just going to take the time to reflect back on the summer, enjoy some BBQ, and Jump for joy because school's back in session as of tomorrow. Who hoo!