Accessories should make a statement

I just finished a small installation today.  My client already had all the furniture, she just needed a few accessories to fill in all the empty spaces.  It needed to feel like home. 
It's all about the details and you know I'm ALL about the details.
 I found this wonderful frame and knew I could do amazing things with it.  This tiny entry needed something on the wall to make it interesting and I wanted it to say WOW.    I painted the frame because it was "GOLD" and not very attractive.  The new finish gave it an updated look and made it very, very stylish.  Adding this wrought iron medallion to the center of the frame made it come alive and the client LOVED it!  I did too.
Ruthie Tip:  The wrought iron piece was suppose to hang more like a square but I angled it to make it look more interesting. 
This hand painted tray almost stayed at my house.  It ties the ottoman and rug together.
 I added this embroidered lampshade to her existing lamp base that she wanted to keep.  The embroidery goes beautifully with the rug pattern.
The storage ottoman was kind of boring all beige and had a stain on the top.  I had just the top upholstered and now it speaks volumes in the room.
I fell crazy in love with these candle sconces.
Texture, texture, texture....even better when you layer items. You can't go wrong with silver.
The lampshade looks gorgeous with this wooden wall panel.  I choose my accessories very carefully and make sure they all tie together beautifully.  Everything is chosen for a reason.
This set of rustic wooden wall art added so much character and interest. 
They look like door knockers.
I found these Fleur de Leis at a flea market and had them stained a dark walnut (they were a light oak finish).  Completely changed their look.
A hint of modern makes every space interesting.
We added this mirror to the dining room as well as the table centerpiece.  The client already had the framed art, I just moved it to the above wall.
Here is a little glimpse into the room.
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Designer paper placemats and other unique gift ideas

I recently purchased a gift for a friend for her birthday and I wanted to share with you what I found for her.  These Kitchen place mats are paper and can be torn right out of the book and placed directly on the table.
I got so excited when I picked these up at Sample House in Southlake.  It's hard to find unique gifts and I was so happy when  I found these.  I just wish I had bought myself one. 
There are about 8 of each colorful design in the book.
I immediately looked up Cakevintage.com to see what other products they carry.
What a great way to make a simple meal feel special.  Being that I'm a busy mom and run a business, I'm always looking for easy & quick ways to spruce up my entertaining and still have it look classy.
Go to CakeVintage.com to see all of their awesome products.
I just went crazy over these great designs and knew my friend would love them too.
This book was great too.  Each tear out place mat looks like the above picture. 
Here are a few other products that Cake Vintage carries.

(Cake Vintage)
Spoon chandelier
(Cake Vintage)
Such fun!
(Cake Vintage)
Coasters for your next wine and cheese gathering.
(Cake Vintage)
Who wouldn't want these cool house numbers for your front porch?
(Cake Vintage)
Amazing wine rack made out of vintage spools.  So colorful.
(Cake Vintage)
Apparently this is one of the first products Cake Vintage created!  Who wouldn't want one of these wine stoppers?
(Cake Vintage)
Flour Sack Dishtowels.  Black and white has such elegance.
(Cake Vintage)
This light fixture puts keyholes to good use!  Would add a rustic feel to any room. 
If you are looking for a great place to buy gift bags and tissue in every color you can think of, you need to go to Sample House here in Southlake.  Their cards are very unique too!
(Sample House)
I thought this card was a beauty made out of decorative trim and felt.
(Sample House)
Found this felt pillow for my mom for Mothers Day.  She will adore as she loves anything that has a rose on it!
Happy Shopping!

Colleyville Woman's Club Fashion Show 2011

Fashion Designer  Shemara Couture
What a great day we had yesterday at the
I thought I'd share some of the highlights and favorites with you.
One of the absolute best people to be with is my friend Marquette from Simple Treasures Photography.  We hung out for the day and enjoyed girl time.  Check out her website, she has such incredible talent!  When you are a business owner you have to surround yourself with positive, inspiring people that spur you on and become your cheerleaders.  We enjoy being together and do that for each other.  What a beautiful, fun loving spirit she has!!!  No wonder her business has flourished!
The fashion show was INCREDIBLE.  Great music and amazing models with fashion designs by Shirin Askari, Elizabeth Anyaa, Abi Ferrin, Nha Khanh and Shemara Couture.  The children's clothing was so adorable too by Animal Crackers.
The designers of Nest, Janette Wilkinson and Jana Erwin, love taking something old and giving it new life. This passion was taught to them by their grandmother, an artist with a great eye and ability for re-purposing.
Sounds like  DecRenew Interiors.  My passion is to take something old and breathe new life into it!
I enjoyed speaking with Janette, her pieces are absolutely stunning.  Below are a few of my favorite pieces that Neimans and Stanley Korshak carry.
 I went crazy over this horn bracelet!!! 

