I've been feeling rather homey lately, having spent last weekend in my hometown attending my (cough cough) 20 year class reunion
(honestly..why does your first 20 years drag by, yet the following 20?? Notsomuch.).
Last night I had the pleasure of dining at one my favorite local seaside pubs with some of my favorite locals, where we discussed my friend's newest business-Chic Home Antiques and home design blogs. Having been known to spend days upon days an hour here or there, perusing the web for inspiration, I know a few fab blogs, and promised to share with her (and of course, haute mamas everywhere). So sit back and get ready because what I am about to show you will most likely prompt you to run out and A. Paint a room B. Redecorate a room or C. just spend days upon days an hour here or there worshipping people who do things like that. So in light of my visit back to my first home..
-Urban Grace Real life interior decorator, new mom, twin sister (also a fab blogger), and sharer of all home things awesome.
-Cote de Texas French design with a Southern twist? I'm typing from the floor right now...I'm that in love.
French design on the Texas Coast. Yes, it does exist!
-Beach Bungalow 8 She had me at beach. And I ain't gonna lie..I have a secret blog crush. Love love love her posts. Love her house. Oh. And she's gorgeous to boot. And says cool things like Peace out. Don't say I didn't warn you. Sweet giveaway going on now over there too. Shoot. If you enter. And you. And you. That lessens my chances of winning doesn't it? sigh..
-My Sweet Savannah Melanie drives me semi nuts. Only because she puts Martha Stewart to shame while looking totally haute, sporting a cowgirl hat and sundress. I kid. Only about the driving me semi nuts. This mama not only renovated her lake side home herself (oh yea...she uses power tools too. In her sundress.), she's single handedly redecorated every single room in her house (top to bottom people) on a yearly basis. If I think my dog drools, it's nothing compared to what goes on once I open up her blog. Oh, and she's doing a reveal of her daughters room reno that's sure to be better than anything I could ever come up with just darling!!!
-finally..one of my besties....and the reason for this post......and is there a prerequisite that all decorators be gorgeous? Meet Carol of Chic Home Antiques I can personally vouch for her talent and love of all things decorating. Carol rescues old furniture like some people rescue animals, gives them love and gently nurtures them back to their beautiful selves.
The idea of living well has always been important to me and a home should be a reflection of your lifestyle. I have found that beautiful pieces are attainable and don't have to cost a fortune you just need the right eye and the patience for discovery. Therefore, nothing gives me more joy than finding a perfect unique piece that will be loved and adored as it once was long ago.
While fashion is my love, home is where my heart is and as someone stated so eloquently once upon a time..there's no place like home..
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