Friday Snip - It's and a Confession ...

I have such wonderful blog friends and I love to read, comment and totally consume the images that everyone puts up.  And as much ADD that I have ... I also can get sucked in and go into a complete Singularly Focused Vortex.
Tunnel Vision Mode.  
I was there ... since Thanksgiving.  

Totally focusing on the Holidays and our Move.  
I became paralyzed in thought.

So this Friday's Snip - It's represents a re-birth of sorts!  I stopped blogging (and reading them) ... for two weeks.  I found that I needed a visual stimulation break and to let my own mind create and do what it does on it's own.  
I had been completely over-stimulated.  

Like a kid in a candy store.

If you follow me on IG (okay, I didn't go cold turkey!) you know that we snuck away for what was supposed to be a business trip for Don and I got to tag along. 
Then the snow storm happened and no one else could make the trip.  We happened into a four day getaway ... 

It was a God Gift to the two of us.

1.  Never liked to admit my middle name was Sue. 
Then I met Dirty Sue Olive Juice.  

Yep, I've made peace with it.

2.  You know I love a good cowboy boot.  
None made the trip home.

3.  Dining on Sushi at YellowTail in the Bellagio.  
Have to tell you the sushi was good. 

The floors were fabulous! 

4.  Petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock in The Valley of Fire. 
Looks to me like they were channeling a good martini as well!

5.  These Yoga Pants.  I stalked a woman in the Las Vegas Airport. She told me where to get them.
I might start doing Yoga.

6.  The Moscow Mule in a Copper Mug.  
Refreshing ... an Adult Icee!

7.  The Toilet at Aria Resort.  
Unlike any experience I've ever known.

8.  Most Beautiful Shrimp Cocktail ... EVER. 
Todd English Pub.

9.  Nice to wear Disco Flip Flops for a few days!

Being away from my computer reminded me that there is a Big Colorful World out there. 

I stopped and soaked it up.

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip-It's ... Holiday Rush!

1.  Working in a Foyer ... Hexagon Belgium Linen. Comin' atcha!

2. The Boys.  Contest.  Check it Out!

3.  Biscotti for Breakfast.  I love Tradition.

4.  Shiny Christmas Clusters.

5.  Bedroom Sconces ready to be installed.

6.  "MeanSticks" because the first time I saw these I thought they were meant to keep people out. Had no idea they were to help the plows!

7.  Sacrilege is happening.  I am throwing away magazines.  Hoarding has to stop!

8.  Rearranging the house to accommodate lights.

9.  They boys were allowed back on the sofa.  I'm a pushover.

Happy Weekend!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip-It's ... Shiny Times Ahead!

1.  You know my magazine struggles.  I am purging.  Scary and Good. #cleanslate.

2.  Last year's wrapping theme.  Stripes and Reindeer.

3.  Enormous Gloss Red/Orange Drum Chandelier.  Swoon.

4.  GORGEOUS new carpets from AA. Pictures don't capture the Amazingness!

5.  The Votes Are In.  Pantone Color of 2014. Radiant Orchid. Boom.

6.  Cheetah Ribbon, Copper Angels and Stars ... Christmas Bannister.

7.  SHINY Green Apple.  In case I can't get the Shiny Drum Light.

8.  Byron is sleeping in the "boudoir" chair.  Thinks he's little!

9.  2 Years ago ... I was in to "natural with a Shiny Twist".  I cringe.

Funny state of things here on Farm Road.
Unpacking Boxes to decorate for Christmas.
Packing boxes to move.
Bi - Polar house situation.

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip - It's ... Details to Follow!

1.  Texture is becoming a more and more important detail to me.

2.  Celebration Sushi night ... check in with me on Monday and I'll share the details!!

3.  Hardware detail.

4.  Persian rug ottoman.  I like this detail.

5.  Lamps coming into a client's home.  A detail that can't be overlooked.

6.  Beautiful Fall Day in Boston.  Iron Detail.

7.  Carved Furniture.  Without this detail this piece wouldn't be worth a look!

8.  Traditional Ethan Allen is bringing in the Fun Detail ... finally!

9.  Hand Painted Persian Box.  Color and Movement Detail.

I have been very focused on these details this week. 

Are you noticing the details?  Kind of like smelling the Roses.

Notice them this weekend!!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip - It's!

Some weeks are full of stuff, just stuff ... no news there!  And then some weeks are filled with the things I love ... design!  This was a pretty good one!

1.  Nothing Better than Dorothy Draper. BRASS.  BIG. HARDWARE.

2.  I picked my Montauk Daisies because of the threat of a freeze.  I killed them They lasted a day.  I guess I got to see them a little more inside?

3. A little fabric love zhushing up a PB Duvet!

4.  Custom Fortuny light.

5.  The Whole Blue and White Thang.  Thought this one was beautiful.

6.  Death Stare.  "Take us outside. NOW!"

7.  Gorgeous "fern" Stark carpet ... for a stair runner.

8.  I am still on the Chevron Bus.  Gorgeous Linens.

9.  Check Engine Light On.  Trying to Ignore it.

TGIF!  We'll be drinking wine a little earlier this weekend ... I hate the time change.  

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip-It's ... life via Instagram

1.  Table Scape ... love the natural elements.

2.  SMW.  I am swooning!

3.  Horn ... out thrifting.

4.  Dresser with new Base Coat.  Dressing Up the Girl next week!

5.  Pillow Love ... client kitchen.

6.  Mirror.  Metal basket Weave

7.  Would someone please buy this from Home Goods so I don't have to?

8.  My Cotton Arrived.  Ready for a new home.

9.  My obsession with Old is rearing its' head again.

Happy Weekend Everyone!  Make it a Good One!!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip-It's ... Rescue Mode!

1.  Are you starting to think about Holiday Table settings?  Loving the "non-traditional". 

2. I have a desire to rescue old houses like some people want to rescue pets. Unfortunately I cannot save them all ... this one spoke to me.  A shame, I know, probably had terrible infrastructure issues.  But a shame nonetheless.

3. An early morning stroll this week gave me a wonderfully fresh perspective. 

4. Bedding ... I forget about PCH sometimes, they shouldn't be forgotten.

5.  These aren't your Momma's Sachets!

6.  All in the details.  Fabulous Horn Drawer pulls.

7.  Apples in our trees.  First time ever they have survived the deer and made it to our table.

8.  Luckily whoever is tearing down the house took a moment to find a few things to keep.

9.  Blogging has become a new sort of on-line shopping platform.  I hardly ever go into the stores anymore.  Sweet Kerry blogged about these last week.  It took me all of 2 seconds to buy mine! Love!  In fact I was so under the blogging shopper influence I didn't realize I could have purchased them in orange!!

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy these crisp days.  I have a feeling I am going to be pulling the boots out on a full time basis pretty soon!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip - Its. A look at my week of Inspiration ...

1. Gorgeous Necklaces as Art. I am in love with the texture, the edginess. FDO.

2.  Waiting on Martha. The Shop. Monkey Soaps ... for the Powder Room.

3.  Bedroom Inspiration. Kravet and Duralee ... in the same breath.
4.  Bedroom Inspiration Number 2.  Kravet and Duralee. Again.

5.  Greek Key courtesy of M&JTrimmings. 

6. Come visit me on Thursday 9/19 as I discuss starting with a Classic Base 
at European Manor in Wellesley.

7. Lions heads.  I cannot help it.

8.  Glass Knots ... more new "little things" from FDO.

9.  My Bedroom Inspiration Ideas.  Starting with a Plan.  
Then coming up with the pieces that speak to the client.
Round 2!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim