Rug Luv

whorled felt rug January 28th, 2012

Oh, whirly swirly rug…you feed my mad passion for colorful textiles!  I luv u!

whorled felt rug anthrolopologie

whorled felt rug runner anthropology

Athropologie, whorled felted rug, $698 – $1,098

High Light

January 15th, 2012

How fun are these balloon lights?  Great for your little one’s room!

balloon light

balloon lights

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Design Time

Casa Cole January 10th, 2012

I’m delighted to introduce you to the amazing designs of Casa Cole, a one-stop shop for interior accessories.  Their hand-picked items are selected by an interior designer that is passionate about sharing high-end designer level product with every day customers.

casa cole interior

Their selection of mirrors is excellent!  I love the shape of these mirrors that they recently placed in this beautiful bathroom designed by Design Studio 2010.  The chandelier is also a Casa Cole product!

casa cole mirror

casa cole chandelier

If you have an older bathroom that needs a facelift, getting rid of the wall mirror, replacing it with individual mirrors above the sinks and adding a beautiful chandelier is such an easy way to update the look.  Find this mirror here and see their full selection of mirrors here.  

casa cole interior

 

Now is the perfect time to freshen up your interior because Casa Cole is offering The Hidden List readers a 15% discount off of any items on their site through the end of February!  Simply use coupon code: HL15  Thanks, Casa Cole!!

What room in your home needs an update?  Let me know, so I can share a few tips on updating your specific space!

Space Cadet

organizing your space January 4th, 2012

You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg at an office supply or storage store in order to mark off the “Get Organized” line on your resolution list!  Look around your home, or local thrift store, and get creative!

bowl by the front door for your keys

 

Keep a decorative bowl by the door and establish the habit of dropping your keys there as soon as you walk in.  You’ll never lose your keys in your house again!  I also love to use them in a shelf in my closet as a pretty way to store my jewelry…

jewelry in glass containers

Glass containers also make a pretty jewelry display…

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pant hanger for ribbons

A multi-tier pant hanger doubles as ribbon storage…

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organize with zip locks

zip lock bag storage for cords

What in the world would we do without ziploc bags?  I use them for everything!  They’re a must for keeping small toys or game pieces together.

image via thrifty decor chick and real simple

bathroom organizing

Take a look inside this medicine cabinet!  I love the way they used the magnetic containers for rubber bands and hair pins…

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vintage suitcase storage

These vintage suitcases are prefect for storing old memorabilia and makes an interesting vignette.

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Did you have “get organized” on your list of resolutions?  What’s your favorite organization tool?

Five, Four, Three, Two, Fun!

Happy New Year! December 31st, 2011

It’s time to drink champagne…

champagne photo

dance on the table…

dance on the table photo

sing Auld Lang Syne…

auld lang syne photo

wear something sparkly and accessorize with big bows or stars in your hair…

sparkly skirt photo

new years eve fashion photo

toot your horn…

horn blower photo

and kiss the one you love at midnight!

kiss at midnight

Oh, and don’t forget to eat something sweet, because we’ll all resolve to be skinnier next year!

new years eve cupcake with sparkler

 

I can’t wait to do 2012 with you!!

new years eve clocks

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Back To Black

Black Friday at The Gypsy Wagon November 23rd, 2011

It’s up to you whether or not you want to share this Black Friday sales scoop…

The Gypsy Wagon sign

The Gypsy Wagon is having a Black Friday sale that all home decor enthusiasts (and regular folks too!) will adore!

In preparation for a mini store make-over and home decor labels switcheroo, they will honor 30% off of their entire stock of home goods on Friday, November 25.  This includes non-seasonal pillows, lamps, tabletop, barware, curtains and more!*

Handblocked eco-friendly label, Kerry Cassill, will lead the way in stellar bedding discounts with a 40% off mark on Black Friday, and that will continue through Christmas!  Get there early for the best selections!!

This is one of my favorite boutiques in Dallas.  You will seriously find something for everyone on your gift list, so go there first and save yourself all of that nasty mall nonsense!

Oh…and don’t worry…if you keep this scoop to yourself, I won’t hold it against you…

 

Star Light, Star Bright

vintage inspired star fixture November 10th, 2011

These vintage inspired star light fixtures are as close as you’ll get to the real deal!

christmas holiday star light

Michael West, owner of West Vintage Trading Company, ages the metal used in these fixtures and God ages the wood…He calls this look “farm punk”…and I love it!

christmas star vintage inspired light

What in the world would I do with these, you ask?  I would hang them on my fence in my backyard, close to my deck…perfect for a Texas bbq!

vintage inspired light fixture

Michael will even put your own custom spin on your star by painting the star or staining the wood to your specifications.  Aren’t they fun?

Would you paint your star a color?  Where would you put your shining star?

Update Your Profile

custom silhouettes October 19th, 2011

I’m loving these custom silhouettes in Jennifer Alexis’ etsy shop!  You choose the chevron and provide a picture and she’ll send you a work of art!

silhouette on chevron

dog dilhouette on chevron

custom silhouettes

Cover Story

Laviva textiles October 12th, 2011

O.M.G.  I just learned about Laviva Home from Remodelista and I’m pretty sure someone just snuck into my mind and collected all of the textiles that I love and created this shop.  Once again, wishing we had ‘touchavision’!

temoayan blanket

temoayan blanket

Temoayan blankets…absolute perfection for any bed!

turkish towelsTurkish towels

Turkish Hammon towels…great for bath or beach.

frasada

Bolivian Frasada…vintage handwoven textile…these make great rugs, blankets, throws or tablecloths.

alpaca blanket

Alpaca blanket…so warm and beautiful.

mexican coverlet

Mexican coverlet…cotton muslin with embroidery, fits a full/queen bed.

mongolian lambswool

Mogolian lambswool…love these on the floor beside your bed so that your feet get a soft treat when they hit the ground in the morning.

mohair throw

Mohair throw…way too pretty to leave at home!  Wear it!

suzani

Suzani…true works of art…love these hung on a wall.

There’s more…check out my favorite textiles at Laviva Home.

 

 

 

 

 

No Tricks, All Treats

Halloween cake decorating October 7th, 2011

Perform Halloween magic on a boring chocolate sheath cake…

Halloween cake

halloween cake with skeleton

halloween cake with mouse

Find our how to make these ghouly goodies here.