***GLAMOR'LUSH', FABU'LUSH', ADVENTUR'LUSH', 'LUSH'OUS STATE OF LIVING! SIMPLY 'LUSH'!***

***BECAUSE 'LUSH' IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER!***

***

'LUSH'--Luscious--richly satisfying to the senses or the mind.


Friday, May 17, 2013

Feel Good.


This weekend, 
whether you're inside,
 or outside, 
I hope where you are, 
what you are doing,
 and whom you are with, 
makes you feel good!!

Feel Good 
(Words make us feel good.)






















Feel Good 
(Ambiance inside, gorgeous view outside--can't help but feel good.)






















Feel Good.
(Be with those who make you feel good!)






Hoping you have a Feel Good weekend!!!
xo

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Remnants, and Crushes.


Remnants from Mother's Day--flowers,
that my husband actually arranged in this vase,
still thriving!
























I'm crazy about this fabric.


JARDIN CHINOIS CREAM BY LEE JOFA
























And, I'm completely in love with this
door knocker, the door design and the color (of course)!!!























Yes,

I'm in love.......I have a crush on these.

L'ICONA/Salvatore Ferragamo






















Yes, I have a crush. They're so versatile!












































































They have a multitude of color choices to dress up, or dress casual, add classic glamour, or smart sex-appeal.  I WANT these!!

Just girl talk--sharing--coffee talk--that's all!

Hope your day is crush-filled!! xo

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!

Rest, Relaxation, and Refreshment is my wish!!



Hoping your day is wish fulfilled!! xo

Monday, March 25, 2013

Friday, March 22, 2013

One Color I Won't Use!

Sunshine
Jenna/pinterest























Yes, I love the color of the sun! I love sunshine! I will wear it! I will accessorize with it! But, you won't find yellow on my walls!


The Glam Pad: From Whimsical to Mellow: More Yellow Bedrooms
The Glam Pad























I love sunshiny days, just not sunshiny walls. Although this wallpaper (and probably many others) is very irresistible, it's just not me! But, I sure love it!! I admire those who love and decorate with every color, including yellow! It does bring sunshine into the home. It might be, for me, living in the south, we have plenty of sunny days, and scorching heat days, and there's no need for extra colors of the sun!! Nevertheless, I hope you have sunshine in your weekend days!! xo


ecojot - http://www.ecojot.com/index.php
vision board/pinterest

Monday, March 18, 2013

A Royal Welcome!

I had my heart set on a particular chandelier but the price was just a bit more than I wanted needed to pay. It had the look of a jeweled crown! It was simply gorgeous, and I thought it would've been grand in my entrance. With a bit of time passing, and steady hunting, I found this for $20! The top ornamentation looks similar to a crown. I feel the same splendor for this crown jewel, as the one I originally passed up. Now my guests can feel royally welcomed!

































The royal accompaniment of the crowned entrance fixture was
$10, but makes the hall ambiance feel like a million.
















I don't know if I am brave enough (or if my husband would flip) but this entrance is seriously an inspiration for me! I love my chandelier as much as this particular one (plus, I don't have a 18ft ceiling clearance). I have the same front door design. And, the color of the walls is so joyous (swank, too) that I can't imagine guests wouldn't feel overwhelmingly happy (glamorous) when entering! Just thought I'd share. I wished the completed project was posted. I'm dying to see it in it's glory!

via Hollywood Forever, Kevin
























I know my posts are a bit repetitive in content, but for me it's a journey and every addition, find, or accessory will be noted. It's a process that I am journaling. Thank you for sharing in it with me. xox


Happy day to all of you! xo

Friday, March 15, 2013

Honestly, I'm in Love!

It's spring. 
Birds are chirping. 
The aroma from my orange tree is heavenly! 
And, I am feeling quite content! 
Great start to the weekend!!


















Have a wonderful weekend! xo

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Inspiration Right at Your Front Door!

Sometimes, what we are looking for is right in front of us! Nothing you haven't heard before, but worth repeating at least to myself.




















































Hoping you find what you are looking for, right at your front door (home)! xo

Sunday, March 10, 2013

"The White House, of Nassau Bay, Texas".

My house has been named. And, rightly so. 
It's a white house. 
It's in Nassau Bay, and Texas. 
Hence, the name-
"The White House, of Nassau Bay, Texas". 
(Shortened in conversation, held in Texas, 
to "the white house of Nassau Bay".)


Updates. Much done, and MUCH TO STILL DO!!!!!
















Exterior first coat of paint. 
I have an exterior completion checklist , 
a mile long, including the landscaping.
Picture an overflow of vibrant colored flowers 
and flowering shrubs against the white-
perhaps a bay-side paradise.


















Naturally, a checklist is written for my front entrance, too.
 (Love the tiles, and the diamond panes.)

















One of my favorite rooms--as for now, 
deemed "the fireplace room". 
It was originally the family room, 
but we enclosed a two car garage 
to be a family/media room. 
And, there is a detached three car garage 
and garage apartment.

















The word is "brass is back". 
So, Craigslist-a-hunting I went.  
(We'll see how it all takes shape.)

































Love my office. Love the windows.
















One view of the kitchen (need appliances and my island).
















Formal living and dining (lacking the "WOW" factor that I am aiming for).
















Nothing is in its permanent place. I have a long road of decorating ahead of me.
The rooms need everything--light fixtures to...............OH........everything!

By the way, my camera finally decided it had served its life. I am using my phone camera for now. You cannot capture the true essence, the depth, or the correct lighting of the rooms. For that matter, the same goes for the exterior. But, for now, it will have to do.

Hope all are having a perfect weekend!! xo

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Using What You Have, and, Preserving What is Already There.

Source: etsy.com via Scattered Arts (Barbados) on Pinterest

The claw foot tub was purchased from an estate sale about 16 years ago, for $50. I could've purchased a new tub, probably a completely different style (possibly something more glamorous). However, keeping within a budget, my husband was inspired to try his DIY skills in restoring the tub we owned. After researching, and actually speaking to skilled bathtub re-finishers he saved us $3800, with beautiful results. In its place, the tub awaits the plumber to permanently connect it. 

(Sorry for the poor image. It seriously does not do it justice.)













One of the many reasons I always find pleasure in working with older homes, is finding, and  preserving some, or all,  of their character. There were two rooms with original parquet wood floors. After watching a program on how parquet flooring is meticulously created, I wanted to preserve the floors. I was able to finally see the refinished floor. I approve.
























With every reveal, I feel the urgency to "get-in", settle down, and start decorating!! Patience! Patience! I believe having patience is the most painful part of this process! (OK, not really.)

Happy Thursday, everyone! xo