Dragons -- Yea or Nay?

7.19.2013


If you're here, chances are you're a "yea" on dragons, but I know they're not for everyone.  I wasn't a huge fan until a few years ago.  I thought they were a little creepy, actually.  A couple of my friends feel that way, too.  I'm past that now, and think dragons are very, very chic.  

Mottahedeh




close up of Qinglong
 



Umm, no, thank you.



So, where do you stand?  Yea or nay to dragons?


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Mary McDonald

7.18.2013


So, blue and white Chinese porcelain, pink and white roses, navy and white stripes, and Mary McDonald.  Oh, and those sandals.  What's not to love?

Yesterday afternoon I started getting emails and texts from friends telling me that Mary McDonald had linked to this post on Facebook and Twitter. FUN!


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Blue and White Monday with Jane Ellsworth Interiors + Giveaway

7.15.2013










Jane Ellsworth established her company, Jane Ellsworth Interiors, in 1990.   She's based in Greenwich, Connecticut, but has designed homes all over the country.  I think she looks just like the interiors she creates:  pretty, elegant, and refined.  All of these beautiful images and more can be seen in her portfolio.



This six inch pair of blue and white dogs is fantastic in a bookcase or out on a table.  I'm giving a pair away.  The giveaway directions are below.



I copy and paste giveaway comments into random.org to determine the winner.  After random.org comes up with a name, I go back and check to make sure that every comment from the winner is legitimate.  

You may leave one comment per way you follow.  The options are GFC, Bloglovin', Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Subscription, and Twitter.  They can all be accessed by using the pink rectangles in the top right sidebar, or the circle icons below.  The giveaway closes Sunday at midnight, and I'll announce the winner Monday.  Thank you for participating!






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Blue and White Monday with Susan Palma

7.08.2013

If you've been following along with me, you know I love this bedroom.  I'm pretty obsessed with it, actually.  It's my favorite bedroom ever.  Dallas interior designer Susan Palma designed it, and I think it's masterful.  It's the perfect mix of pattern and scale.  I love that it's clean, tailored and restrained while still being feminine and fun.  So, can you imagine my excitement upon getting to meet Susan Palma for coffee Friday?  

She and I had commented back and forth some on Pinterest, so I knew already that I was going to like her.  I have to say that she is absolutely a delight!  I had the best time chatting with her and getting to know her.  

 
This is another room she designed that I'm crazy for and have featured more than once.  She told me that it's the sitting room of the bedroom in which I've been obsessed for years.  Oh. My.  I look at lots of pretty rooms. And lots of them are blue and white.  What I love about these is that they are gorgeous, but also have personality and a sense of fun.    

And here are our cell phone cases.  We thought it was funny that we have the same one and had to get a photo.

Susan is constantly needlepointing and brought me this beautiful jewelry case.  Wasn't that the loveliest thing to do?  Of course, I love it!


She has amazing Pinterest boards which you should see and follow. One of them shows other published rooms which you can see here. She's obviously the kind of designer who can achieve different looks beautifully.  You can tell looking through this board that she wants her clients to be happy in their homes and have their own styles reflected in their rooms.  I think that designers who can create beautiful interiors without relying on a signature look are very impressive.  Susan Palma is an incredibly talented designer and a lovely lady.  I'm thrilled I got to meet her last week, and will have to share more of her with you, soon!


And lastly, here are some blue and white Etsy finds.  I want lots of these for myself.  Especially the very expensive pair of dragon jars and the Kerry Steele art!


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