Feeling Crafty!

So I went to Michael's and they were having a sale on all their special papers....I couldn't resist. I have put all the papers up temporarily til EL JEFE gets home to inspect (He always has an opinion). I don't even have to use an exacto! They are precut and fit well inside the niches!

Pink or Orange?

Once I get the ok, I'll adhere them more permanently to the back with double stick. Beats having to paint or use wallpaper glue! If we ever change our minds, we can just change the paper!

This Weeks Project

So it's time to really start taking the nursery decor seriously. First project - revamp the old IKEA shelf. I plan on getting some decorative papers and adhering them to the back of the shelf.

Here's the shelf with JR's toys...Sorry toys, you'll have to find a new home.

Here are the papers I'm thinking of along with some solids:

We'll see how it turns out at the end of the day....exacto in hand.

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Weathered Infatuation

On a recent expedition for a client, I discovered a couple spaces showcasing great weathered pieces, not to mention creative merchandising and display. No Shabby Chic here....These distressed gems were mixed with more industrial, contemporary or modern pieces making for more interesting & unique contrasts. Love it!

Check out the industrial glass columns in the back!

Wicker Egg Chair from the 60's

Thanks to B. Gover Limited...for their inspiration.

Next stop was Northstar Antiques. I discovered them while in Warrenton, a few weeks ago, and fell in love with their zinc top tables and shell collections. Shell ENVY!

Who knew glove forms could look so cool?

Talk to you next week....www.cieladesign.com

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

Babies on the Brain.....

So after some suspense and being convinced our baby would pop out a boy, our doctor confirmed that our baby was 100% all girl....that means, time to start decorating the nursery. No princess pink allowed, we want something different. Here are a few ideas we had in mind. Just some random images of what may end up in our nursery.

Eames Rocker...must have

Ugly Dolls...must have #2

Ok, ok, I am not totally opposed to pink...it just has to be the right pink!