Hi friends! We recently had the great pleasure of collaborating with designer Kara Childress and Shelton Builders, Inc. on a beautiful project, renovating the previous iconic Cavour restaurant into the new Alba Ristorante . Housed in the historic Granduca Hotel, Cavour has been the longtime...
Hi friends! Although it doesn't quite feel like fall here in Houston, I've been loving seeing all the wonderful fall inspiration all around and getting ideas for setting a spirited mood for Halloween....
Hi Friends! Autumn is the telltale sign that the holidays season of being with family and friends is fast approaching. With temperatures cooling down, we reach for experiences that bring us closer together such as sitting around a fire pit or gathering around...
Hi Friends! I hope you had a great week and enjoying this cooler weather! I can't believe we are almost to October!! In my spare time I have been busy trying to finish my youngest daughter, Sammy and her husband's new house. Last...
Hi Friends, I use to think when my kids were young they would prefer their mom own a toy company, a golf course, a clothing line, or a car dealership. In those days I was personally painting daily and I used to show up at...
Hi Friends! First of all, my heart goes out to our Louisiana and Mississippi neighbors and friends as hurricane Ida struck Louisiana on Sunday on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Our prayers remain with you. As a send off to summer, I...
Hi Friends! I hope you are all having a wonderful week. I was so excited to see this month's cover of Luxe Magazine! It features a beautiful home of which we had the honor of being apart. Inspired by memories of growing up surrounded by...
Hi Friends! I hope you are enjoying the summer! Thank you for all your comments on our story on how to transform brick with limewashing!! This week we will see other options for brick and your stone! Whether it is inside or...
Hi Friends! I hope some of you are having sunshine and rainbows! All I have to say about those of us in Houston is rain rain go away! For those who have been following for a while, you might remember in 2014...
Hi Friends! I have been thinking about the little things a lot lately, my child's smile, a compliment, a beautiful job, a great meal, a glass of wine, nature--there are so many wonderful moments to enjoy. As I get older I see that these...