Ring in the New.

So yesterday the lovely Mary at Room Polish showed us this room. I love it. It speaks to me. It is so me.

So..I thought..ok Ann, let's start pairing down and cleaning out. It's almost the new year, so it's time to do those sorts of things. What really bothers me though.......................is my couch. It's big. And red. And I don't even like red. At. All. (sorry for the excessive punctuation but this is how I feel!!)

So now, I'm thinking..time to make a change. Has anyone had success selling furniture on craigslist? Then I'm thinking of purchasing one of these beauts.


1) The Avec Sofa, at 87" (could be too long..):
2) The Petrie Apartment couch, at 76":

3) And drumroll please...the Kensington Sofa, at 76" (and a much higher price):

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Last Minute Sale

So, last minute, I've decided to have a major sale on the Artisann. Get some last minute shopping (and stocking stuffing!!!) done in time for the holidays. I will close up Monday December 20th so please order by then.

Go to my site and shop with coupon HolidayCheer to get 25% off on all orders!!! Spread the love!

Tartan Wedding

hello all!! just getting back into the swing of things after a weekend away in new york!

you know i love tartan. i know you love tartan. check out once wed's tartan wedding...

xoxo

Pantone's color of 2011

Pantone has announced the color for 2011: Honeysuckle. 2010's was turquoise for the calming effect. Next year's honeysuckle will surely get the adrenaline going.

Stars already rocking the color:

Gwyn

Kate

Kristen (impressive!)

Blake

I'll really need to re-think my relationship with the color pink..

Budget Styles

Dallacites...did you hear? H&M opened up the other day in Northpark mall by Dillards and La Madeline. I took a peak, and didn't make any purchases, but I am definitely glad it has arrived. It's a preview of the bigger store to open in 2011.

A few weeks ago I avoided Anthropologie and JCrew (I know---shocking right?!) and decided to dig through Forever 21. I just feel like, with the trendier things, spending big isn't the best decision.

Check out this snippet from the Dallas Morning News:

The window:

And my favorite looks on their site:

Times are tough. Budgets are being stretched thin. It's time to turn to the budget stores and hope that JCrew and Anthropologie take note and drop their prices..

Brides

Just wanted to share some of my brides with you all!! Don't they all look amazing?

My cousin Erica..(taken by Julie)

Dear friend Laura (and I did all the bridesmaids' hair pieces as well!)

I love all the concerned faces as they bustle her dress.

(Laura's photos are via Josh Fowler Photography!)

Chrissy's friend...

(via Nine Photography!)

cute cake, too!

Utilitarian Boots

So we're seeing a trend right now. Utilitarian boots. Almost biker boots, right? And duck boots...when did those come back? Well today's Who What Wear balances it out nicely. I think the goal is to wear the trend, without looking too...biker...masculine...butch even.


On a recent DSW outing, I turned to my sister and said "I really want weird boots". About four seconds later, we saw these:

Was I hesitant? Yes. Was I intrigued? Oh yes. But I took the plunge. They are now residing in an oh so honored spot in my closet. When I wear them I make sure to girl myself up somewhere else...and honestly? I have never received more compliments on a single pair of shoes than these.

Tips to keep yourself from looking butch:

1. coral lipstick. Hey, it's in style, it's adorable, and it works. or that fantastic neon shade we talked about before..

2. silk/ruffle top.

3. pair them with a dress.

4. pair them with booty hugging jeans.

5. pair them with over the knee socks.

What do you think?