I'm so excited about the vintage maps we framed and hung in our formal living room! They are fun and unique and so very "us". The secret is that they aren't really vintage maps. They are sheets of gift wrap printed on very nice quality Italian paper by Cavallini & Company. The designs are of authentic vintage maps, but in a budget friendly form.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
A Stroll through Tanglewood
As many of you already know, I have a very strong affinity for houses and am lucky to have a husband who doesn't mind driving around some of Houston's most beautiful and exclusive neighborhoods while we ogle the houses and daydream about what we hope to have some day. Last Sunday, we chose to drive through Tanglewood, an exclusive neighborhood just west of the 610 loop near the Galleria. Like most of Houston's older neighborhoods, Tanglewood has experienced a lot of new construction and as a result, features homes in many different styles.
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live oak trees,
Real Estate,
tanglewood
Monday, August 11, 2008
Progress is Beautiful
Fabian and I saw this commercial for the first time during the Olympics the other night and we both thought it was brilliant.
Jewelry for the Home

It is often said that lighting is like jewelry for the home. I think that is especially true of the Carlo Scarpa chandelier (pictured above) which was chosen by British designer, Ilse Crawford for the beautiful dining room in Stockholm's The Grand Hotel. The result is simply elegant.
Image via Habitually Chic
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Saturday, August 9, 2008
A (Mostly) Lovely Evening
Last night, I joined fellow Houston bloggers Kylie, Paige, and Lauren for an art opening at Moxie featuring the work of artist David Hardaker. Carolina had originally extended the invitation to all of us, but unfortunately, had to stay home as she was feeling under the weather. We caught up on what everyone had been up to, talked about the various styles represented in Hardaker's work and oohed and ahhed over the unique lamps that were everywhere.
All of the furniture i.e. merchandise at Moxie was covered up in order to make Hardaker's work the main focus of the space
After a while, we parted ways with Lauren who had a party to attend and Kylie, Paige, and I made our way over to Dolce Vita for some delicious, authentic pizza. Kylie thought I would like it. I know it was because of the name, but I couldn't help but wonder if she secretly knew about my immense love of pizza. We chatted while we waited for our table until we were finally seated. We discussed many topics and truly enjoyed each other's company.
As we walked out to the residential street where we had all parked, I jokingly said "I hope my car's still there" as the Montrose area is notorious for towing. As we approached the street where we'd parked I said "Oh my gosh, it's not there. My car is gone!". I think the girls might have thought I was joking at first, but once we got a little closer, it set in for everyone that it was really gone. Kylie and Paige were so sweet to wait around with me while I asked a tow truck driver, who was sitting in his dark truck waiting to prey on yet another sucker if he knew if my car had been towed. I swear, he must have been the rudest man I have ever encountered. I then called the tow line through the Houston Police Department and was greeted by yet another incredibly rude person. This time, a woman named Shirley. I expained the situation to her and she then replied with absolute silence. After about 10 seconds, I said "M'am, what information would you like for me to give you?" and she said "That's what I was waiting for".I won't bore you with the five seperate calls I had to make to Shirley before I found out where my car was. Kylie was sweet enough to drive me to meet Fabian about half way (though she kindly offered to take me all the way home, but I wouldn't let her) and then he and I drove across town to I-45 and Scott, an area that is considered shady at any time, but even moreso at 11:30 pm. We paid the $200 fine, got the car, and then found the lovely $100 parking ticket attached to the windshield. According to the time it was issued, I was cited and towed in the middle of a rainstorm. What a day! First, I learn about my disappearing finger prints and then I end an otherwise very lovely and fun evening with a bang.
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houston
Friday, August 8, 2008
Gossip Girl Takes The Hamptons
I can't wait for the premiere of the second season of Gossip Girl! The gang is busy summering, hooking up with cougars, and getting into all kinds of trouble in The Hamptons. Check out the following clips and mark your calendar for September 1st!
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