weekend reading........

....before I sign off for the weekend I want to tell you all about a new book that I recently purchased { actually my man purchased it for me! he knew I wanted it sooooo very badly but was feeling guilty about buying another book so soon after my three purchases last week! I love that man!}........anyway, back to the matter at hand........

Stan Williams is the author of this very fun book called the find : the housing works book of decorating with thrift shop treasures, flea market objects, and vintage details. I am still in the process of reading it from cover to cover, but am loving the gorgeous photography and the information and ideas behind his style of using repurposed objects and high end finds together to unleash the imagination in decorating. I mean with quotes like..."the trick is to see beyond nicks and wobbles, color and intended purpose and to focus on potential"........he had me at nicks and wobbles! I have truly enjoyed this beautiful book and know that you my friends will enjoy it as well! Stan also has a blog called the elegant thrifter where he is quite witty and full of great tips.....so be sure to stop by and say hello........

happy weekend friends........xoxo

hugs, hugs and more hugs.......

thank you so very much to all of you who have mentioned and spread the word about knack this week.........I appreciate you so much........ Please check out these lovely blogs here, here and here..... where knack has been the blog of the week...... oh, and maude will make her debut on D*s before and afters today........I'm sure there will be love....and hate {boo!}......there always is....so leave some love for me friends! xoxo

{ if I have left anyone out please let me know!}

yellow stripes.....and needlepoint......

.........from a fairly new online shop called the inglenook decor......which I first discovered over at two ellie....{a very fun place to visit!} ...... stop by and check out all of the goods {literally!}.......and have an awesome day friends.....xoxo

meet "barney"

.......haven't done a red piece in......I don't know how long....but I am thinking I need to do another one....very soon! I really love this red {a custom color that I experimented with!} ......it has such richness and brightness without being over the top.......

I like it just fine my friends.... oh, and I'm loving how the new "shipped" pillows look with it........mmmmmmm...yes good things are happening at knack.........xo

email me for shipping and delivery info:
* Barney chest of drawers- 550.00
* pillows 75.00-85.00 ea.

meet "maude"

.......totally flippin' out over miss maude! She's a dandy and a half........ and so happy to be getting her knack on! xo

*maude is 495.00 {email me for shipping and delivery info!}

meet "millman"

.....I was just itching to use these new knobs....and they fit perfectly on millman........love the orange with the light blue combo ....you'll notice it is a repeat combo for me time and time again....maybe slightly different shades and tones....but always a winner in my eyes........ this piece has such great lines and detail....exactly what I get excited about when looking for that perfect piece to throw a little love into.....xo

* millman is 550.00 {email me for shipping and delivery info!}

faces....pieces......bits....

....all from the wonderful party held this past thursday night celebrating art & light....







........bird paintings by Diane Kilgore Condon that were flying out the door like candy....





....... lovely jewelry by blue moss....love it hanging from the trophies and bottles...






....and the flowerlicious new line by lily.....that literally caused cat fights......and completely sold out.......




...it was a great night friends.....xo

these make me happy........

...just a few of my contributions in the studio for the party .....{ before and afters coming mon, tues,& wed.! }.......have a happy day.......xo

giveaway winner.......

drum roll..........Congrats to Karen Brown , #83.........on winning the lily pottery ring! I hope you enjoy your new treasure! Please send me your info so that I can pass it along to lily.

Thanks so much to each and everyone of you who entered ....I loved reading all of your comments and checking out your sites! I'll have another giveaway soon.....so until then.....xo

meet "pearl pink"........

.....this sweet piece is named after my husband's grandmother .......have always loved the name....and it fits.......

happy weekend! xo

** price is 425.00 ....please email me with any questions or for shipping info

too good......

.......while looking through boho magazine last night {which is fantastic by the way!}.....I came across these awesome plates by christopher jagmin. I have been trying to figure out how to print on found plates for some time now...... but while I have been doing that...... lots and lots of people have already beat me to it! oh well........I love these so much I had to proclaim it............




....and then while perusing around I found these.....and they couldn't be any better......I mean, bold graphic numbers......the way they are off centered........they're talkin' to me sisters!





are they talkin' to you? hope today is a great day for all of you........ xo

easy elegance.........

......I have been wanting this book for several weeks....and I finally have it in my possession!






Everyone always asks me what I call my style...and I never know what to say! I always throw out words like urban, eclectic, industrial ,vintage,found...etc. but when I first laid eyes on this book I knew I had found what I could completely agree with both in word and pictures........easy elegance ... "not so much a design style as a way of life. It's a chic but relaxed look that rejects prescriptive style rules in favour of a more personal approach to decorating. Comfort, simplicity, function and individuality are the key ingredients of the look, and the result is a home that's warm and welcoming, yet versatile and smart."

Perfectly said....now feast your eyes and run out and buy this book! xo

Oh..and p.s. tell me if you think I'm right..........