I've Fallen in Love with Fall... again.

In Houston, Weather is something to Celebrate

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Us Houstonians long for days like today. A day where we are blessed with a break from the sodden humidity and blistering heat, a celebrated event known as our first cool front. I feel it should be a spontaneous holiday every year. I wished so much this morning, the second I felt the enlivening cool breeze on my skin as I stepped out my front door, to be able to spend my day haphazardly doing whatever I wanted (outside, as you would expect). I might have planted an herb garden which I’ve really wanted to do. Or maybe I would have wanted a hammock bad enough to go buy one. A picturesque picnic would have been nice too. Even a round of golf, I would have been up for almost anything al fresco! As it turns out, woefully today was not a holiday and as it goes, I went to work. But to add a cheerful note, I’m keen on what I do, so that’s always uplifting. I did however get to enjoy the comforting fresh air this evening while I walked Abby and Buddy at the park. I hope tomorrow’s weather is indistinguishable from today!

I envy the fortunate souls who experience the magnificent changing of the leaves every year. Only once have I witnessed its beauty, it was 2 years ago in Connecticut and it was unforgettable. The brilliance of the golden yellows, crimson reds, and pumpkin oranges left me speechless. I seriously recall being in shock.

Someday I intend on incorporating the warmth and coziness of fall into my own home. Be it with a new splash of color on a wall, vibrant arrangements of flowers, linens, candles, fuzzy pillows, flannel throws and seasonal rugs. Envisioning fall décor conjures up thoughts of relaxed refinement.

Living Large

This room is one of the most visually appealing spaces I have ever seen.

The use of color and texture are out of this world. The retro carroty colored chair is striking in its own right, but alongside a blazing fire, the combo is stunning. No doubt about it, my fav piece in the room is the crystal ship chandelier. What a conversation piece! The one in the picture is from Burden Antiques, and I also found one on eBay for $24,000 (for you money bags out there) but Z-Gallerie offers one that is equally as splendid and makes the same statement for a fraction of the cost. The dusty teal, tufted leather ottoman from Mecox Gardens is also very charming. It perfectly compliments the flea market found portrait of Eva Peron. This room has an eerie playfulness about it. The majesty of the marble fireplace with the ghostly ship chandelier, male statuette and rich walnut paneled walls is made cheerful with the bright pops of retro color and light hearted accessories like the gilded bamboo legged coffee tables and circa 1970's milk glass lamp.

This room definitely speaks to me.

Soft & Warm

If this room were a shoe, it would be a classic, chestnut colored Ugg boot!

Most all the elements in this room are organic, and I typically think that a room with an “organic overload” seems unadorned and lack-luster. But this room is none of those things. What speaks to me most is that leather chair, omg, I love it! It is a wing back, but not of traditional design, it has more of a mod look to me. And with that old, worn-in, well-loved, chocolaty leather, it has such a “cigar bar” feel. I also love the deer silhouette. It would be a fun project to do your own interpretation of it, an inspired reproduction if you will… an imperfect, slightly abstract outline is what I envision. That effect would make the antlers look especially awesome.

T his room seems brilliantly put together and whoever dwells in this attractive space is one lucky person! I bet the last accessory put in this room was the lush greenery. Placed in an old rusty urn, it’s the absolute perfect piece to bring everything together. The perfect pop of foliage, if you ask me! :)