Convex Mirrors

(Grant K. Gibson)

Just wanted to put up a quick post about a great deal! I was in Arron Brothers the other day and they had gorgeous convex mirrors for a steal! They were on sale for 19 bucks! I grabbed one for myself and this is were it is living now...





Go grab yourself one while they last!

xoxo,
Heather

Loving Otomi

Hola Amigos! I just got back from a much needed long weekend in Puerto Villarta. I met up with my sisters and we had so much fun! We caught up drinking margaritas, getting massages, eating amazing food and I even managed to read a whole novel on the beach. Oh, and I can't leave out the shopping! While strolling down the pier, I caught eye of a fabric I have seen more than once in decorating mags. The print has always been interesting to me.

(House Beautiful)

I did some research on the beautiful textile print and found out that it is a 100% cotton canvas, handwoven by the Mexican Otomi Indians in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. Each piece can take months to finish. Each one tells a different story and almost always embodies animals in the print. I love the vibrant colors and the bold almost graphic feel. They come in a variety of color options.

(Jacaranda)

Otomi can be used as a bedspread, wall art, table cloths or upholstery. The options are endless.


(Apartment Therapy)


(Orinui)


(Apartment Therapy)

(Little Green Notebook)

This last picture even shows Otomi used as fabric lamp shades! I decided I needed one of these textiles for myself so I purchased a coverlet that is similar to this....


(My Photo)

I guess until I get the chance to travel back to Mexico, I will just have to wrap up in a bit of their history with my new Otomi blanket.

xoxo,

Heather

Photo Fun

I know I have shared this site before, but I have some new followers and want to make sure they get to do this. There is a really cool site that uploads your pictures and makes them look aged to perfection. Example...

(Before)

(After)

It is totally free to do! Hope you have fun playing around with your photos. Here

are are a few from our home files...

(Me- 20 something years ago)

(Nixon-Our Bulldog)

(In Hawaii)


Happy Monday,
Heather

Southern Style Stuffed Bell Peppers

Yumm...

This is a family fav' in my house. My family is from New Orleans, so anything I can put a little "Southern" into is good to me. This recipe only takes 30 minutes! Here it goes...

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Ingredients

• Bell peppers(your fav" color)
• Cheddar Cheese
• Zaterran's Jambalaya Rice Mix
• Your favorite smoked sausage(I use Trader Joe's Chicken Andullie)

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Directions

• Cut the top off bell peppers and clean out the seeds
• Cut sausage of choice in small pieces and cook in pan until crispy,then put aside
• Fallow instructions on Zaterran's box for rice
• When rice is done fold in sausage
• Spoon in the sausage/rice mix into each bell pepper
• Cover bell pepper with your favorite cheese (Cheddar for me)
• Put in the oven at 350 deg. for 10 minutes or until cheese starts to bubble

That's how we do it in the South!

Night Y'all,
Heather

For Sale

These two beauties are taking up space in my house where there is no space to be had! I love them but they just don't have a good home. Maybe you know a good home for them?

Vintage glass wine jug. They can be found for a pretty penny. This guy has his original basket!

Price $40.00 + shipping

Then there is this pretty lady. I love the scroll detail. No chips, just can't find an empty wall. I
just got the clock parts restored so it's a brand new clock in a vintage body.
Price $40.00 + Shipping

Shoot me an email or post a comment if you are interested in either.

Thanks,
Heather

I Have a Crush

On this Guy!

(Nate Berkus)

He really gets me. I find him to be a very refreshing designer. His new show is entertaining with excellent ideas, he has great style and he is easy on the eyes. He is definitely my "go-to" man when it comes to design inspiration. He creates this lived in chic look that makes me drool. He is also fabulous with textiles, using velvets, linens and geometric prints.

What's nice is that he makes his line affordable for us. You can see his line here.

While you are checking his line out, don't skip this cute little guy. A truly perfect piece for any room. I can already see it in my bedroom with books stacked on top.

I will leave you with a few of my favorite rooms Nate has designed over the years...

xoxo,

Heather

If I was a Room...

(Elle Decor)

This room has all my favorite elements! The rustic looking table with a lucite ghost chair. White walls which are my favorite. A wall of collected prints over time in vintage frames, a beautiful gilded pendant,and to top it off fresh flowers which are always, always in my house!

Ahhhhhhh Perfection!

Happy Friday Everyone

xoxo,

Heather