Lunch On The Prairie

This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Rachel Ashwell's new B & B... 

The Prairie

The whole day was just amazing...the lunch hosted by Bud Royer of Royer's Cafe, The tour of Rachel's lovely B & B, and her gorgeous new store....Shabby Chic Couture.

 Bud Royer and Rachel Ashwell...both were so humble and down to earth...LOVE them both!

My favorite part of the trip, besides meeting Rachel & Bud, was shopping at Rachel's new store at

The Prairie ...Shabby Chic Couture

All of Rachel's upholstered furniture is SO comfy & luxurious...my next sofa will definitely be one of hers! I would love this light blue chaise for my bedroom...I adore it!

Purple velvet...what better place to snuggle with that special someone! This was my Mom's favorite piece...and she doesn't even like purple!

 We are in the process of adopting a little girl hopefully sometime this year and this vintage Italian paint by number would be such a sweet addition to her room...stunning!

 How cute are these pillows! Love both the Union Jack & Texas flag reinvented in a softer palette...

also adore the cute little pin attached!

 Who wouldn't want to dive right into this bed?

My favorite thing in the store? This gorgeous french bench upholstered in a luscious yummy blue velvet...perfection!

Stay tuned for more posts about our trip to Round Top and our incredible visit to The Prairie!

A BIG thanks to Rachel & Bud!

Dwell With Dignity...

a beautiful cause that I hope to be a part of!

and The Hidden List....Thanks Kelley!!!



Red Drama

I have a dresser that almost looks identical to the one below...I would love to be brave enough to paint it red, but alas going the white route. I might be brave enough to paint it a beautiful turquoise blue...It will be one of the last pieces for my master bedroom...Yeah!

My dresser before...



Dining Room Table Hunt

I am currently without a dining room table and have been hunting for one for months. I didn’t think it would take this long…Christmas was my original deadline. I am almost finished staining the Louis chairs that will go around it! They are a deep brown stain with yummy mango orange velvet!

My inspiration tables…

Here are some tables I love…which one do you like best?

Williams Sonoma Home Mercer Dining Table



Room & Board Parsons Table



West Elm Parsons Expandable Table



Crate & Barrel Walker Table





Classic Louis



I cannot wait until Friday! Not only do I get a whole two weeks off to rest and spend time with my family, but I get a chance to catch up on all the projects that accumulate in my home. This time I am determined to finish my dining room chairs that I have had for over a year. They are a classic Louis XV French style chair...but definitely made sometime during the 90's. I have already stripped the wood and plan to finish them with a coat of white paint or stain. Check out my inspiration photos! I am most likely going for a rust-orange velvet or mohair…

My dining chairs BEFORE!

 

Love the leather with white finish!



Yummy Chocolate...



Love the color of the leather...my fav color!



Black on Black...instant classic!