tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728758231651844892015-06-01T01:10:08.421-05:00Main Street ChicEmily Davisnoreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-21767812294890762152015-02-25T06:00:00.000-06:002015-02-25T06:12:48.162-06:00nursery planningI recently started work on a very exciting and special project - our bebe-to-be's nursery! 2014 ended with the exciting news that we are expecting a sweet little one and we couldn't be happier. While my mind is definitely swimming with practical baby matters, I must admit that a large part of my daydreaming belongs to nursery planning.<br /><br />We don't find out the nugget's gender until next month, but I already have a solid plan of action for the space whether we have a Samuel....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qdftb7LYP-8/VOeKebOxxqI/AAAAAAAAGU8/zO12Oi37glk/s1600/Samuel%27s%2BRoom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qdftb7LYP-8/VOeKebOxxqI/AAAAAAAAGU8/zO12Oi37glk/s1600/Samuel's%2BRoom.jpg" height="428" width="640" /></a></div><br />or an Elise!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ImikTEnfzvk/VOyiy0xDdLI/AAAAAAAAGVQ/y-dHGg-c3-A/s1600/Elise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ImikTEnfzvk/VOyiy0xDdLI/AAAAAAAAGVQ/y-dHGg-c3-A/s1600/Elise.jpg" height="442" width="640" /></a></div><br />See what I did there? I only changed out a few items for a different feel, more suited to a little gal. Very excited to get started!<br /><br />PS- Kitchen renovation is set to be complete (fingers crossed) this week! And I went a totally different direction than I <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2014/10/or-new-kitchen-plan.html">had planned</a> :)Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-39744668009878444302014-12-30T06:00:00.000-06:002014-12-30T08:26:28.316-06:00#emilydavisinteriors in 20142014 is coming to a close, and around this time of year I get very reflective. This introspective side of my personality is one reason I love <a href="http://instagram.com/emilyswensondavis">Instagram</a> so much. Looking back on all that has transpired the last 12 months reminds me how much fun I've had and how far I've come.<br /><br />Not only has Insta been super fun for me personally, but it has also been one of the biggest driving forces behind my business. Because <a href="http://www.emilydavisinteriors.com/">my website</a> isn't up and running just yet, I will often send potential clients to my Instagram so they can get a feel for my style. It's so rewarding for me to get to look back through the hashtag #emilydavisinteriors to remember everything that I've worked on this year. <br /><br />Here are some of my favorites:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-udTjZsv9uBg/VJRjmWtvdtI/AAAAAAAAGUQ/o3SHHNPtA5o/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-udTjZsv9uBg/VJRjmWtvdtI/AAAAAAAAGUQ/o3SHHNPtA5o/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors.jpg" height="400" width="392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bd_VqWrNgsI/VJRVmXQsIVI/AAAAAAAAGSo/sQ8jGDXQH70/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bd_VqWrNgsI/VJRVmXQsIVI/AAAAAAAAGSo/sQ8jGDXQH70/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors1.jpg" height="400" width="392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nwzjn8GFfPU/VJRWgI7YL1I/AAAAAAAAGSw/ZeQTJVv6Vk4/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nwzjn8GFfPU/VJRWgI7YL1I/AAAAAAAAGSw/ZeQTJVv6Vk4/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors2.jpg" height="400" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0WKMhD_qNQ/VJRXSjfl4-I/AAAAAAAAGS4/jludKiH-plU/s1600/emilydavisinteriors3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0WKMhD_qNQ/VJRXSjfl4-I/AAAAAAAAGS4/jludKiH-plU/s1600/emilydavisinteriors3.jpg" height="400" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ng_XZVCWfso/VJRYPy51_II/AAAAAAAAGTE/z0aFJAJJaUI/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ng_XZVCWfso/VJRYPy51_II/AAAAAAAAGTE/z0aFJAJJaUI/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors4.jpg" height="400" width="397" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--s6FP_mzo5Q/VJRZbG2EQzI/AAAAAAAAGTM/kUFpJOq9Y24/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--s6FP_mzo5Q/VJRZbG2EQzI/AAAAAAAAGTM/kUFpJOq9Y24/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors5.jpg" height="397" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/---UU1dSCTIM/VJRajgzjgXI/AAAAAAAAGTU/In2G6cGwb1k/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/---UU1dSCTIM/VJRajgzjgXI/AAAAAAAAGTU/In2G6cGwb1k/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors6.jpg" height="400" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DfE6_9RyqKc/VJRbhhIufOI/AAAAAAAAGTc/ZXsWsF5l-_A/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DfE6_9RyqKc/VJRbhhIufOI/AAAAAAAAGTc/ZXsWsF5l-_A/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors7.jpg" height="400" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FUHSLeEA8X4/VJRexuZSJhI/AAAAAAAAGTw/gYXK9TfQVdI/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FUHSLeEA8X4/VJRexuZSJhI/AAAAAAAAGTw/gYXK9TfQVdI/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors9.jpg" height="400" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHAFsscjqb8/VJRcxGF-YQI/AAAAAAAAGTk/MjK2ljr7Ugw/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHAFsscjqb8/VJRcxGF-YQI/AAAAAAAAGTk/MjK2ljr7Ugw/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors8.jpg" height="397" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SnGNEa_TvIw/VJRi6cYeWnI/AAAAAAAAGUI/2XwTa2S1Xxk/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors%2B10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SnGNEa_TvIw/VJRi6cYeWnI/AAAAAAAAGUI/2XwTa2S1Xxk/s1600/emily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors%2B10.jpg" height="400" width="397" /></a></div><br />Whew that was a lot of work! I had such a great year and so much fun - it's really an awesome experience to work your behind off and get to see where that takes you. Can't wait to see what 2015 will bring! Thank you <u>so</u> much to everyone who has read my blog and supported my business this, it means the world to me! <br /><br />Cheers to a new year!Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-59418223195808997292014-12-19T06:00:00.000-06:002014-12-19T06:17:15.599-06:00good work, girlfriend: Amie Corley InteriorsTwo blogs in two days? Crazy! I know I said I wasn't going to post any more until after Christmas, buuuut.... here I am. <br /><br />Some of you probably remember my first design gig- working for Amie Corley Interiors while we lived in St. Louis. To this day, I am so grateful that Amie <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2012/09/life-news.html">took a chance on me</a> and allowed me to learn (SO much!) from her.<br /><br />She recently had a project featured in <a href="http://www.stlmag.com/home/interior-design/nice-save/">St. Louis magazine</a> and it is just really, really fabulous work. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tgZTUXiT8ic/VJMEWVxV-nI/AAAAAAAAGQk/ZkOVOwYE0BM/s1600/amie%2Bcorley1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tgZTUXiT8ic/VJMEWVxV-nI/AAAAAAAAGQk/ZkOVOwYE0BM/s1600/amie%2Bcorley1.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9h42lnBSAMg/VJMEcnuL-gI/AAAAAAAAGQs/fXkQjHelzRU/s1600/amiecorley2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9h42lnBSAMg/VJMEcnuL-gI/AAAAAAAAGQs/fXkQjHelzRU/s1600/amiecorley2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-__EXIHuF2LU/VJMEhUNqIHI/AAAAAAAAGQ0/-6apsW_jTLQ/s1600/amiecorley3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-__EXIHuF2LU/VJMEhUNqIHI/AAAAAAAAGQ0/-6apsW_jTLQ/s1600/amiecorley3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_TGtFbcrLQ/VJMEmsU1WwI/AAAAAAAAGQ8/iXW6lqKrN4c/s1600/amiecorley%2B6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y_TGtFbcrLQ/VJMEmsU1WwI/AAAAAAAAGQ8/iXW6lqKrN4c/s1600/amiecorley%2B6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oZz36c9BzC4/VJME4XYUgzI/AAAAAAAAGRU/dKQNEk_e4dg/s1600/AG-SLM-Midkiff31434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oZz36c9BzC4/VJME4XYUgzI/AAAAAAAAGRU/dKQNEk_e4dg/s1600/AG-SLM-Midkiff31434.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7IPB7MaJ2gw/VJME886CdYI/AAAAAAAAGRc/8bISbmYZCzI/s1600/amiecorley5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7IPB7MaJ2gw/VJME886CdYI/AAAAAAAAGRc/8bISbmYZCzI/s1600/amiecorley5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XGA6C0No854/VJMFI6sZZNI/AAAAAAAAGRs/jeDfgpB5wZ0/s1600/050f8e5d39b77d0e83ef958faf7e6552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XGA6C0No854/VJMFI6sZZNI/AAAAAAAAGRs/jeDfgpB5wZ0/s1600/050f8e5d39b77d0e83ef958faf7e6552.jpg" /></a></div><br />Want to see more? I've posted previously about Amie's work <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2013/01/fabulous-kitchen-feature.html#uds-search-results">here</a>, <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2012/04/amie-corley-interiors.html">here</a> and <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2012/11/show-house-space.html">here</a>. It would also be a good decision to <a href="http://instagram.com/amiecorleyinteriors">follow her on Insta</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas (again) everyone!</div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-68946967142567162582014-12-18T06:00:00.000-06:002014-12-18T07:05:43.346-06:00the most wonderful time of the yearCan it really be that Christmas time is here again?! It really is, as they say, the most wonderful time of the year. Around this time, I reflect on everything that has transpired throughout the year. Without getting too sappy here on the blog, I will just say publically that 2014 was a year of immense blessings and I feel very grateful.<br /><br />But let's get to the fun stuff.<br /><br />I recently put together two concept boards for a client in OKC. She lives in a beautiful, historic home with gorgeous woodwork. It is a space that already feels very warm, so I wanted to propose a design that really played up on the good aspects of the space, while injecting color, function and a definite design direction. I hope this room can be a jumping off point for the rest of their home.<br /><br />I really loved how the boards turned out so I thought I would share!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FTZNeOWeeeA/VJGgmEVkA8I/AAAAAAAAGQM/q4SO49b5MuI/s1600/Appleton%2BLiving1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FTZNeOWeeeA/VJGgmEVkA8I/AAAAAAAAGQM/q4SO49b5MuI/s1600/Appleton%2BLiving1.jpg" height="512" width="640" /></a></div><br />Round 2<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UIvpk46yIKc/VJGgra0hBzI/AAAAAAAAGQU/k8djurHZmno/s1600/Appleton%2BLiving2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UIvpk46yIKc/VJGgra0hBzI/AAAAAAAAGQU/k8djurHZmno/s1600/Appleton%2BLiving2.jpg" height="510" width="640" /></a></div><br />Which is your favorite? I am having such a hard time choosing - will be very interested to see which way the client ends up going.<br /><br />We will soon leave for one of my most beloved <a href="http://instagram.com/p/wms1wVGaaA/?modal=true">destinations</a>, and I am so looking forward to spending Christmastime in one of my favorite place with some of my favorite people. And since I can say with confidence I won't blog again before then - I hope you all have a very merry Christmas!Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-13762486833767180992014-12-03T06:00:00.000-06:002014-12-03T06:17:34.715-06:00little red dressWhen <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/default.aspx">eshakti</a> reached out to me to do another product review, I was thrilled! I have worked with them twice in the past, <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2012/12/review-eshakti.html">here</a> and <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2013/03/review-eshakti-part-ii.html">here</a>. And I am happy to say that both of the items I reviewed are still on heavy rotation in my closet! Just wore that <a href="http://websta.me/p/841968626853062484_14241640">fabulous jacket the other day</a> :) <br /><br />This go round, I decided to customize <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/product/CL0033265">this dress</a> by changing the sleeve length as well as the skirt length.<br /><br />And I am super happy with how it turned out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbNUYNQOPp0/VHyHPShdomI/AAAAAAAAGO8/4tVFwnaLwtI/s1600/0181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbNUYNQOPp0/VHyHPShdomI/AAAAAAAAGO8/4tVFwnaLwtI/s1600/0181.jpg" height="640" width="368" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dbttHWz1ty4/VH3O8_sGOnI/AAAAAAAAGPs/_JzTNE9A5JA/s1600/0111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dbttHWz1ty4/VH3O8_sGOnI/AAAAAAAAGPs/_JzTNE9A5JA/s1600/0111.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fabric is a great, heavy weight- perfect to stand alone or it definitely works for layering as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HmYRJgvwlmY/VHyHoXVtqzI/AAAAAAAAGPM/JHALZgxCTIE/s1600/0071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HmYRJgvwlmY/VHyHoXVtqzI/AAAAAAAAGPM/JHALZgxCTIE/s1600/0071.jpg" height="640" width="568" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NDU8m_3aPlE/VHyH4eRNYKI/AAAAAAAAGPU/d9ruPooE4ck/s1600/0191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NDU8m_3aPlE/VHyH4eRNYKI/AAAAAAAAGPU/d9ruPooE4ck/s1600/0191.jpg" height="562" width="640" /></a></div><br />You know I love me some red, so I am thrilled to have a new little red dress to work into my wardrobe.<br /><br />Thanks so much to eshakti for working with me again! Have a great week, everyone!Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-61290119490668473442014-11-14T06:30:00.000-06:002014-11-14T06:32:56.321-06:00back splash conundrumsYes - there definitely is such a thing as a back splash conundrum. I know this because I am having one. Even though I posted a <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2014/10/or-new-kitchen-plan.html">design plan for our kitchen ren</a>o before and was fully confident in that vision.... I am now changing my mind and continuing to weigh my options.<br /><br />Why? Because designers are their own worst client and they can't leave well enough alone. (just ask my Hubs)<br /><br />We are still in the planning/bidding process of our kitchen reno, so I have time to weigh lots of different options. And before even one item in our kitchen is touched, I would like to have every item decided on and ordered so there are absolutely no delays. Nothing messes with a renovation timeline like back ordered items.... and budgets - ha! <br /><br />Anyway. I initially wanted the classic, much loved white subway tile. Which would definitely be a fantastic choice.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f9wxNKymiSY/VGT916mRmcI/AAAAAAAAGOM/a7_eO-lWpLI/s1600/54ae4339afb5ae2a39fd2b30f0e4c74a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f9wxNKymiSY/VGT916mRmcI/AAAAAAAAGOM/a7_eO-lWpLI/s1600/54ae4339afb5ae2a39fd2b30f0e4c74a.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/280067670550181273/"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>However, I have <span style="font-size: small;">this </span>nagging thought that if I can't do something even a little bit fun and different -- why on earth should a client listen to me when I tell them to do it!?<br /><br />So I started looking. And I found this.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cMrA4KmwdlA/VGT_Kd9fV3I/AAAAAAAAGOg/MWmla2uIQBY/s1600/f13ea6bac33aa0846b5d689383e4a106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cMrA4KmwdlA/VGT_Kd9fV3I/AAAAAAAAGOg/MWmla2uIQBY/s1600/f13ea6bac33aa0846b5d689383e4a106.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145742684507/">via</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Painted cement tiles in a fun pattern? Sign me up. <br /><br />So I was alllllllllllllllll set to do that until I came across this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DHvcKEa0OG8/VGT-avl-gaI/AAAAAAAAGOU/QjsBb-OBtE4/s1600/Emily-Kitchen-Brass-Cooktop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="553" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DHvcKEa0OG8/VGT-avl-gaI/AAAAAAAAGOU/QjsBb-OBtE4/s640/Emily-Kitchen-Brass-Cooktop.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=3742756101&group=0&frame_type=a&context=undefined&context_ids=undefined&blog=4760697&frame=1&click=0&user=0">via</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>It is fantastic and Emily Henderson is a genius. So now, my head is swimming with ideas about how to incorporate a brass trim into my back splash......<br /><br />Decisions, decisions, as they say. Have a great weekend, everyone! Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-53237395474919853202014-10-09T06:30:00.000-05:002014-10-09T10:26:15.128-05:00a Chairish home bar<br />When <a href="https://www.chairish.com/">Chairish</a> reached out to me about creating my dream home bar, I was thrilled! It is no secret that I love absolutely vintage furniture, which Chiarish has an incredible, curated selection of. And, if I am being honest, a bar is something that I happen to think is high priority for every home!<br /><br />This pair of <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/36173/pierre-cardin-attributed-bar-stools-a-pair">Pierre Cardin bar stools</a> (available for pick up in Dallas!) caught my eye from the get go - hello RED! Think this pair would be perfect in and really pop against a more neutral backdrop:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wL0DhugaP3M/VDVtZicFQgI/AAAAAAAAGNI/Eg7ptTELhtc/s1600/chairish%2Bbar%2Bemily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wL0DhugaP3M/VDVtZicFQgI/AAAAAAAAGNI/Eg7ptTELhtc/s1600/chairish%2Bbar%2Bemily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors.gif" height="436" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Like this look? Get it here:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/36173/pierre-cardin-attributed-bar-stools-a-pair">bar stools</a>. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/9-resin-tortoise-shell-with-metal-stand-off-white/-/A-16331199?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=16331199&CPNG=Home+Decor&kpid=16331199&LID=25pgs&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=16331199&kpid=16331199&gclid=CjwKEAjwwdOhBRCG0fPrlfO1gGUSJAC1FmHXM1vuF7ksx0vS8iPLc-on2wyuDYtg9SQn4G3db-8AgxoCP7Pw_wcB">turtle shell</a>. chevron <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/36173/pierre-cardin-attributed-bar-stools-a-pair">decanter</a>. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203258320/silver-rimmed-champagne-glass-set-of-8?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=champagne+glass&ga_vintage_rewrite=vintage+champagne+glass&ga_original_query=2&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_view_type=gallery">champagne glasses</a>. <a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/p/sole-mirror/00/530/">starburst mirror</a>. <a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/p/sole-mirror/00/530/">raffia tray.</a> <a href="http://www.katespade.com/Woodland-Park-Cat/-Dog-Coaster-Set/844122,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_844122_color=001&cgid=ks-home-glassware#start=53&cgid=ks-home-glassware">coasters</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to check out <a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/barstools.">Chairish's selection of bar stools</a> - they have something for everyone! </div></div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-68556253134211149092014-10-07T06:30:00.000-05:002014-10-07T06:42:57.207-05:00our new kitchen: the planSince it's been quite a bit since I last blogged, I thought I would come back with a very long and exciting (at least to me!) post.<br /><br />We knew when we moved into our house last year that a kitchen reno was on 'the list.' And I am happy to say we are getting closer to actually taking this project on. A kitchen is definitely one of the most <i>involved</i> renovation projects, so I have been thinking about what I want to do in this space and planning for this project pretty much since we moved in.<br /><br />Like with most projects, I like to start with pretty pictures. Here is my direction/inspiration....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oz3Q3UhRymk/VBwyvAkTQmI/AAAAAAAAGKI/zU7vHHSPFgE/s1600/gen%2Bsohr%2Bbetter%2Bhomes%2Band%2Bgardens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oz3Q3UhRymk/VBwyvAkTQmI/AAAAAAAAGKI/zU7vHHSPFgE/s1600/gen%2Bsohr%2Bbetter%2Bhomes%2Band%2Bgardens.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://websta.me/p/806460132669755768_403394835">via</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-svs7sHzvsrg/VBwzjqb-oiI/AAAAAAAAGKQ/2VH-Kgm4aAg/s1600/30fd93a666c9ea9ee5f918269bfa1656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-svs7sHzvsrg/VBwzjqb-oiI/AAAAAAAAGKQ/2VH-Kgm4aAg/s1600/30fd93a666c9ea9ee5f918269bfa1656.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741815246/">via</a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NvA6IhpeU7I/VDK8lRvbPYI/AAAAAAAAGL0/tw_7rn1YdFY/s1600/insp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NvA6IhpeU7I/VDK8lRvbPYI/AAAAAAAAGL0/tw_7rn1YdFY/s1600/insp.jpg" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/380483868492106981/">via</a>.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/3022601/Pinetree-Kitchen-Renovation-traditional-kitchen-atlanta"><img border="0" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/ff81b49b012e69d5_8-6249/traditional-kitchen.jpg" height="632" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/kitchen" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741814794/">via</a>.</small><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--MhQdNVExIo/VDK9C-v489I/AAAAAAAAGL8/eG0ctEu2KLo/s1600/insp2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--MhQdNVExIo/VDK9C-v489I/AAAAAAAAGL8/eG0ctEu2KLo/s1600/insp2.jpg" height="640" width="492" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/66217056991246140/">via</a>.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here is what we are working with. All these pics are pulled from the real estate listing when we purchased the house. While we have made a few minor changes, like changing light fixture, adding a rug, painting the built in hutch, etc, this space is pretty much the same today- cramped and in need of an update.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r5eMT2UE1no/VDKlq2oKxkI/AAAAAAAAGKs/uMZaRUvdLgU/s1600/kitchen1.