Flower's - just because

My husband brought home a dozen red roses for me yesterday. What fun to get flowers when you least expect it. I've always thought that getting flowers is the most romantic thing ever - of course what girl wouldn't think that. My husband knows that I tend to rebel against the idea of men having to give flowers/gifts on days they are expected to like valentines day, birthdays, etc. I've always excused him from buying me flowers on days like these and even told him NOT TO. That's why these flowers were very special to me because they weren't expected. Makes the gift even more valuable to me and shows me that he's hearing me....now that's even more romantic than the flowers, you think? My birthday is on Saturday so you see....he did it right. I know what you are thinking..... we woman are so complicated, but.... I'm glad I've got a man that understands and keeps the romance going after 20 years of marriage. Hats off to you Dan, you are a keeper.

I've had this fun shaped glass vase for about 2 months now and I finally got to put some flowers in it. I filled the base with glass marbles - a layer of red at the bottom and then white at the top. The glass marbles keep the flowers upright.

Simple, classy and beautiful. Love is a good thing, especially when it involves roses.

Birdcage Birthday Present

Anytime I come across something that is large in scale and could be used for either inside decor or garden decor, I usually purchase it. I recently came across a bird house that I loved. I bought it knowing that I could use it somewhere, somehow in my decorating. Best thing is that I paid $4.00 for it! Here are some ideas and inspirations that went through my head.

Love the idea of putting memorabilia in the bird cage. Eclectic items that have a story.

Great idea for Easter Decorating.

Love this idea; these are vintage Christmas ornaments.

Fill with old broaches or antique door knobs

Empty is good too!

Well, Ive decided I'd like my birdcage to be made into a light fixture for under my cabana on my patio. I was inspired by these light fixtures and thought.....why can't my birdcage be a light fixture.

My birthday is this weekend and my husband asked what I wanted. I know that his love language is the gift of time. He has made so many wonderful things for me. Of course, he needs the idea and concept first. I've given my ideas to him and now I can get excited about what he's going to come up with. I've asked him to add subtle lighting. I don't like it when lights glare in your face. Luckily he's very handy and creative so I trust he will come up with the perfect fixture. Lucky me! I can't wait to see what he comes up with! The best part is that he is going to involve the girls and that makes the gift even better!

Could this be what he does? Easy way out?? NOT!

Maybe this? Hmmmmm?? I'll post pictures of what he comes up with!

Texas Spring

It's officially Spring and what does the weather man say today???? A cold front is moving in..... WHAT???? and it will be cold again the next few days. I've been preparing for planting my spring flowers and now they are saying it's getting cold again??? I strained my neck terribly by moving all my winter clothes to the top rod and they are saying it's going to get cold again???? It's the craziness of Texas. I've lived here 20 years now and I still can't prepare.

Oh well.... I guess I have worse things to stress about.

Happy Texas Spring!!

Thrifty Finds!

I was between appointments today and decided to stop in and check out a couple "thrift" stores and "consignment" stores while I had the time. I always enjoy looking for treasures. These are a few of the things I found.

Each item was found at a different place, can you believe how nicely they all go together. I have a lamp base that will be perfect for the pleated, linen lampshade. I love quirky pottery with great earth tones and may steal this for my toothbrush and toothpaste in my bathroom. The pillow is down filled and the embroidery work really caught my eye (still had the original price tag on it - $65). The leather "faux" book has a wonderful distressed/aged look. I went into a retail store later today and saw the same book for 6 times the price I paid for this one "thrifting".

These items probably won't end up in the same room but I was excited and amazed that all the items I purchased today coordinated so well together, I love it when it works like that.

It brought JOY to my day. Small treasures delight the heart! Go looking for yours, it's fun!

Spain Here I Come

I'm so excited because today I booked our flights to Spain. We've got some wonderful friends that live there and we are going to go and visit them!!! I can't wait to see them and catch up.

It also excites me because I LOVE Spanish Architecture. I think it's because of my childhood memories growing up in Panama. I especially love the outside living, the courtyards, arches, mexican tile, wrought iron balconies, terra cotta pots, tile roofs, stucco exteriors and so much more. I've read every book there is on Spanish design and have incorporated some of that style in my home.

Here are some pictures of homes that have inspired me!

I know that this trip is going to inspire me even more. My trip isn't until November but my camera is out and ready!!!