Peach Palace Preview......

Last weekend I flew out to Atlanta GA, to help one of my best friend in the whole wide world get a jump start on decorating her new place. The Peach Palace is what we have deemed it. When I walked in it was definitely a decorator dream, a blank canvas. Our goal for the weekend consisted of making the place feel a little more like home. We wanted to vamp up the bedroom with a bit of color and bring a warm welcoming feel to the space. "Hello"! The Living room area is such a large space that we are doing that a little at a time and she was leaving the country the very next weekend. On the top of her wish/to-do list was a work space. As a writer, she needed a work space that she would feel comfortable in for hours on end. "Live, Laugh, Love" is the model for here new Atlanta Home. Starting over in a new place (in life that is) sometimes you need to be reminded as to what it is all about. Why you are where you are in life at the time, and what you want out of it. The wall decals are located in a place where they are visible from almost every angle in the home. Okay, Okay, Okay I feel like I've already given up too much. Stay tuned for the big reveal once it's all said and done. 

An African Influence.......

Seeing as today is the start of Black History Month I thought I do something wild. This style of decor actually became popular around the 1890's when the British explored the Continent of Africa while on safari trails. While traveling they were impressed by many elements that now are key pieces to the style. The natural  elements, lush landscape, the big game hunts, and the unique tribal patterns were elements of design they had yet to experience. Being excellent craftsman they Incorporated natural element such as wood, bamboo, stone, leather, hide, and fur to created furniture pieces, candle stick holders, picture frames, artwork, and sculptures when they colonized in East Africa.  And a new design mixture was born. Today this style of decor is very popular and adored by those who have a love for nature and the African influence. I've always been a fan of the color scheme that ties it all together, the browns, tans, oranges, and yellows work really well together. The tribal patterns in the pictures above have definitely sparked my interest.


Images courtesy of: Home Design Zone, Patterns and Textures, Passion Decor,Zimbio

Barbie Malibu Dream House

Barbie Malibu Dream House

Designer Jonathan Adler really did it with this one. I mean what girl doesn't want to grow up and live in Barbie's Malibu Dream House? As my grandmother would say "Nail, Head" followed by a clap. This room is just spectacular. The combinations of colors and textures just takes my breath away. Key in on the pink poodle against the orange wall in the background. Pure genius I tell you. A lot of people are apprehensive about placing nic-nac's in a space that don't really have a functioning purpose. Some things are just made to be admired, and he has a talent for making beautiful things. I love the sophisticated feel the black and white bring to the room. Most people choose to use one pop color, where as here he uses a variety of colors and it just works really well. How creative is that mirror made of barbie dolls over the fireplace. I wonder if he designed that himself, so over the top and creative all at the same time. Oh Mr. Alder how I love thee let me count the ways. 

Who Says Dreams Can't Come True..... Design Bloggers Conference.

Design Bloggers Conference

I am psyched about this up coming conference geared towards Interior Design Blogger. Hosted by Design Sherpa, this conference will cover all the ins and outs of the business. Topics range from trends in 2011 to how to build a better business using your blog and advertising tool. This is one of the biggest steps thus for in my career and I'm anxious to learn all the tips and tricks. My father always told me " If an older person take the out time to talk to you, you should take the time out to listen". The speakers at this conference are what I would consider Vets in the industry and I am more than willing to take the time and money for that matter out to listen. So if y'all see me walking around with a paper sac lunch just know I'm investing in my own future. 

Work Hard, Play Harder...

Delta

Jumped on a plane this morning headed to Atlanta for a quick apartment makeover, and plenty of fun with one of my best friends in the world. Have a Wonderful weekend everyone.

Don't be afraid to Fall....

Why are people so afraid to Fall in Love? In Love with themselves, in Love with others, in Love with the thought of being in Love. Way back when, being 2004 I fell in love with Interior design. I would sit in my apartment for hours on end watching TLC's Trading Spaces and slowly my wheels started to turn. I realized one day that I really had a knack for space planning. I had only rearranged my one bedroom apartment twenty different ways. I started going to different local furniture store just to see layout of the showrooms, how certain pieces worked together. And one day it hit me like a ton of bricks. No really I ran into a brick wall because I could not take my eyes off one of the chairs in the display window. "I Love Interior Design". I love to walk into a room and the decor is overwhelmingly beautiful. The only problem was I worked a regular 9 to 5 job so am I willing to chase this new found Love of mine. Why yes I was. My Love for great design soon became a passion, it made me feel good when I thought about it. I had no other choice but to follow my passion and love for design. Here I am today falling more and more in love with each hard working day. Older people always say don't give up on love, in my case I'm fighting everyday to prove my Love. Take a chance and Fall in Love this year with something new.

It's the First Lady's Birthday..... Happy Birthday Michelle Obama.

I am sending warm birthday wishes to My First Lady Mrs. Michelle Obama. I can't even put into words how much I admire and adore this woman. She is Black, Beautiful, and Intelligent, she is what I strive to be. Let's not even mention that she has the hottest dude in the game right now. Ha! Loves me some Barack. She has brought sooooo much style to the white house, and I don't think they were ready for it. I mean when was the last time you saw a First Lady rock the one shoulder look? And rock it Well. I can go on all day with the compliments I have for this woman. She seems so down to earth, like one of those aunt that you can go to for just about any thing. Let's ask auntie Michelle she'll have the answer. Still takes my breath away sometimes that our First Family looks a lot like mine. Happy Happy Birthday Mrs. Obama!!!!!!!!


Images courtesy of : First Lady of Style, Sunrainey, The Swamp, Fashion Bomb Daily,Celeb tv