Oh hello! I am behind my computer screen hiding my face behind my hands in embarrassment. I really do wish to keep this blog going, but unfortunately life gets in the way, and days go by, weeks go by...and then here I am 3 months after my last blog post asking you to read what I have to say. I don't blame you if you're long gone. 

Anyway. If life wasn't crazy enough trying to be a mom, a wife and run a business, we moved down to the beach temporarily for a while. So while I'm mostly here soaking up the sun and enjoying small town life, I'm also back and forth to Houston trying to behave 'business as usual'. It's a little chaotic, but those who know me in real life, I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Here's what I've been up to: 

Let's start with the holidays. We host Christmas Eve, it's been our tradition ever since moving to Houston. This year we had 12 people, it was a blast. We decided to do lobsters. SO much work. But such a good idea to keep boys busy. Julian just loved being in on the action with his daddy, his uncle and his great GrandTex. 

More of that project...and more can be seen at www.lesueurinteriors.com

Got new hair color for 2013

Then we arrived at the beach!!

I'll be back to work in Houston on Monday morning...hopefully with some good interiors scoop for you coming soon!

Also you can follow me with more up to date photos via pinterest and instagram!

Hello there friends,

I know I've disappeared for a while. Being a mom and running a business simultaneously is tricky. I got home from London towards the end of September and I am not sure what has happened since. It's been a blur actually. I've had old projects, new projects, two photo shoots, antiquing in Round Top, Tim's 30th birthday, Julian's first Halloween, an article in Better Homes and Gardens came out, a massive party to celebrate that feature, a trip to Louisiana, a trip to Rockport TX, and a baby that crawled and then walked. With Thanksgiving tomorrow I've been thinking about how much we have to be thankful for over here, and how thankful I am to have a few days just to sit down, do nothing but relax, reflect and enjoy my little family. 

We just uploaded my Better Homes & Gardens article from November on my website. If you haven't seen it in print, you can check it out there. 

Also the lovely Paloma of La Dolce Vita invited me to participate in her 'My Favorite Room' series, which you can check out here...lots of scoop on all of the sources from my master bedroom. I went back and read through my Dream House, another feature on La Dolce Vita, still love all of those images!

And if you need some encouraging to pick a dark paint color, check out this blog post from my favorite pals Lauren, Mimi and Bret over at Boxwood. I buy all of my Farrow & Ball paint over there, and if you're local, you must check out their amazing shops, Boxwood and B2. 

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends all together in a warm and cozy home!

Check out my little quote : 

Eeek! 

Exciting moment to see my photograph and name printed in one of my favorite mags. Pinching myself a little bit over here. I met Newell last year in Houston which was pretty fun. Love that Tony Sly pottery, so so so much. I feed Julian out of the little ramekins every night, they are perfect for his mini meals. I really need to add some Duck Egg to my collection next trip. 

In other news, I'm in London. Saw Damien Hirst at the Tate on Friday, going to see the Queens Diamonds at Buckingham tomorrow (a jubilee special that I missed in June)!

This piece, and the wallpaper translation just blew me away. 

Also on the agenda, flea marketing (can.not.resist.), fall shopping (duh), more Laduree macaroons (have eaten them almost everyday so far...really hard to resist when the shop is literally across the street from us - secret best flavor discovered by my mother-in-law, ROSE!), high tea at the Berkeley, letting Julian feed the ducks at St. James Park, lots of window shopping/drooling past Mulberry...this in particular, and of course trying to get through the 7 issues of Hello! that I'm behind on since last visit. 

I am very excited to announce the re-launch of my website! I have a new project up and two more scheduled to be photographed in late September after I return from another trip across the pond. I worked with a young cool web designer, Dedrean Dixon, who I think did an awesome job! Stay tuned for more updates...