Grab some skinny jeans. {mine are designer jeans, because I swear by them and think they are the only ONLY clothing item that is worth the splurge}

Throw on some flow, with a flowing top. {mine is from Guess outlet}

Cinch it up with a favorite belt. {mine is Anthropologie}

Toss on a chunky, fun necklace. I happen to be a sucker for gold. {mine is from Walmart}

and, although my son chopped them out of the picture, I was wearing high, heeled booties with this outfit – which looked cute. you’ll have to trust me. {smile}

{earrings: Target. bracelets: street fair}

 

Do you have a blousy, flowing top? Try reining it in with a belt that cinches, and accentuate your girlish curves.

Would you Rock this Look?

 

 

 

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I am super excited to report that the House of Fifty Holiday Issue is here, and I hope each and every one of you will support this publication.

This month is the first month that House of Fifty has started charging {it is super cheap: 99 cents on your iPad, 1.50 to your computer}, and that is always a risk when your clientele has previously enjoyed the product for free. You can read more about why this change had to happen, here.

But, think about it:

If you have ever truly enjoyed reading House of Fifty… Or if you ever dream of being featured in such a classy magazine, that supports bloggers, features down-to-earth people, and highlights the importance of beauty, may I encourage you to support House of Fifty with your readership?

I am so proud of Janell, the Editor of House of Fifty, for following her dream and investing in this publication. I have had a heart for this publication ever since I read this post from Janell. I look forward to her many years of great successes! House of Fifty is a gorgeous and useful magazine for the modern woman who values beauty.

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So, I eagerly announce, now that you know my passion for this publication,

I am honored to be a Contributor to the House of Fifty Holiday Issue.

and I couldn’t be more thrilled.

And YOU all are a huge part of it. Do you remember this post, from my Decorating Paralysis series, where we all had a BIG chat about the importance {or un-importance} of design in this life? The comments on that post were a HUGE part of the deep message in that post.

And you all inspired me to share more!

I hope you will pick up your copy of the House of Fifty Holiday Issue, and read my contributing article, “Are we meant to create Beauty?”

 

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Today’s ditto | a room I love post features a creative and stunning dining banquette. This room is a great example of the power of contrasts.

{Ditto | Room I Love posts demonstrate a great exercise for you as you continue to develop your own personal style: using your own favorite pictures, and making a quick list of what you actually love about the space. If you study what you love about a space, it helps you to bring what you LOVE into your own home!}

Enjoy this stunning dining banquette, and the quick “ditto” list of why I love it.

So. Do you love it?:

{design by Jeffrey Bilhuber}

WHAT I LOVE {What I would ditto!}:

1. The tufted, gray and red banquette seating, of course! and the contrast that is created by the…..

2. awesome rattan dining chairs, which have energetic green cushions.

3. The hearty, rectangular wood table that grounds this fantastic eating nook. {contrasts with all of the soft fabrics and rounded curves of the banquette seating}

4. The soft gray grasscloth.

5. The transom window that pulls light into the hallway. Well, gee…. We did that too!

6. A large piece of art, in subtle grays and blues, adds further texture to the walls. {and contrasts with the bright red and green in the seating}

7. That awesome, detailed ceiling.

8. The lighting source comes from above and from sconces on the wall.

9. The grand size of this dining banquette. Most dining banquettes can only fit a small family… this one could handle Thanksgiving Dinner.

DO YOU LOVE IT?? WHAT DO YOU LOVE? WHAT DESIGN ELEMENTS WOULD YOU DITTO IN YOUR OWN HOME? DO TELL!!!!!!

 

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The femme fatale.

I love her.

Sometimes I don’t know where my love for fashion ends and my love for interiors begins.

Fashion inspires my interiors.

A lot.

Interiors inspire my fashion.

Why be drab when you can be gorgeous? Why have a drab home when you can have one that makes your eyes light up?

I am inspired by these fabulous femmes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fashion of the femme fatale inspires me.

Laces? Velvets? Rich Colors? Rich Patterns? Silks and Satins? Mixing textures?

What is your favorite femme design inspiration?

 

 

 

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