So much fun to sit with these wonderful ladies from Ashlins in Grapevine (on Main Street)
Visit their store, they have some beautiful clothing and home accessories.
Happy Weekend!

Monogramming Ideas

(Southern Living)
I've always thought that monogramming adds a special touch to a room.  The above monogrammed headboard is absolutely stunning and makes this room incredible.  Actually, everything about this room is lovely.  The scale is perfect and those swing arm lamps on each side of the headboard are fantastic.   Don't you love how they disguised the lamp cords?  Notice how both sides of the bed don't "match" YIPPEE.  The textures and patterns coordinate beautifully together and the room has charm!!  I would love to be the guest in this house.
 Anyone game to let me use this room as the inspiration for their master bedroom redo?  Call me and I'll get right on it!

Pink and black always says something to me!  Such a feminine font too!  Remember the font is  important, pick one that has style.
Monogramming doesn't have to be in EVERY room but a touch of it here and there is beautiful.  Mix  up fabrics if you are making a pillow.  The casual burlap with the formal black fabric and shiny buttons is a good combination.  Tip:  Use a variety of different size buttons to get the right look.
(WB Pillows)
Wouldn't these 3 pillows be fun to make? 
All it takes is a stencil and some black fabric paint.  You can stop reading now....go to your local craft store and make these this weekend.  Adorable and they will look like you spent a fortune on them.  Make me 3 while you are at it.  I don't have a middle name so that might be a problem for me.
(Designer - Barclay Butera)
Love this room and all its textures.   The monogrammed pillow in the middle of the couch is what makes this room come together.  Barclay Butera spoke at the Design Bloggers Conference I attended last month and he has incredible talent as a designer.  The rooms he puts together always have such substance, color, loads of interest and I'm passionate about all the masculine touches he adds to each room he designs.
(Belkind-Bigi)
Gold on cream always looks so sophisticated.
Yellow and brown, so gorgeous.  The monogramming makes these chairs look important and grand.
Wonderful idea for a baby room.  What a great gift this would be. 

Simple and beautiful....  It doesn't have to be over the top!
(Cote de Texas)
The cording around the chairs that matches the monogram is what makes these chairs look so stylish with this rustic wooden table.  It marries the two together.
(Cottage Living)
Very Classy.
(Horchow)
Perfect for an office or any lonely corner.  I'll take the console in the background too.
(Etsy)
Black and white works every time.
(Houzz)
(Neiman Marcus)
Again, simple and beautiful.
(Izaac Mirazi)
I'm in LOVE, are you?
(Johnathan Adler)
(Southern Living)
What a great way to make a lampshade shine!
I love giving monogrammed kitchen towels as gifts to friends and family.  A set of 8 napkins is always nice too.  Great gift for those that have everything.
What a unique piece of art made from wine corks. This would be beautiful in a shadow box.
Such creativity! 
A fun colorful bag is a great gift for any teenager, college student, teacher or new mom.  I love giving these away to a newly wed couple.  Everyone needs a beach bag filled with goodies.
Just a reminder to incorporate items with monograms, you won't be sad you did.
Visit my website DecRenew Interiors 
to see pictures of the homes I've added my special touch to.

Spring Bird Tassels

I had a fun weekend away with 175 woman at a retreat this past weekend!  Always great to be with other woman that inspire you and make you become a better you.  Nothing like great conversation, good laughter, loads of chocolate and tons of girl time.  Doing life together with friends is the best therapy!

They asked me to teach a "crafty" class during our Saturday free time and I had loads of fun putting together these tassels for my class to make.  The ceramic birds were very cute alone but when I discovered I could add fabric to them and end up with this whimsical tassel, it made me thrilled.  What girl doesn't like a tassel hanging somewhere in their home?

We used lots of fabrics, burlap, ribbon, string & beads and I'm happy with how fun loving and imperfect they are.  You just can't mess something like this up.  I suggested they hang them on a lamp, doorknob, towel rack, armoire or on the handle of any urn.  It's all about these small little details!
They were very easy to  make and fun was had by all!  We had a couple of tiny glue gun burns but that's normal for any project like this right?
Didn't they do a good job? 
 I thought the eyelash trim really made it cute (looks like a nest) and covered up all the glue gun flaws.
Thanks to my wonderful husband who drilled holes in every one of the birds so I could add the loop at the top.  He went through 2 ceramic drill bits and didn't complain at all!  Love his dedication to my crazy insane projects!
Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are?  Mathew 6:26
Visit my website DecRenew Interiors to see lots of before and after photos of my design projects.