Hunting for Some Inspiration

I just got back from Houston for a visit and it gloriously coincided with the Round Top Antique Show. Here are some gems I found while searching for items both in Houston & in Round Top.

At the Houston Decorative Center searching for Textiles.


One of my favorite shops in Houston, High Fashion Home has some great pieces for good prices.

Growing up with a Mom in the business, fall time always began with the Round Top Antique Show and chocolate YOO-HOOs from the Warrenton General Store. Unfortunately, when we were there this year, it was 95 degrees and humid which made for 3 very hot, tired and cranky women, two of which were 6 months pregnant. We did, however, find some great things which are shown below (I guess hunting sometimes involves a lot of sweating, particularly while in Texas):

After searching through a bunch of "junk", we finally came to Clutter and the EX-Cess field. They both offered some great pieces as well as inspiring merchandising.

These pearlescent apothecary bottles were everywhere.

I couldn't resist!

Until next week, www.cieladesign.com

Dining Room Inspirations

I'm really into mixing the old with the new giving spaces much more depth and loads of personality.
Inspiration from some of our travels...hospitality-oriented spaces offer loads of ideas.

Bar Tartine in San Francisco

Hotel Palomar in Washington D.C.

Our Shopping List

After all the major renovations have been completed I compiled a wish list of must have furniture. Much of the items I intend on finding in and around Dallas, at flea markets & online. I can't wait for Round Top Antique Fair in the Fall...lots of stuff too look forward to. In the meantime, here are some visioning boards for much of the furniture and helped create a budget for that furniture.



More to come................I'll keep you posted! See http://www.cieladesign.com/interior-design-portfolio.php?project=14 for more