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r5eMT2UE1no/VDKlq2oKxkI/AAAAAAAAGKs/uMZaRUvdLgU/s1600/kitchen1.1.jpg" height="424" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhblWzP9ZB0/VDKlq8VjLQI/AAAAAAAAGK8/EqBQaJhzR8k/s1600/kitchen2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lhblWzP9ZB0/VDKlq8VjLQI/AAAAAAAAGK8/EqBQaJhzR8k/s1600/kitchen2.1.jpg" height="424" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pIS9BQCy2i8/VDKlq48ipyI/AAAAAAAAGKw/foTME9tWHEc/s1600/kitchen3.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pIS9BQCy2i8/VDKlq48ipyI/AAAAAAAAGKw/foTME9tWHEc/s1600/kitchen3.1.jpg" height="424" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I do plan to keep a pretty similar layout to what we currently have. Keeping the appliances/plumbing in the same place will be a big cost savings, and it actually is a pretty functional layout. We will also keep most of the appliances, as they are relatively new. I am not someone who purchases something brand spanking new if it isn't totally necessary. And it is definitely not totally necessary in this case!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Right now, our kitchen is basically a walk through, narrow galley. The new kitchen will be much more open to the adjoining spaces, but will definitely be its own room. And, being that our house was built in 1928, I want to keep some of the historic/cottagey feel, so doing an open concept just isn't my jam for this space.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The plan in words:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Demo</b>: We are hoping to widen the opening between the dining room and kitchen. I am slightly old school and do like to have definition between spaces, but this opening could stand to be larger. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The wall dividing the kitchen and the family room has got to go. After it comes down, we will add a peninsula that will 1 - double our counter top space 2 - have <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145742503737/">glass front uppers</a> to house our pretty stuff and 3 - be a perch for 2 cute bar stools. This will be the biggest game changer for the room. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cabinets</b>: I have pretty much decided to go with Ikea cabinets. After doing <u>a lot</u> of research on the issue, it seems to be the best choice all in. With this kitchen, I am just not going to have the budget for custom cabinets, but I am so excited to see how I can make Ikea cabinets feel custom for my space. If you are interested - or skeptical :) - about Ikea cabinets, I encourage you to read the following. <a href="http://carolreeddesign.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-condo-in-canadian-house-home.html">1</a>. <a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com/2012/09/tips-tricks-for-buying-ikea-kitchen.html">2</a>. <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/weeks-16-17-why-i-chose-ikea-kitchen-cabinets/">3</a>. <a href="http://www.relocatedliving.com/interior_kitchen_remodel/">4</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I am going to go with the Adel style in white. It is a classic shaker style, and definitely my favorite option looks-wise. There are some gorgeous Adel kitchens out there- lots of inspiration to pull from! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I really love the color of the cabinets that we currently have (Benjamin Moore Carrington Beige). It is unique and feels appropriate for the time the house was built in. But I am faltering on if I want to paint the new cabinets or just leave them white. I'm guessing they will remain white... but we will see. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Vent hood</b>: Having a microwave above the range is pretty much my least favorite thing aesthetically speaking. I am planning to do something more <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/529806343637027723/">like this</a>. Will relocate the microwave to the peninsula.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Floors</b>: patch, sand, refinish to match the rest of the house. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Sink</b>: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/266134659205004272/">Farmhouse</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Counters</b>: Leaning toward river white granite. Granite is a durable, re-sale friendly option. I will look for a slab with lots of white in it. Examples: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/90353536245291651/">1</a>. <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/208432288977026072/">2</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Back splash</b>: Going with the perennial favorite: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/280067670550181273/">white subway, traditional install</a>. Classic, pretty, easy to clean.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Lighting</b>: I want to do something fun over the peninsula and am leaning toward the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/68820700530648347/">Visual Comfort Goodman Pendant</a> or a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/347762402448346449/">big globe</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cabinet hardware</b>: I'm all over the board on this. Brass? Polished nickel? Glass? <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/259731103482436243/">Probably brass</a>.Think it will help warm up all the white that will be going on.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Stools</b>: The red bar stools in <a href="http://websta.me/p/806460132669755768_403394835">this kitchen</a> speak to me. They will be the 'fun' that I like every space to have.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And because a visual is always helpful:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dd76XlU8RJo/VDLpDBNzlSI/AAAAAAAAGMs/Ewg_EjIJAEU/s1600/adel%2Bwhite%2Bcabinets%2Bemily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dd76XlU8RJo/VDLpDBNzlSI/AAAAAAAAGMs/Ewg_EjIJAEU/s1600/adel%2Bwhite%2Bcabinets%2Bemily%2Bdavis%2Binteriors.gif" height="414" width="640" /></a></div><br />Let me just say - I am VERY excited about this project!</div></div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-45743163965119016022014-08-15T06:00:00.000-05:002014-08-15T06:27:45.559-05:00a little imaginationWorking with clients who are happy to take chances makes me a very happy designer. All it took was a bit of imagination to make this gorgeousness a reality.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sczJrzDUQaY/U-ubH403N-I/AAAAAAAAF-0/LRyJ4R4h6Og/s1600/tulsa%2Binterior%2Bdesigner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sczJrzDUQaY/U-ubH403N-I/AAAAAAAAF-0/LRyJ4R4h6Og/s1600/tulsa%2Binterior%2Bdesigner.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br />Would you believe this is how we found it? Base was removed in these pics, but you get the idea.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k0L29AQXDHE/U-zG8dT5aiI/AAAAAAAAF_M/IKbaeHtfn6E/s1600/chairs%2Bbefore2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k0L29AQXDHE/U-zG8dT5aiI/AAAAAAAAF_M/IKbaeHtfn6E/s1600/chairs%2Bbefore2.jpg" height="400" width="376" /></a></div>More angles:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Yuwz_nXHyk/U-zPQY9t8mI/AAAAAAAAF_s/OISyH_H7-l0/s1600/china%2Bseas%2Bfez%2BII%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Yuwz_nXHyk/U-zPQY9t8mI/AAAAAAAAF_s/OISyH_H7-l0/s1600/china%2Bseas%2Bfez%2BII%2B1.jpg" height="373" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I-PV4KVOEzE/U-zHU3Q2q0I/AAAAAAAAF_U/1hr5vPJ74pY/s1600/china%2Bseas%2BfezII.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I-PV4KVOEzE/U-zHU3Q2q0I/AAAAAAAAF_U/1hr5vPJ74pY/s1600/china%2Bseas%2BfezII.jpg" height="370" width="400" /></a></div><br />And before:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-06xLEUUuiuA/U-zHajLg6_I/AAAAAAAAF_c/O8aBTtVsp0U/s1600/chair%2Bbefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-06xLEUUuiuA/U-zHajLg6_I/AAAAAAAAF_c/O8aBTtVsp0U/s1600/chair%2Bbefore.jpg" height="293" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jfj2M2GPlfY/U-zPfxfWMfI/AAAAAAAAF_0/dx_T2hkGh_U/s1600/chairs%2Bbefore1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jfj2M2GPlfY/U-zPfxfWMfI/AAAAAAAAF_0/dx_T2hkGh_U/s1600/chairs%2Bbefore1.jpg" height="400" width="388" /></a></div><br />And the last 'after' --<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mp5X9m6BJUs/U-zP6ZqSdaI/AAAAAAAAF_8/8-64yVdhtyY/s1600/china%2Bseas%2BfezII%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Mp5X9m6BJUs/U-zP6ZqSdaI/AAAAAAAAF_8/8-64yVdhtyY/s1600/china%2Bseas%2BfezII%2B1.jpg" height="400" width="390" /></a></div><br />Upholstery can work wonders!<br /><br />Also- I very obviously have been neglecting the blog lately. I feel so, so lucky to be busy working on design projects, but it does leave less time for blogging. For more consistent updates on what I'm working on, follow me on Instagram @emilyswensondavis<br /><br />Hope you all have had an amazing week! Happy Friday!Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-19245525467040393112014-07-17T06:00:00.000-05:002014-07-17T07:08:16.645-05:00good work, girlfriend: Hallie Henley Design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>When I lived in Houston, I was lucky to be a part of a fabulous book club. And in that fabulous book club was a fabulous girlfriend who also happens to be a very talented designer - Hallie Henley Sims.<br /><br />I remember the first time I walked into Hallie's apartment and I thought - WOW! I knew back then that she had a real, unique eye for interiors and the same is true today. Hallie has struck out on her own and founded <a href="http://halliehenleydesign.com/#!/home/">Hallie Henley Design</a>. She recently updated her portfolio and I have been poring over every image.<br /><br />Hallie's work demonstrates what I think the most important aspect of interior design is - <u>the mix</u>! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-luJ1FjmuHLc/U8bD-JzmEzI/AAAAAAAAF9w/Q7hf7yTuo1M/s1600/hallie+henley+design+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-luJ1FjmuHLc/U8bD-JzmEzI/AAAAAAAAF9w/Q7hf7yTuo1M/s1600/hallie+henley+design+7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l8WKH-JKwW0/U8bBE81vm8I/AAAAAAAAF9A/dgCizlisb5k/s1600/hallie+henley+design+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l8WKH-JKwW0/U8bBE81vm8I/AAAAAAAAF9A/dgCizlisb5k/s1600/hallie+henley+design+1.jpg" height="375" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WrIoTG0BopQ/U8bH-92m4AI/AAAAAAAAF-U/IsjDFv6b37w/s1600/hallie+henley+design+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WrIoTG0BopQ/U8bH-92m4AI/AAAAAAAAF-U/IsjDFv6b37w/s1600/hallie+henley+design+11.jpg" height="640" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bCUQjGRqr9Y/U8bCmNRCVHI/AAAAAAAAF9Y/tUyKh8BRMqM/s1600/hallie+henley+design+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bCUQjGRqr9Y/U8bCmNRCVHI/AAAAAAAAF9Y/tUyKh8BRMqM/s1600/hallie+henley+design+4.jpg" height="472" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KN7px_tLuZ4/U8bDDaRl7xI/AAAAAAAAF9g/uCFxriDy6hE/s1600/hallie+henley+design+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KN7px_tLuZ4/U8bDDaRl7xI/AAAAAAAAF9g/uCFxriDy6hE/s1600/hallie+henley+design+5.jpg" height="640" width="572" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uKqKuRHZxz0/U8bCPcVWeSI/AAAAAAAAF9Q/G7i1-LKI6-Y/s1600/hallie+henley+design+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uKqKuRHZxz0/U8bCPcVWeSI/AAAAAAAAF9Q/G7i1-LKI6-Y/s1600/hallie+henley+design+3.