This weekend is Mother’s Day, so I hope that you’ll be spending time on Sunday lovin’ on your mother.  I certainly plan to!

For now…here’s what caught my attention this week!

I’m such a sucker for “food art”!

I’m smitten with Kristine Mays’ Garment collection.

Paula Hayes’ gigantic terrariums are magnificent!

This pork tenderloin recipe with fresh herbs looks divine!

Here’s what 2000 calories looks like…

Does this stress anyone else out besides me?  Slow down, people!

I recently heard Andy Andrews speak.  Now I want to read every one of his books.  Best speaker ever!

Show your mom your love!  The very best gift…make her think you’ve sealed your love permanately….then make her happier by showing her that it’s temporary!

Ahhh, Paris!

I want to stay here.

Have a great weekend, lovelies!  XO!

Let’s celebrate the new home of one of my favorite home design stores…StellaDallas!

Will I see you there?

I love my iPad, but there are times when I enjoy reading much more if I have a real book in my hands.  I love the way books feel and the smell of old books, old book stores and libraries…it takes me back to visiting the library when I was young…checking out books and bringing them home to enjoy.  I just discovered that there’s a candle made by Assouline that evokes the scent of a fantasy library through the scent of paper…Maybe I’ll give it a try!

My dream home would have a library filled with old books and an overstuffed chair…

image via sweethomestyle

It would also contain a music library that included sheet music and a grand piano…

image via goo.gl

What does your dream library look like?

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image via beautiful-libraries

image via freshhome

image via theglamourai

Ever wonder why old books smell?  Here’s a quick explanation…

Interesting, right?

Which image do you like best?  What is your favorite old book?  Where is your favorite spot to read a book in your home?

I’ve got technical difficulties again, my friends!  In the meantime, please enjoy a few links for this week.  This is officially the first post without an image…and hopefully the last!  Enjoy the weekend!

Inspiration abounds in this Interior Styling group on Flickr (via)

I wish I could be  Jessi’s rainbow parade!

This may be the only way I get to own an authentic James Nars painting.  James Nars for Coach

I do believe I need this book!

1950′s version photoshop

Heavy weight business card

Which color would you choose for your pearly whites?

Look who’s pinning!!!

Follow all Anthropologie pins here.

And…follow The Hidden List pins here.

My friend, Tracy Porter, is back in a beautiful boho way!

In the words of Tracy, 2011 was the year of the “skinned knee”, but this “knee” is healed and better than ever!  Her new Poetic Wanderlust is full of all of the things we’ve always loved about Tracy’s boho style and passion for all things lovely.

I’m totally crazy in-love with her rugs!  Each one is custom made in her California studio and no two will be alike!  (You all know I love unique!)  Total statement of true poetic wanderlust!

I love Tracy’s heart and her genuine heartfelt style that inspires her designs.

Follow Tracy’s new Poetic Wanderlust journey here with me!!

I’ll gladly admit that I’m Gilt-y…and that means tonight I get to attend the exclusive Gilt-y Pledgers Preview Party at Thrift Studio!

Michelle Nussbaumer/Ceylon et Cie vignette

Our favorite pop-up shop, benefiting our favorite charity, Dwell With Dignity, is back for another 30-day exclusive shopping event, featuring luxury room vignettes styled by some of Dallas’ top interior designers and select retailers.

Wisteria vignette

Thrift Studio opens to the public on Saturday, April 14th at 10am and will run through May 12th.  Find it at 1250 Slocum Street, Suite 550, inside the Dallas Design Center.  Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm and Sunday, noon to 5pm.

Horchow vignette

Each room vignette is created with at least 50% of the products coming from the Dwell With Dignity warehouse inventory which is donated from the general public or high end showrooms, retailers, designers.

Container Store vignette

Since I didn’t make it to Round Top last week, I’m really excited about the Marburger Farm room vignette styled by Uncommon Objects in Austin, TX.  Many of the our favorite dealers at Marburger donated goods and Jody, from Dwell With Dignity, bundled them up and carefully brought them to Dallas so we can experience a bit of Marburger Farm here in the city!

TLC Contract Group vignette

Don’t expect to pay retail prices here, friends!  Everything is deeply discounted and priced to sell!  Their warehouse is full, so they’ll be re-stocking throughout the month.  All proceeds from the event go to benefit the growth and work of Dwell With Dignity.

Amy Thomasson and Courtney Catalfano for Cadwallader Designs vignette

If you’re like me, you don’t want to wait until the general public shops on Saturday…  Here’s how you can get to the goods before they do!  Tonight’s Gilt-y Pledgers Party will kick off this month’s Thrift Studio with food, drinks, music and incredible deals!  The party is from 6:30 to 9:30 and tickets are $125.  For information go here.

Melissa Woody/The Lamp Shoppe vignette

On Friday night Thrift Studio will host another party for the public before the official opening on Saturday morning.  Tickets are $25.  Friday night’s party is sponsored by TLC Contract Group, Horchow, The Container Store, Michelle Nussbaumer/Ceylon et Cie, Meso Maya and Luxe Interiors and Design Magazine.

Peacock Alley vignette

Are you planning to attend one of the events prior to the Saturday opening?  Which vignette looks like it may be your favorite?

Check out the last Thrift Studio here.

I’m lovin’ the latest addition of Adore Magazine!  Check it out!

I feel like such a loser!  I haven’t read…or seen… The Hunger Games.  I literally… cross my heart… finished reading The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, last night!  (Great book, by the way!)

Even though I haven’t read The Hunger Games, I do know that the lead shoots a bow and arrow in the story.  It’s evident by all of the bow and arrows I’m seeing in design and fashion lately!  Here are a few examples…

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via hookandmatter

This was actually a find on my last trip to Round Top!  It’s a vintage shooting target poster.

I bought this ring a few weeks ago.  You get two trends without spending tons of money!  Mint and and arrow!

vintage arrow valentine, via design sponge

via lawsonfenning.com

arrow light via urban outfitter

image via apartmenttherapy.com

via shopbop

Have you read The Hunger Games?  Should I download this book and start reading immediately?  Are you currently displaying a bow or an arrow on your person or in your home?

Ever see a beautiful space in a magazine, or on-line, and wonder where you find the goods to re-create the same look in your home?  Well, the girls from Avenue LA -based design firm, Avenue Interiors have gathered lovely images and links to products that will help you recreate that same look in your home!  How convenient!

I love this eclectic dining room…

Here’s an example of the items they chose that could help you recreate the look…

pedestal dining table from Ballard Designs

West Elm wall art

Restoration Hardware chair

Made Goods lamp

Pottery Barn candle assortment

pearl inlay box from Lille

Check out I Heart Design and enjoy the room service!