I keep touching on Navajo. NO likes some nav too.

I scored this little guy a couple of weeks ago. I am going to have it at Urban Market, but if it doesn't sell I'll gladly welcome it into our little house. I'll save it for a future daughter's room. It's so M.W. - preppy/ethnic/modern/awesome. My little rug is going for a lot lot lot less than what Madeline's getting for some of hers up in the big apple at mecca abc. I would love to see it at the end of a little girls bed, as an upholstered top on a super cool bench, in a little hallway or kitchen on the floor. Possibilities are endless.

More on this Navajo trend, the other day I was at Matt Camron visiting with my buddy Bobak, and he showed me these awesome new custom Navajo Dhurries. I was obsessed! They look amazing in person. You can custom design your size/colors/pattern. Amazing. My friend Sarah writes the Matt Camron blog..check it out!

How are we already at the end of January? Time sweeps by.

It's crazy how the simplicity of white is so perfect. White tulips are perfect. I love how there is always that tulip in the bunch flopping in its own direction.

These colors make my heart skip beats. They are exciting. I wouldn't even be able to choose a favorite. Can you?

So many choices we have in life. Even picking a color can be challenging. Always trying to make the right decision can be exhausting.

There is a sweet doggy going to heaven today. Prayers needed for a little bull terrier named Bailey and her family. Thanks.

I'm also ending this month by running a half marathon with my mother-in-law. She's been training for months. She's running and training to help the homeless. I think that is amazing. Absolutely awesome. Can you imagine living without a home? I can't. If you're interested, click here to donate a little to help those without a place to sleep find one.

These ethnic jewels make me happy. I want to dig around in that bowl and find some treasures.

So gorg. I'm going to have one similar at Urban Market. If I don't keep it for myself..which will be hard to do.

1940's hide from Namibia. So beautiful. More info about U.M. later. This is just a little teaser.

Think about it. If you don't live here and have to have it, I ship!

I am obsessed with all of these colors. That little bit of purple is just right.

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Doesn't look too bad.

I love a pretty hallway. Suffering from a cold. Excited for a supper club tonight with some pretty cool chicks. Girl time is always good. I love those wood floors.

Simple.is.sophisticated.

I can't get enough of this. NARS is so cool.

I forgot one thing.

Thanks for reading. For hanging out with me. For stopping by. I appreciate it.

xoxo,

M

Happy New Year Friends! Ready to open the door to 2011? How was work today? A little rough huh?

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends. We've had such a nice past couple of weeks just relaxing at home. This was my first Christmas waking up in my own bed since I was about 18. I always had to travel over Christmas to be with my family or Tim's family, and this year it was so nice to stay put! We had a fun time ringing in the New Year outside of New Orleans at our camp on Lake Verret.

Entry rug - persian
Paint living room trim
Hang blinds
New seagrass carpet – both bedrooms
Order seagrass rug living room
Order sofa office
Order desk
Order filing cabinet
Move table to bedroom
Office bookshelves
Paint office
Paint office trim
New glass on office French doors
Swap washer and dryer with fridge in laundry room
Paint laundry room
replace Laundry doors – something old
Stain sewing table (now I want to make a table skirt for this piece)
Stain kitchen table
Paint bar stools (now I need to repaint)
Café curtains kitchen (I did roman blinds)
Bar stool squabs
Side tables extra coat of paint
Frame Dubai botanicals
Frame Lauren art
Family photo wall
New bulletin board
Get cloche made into entry light fixture
Hang kitchen fixture
Bath cabinet new
Brackets on dining table
Master headboard
Master drapes
Dining chairs
Entry mirror

Phew. I am pretty pleased. I got most of this list completed, plus a lot of items that aren't even on this list. Now, for 2011 I'd like to add:
(such a pretty image. I'm in major master bedroom mode right now)
Master bath vanity renovation (almost already completed)
Order master bath sconces
Master bath mirror
Master bedroom console lamps need lampshades
Chair for master bedroom
Table for kitchen
Lamp for table in kitchen
Appliqued bedding/shower curtain a la Leontine for master
Frame bus sign
Huge Persian to layer over seagrass for bedroom (that is on my 'if I win the lottery' list)
Front porch swing seat squab + pillows
LANDSCAPING. Huge one. I want to rip out things and add a lot

Outdoor dining table + chairs + umbrella
Fix up guest room completely

What are you planning on doing around your house this year?

As 2010 closed I felt lucky. Tim and I had a great year adjusting to life back in the states, his job, going out on my own 100% working for myself, our first house, living near family. I feel like each year we learn so much and accomplish more than in the previous one. Every single day I'm learning more, trying to think how I can improve, what I can work on, how can I be better? Especially for me in the early days of running my own business...there are an endless amount of growing pains and learning curves! I know there's a lot more coming!

Some things I'm going to try to keep in mind this 2011.

- appreciate the small things- slow down

-maintain organization, of my car, my paperwork, my closet, my magazines and magazine tear outs

-be grateful everyday for my family and friends

- not to put so much pressure on myself

- cook more meals

- run and define

- stop worrying about things out of my control

-add more zebra to my life. just kidding. I wrote that to see if you were still reading. Good you are. I have one last little tid bit of info as to how I'm showing up to 2011 ready to play.

Everyone's cleaning right? I decided it was time to clean out my bathroom cabinets, chest of drawers and closet. I've only tackled the first two...closet later this week. Boy do you find some sick stuff in your bathroom drawers. Try Bobbi Brown eye shimmer you can remember your mom buying you for your junior year of HIGHSCHOOL prom. To the trash it went, because it's so old you dry heave thinking about it. And I washed out all of our dopp kits and 'sponge bags', as the Kiwis call them. We had 7 between the two of us, all completely filthy. We travel a LOT. And I washed all of my make up brushes with shampoo. I read once that you are supposed to do it every couple of months. I tried, but I get behind. This time I think I was about 9 months behind. They're drying right now. Go, wash your make up brushes, when was the last time you did? Think about it. Welcome 2011. We're glad you're here.