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0YCxN7pLU7k/U8bDc1tFi-I/AAAAAAAAF9o/gppZKrtVuZ0/s1600/hallie+henley+design+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0YCxN7pLU7k/U8bDc1tFi-I/AAAAAAAAF9o/gppZKrtVuZ0/s1600/hallie+henley+design+6.jpg" height="384" width="640" /></a></div><br />And her attention to detail ---> perfection.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ynHx7JjFHNQ/U8bBuzIs4fI/AAAAAAAAF9I/1IsVwSjBadY/s1600/hallie+henley+design+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ynHx7JjFHNQ/U8bBuzIs4fI/AAAAAAAAF9I/1IsVwSjBadY/s1600/hallie+henley+design+2.jpg" height="640" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5tbpMYtpsNs/U8bEYL9FNwI/AAAAAAAAF94/bcTQarukv6k/s1600/hallie+henley+design+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5tbpMYtpsNs/U8bEYL9FNwI/AAAAAAAAF94/bcTQarukv6k/s1600/hallie+henley+design+8.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qihJ5dHnTb8/U8bHQ0UVjuI/AAAAAAAAF-M/1gx-xb_uRVs/s1600/hallie+henley+design+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qihJ5dHnTb8/U8bHQ0UVjuI/AAAAAAAAF-M/1gx-xb_uRVs/s1600/hallie+henley+design+10.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KfDRVimQ8Q/U8bFvc99-dI/AAAAAAAAF-E/gs2YwO6z2dM/s1600/hallie+henley+design+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KfDRVimQ8Q/U8bFvc99-dI/AAAAAAAAF-E/gs2YwO6z2dM/s1600/hallie+henley+design+9.jpg" height="640" width="438" /></a></div><br />Her work shows an incredible range and illustrates the idea that a good decorator can make most 'styles' work! When you hire a designer, it is mostly about working with someone who has a high taste level and can make your home the best it can be- while making it feel like YOU at the same time.<br /><br />I know that Hallie's is a style I will keep looking to for inspiration for years to come. For lack of a better sentiment - girlfriend has got skills! See the <a href="http://halliehenleydesign.com/#!/images/portfolio/fannin-street/1">rest of her work here</a>.Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-78502819407022883272014-07-09T06:00:00.000-05:002014-07-09T06:46:56.524-05:00Rodan + Fields: my experience<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dMj_3dwS0M8/U7rQEZO7WjI/AAAAAAAAF8M/6GQtVrGGzKc/s1600/928262_251762795027533_1338527056_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dMj_3dwS0M8/U7rQEZO7WjI/AAAAAAAAF8M/6GQtVrGGzKc/s1600/928262_251762795027533_1338527056_n.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br />When I was contacted by a friend to try <a href="http://www.lellison.myrandf.com/">Rodan+Fields</a> and write about it here on the blog, I was very excited. I had heard about alot about R+F, and was eager to see if it was the real deal when it came to skin care.<br /><br /><b>Things that made me take note</b>:<br />1. Do you know anyone who is using R+F? I do, and their skin looks GREAT. There is nothing that will make me want to use a product like being able to see visible results from people I know and trust. <br /><br />2. R+F was created by the same ladies who created Proactiv. I personally know many people whose skin was completely transformed by Proactiv, so that led me to believe R+F might be able do the same.<br /><br />3. Learning more about <a href="https://lellison.myrandf.com/Pages/About/Company">the company</a> totally lent credibility to thinking <a href="https://lellison.myrandf.com/Pages/OurProducts/ProductPhilosophy">their products</a> might be the real deal. I am generally wary of products that are sold by direct marketing, but my experience with R+F was not at all similar to experiences I have had in the past. <br /><br /><b>The process</b>:<br />I started by taking the <a href="https://lellison.myrandf.com/Pages/OurProducts/GetAdvice/SolutionsTool">Solution Tool</a> to help guide me to the regimen that would best address the issues I have with my skin. I landed on the "Reverse" regimen, which focuses on sun damage, age spots, etc. I've been using the products for about 5 weeks and here is my breakdown:<br /><br /><b>The Cons:</b><br />The steps - the Reverse regimen has 3-4 steps. It takes me about 10 minutes to get through the entire regimen. That is definitely more time than I have given skin care in the past.<br /><br />The price - these products are more expensive than any skin care I have ever used before. Please take that con with a grain of salt- as all of my 'skincare' up until now has been purchased from drugstores. <br /><br /><b>The Pros:</b><br />It works! That is pretty much the only pro I need.... and it definitely trumps the 'cons' listed above! <br /><br />After my sample runs out, I will be placing an order. I am so happy with what these products have done for my skin so far. My skin tone has definitely improved, my forehead wrinkles are SO much better and my age spots have lightened. I am just really excited to see how much better it can get from here!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQh90U4ZE0o/U7wDli7YvhI/AAAAAAAAF8Y/dmokoy7bP7I/s1600/r+f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aQh90U4ZE0o/U7wDli7YvhI/AAAAAAAAF8Y/dmokoy7bP7I/s1600/r+f.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you have questions or want to know more about the products- feel free contact Laura (<a href="mailto:Laura.s.ellison@gmail.com" target="_blank">Laura.s.ellison@gmail.com</a>) or leave a comment below! </div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-13485251634327730602014-06-16T06:30:00.000-05:002014-06-16T06:39:58.232-05:00creating a cohesive light plan<br />I'm working with a client who is building a new home and one item I have been tasked with is helping to choose lighting. Her builder works with a preferred lighting source here in Tulsa, so I was a bit wary of what the options might be. BUT - I am happy to say we were able to create a lighting plan that is cohesive, affordable and stylish....... while working in a world that is full of a lot of <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&hs=xyT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=builder+grade+lighting&oq=builder+grade+lighting&gs_l=img.3..0i24.406073.408508.0.408646.22.14.0.8.8.0.151.1124.10j4.14.0....0...1c.1.46.img..0.22.1143.FfLD2otUXeo&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.68911936%2Cd.aWw%2Cpv.xjs.s.en_US.LsU8tgs6eAk.O&biw=1344&bih=685&dpr=1.25&ech=1&psi=GAebU_u-IISmyASE04DoCg.1402668838561.3&emsg=NCSR&noj=1&ei=sgibU6nhBab58AHo9IHgDQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=zdgIHlWeucYonM%253A%3BmF4EcVa-fiS1tM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fdigthisdesign.net%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2010%252F06%252F66163-5-286x300.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fdigthisdesign.net%252Fdesign-architecture%252Fwhat-is-a-true-lighting-plan%252F%3B286%3B300">this</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&hs=xyT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=builder+grade+lighting&oq=builder+grade+lighting&gs_l=img.3..0i24.406073.408508.0.408646.22.14.0.8.8.0.151.1124.10j4.14.0....0...1c.1.46.img..0.22.1143.FfLD2otUXeo&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.68911936%2Cd.aWw%2Cpv.xjs.s.en_US.LsU8tgs6eAk.O&biw=1344&bih=685&dpr=1.25&ech=1&psi=GAebU_u-IISmyASE04DoCg.1402668838561.3&emsg=NCSR&noj=1&ei=sgibU6nhBab58AHo9IHgDQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=YHMOO0xNB-ck4M%253A%3BA3d5ZsKlpzgejM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F1.bp.blogspot.com%252F_H7aUTmjCrNU%252FTUsQSc3oA3I%252FAAAAAAAAALE%252Fq8cZl7sO7t0%252Fs1600%252Fceiling%252Blight.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fhuskerdreamhomes.blogspot.com%252F2011%252F02%252Fbright-ideas-for-your-home.html%3B500%3B333">this</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&hs=xyT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=builder+grade+lighting&oq=builder+grade+lighting&gs_l=img.3..0i24.406073.408508.0.408646.22.14.0.8.8.0.151.1124.10j4.14.0....0...1c.1.46.img..0.22.1143.FfLD2otUXeo&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.68911936%2Cd.aWw%2Cpv.xjs.s.en_US.LsU8tgs6eAk.O&biw=1344&bih=685&dpr=1.25&ech=1&psi=GAebU_u-IISmyASE04DoCg.1402668838561.3&emsg=NCSR&noj=1&ei=sgibU6nhBab58AHo9IHgDQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=ndSErrXOH8KydM%253A%3BbHY2_Wck2szmYM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fst.houzz.com%252Ffimgs%252F6761e3250290931a_6556-w251-h251-b1-p10--contemporary-ceiling-fans.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.houzz.com%252Fphotos%252Flighting%252FIndoor-Ceiling-Fans%25253A-Hunter-Ceiling-Fan.-52-in.-Channing-Indoor-Brushed-Nickel-C%3B251%3B251">this</a>. <br /><br />As you can see, my clients really are into the industrial look. I think we definitely have a hit of industrial, but we chose some classic options as well.<br /><br />Don't be afraid to mix and match with lighting. You definitely do not have to choose options that are all from one lighting 'family.' But if you are mixing styles as much as we did with this plan, its best to keep it all in one finish family. Don't worry - we will definitely bring in some brass/nickel in other places (hardware, lamps, etc)! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnc1-RgVoTo/U5sNC-SeMdI/AAAAAAAAF7o/aUtdEeFlVwE/s1600/cohesive+lighting+plan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnc1-RgVoTo/U5sNC-SeMdI/AAAAAAAAF7o/aUtdEeFlVwE/s1600/cohesive+lighting+plan.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here are my tips for creating a lighting plan through a builder-chosen lighting source:<br /><br />1- Spend some time (or hire someone who can spend their time) flipping through the catalogs. Don't feel limited by what is on the showroom floor.<br /><br />2- Don't feel like you have to choose the same options that you builder usually uses. When you go in, (depending on the salesperson) they might try to get you to just go with the lighting choices your builder has used in the past. You don't have to!<br /><br />3- Say what you want! Bring pictures of lighting that you like and ask if the source has anything similar. A good salesperson will be able to steer you in the right direction, all while keeping your lighting allowance in mind. <br /><br />4- Know where to splurge and where to save. Are the light fixtures in the hallway closet a huge deal worth breaking your budget over? Probably not. The one that hangs in the vaulted ceiling in your family room? That is definitely more important.<br /><br />5- In the beginning, make sure the allowances your builder puts in your contract are reasonable. Depending on the builder, they might create an allowance that don't go that far and get you the look you really want. Check your contract carefully before agreeing on any allowance number. It will save you the headache of overages when choosing time comes!<br /><br />If you are in Tulsa/OKC and are looking for a lighting vendor, message me and I would be happy to share the info!Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-56306499108687779672014-05-30T06:30:00.000-05:002014-05-30T06:55:46.129-05:005 yearsI don't consider myself to be a PDA-prone person, but on a day like today I will make an exception. Today is the Hubs and my 5 year anniversary. And while I realize in the grand scheme of things, 5 years isn't THAT long of a time to be married, I can't help but feel like this anniversary is a special one. A milestone, if you will. And while I know my very sweet Hubs will probably not like me calling such public attention to this date, I am still going to :) <br /><br />5 years of marriage... how can it be? It some ways, our wedding day seems like yesterday. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XKILR1Je5kI/U20dFafuAVI/AAAAAAAAF54/x21FtXKSDQY/s1600/4642_665270350892_3827269_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XKILR1Je5kI/U20dFafuAVI/AAAAAAAAF54/x21FtXKSDQY/s1600/4642_665270350892_3827269_n.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">then (taken on the night of our rehearsal dinner)</span></div><br />And in other ways I can't believe more time hasn't passed, as it feels like we have packed SO much into life since our wedding day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-59xwoLfRGdE/U20deI08nTI/AAAAAAAAF6A/KI7UQArG74U/s1600/1002810_10101225993491182_1328319153_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-59xwoLfRGdE/U20deI08nTI/AAAAAAAAF6A/KI7UQArG74U/s1600/1002810_10101225993491182_1328319153_n.jpg" height="389" width="389" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">now (taken at the rehearsal dinner of friends)</span></div><br />We have made a <u>great</u> life together. It's a fun life. One that I am proud of. One that keeps me on my toes. It's a life that makes me excited for the future and so thankful for our past. It's a life that makes me incredibly happy. And it's a life that I love living with you every day.<br /><br />If the last 5 years are any indication of what the rest will be like - then I am one lucky girl. But of course I knew that already.<br /><br />Love you, babe! And happy weekend to the rest of you! Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-300101553610883232014-05-23T06:30:00.000-05:002014-05-23T06:30:01.659-05:00have you seen? Happy Memorial Day Weekend! I'm off today headed to a place where I can have some fun in the sun.... and maybe an adult bev or two as well :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SfJrZj67R4M/U34WKbsiq8I/AAAAAAAAF7A/V6TT2w3k-EY/s1600/04-bartlett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SfJrZj67R4M/U34WKbsiq8I/AAAAAAAAF7A/V6TT2w3k-EY/s1600/04-bartlett.jpg" height="384" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Two really insightful/thought provoking articles: "<a href="http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/10-lessons-i-learned-from-surviving-my-20s-hesaid/">10 Lessons I Learned From Surviving My 20s</a>" All 10 are great lessons, but #5 really made me take pause - truly something I've never considered before. </div><div style="text-align: center;">and "<a href="http://www.glamour.com/entertainment/blogs/obsessed/2014/05/zosia-mamet-glamour-column.html">Zosia Mamet On Why She Won't Lean In, Thanks</a>" A must read read. I am absolutely identifying with her sentiments here. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <a href="http://web.stagram.com/p/724651104348725794_183814919">Great look</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Weekly OH MY GOSSSSHHHHH <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3030920/the-recommender/this-baby-goat-taking-his-first-steps-with-a-mini-wheelchair-will-melt-your-">animal post</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- So much inspiration to be found on <a href="http://ashleygoforthdesign.com/">Ashley Goforth's new website</a>. Every single project is pin worthy. When I saw the above picture, I said out loud, at my computer - 'that's effing great!' Gorgeous, gorgeous work.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- I posted on Instagram about how I am going to be trying out some <a href="http://www.lellison.myrandf.com/">R+F products</a>. Would love to hear if any of you use their products and what you think of them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your weekend! Hope you are able to take a moment to pause and send some thanks out not only for the long weekend, but also to the men and women who have given their lives in service to our country. </div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-66799809409320663292014-05-16T06:30:00.000-05:002014-05-16T10:49:04.000-05:00have you seen?<div style="text-align: left;">We've made it! Just a few more hours until the weekend. I'm headed to Dallas for a girls weekend and am looking forward to some great food, big laughs and catching up with great friends. Hope you have a great weekend planned! Until you can get to it, here are my favs of the internet this week.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R7SGvg03dCM/U3YyBM2WEqI/AAAAAAAAF6o/Yr0-DtR-1gQ/s1600/gdgfdgdf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R7SGvg03dCM/U3YyBM2WEqI/AAAAAAAAF6o/Yr0-DtR-1gQ/s1600/gdgfdgdf.jpg" height="540" width="540" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />- Got the <a href="http://web.stagram.com/p/721618954448643643_14241640">most adorable vase</a> recently - it's a modern take on a run of the mill bud vase. It's perfect for some roses and peony buds from the garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />- This list is golden: <a href="http://www.tickld.com/x/100-wise-words-for-everyone-">100 Wise Words For Everyone</a>.<br /><br />- As if my 'house wish list' weren't long enough, I am now adding new stair railing to it because of <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741815370/">this Insta snap</a><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741815370/">shot</a>.<br /><br />- Speaking of house wish lists, the Hubs and I started our kitchen renovation conversation this week. We are still a long way away from this project, but it never hurts to start the planning process early. And I never thought I would consider Ikea cabinets... but because of <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741815370/">this blog post</a>, I just might! <br /><br />- Have you seen my '<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/EmilySDavis/to-aspire-to/">to aspire to</a>' board on Pinterest? It is quickly becoming one of my favs, thanks to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741105846/">images like this</a>. Proof that age can bring not only wisdom, but style as well :)<br /><br />- I recently picked up some mule heels and have been wearing them nonstop. How do you feel about <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/520588038148617211/">this style</a> being back en vogue? <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Friday!</div></div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-58527147035313489172014-05-12T06:30:00.000-05:002014-05-12T06:48:57.443-05:00artist spotlight : wayne pate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>A few months back, I was introduced to <a href="http://waynepate.com/">Wayne Pate </a>while perusing Instagram. <a href="http://www.thepursuitofstyle.com/">Lindsay</a> had posted a picture of his book, and I immediately stopped what I was doing to find out more about him and his art.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OVYtxdBp3IY/U2pt7cg9P0I/AAAAAAAAF30/OIyv6VuFn8U/s1600/waynepate1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OVYtxdBp3IY/U2pt7cg9P0I/AAAAAAAAF30/OIyv6VuFn8U/s1600/waynepate1.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br />Something about his work just absolutely captured me, and I have been in love with pretty much every one of his pieces since that time. So when I was pondering my birthday wish list, one of his prints was quite high on said list. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-54cCkt6Iymk/U2pvcayUJqI/AAAAAAAAF4A/LZpTIUUYRs4/s1600/Tulips+&+Vase+In+Ink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-54cCkt6Iymk/U2pvcayUJqI/AAAAAAAAF4A/LZpTIUUYRs4/s1600/Tulips+&+Vase+In+Ink.jpg" height="640" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sE6Xgi3N_0Q/U2pwF4cbwzI/AAAAAAAAF4I/JlfXroRGSEk/s1600/To_Dance_grande.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sE6Xgi3N_0Q/U2pwF4cbwzI/AAAAAAAAF4I/JlfXroRGSEk/s1600/To_Dance_grande.jpg" height="640" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8KGyDbLjl3k/U2pwxTMvAWI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/uqGUPPOvP6Y/s1600/Bouquet_Framed_grande.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8KGyDbLjl3k/U2pwxTMvAWI/AAAAAAAAF4Y/uqGUPPOvP6Y/s1600/Bouquet_Framed_grande.jpg" height="640" width="530" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M1EUmEjWGto/U2pwqssyKbI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/P87sao2PTE4/s1600/Cluster_Of_coral_grande.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M1EUmEjWGto/U2pwqssyKbI/AAAAAAAAF4Q/P87sao2PTE4/s1600/Cluster_Of_coral_grande.jpg" height="640" width="530" /></a></div><br />I posted <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2014/04/omm-april-2014.html">here about my print choice</a>. And while my Mom says you shouldn't fill your house with the same artist's work... it will be her fault if I break that rule as she is the one who got me the piece that now has me hooked! <br /><br />It seems only fitting that since I found Wayne through Instagram that I now love following <a href="http://instagram.com/waynepate#">him on Instagram</a>. Seeing sneak peeks of what he is working on and how his pieces are evolving is SO interesting.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-exp9i84O-oI/U2pxaTCd_iI/AAAAAAAAF4g/JpW0ltYSSrA/s1600/10311126_255498567968168_604689051_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-exp9i84O-oI/U2pxaTCd_iI/AAAAAAAAF4g/JpW0ltYSSrA/s1600/10311126_255498567968168_604689051_n.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FZ_lA3vZQW0/U2pyHA7OSQI/AAAAAAAAF4s/JFn1j1haKKM/s1600/1742981_227786600753133_1660445055_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FZ_lA3vZQW0/U2pyHA7OSQI/AAAAAAAAF4s/JFn1j1haKKM/s1600/1742981_227786600753133_1660445055_n.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oAIvHqUBWUY/U2pyXI4Hj8I/AAAAAAAAF40/hGfR9OZ6KT4/s1600/10249178_541507919300989_38448268_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oAIvHqUBWUY/U2pyXI4Hj8I/AAAAAAAAF40/hGfR9OZ6KT4/s1600/10249178_541507919300989_38448268_n.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QKFrlw9sXU0/U2pzhUtTzcI/AAAAAAAAF5A/h9eIBCoWcug/s1600/927259_423896101088249_177971151_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QKFrlw9sXU0/U2pzhUtTzcI/AAAAAAAAF5A/h9eIBCoWcug/s1600/927259_423896101088249_177971151_n.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br />And it's always nice to see where/how an artist spends their time...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aG29cFss7s0/U2p0LsnqrpI/AAAAAAAAF5I/nUlVzH8l7b0/s1600/1171964_1438517476394511_2051039150_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aG29cFss7s0/U2p0LsnqrpI/AAAAAAAAF5I/nUlVzH8l7b0/s1600/1171964_1438517476394511_2051039150_n.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ITLNkO2hZ5Y/U2p0Z8gKmBI/AAAAAAAAF5Q/_yTuQpiSNds/s1600/10009225_537352863053129_1764386814_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ITLNkO2hZ5Y/U2p0Z8gKmBI/AAAAAAAAF5Q/_yTuQpiSNds/s1600/10009225_537352863053129_1764386814_n.