Its begining to look a lot like Fall.....

well at least inside my house it is. Ok people-Im ready for fall even if its not ready for Texas! I know, I know, school hasnt even started and Im decorating for Fall. But hear me out- I have a baby coming in less than 4 weeks- if I wait till Fall it will be Christmas before I get the stuff put out. So Im decorating for Fall plus The Nester from "> said it was "OK" to put out your pumpkins-so Im going for it.


My little "niche" in the entry way- one day I WILL paint that-but I have to paint the rest of the room too and its 2-stories high *sigh*- I dont even own a ladder that tall!


Dining room table



A little something for the stairs



oooo I made this myself- went to Hobby Lobby got it all for half-off. This little guy only cost me $7.00 to make- yippie!!!



Another view of the table


sooo I will be posting more one I get the boxes down from the attic. and um yes I did climb my preggo self up the attic ladder today to get something down-shhhh dont tell my hubby. I did decide not to do that again!

Oh-AND AND AND- I will soon be posting some of my own window "mistreatments" (go visit The Nesting Place)

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I heart Stephen Drucker

This little cutie is the Editor in Chief of House Beautiful which is my absolute fave design mag. Its pretty much genius. I just picked up a the September Issue the "Fall Color Issue." I adore color, in design and fashion. I pretty much don't feel right if I'm only wearing black white or grey--I'm not a real New Yorker I guess.


Anyway, I'm proud to say that I've met Stephen Drucker and he is so sweet (I think he might have been into me...haha) ! Hes very humble, almost shy and very thoughtful. He listens to other people which I think is quite rare in a designer. After googling him to find that fab picture above I found this old Apartment Therapy interview with him.

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/at-interviews/at-interviews-stephen-drucker-019101 Here is the Interview below...


1. What's the smallest home youve ever lived in?

A basement studio at 28 Grove Street in Greenwich Village. Never had a bad moment there.

2. Whats the last thing you bought for your own home?

Search grand tour intaglios on eBay and youll see.

3. If you had to furnish one room in your own home from scratch all from one source, what would it be?

Ruby Beets in Sag Harbor, NY.

4. Whats your favorite spot in your own home?

My desk. Sitting there, youd swear you were in London.

5. How often do you cook?

Most Saturday nights.

6. Whats the one thing you couldnt live without?

My Bose iPod dock.

7. Where should people splurge in their homes? Where should they save?

A decorator once told me, it isnt the first $1000 that makes a room, its the last $100. (In other words, its not the sofa, its the small stuff.)

8. What designer do you most admire?

Billy Baldwin.

9. What makes a home comfortable?

Using things. If youre afraid of it, get rid of it.

(interview from www.Apartmenttherapy.com)


I just love how real and somewhat practical he is. He doesn't pretend that he cooks gourmet meals every night, clearly doesn't have frivolous useless things in his house and he has an ipod! So cute! I wonder how I'd answer some of those questions...anyone?




Alicia B.

More Etsy Sellers

Yes, I'm obsessed with Etsy. This seller that I saw on More Ways to Waste Time blog is so amazing. The store is http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=15595 here. She uses embroidery in her prints. LOVE.

Grasses and Shells, 5 x 7 $10

Red Coral, 8 x 10 $20

Shells and Dunes, 5 x 7 $10

Also there is this kinda cute shop GoGoAbigail http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5042068 I love the little brass section all vintage and i love brass and the way it ages. She also has a blog which i adore http://gogoabigail.com/blog/

Brass Duck $10

I'm sorry but who doesn't need a brass duck? SO CUTE.

Lion Paperweight, $15

I love how feisty this lion is too.

More to come later on today...

Alicia B.

Home in the Country

This weekend I'm travelling home! I love going home for many reasons, the space, the quiet, the time....Most of all though I adore my room at home. When my parents moved 4 years ago I was allowed to pick out a few things as in the theme etc. My theme I suppose is very country and light looking.

I have some BEAUTIFUL water color paintings hung on the walls. My bedspread is the adorable pink toile below and my desk is distressed cream painted from Ballard Designs. http://www.ballarddesigns.com/ I just recently was able to move my dollhouse back in...will be working on that this weekend! I used to take the mini dollhouse broom and sweep every room until all the dust was gone...aaah I love to clean.

Alicia B.

orange

Word on the design street is that orange is the new celadon!! Just the other day a woman came into my place of business (not telling you where i work! hah!) asking if we had orange items...we did not..Anyway, it looks like a earthy mix, dark oranges, browns etc. Very calming, I like it! Who knows though...as Elle Woods once said, "Whoever said orange was the new pink was seriously disturbed!"

Below are some examples...

Pillows: Pottery Barn

Purse: Etsy shop Spongetta http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5278407

Blouse: Banana Republic

Esty

Hi all!

This is my new blog...first entry!! This blog will cover my basic interests, arts and design but primarily Interior Design. I love to look at blogs, see the new trends, pour over the latest House Beautiful and I love crafting...when I have the time. I am in school for interior design and I work in the field...my life pretty much revolves around it. And I love it.

I am a huge fan of etsy ( http://www.etsy.com/ )...I even have my own shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6082348 yeah, I'm advertising my own shop.  Etsy is a cool way to find affordable art and fun vintage items.  You do have to dig through a lot of junk...but thats part of the fun of it.  Theres fun things like photographs, knitted sweaters, cute fabric coin purses...and lots of other things you thought you didn't need but...after a few mins you MUST HAVE.  

Hopefully I will be posting a few times a week--please share your ideas and thoughts!

Alicia B.

It doesnt get any better than this

We are on our annual family vacation at the beach house here in California. This is not your typical beach house-we are not on the sand- but on a small cliff-overlooking the amazing ocean- our days are spent out on the deck- counting seagulls, watching Sea Otters playing and feeding their young, Seals playing, and if we're lucky spotting a pod of Dolphins touring up the coast. The living room of this house is wall to wall windows- so even on those foggy, chilly days-we can sit on the worn, soft, supple leather couches and watch the "show" from inside. It is amazing!!! It is a place where we can unwind, spend time with loved ones, and re-center ourselves and our life with our Creator. Here are some pictures from the deck. The kids each have their own pair of "nocculars" to watch the sea life- enjoy....