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4sIG9gF9FQI/U2p1qoZ-dNI/AAAAAAAAF5c/pzOCsEi-h3M/s1600/3bfcbf4ac4af11e38e1e0002c99b0f1e_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4sIG9gF9FQI/U2p1qoZ-dNI/AAAAAAAAF5c/pzOCsEi-h3M/s1600/3bfcbf4ac4af11e38e1e0002c99b0f1e_8.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IaWAUh_uqW8/U2p184mSX_I/AAAAAAAAF5k/gEAJoz0lB2U/s1600/wayne+pate+art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IaWAUh_uqW8/U2p184mSX_I/AAAAAAAAF5k/gEAJoz0lB2U/s1600/wayne+pate+art.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br />So much inspiration! I absolutely LOVE Wayne's work!Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-14770332595823624712014-05-08T06:30:00.000-05:002014-05-08T07:23:41.943-05:00client workI'm a firm believer in that a beautiful space begins with having a great base to work with. I always tell clients that it doesn't matter how great your decor is -- if there is a bad base, it isn't going to work! Having the right finishes allows beautiful decor to really shine.<br /><br />So, to that end, I've been working with a client on an entire home refresh. We've tackled projects from a kitchen reno, to updating lighting, to paint projects to repairing drywall to outdoor upgrades... the list goes on! Now that we have the base in the right place, it's time to decorate!<br /><br />Here is the plan I came up with for her living space:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q71soQ8Ucbw/U2pRisriEHI/AAAAAAAAF28/IABBlgTkgVg/s1600/mersman+living+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q71soQ8Ucbw/U2pRisriEHI/AAAAAAAAF28/IABBlgTkgVg/s1600/mersman+living+room.jpg" height="408" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">As a courtesy to my clients, I will decline sharing source information. If you’re interested in my services - I would love to hear from you! Contact me at emilydavisinteriors@gmail.com</span>.</span></div><br />Hope you all are having a great week!Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-42076189981100605972014-05-07T11:28:00.000-05:002014-05-07T11:41:41.548-05:00sister's wedding on Style Me PrettyI mentioned right after the New Year that my <a href="http://sipandsoiree.com/">sister</a> got married, but I never shared any pictures or details from the day. But if I could describe it in one word, it would be MAGICAL.<br /><br />It was an incredible celebration, full of love and laughter, and I feel so blessed to have been a part of it all.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6vyROSWxLE/U2pdk87aOXI/AAAAAAAAF3k/Ae13Fkupn3I/s1600/52dae80d91ab9$!400x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6vyROSWxLE/U2pdk87aOXI/AAAAAAAAF3k/Ae13Fkupn3I/s1600/52dae80d91ab9$!400x.jpg" height="640" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pfW6ZkW26Tk/U2pdAuOUkeI/AAAAAAAAF3U/bhgioUqaDwQ/s1600/52dae81070742$!400x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can get a glimpse of the magic over on <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/destination-weddings/2014/05/07/romantic-guatemala-wedding-at-san-jose-el-viejo/">Style Me Pretty</a>. I absolutely love reliving it all through the photos and video that were shot by the incredible <a href="http://www.stacyable.com/">Stacy Able</a> and <a href="http://www.katiedestry.com/">Katie Destry</a>. Kudos for capturing the gloriousness that was that day SO perfectly!</div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-56764972571081324212014-05-02T06:30:00.000-05:002014-05-02T06:30:37.385-05:00have you seen?Here are my favs of the internet this week - know of anything good that I missed?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vs6689tSz-Q/U2KTl0qFhBI/AAAAAAAAF2o/R0gkfg_krrE/s1600/DcWuUJSFX4cx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vs6689tSz-Q/U2KTl0qFhBI/AAAAAAAAF2o/R0gkfg_krrE/s1600/DcWuUJSFX4cx.jpg" height="400" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lonny.com/mag/osWdLZXQXc7/May+2014/enLAM5StcVN/Young+at+Heart"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">- The <a href="http://www.lonny.com/mag/osWdLZXQXc7/May+2014/enLAM5StcVN/Young+at+Heart">new Lonny</a> came out this week and the <a href="http://www.lonny.com/mag/osWdLZXQXc7/May+2014/enLAM5StcVN/Young+at+Heart">"Young at Heart" house tour</a> has me feeling quite inspired.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/gregorymcneal/2014/04/27/international-lawyer-and-scholar-amal-alamuddin-engaged-to-george-clooney/">Never thought I would see the day!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Adding <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741750686/">this</a> and <a href="http://www.lonny.com/Make+Your+Own+Stationery/articles/MhZvRDxbwPH/Letter+Perfect">this</a> to my already quite long 'to DIY' list. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- My <a href="http://www.stylewithinreach.net/2014/04/my-style-matchy-matchy.html">favorite outfit </a>that was shared this week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Itching to use <a href="http://lacefielddesigns.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.v1yard.tpl&product_id=2222&category_id=772&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=187">this fabric </a>somewhere.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- An <a href="http://themattwalshblog.com/2014/04/28/heres-the-post-where-im-accused-of-defending-donald-sterling/">article showcasing a different perspective</a> on the huge "news" story of the week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Isn't this a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741750548/">really great art/mirror arrangement</a>? Filed it away for future use!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Thought <a href="http://blueprintstore.com/blog/bait-and-switch/">this post </a>was great. Don't be afraid to switch things up around your home and think outside the box! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I've got some painting projects on my list - fingers crossed for lots of progress.<br /><br />Also - sending out happy happy birthday wishes to my sweet Hubs and wonderful sister today! So appropriate that two of my most cherished share a day of birth :) </div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-26859536659416803002014-04-30T06:30:00.000-05:002014-04-30T06:32:10.838-05:00OMM: April 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Welp! It's almost May! You know what they say - time flies when you're having fun. And that's pretty true around these parts. Here is a little bit of what was on my mind this last month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxMLBFZ27Ps/U1lSOJgr6NI/AAAAAAAAF00/hABc--QSdtQ/s1600/Presentation11.jpg" height="160" width="400" /></div><br /><b>Song</b> - The Hubs got me Gavin DeGraw (so fun, right?!) concert tickets for my birthday, so I've been listening to some <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftTfViVNwiM&feature=kp">old favs</a>. Does it get ANY better than being 17 and listening to the entire 'Chariot' album over and over? Probably not.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KvmS7WDdqn4/U1lL4uRRxCI/AAAAAAAAF0Y/7KJnkXrXges/s1600/2715212ff89aa2447a946467c5597f59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KvmS7WDdqn4/U1lL4uRRxCI/AAAAAAAAF0Y/7KJnkXrXges/s1600/2715212ff89aa2447a946467c5597f59.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://via.http//www.pinterest.com/pin/254594185155010434/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><b>Blog</b> - I raved about my Val Pal and her blog, <a href="http://www.adornyourselfaccordingly.com/">Adorn Yourself Accordingly,</a> before, but she continues to knock it out of the park with every single post. I especially loved this outfit:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MfyiQfI6DI0/U1lKzF02ftI/AAAAAAAAF0M/VyqYc4DsRbA/s1600/IMG_5828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MfyiQfI6DI0/U1lKzF02ftI/AAAAAAAAF0M/VyqYc4DsRbA/s1600/IMG_5828.jpg" height="640" width="452" /></a></div><br />Mix printing perfection!<br /><br /><b>TV show</b> - British period-dramas are a fav choice of mine, so naturally I love "Call the Midwife." The series is based on the memoirs of a midwife who worked in London's East End in the 50s. It's really great!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HyukkJXNq1o/U1-5XvIcQAI/AAAAAAAAF1E/beCZJG2LZAA/s1600/call.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HyukkJXNq1o/U1-5XvIcQAI/AAAAAAAAF1E/beCZJG2LZAA/s1600/call.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=call+the+midwife&client=firefox-a&hs=qVV&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=wrhfU_OvFNS2yATvhIHoBA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1600&bih=738#facrc=_&imgdii=dXLUVPBfWjkKQM%3A%3BuMRUyZZivSHGTM%3BdXLUVPBfWjkKQM%3A&imgrc=dXLUVPBfWjkKQM%253A%3BaSuKl6F-GlpZmM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.telegraph.co.uk%252Fmultimedia%252Farchive%252F02473%252FCall_the_midwife_2473982b.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%252Fculture%252Ftvandradio%252Fbbc%252F9863462%252FCall-the-Midwife-Three-day-window-for-realistic-newborns.html%3B620%3B387"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Designer</b> - <a href="http://www.lillybunn.com/">Lilly Bunn</a> has been on my radar for a while, but I am loving <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/20-something-manhattan-apartment-0514?click=pp#slide-3">this tour</a> that was shared on House Beautiful recently.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eykUC6bbXo4/U1aMgsdfR2I/AAAAAAAAFzQ/vmsBR3KAQ84/s1600/lilly+bunn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eykUC6bbXo4/U1aMgsdfR2I/AAAAAAAAFzQ/vmsBR3KAQ84/s1600/lilly+bunn.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Beauty product</b> - After reading great reviews (and turning 28), I'm giving this a try.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvnZKQyqybs/U1_A6v8CW3I/AAAAAAAAF18/ZKp-HQfd0Hk/s1600/Aveeno-Prod_Face-PosRdntTrgtTone.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvnZKQyqybs/U1_A6v8CW3I/AAAAAAAAF18/ZKp-HQfd0Hk/s1600/Aveeno-Prod_Face-PosRdntTrgtTone.png" height="400" width="307" /></a></div>The tanning beds of my youth are catching up with me. Will let you know how it goes.<br /><br /><b>Instagrammer</b> - I've always said that Tulsa is a great 'house town.' So it was nice to stumble upon <a href="http://web.stagram.com/n/tulsahomes/">@TulsaHomes</a> on Instagram. If you are interested in seeing all the beautiful homes this city has to offer- head on over and check them out!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6c3YlmToOdo/U1-8HqkA6II/AAAAAAAAF1g/Zyb_kq4rzGs/s1600/10299793_1440459619534446_1531963035_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6c3YlmToOdo/U1-8HqkA6II/AAAAAAAAF1g/Zyb_kq4rzGs/s1600/10299793_1440459619534446_1531963035_n.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Blessing</b> -We got to spend Easter weekend with my Momma at her farm in western Oklahoma. It was wonderful! Just look at that SWEET Dais face!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMNU_oBmFJk/U1lM4IW8QQI/AAAAAAAAF0k/D_AlB8J4uRE/s1600/927029_751515574889364_204078420_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OMNU_oBmFJk/U1lM4IW8QQI/AAAAAAAAF0k/D_AlB8J4uRE/s1600/927029_751515574889364_204078420_n.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">@emilyswensondavis</span></div><br /><b>Wanting</b> - All of the scents in Aerin's perfume collection are perfection, but <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/aerin-beauty-ikat-jasmine-eau-de-parfum-spray/3692625?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=aerin_beauty_">this one</a> is my favorite.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xSlrJkYkz9Y/U1-8qplGvXI/AAAAAAAAF1o/Z-N3nA4RnjI/s1600/dfde8c7074e2b39282846973cfebaf82.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xSlrJkYkz9Y/U1-8qplGvXI/AAAAAAAAF1o/Z-N3nA4RnjI/s1600/dfde8c7074e2b39282846973cfebaf82.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>Inspiring Quote</b> - A sometimes daily struggle for me is to live in the present. Gotta remember:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-moVF3XEvpsc/U1lLajmKj4I/AAAAAAAAF0Q/hpeXrvsd4eQ/s1600/0878dbb525e43d74da7be48dc82b30f2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-moVF3XEvpsc/U1lLajmKj4I/AAAAAAAAF0Q/hpeXrvsd4eQ/s1600/0878dbb525e43d74da7be48dc82b30f2.jpg" height="640" width="506" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://via.http//www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145737353803/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><br /><b>Obsessing</b> - Over my <a href="http://waynepate.com/">Wayne Pate</a> print. It's perfect. I think he might be my art soul mate because every single one of his pieces speak to me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RtvhG7AFO8k/U1aTUuKYj7I/AAAAAAAAFzo/85mUUienCjY/s1600/wayne+pate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RtvhG7AFO8k/U1aTUuKYj7I/AAAAAAAAFzo/85mUUienCjY/s1600/wayne+pate.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>Go-to outfit</b> - Not really an entire outfit, but have been wearing <a href="https://www.google.com/shopping/product/6745607541922600449?q=black+dorsay+flats&client=firefox-a&hs=1Eq&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.65636070,d.aWw,pv.xjs.s.en_US.JZEkiwT_hsA.O&biw=1600&bih=738&tch=1&ech=1&psi=srlfU8n5KNGmyASXtIKYBA.1398782394144.3&prds=paur:ClkAsKraXz3eNEg2-HRnZihHSTQTBRPT52VeSObvDZ2v0MzD-o65Sp6O2DUUiiCq6-gWhwrAitShQKTENy7Lx_uDUMPBmH-UFZHWJuc-sa6teRjgpMfeJW9sDhIZAFPVH728krUAS_9zTSsGIhV9DSA4vAnBoA&ei=trlfU5roOMmtyATrnoLABw&ved=0CP8CEKYrMBA">these </a>non-stop.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yFVI8zwIgYY/U1-6H2p1lsI/AAAAAAAAF1U/3YmVxjedC6E/s1600/shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yFVI8zwIgYY/U1-6H2p1lsI/AAAAAAAAF1U/3YmVxjedC6E/s1600/shopping.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aH_q-XwK-qk/U1-54d0BtGI/AAAAAAAAF1M/JXUByvs97uk/s1600/shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>I love them so much I think I might add <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chinese-laundry-easy-does-it-flat/3458634?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=chinese_laundry_%27easy_does_it%27_flat:663455&cm_pla=shoes:women:flats&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=7cd2934a-cfac-11e3-a375-001b2166becc&origin=pla">this pair</a> to my closet as well.<br /><br /><b>Trips being planned </b>- I said that the Hubs and I were looking at Charleston for our anniv trip, but we instead booked one to the Biltmore in Arizona! Counting down the days to alot of this.....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YTFxlirhxA4/U1_DWkOlEpI/AAAAAAAAF2I/cHFb6oxCj2g/s1600/AZB_SquawTerr_2696comped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YTFxlirhxA4/U1_DWkOlEpI/AAAAAAAAF2I/cHFb6oxCj2g/s1600/AZB_SquawTerr_2696comped.jpg" height="276" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope your April was wonderful!</div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-67213069934883110452014-04-23T06:30:00.000-05:002014-04-23T06:45:30.309-05:00my fav chairs - the afterWell- my best vintage find yet got a face lift and they are looking fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mIjH4fflMfI/U1aIEDSkqtI/AAAAAAAAFy8/mBkpjkwzz78/s1600/vintage+drexel+heritage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mIjH4fflMfI/U1aIEDSkqtI/AAAAAAAAFy8/mBkpjkwzz78/s1600/vintage+drexel+heritage.jpg" height="322" width="640" /></a></div><br />Like I <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2013/11/newest-vintage-find.html">mentioned before</a>, they really weren't in terrible shape and could have stayed in their original condition. But I knew that they could be <u>outstanding</u> with a little re-do, and I proved myself right!<br /><br />This time I outsourced the work and had a local shop do the painting and re-upholstering. Sometimes it's just better to pay the professionals to do what they do. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5L5RdMNX-zk/U1aJRWwWvrI/AAAAAAAAFzA/YaXjOk4tEMw/s1600/draper+esperanto+chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5L5RdMNX-zk/U1aJRWwWvrI/AAAAAAAAFzA/YaXjOk4tEMw/s1600/draper+esperanto+chair.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I am quite pleased :)Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-4872804378826409902014-04-17T06:30:00.000-05:002014-04-17T06:50:34.615-05:00deal alert- Tarjay bucket chairsWhile perusing Tarjay yesterday, I came upon these beauties:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i8LMdhUonQ0/U06_5wZLNCI/AAAAAAAAFyE/0HLl6mz004Y/s1600/bvbcbcbcv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i8LMdhUonQ0/U06_5wZLNCI/AAAAAAAAFyE/0HLl6mz004Y/s1600/bvbcbcbcv.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jmLo6Qn_XzQ/U07BABgS1qI/AAAAAAAAFyk/0rsZYbR_Je0/s1600/vckukiki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jmLo6Qn_XzQ/U07BABgS1qI/AAAAAAAAFyk/0rsZYbR_Je0/s1600/vckukiki.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CFxkDh_V3DU/U06_Zb_rV1I/AAAAAAAAFx0/uuC7gDeDQgc/s1600/15183419_201402060045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CFxkDh_V3DU/U06_Zb_rV1I/AAAAAAAAFx0/uuC7gDeDQgc/s1600/15183419_201402060045.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VSLrwyXSzAU/U07AdSTm9VI/AAAAAAAAFyc/RFT34tV8R14/s1600/fdfdsfdsfrtrtyytr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VSLrwyXSzAU/U07AdSTm9VI/AAAAAAAAFyc/RFT34tV8R14/s1600/fdfdsfdsfrtrtyytr.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aElLtfP7W8U/U06_tUuScbI/AAAAAAAAFx8/5B1ePuExuy0/s1600/gfdgfgfd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aElLtfP7W8U/U06_tUuScbI/AAAAAAAAFx8/5B1ePuExuy0/s1600/gfdgfgfd.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d1G42juGPz4/U07AHmWYU7I/AAAAAAAAFyM/K1QzsDF6Cyk/s1600/15183416_201402060045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d1G42juGPz4/U07AHmWYU7I/AAAAAAAAFyM/K1QzsDF6Cyk/s1600/15183416_201402060045.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3RkC15xJ_Q/U07AN7iQq_I/AAAAAAAAFyU/ovZ4aaLpCvo/s1600/bvbnbnbvnbvnb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3RkC15xJ_Q/U07AN7iQq_I/AAAAAAAAFyU/ovZ4aaLpCvo/s1600/bvbnbnbvnbvnb.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/custom-upholstered-tub-chair/-/A-15183417#prodSlot=medium_1_23"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Target custom upholstered tub chairs.</span></a></div><br />It seems Target has updated their fabric offerings on the tub chairs and I'm loooooving the new choices. As they say, Target does it again- great chairs, great price! Oh how I wish I had a place for a pair of the Togo.........Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-91909619401620225552014-04-10T06:30:00.000-05:002014-04-10T07:31:40.696-05:00client work: a room for booksHave been doing some work with one of my bestie's on her formal living room/library. Given that she is one of the most avid readers I know, it is only appropriate that her house have a space dedicated to reading and just general prettiness/relaxation/conversation. Perhaps with a Pride and Prejudice sitting room vibe..... not familiar? <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=pride+and+prejudice+sitting+room&client=firefox-a&hs=zud&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=GYxFU8bYAsSCyAGynYCACg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1600&bih=738#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=o2FW9tGIqqWPuM%253A%3BchrioUmyD_3X9M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F4.bp.blogspot.com%252F-WBAIkM_N7bs%252FULzsS3g1YaI%252FAAAAAAAAFNY%252FbmSC2J3afb4%252Fs1600%252FPride%252Band%252BPrejudice%252BSet%252BDesign%252BBennett%252BHouse%252BLiving%252BRoom.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.librariantellsall.com%252F2012%252F12%252Fa-weekend-at-longbourne-rooms-that-are.html%3B1600%3B670">Here is a visual on that</a>.<br /><br />Here are some images that got our wheels spinning.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MhCO8Kya--I/U0WHEFfizoI/AAAAAAAAFwg/sD2oV8SEM-g/s1600/1af7fe538e37c974a4d6b21ad7e76c0b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MhCO8Kya--I/U0WHEFfizoI/AAAAAAAAFwg/sD2oV8SEM-g/s1600/1af7fe538e37c974a4d6b21ad7e76c0b.jpg" height="640" width="634" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/20547742025031306/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5OysSgxziuo/U0WHUp7R3tI/AAAAAAAAFwo/DR_BM4hxwyE/s1600/33a19801886f117c811504e9862fc291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5OysSgxziuo/U0WHUp7R3tI/AAAAAAAAFwo/DR_BM4hxwyE/s1600/33a19801886f117c811504e9862fc291.jpg" height="640" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/20547742024927761/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PKDRxh7xn9M/U0WHnhS3BEI/AAAAAAAAFww/d8QRMhs4THA/s1600/a34dd6418b6d8185f27aa4740abb3a93.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PKDRxh7xn9M/U0WHnhS3BEI/AAAAAAAAFww/d8QRMhs4THA/s1600/a34dd6418b6d8185f27aa4740abb3a93.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/20547742024919285/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2qvz4xp7zUM/U0WH5Tu1LsI/AAAAAAAAFw4/p02xs4ganFU/s1600/fb63d6548a730d1888eb0921b408aefa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2qvz4xp7zUM/U0WH5Tu1LsI/AAAAAAAAFw4/p02xs4ganFU/s1600/fb63d6548a730d1888eb0921b408aefa.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/20547742024919306/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><br />And here is what I came up with for her space:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFI7MVD0pQY/U0WFJzkp4ZI/AAAAAAAAFwI/X1OOFIp39Xw/s1600/gilpin+formal+living.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFI7MVD0pQY/U0WFJzkp4ZI/AAAAAAAAFwI/X1OOFIp39Xw/s1600/gilpin+formal+living.jpg" height="431" width="640" /></a></div><br />She already scored the most amazing vintage tuxedo sofa..... that print! It speaks to me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qi-MUJx00Zs/U0WF8wDFC9I/AAAAAAAAFwU/wskCER_q7wA/s1600/sofa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qi-MUJx00Zs/U0WF8wDFC9I/AAAAAAAAFwU/wskCER_q7wA/s1600/sofa.jpg" height="267" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Plan to do lots and lots of bookcases using <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2011/11/from-billys-to-built-ins/">this idea</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSjfxSCoKDg/U0WPnHxzVaI/AAAAAAAAFxY/gRayI3QyCe0/s1600/504c56ee5bb5f2fc0fbff84c594d654e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSjfxSCoKDg/U0WPnHxzVaI/AAAAAAAAFxY/gRayI3QyCe0/s1600/504c56ee5bb5f2fc0fbff84c594d654e.jpg" height="452" width="640" /></a></div><br />This chair (courtesy of the of sometimes awesome Tulsa CraigsList) would make a great desk chair. Paired with a white-lacquered-something-fabulous-yet to-be-found.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p-J2eKnc61c/U0WGhVf7V9I/AAAAAAAAFwc/kQGd2ZG39Qc/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p-J2eKnc61c/U0WGhVf7V9I/AAAAAAAAFwc/kQGd2ZG39Qc/s1600/unnamed.jpg" height="400" width="321" /></a></div><br />She's had a coffee table almost exactly like this one for a while. It totally gets to stay.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9nJgFCgKYE/U0WLprrpuFI/AAAAAAAAFxM/u-M3VfGjOOw/s1600/gold-leaf-coffee-table_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9nJgFCgKYE/U0WLprrpuFI/AAAAAAAAFxM/u-M3VfGjOOw/s1600/gold-leaf-coffee-table_thumb.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2011/03/the-dangers-of-risk-taking/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><br />So-- this space is well on its way! And of course, there will be touches of brass, blue and white and great art to bring in some modernity. Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-21120432494563614562014-04-04T06:00:00.000-05:002014-04-04T09:50:00.726-05:00have you seen?Some fun interweb finds for you to peruse before it's officially the weekend...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0rC25t96AbQ/UzxCy5IrfJI/AAAAAAAAFv0/jxy4PU8Wzb4/s1600/ED-FREDERIC-FEKKAI-HOME-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0rC25t96AbQ/UzxCy5IrfJI/AAAAAAAAFv0/jxy4PU8Wzb4/s1600/ED-FREDERIC-FEKKAI-HOME-3.jpg" height="640" width="501" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit?utm_medium=on.ted.com-facebook-share&awesm=on.ted.com_tm0H&utm_content=awesm-bookmarklet&utm_campaign=&utm_source=facebook.com">The key to success</a>. Wasn't really that surprising to me - but a great reminder, no less.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/frederic-fekkai-nyc-home?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1451_51259681">This apartment</a> speaks to me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Thought <a href="http://www.looklingerlove.com/blog/fashion/what-im-wearing-black-white/">this look from Chassity</a> was perfect. Okay, okay - it was from last week but I'm still loving it so had to share.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Started a new kitchen project this week, and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741593220/">this pin</a> is reeeeally inspiring me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Very excited to follow along the progress of some of my fav. <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/2014/04/one-room-challenge-week-1.html">One Room Challenge</a> ladies. I bow down to all of them for committing to this!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- I've been making some great progress on <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/search/label/Miss%20Flo">Miss Flo</a>! Until I get professional pics taken, feel free to follow along on <a href="http://instagram.com/emilyswensondavis#">my Instagram</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a great one!</div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672875823165184489.post-10991042053921748692014-04-01T06:00:00.000-05:002014-04-01T06:30:56.157-05:00OMM : March 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Haven't done one of <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2013/08/omm-august-2013.html">these posts</a> in a while and I thought it was due time! Just a little bit of what has been <u>O</u>n <u>M</u>y <u>M</u>ind last month :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4wfduXPhT5U/UzmGEt7bnjI/AAAAAAAAFt8/e68RR15IVIk/s1600/On+My+Mind.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4wfduXPhT5U/UzmGEt7bnjI/AAAAAAAAFt8/e68RR15IVIk/s1600/On+My+Mind.jpg" height="150" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XjNFoq8Syu4/UzmEVYHMwnI/AAAAAAAAFtw/phl3TqbI9O4/s1600/index1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><b>TV Show</b>: RHONY is back.... Don't worry, I've made great progress on my <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014.html">'less tv' resolution</a>.... but this series is one I am allowing myself to keep up with. I'm mostly in it for <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/2012/07/carole-radziwill-style.html">Carole Radziwill's fashion sense</a>. And, let's be real, for the crazy...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B42yBYnIK8M/UzmGwtH9ZWI/AAAAAAAAFuE/9iIeqehhPK0/s1600/sonya.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B42yBYnIK8M/UzmGwtH9ZWI/AAAAAAAAFuE/9iIeqehhPK0/s1600/sonya.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>Song</b>: Always appreciate a good cover. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DChHEf0lpEE&feature=kp">Listen to this one.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TdqwT4H113A/UzmDgUgpy3I/AAAAAAAAFto/qeeRyudXiZ4/s1600/Wherever_You_Will_Go_Charlene-Soraia.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TdqwT4H113A/UzmDgUgpy3I/AAAAAAAAFto/qeeRyudXiZ4/s1600/Wherever_You_Will_Go_Charlene-Soraia.png" height="386" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EsZR2afQCnk/Ug0ivEUKg-I/AAAAAAAAFSg/WqKRSBYnxl8/s1600/Paramore-pic-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><b></b><b>Blog</b>: If you don't follow <a href="http://blueprintstore.com/blog/">Blue Print Blog</a> yet - you must! Full of great design tips and inspiration. Also doesn't hurt that every. single. item. in their store is drool worthy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nPFokM-waMk/UyCDqkBr1kI/AAAAAAAAFs4/ARFaFtSN81I/s1600/gallery_pic_7-325x488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nPFokM-waMk/UyCDqkBr1kI/AAAAAAAAFs4/ARFaFtSN81I/s1600/gallery_pic_7-325x488.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-InAwwwpGPNY/Ug0kGoVQSQI/AAAAAAAAFSw/fI1lFxQ54SI/s1600/kacey.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><b>Inspiring Designer/Blogger/Instagrammer</b>: She is all three in one! After seeing this image of <a href="http://web.stagram.com/n/ladolcevitablog/">Paloma</a>'s recently updated home, I am chomping at the bit to see what else she has changed. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2sMzV38AcIs/UzmL3fUe31I/AAAAAAAAFu0/-HaeTA58tx4/s1600/5acedec0b74a11e395940e879ebfa486_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2sMzV38AcIs/UzmL3fUe31I/AAAAAAAAFu0/-HaeTA58tx4/s1600/5acedec0b74a11e395940e879ebfa486_8.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></b></div><br /><b>Beauty Product</b>: Not a product so much as a tip. Have been <a href="http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2014/02/a-surprising-hair-trick.html">doing this </a>and loving it!<br /><br /><b>Blessing</b>: It's a two parter this month! <a href="http://mainstreetchic.blogspot.com/p/about-msc_841.html">My business </a>is going really well I can't help but feel so blessed by it. I've got great clients, great projects.... it's all great! So happy.<br /><br />It was also my birthday this month and I loved getting to spend that day with my mom, sister, brother, hubby and BFF. It was truly a fabulous birthday celebration! If the rest of my 28th year is anything like my bday, it's going to be the best one yet!<br /><br />Here is me with my bday gifts: <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8CzUZMZHq8A/Uzm0xVh7LfI/AAAAAAAAFvY/nV9q-7V_EWo/s1600/e33c6734afb411e3b4730eae813c7c47_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8CzUZMZHq8A/Uzm0xVh7LfI/AAAAAAAAFvY/nV9q-7V_EWo/s1600/e33c6734afb411e3b4730eae813c7c47_8.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">@emilyswensondavis</span></div><br />Just kidding :)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yc3ECmxyqes/Uhept-BwDXI/AAAAAAAAFVY/AW0oT2ziPbI/s1600/argan_oil_treatment_8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><b> </b></div><b>Inspiring Quote</b>: mmmm hmmmm. A good reminder to choose be <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylsnappconner/2013/11/18/mentally-strong-people-the-13-things-they-avoid/">mentally strong</a> every day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TQkhYWzynuI/UzmOo50tGVI/AAAAAAAAFvI/jmgXWfjBrDQ/s1600/c7deddfe4e07ceec354b32db573068ac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TQkhYWzynuI/UzmOo50tGVI/AAAAAAAAFvI/jmgXWfjBrDQ/s1600/c7deddfe4e07ceec354b32db573068ac.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145740893961/"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Obsessing: </b>Over <a href="http://jessicaclairesworld.blogspot.com/">this blogger's house renovation</a>. It is complete glamorous, bold perfection. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-prcRAmGQ-Zw/Uzm3mAne_II/AAAAAAAAFvk/MEtM82Nb5OU/s1600/image_thumb%5B26%5D.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-prcRAmGQ-Zw/Uzm3mAne_II/AAAAAAAAFvk/MEtM82Nb5OU/s1600/image_thumb%5B26%5D.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><b>Go-to outfit: </b>Has been quite similar to:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6zKw67die10/UzmJ7qWoQbI/AAAAAAAAFuo/p5KK-7sViVg/s1600/b762c39fc0aabbdc6d4cdead84ae73ba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6zKw67die10/UzmJ7qWoQbI/AAAAAAAAFuo/p5KK-7sViVg/s1600/b762c39fc0aabbdc6d4cdead84ae73ba.jpg" height="400" width="291" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/51158145741586772/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><b> </b><br /><b>Accessory: </b>Got <a href="http://www.lorenhope.com/products/sunburst-studs-turquoise.html?gclid=CL7lxPSKvb0CFUtk7Aody3UAEA">these earrings</a> as a bday present from my sweet Hub and I think I've worn them about 15 times since then.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04-q4OQb9VE/UzmJjrV5sQI/AAAAAAAAFug/oEYvFOWnexw/s1600/STUD_SUN_TURQ__48815.1380744925.1280.1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04-q4OQb9VE/UzmJjrV5sQI/AAAAAAAAFug/oEYvFOWnexw/s1600/STUD_SUN_TURQ__48815.1380744925.1280.1280.jpg" height="155" width="400" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>Trips being planned:</b> In May, the Hubs and I will celebrate 5 years of marital bliss! Thinking a weekend getaway to Charleston will be the perfect way to commemorate the occasion. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lyBCR_F6uvY/UyCEkId2M7I/AAAAAAAAFtA/TlEaRX5Txjc/s1600/b439c72d47ae7da941e3eb435d602a51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lyBCR_F6uvY/UyCEkId2M7I/AAAAAAAAFtA/TlEaRX5Txjc/s1600/b439c72d47ae7da941e3eb435d602a51.jpg" height="640" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138907969731092583/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">via.</span></a></div><br /><b>Routine</b>: It's finally smoothie season again! Once the weather turns a bit warmer, I love a good daily smoothie. My fav is really <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/231161393346455968/">similar to this</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PivzzDuZ-lU/UzmIruqV7ZI/AAAAAAAAFuQ/6SsXETqTvY8/s1600/cb9d6c1ef7e20dedc743d7df79398a46.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PivzzDuZ-lU/UzmIruqV7ZI/AAAAAAAAFuQ/6SsXETqTvY8/s1600/cb9d6c1ef7e20dedc743d7df79398a46.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IWwNKuzfmys/UhOOzlpOggI/AAAAAAAAFU4/PIo9OQfe-QE/s1600/yoga.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So that's a little bit what was on my mind this past month! Hope yours was a great one! </div>Emily Davishttps://plus.google.com/104581734518245072665noreply@blogger.com2