Congratulations to the Brickers on their newest investment property! This precious little charmer in the Heights was a great find for this cute family and as repeat clients, they are always a blast to work with.
Just because I’m taking the week to recap my recent Mexican adventures does not mean that furniture flipping inspiration is going by the wayside. Oh no, my friends. There was plenty of DIY inspiration south of the border.
One such tidbit of inspiration was hard to ignore at Zamas, one of the cutest little beach bars in Tulum, Mexico.
Dining tables were painted an assortment of fun colors with a variety of beach creatures scratched/etched right into the paint. Fish, pelicans, coral, you name it and you could eat on it. So fun and (seemingly) so simple. You betcha that this do-it-yourself method is tucked away in my brain bank.
Pretty stinkin’ cute right? I thought so, and while I’m not in need of another table for my own house, I’m dreaming up some pretty fab wall art ideas.
Put me near a plane, train or automobile and I am down for zipping off to just about anywhere they will take me, but Mexico is my jam. When I close my eyes after a loooong day and pray to open them to find myself in the middle of my own little heaven on earth, La Buena Vida in Akumal, Mexico is the place I would land. If you ever find yourself in Akumal, swing by this little beach bar and see what I mean…
La Buena Vida is not a new discovery for me since this was my 5th visit to Akumal, but one of my biggest thrills of the trip was seeing how much my beach bum boyfriend also loved this sandy Mecca for other gringos like me craving a cold drink and the sound of waves rocking them into total relaxation.
Mark my words. My ashes will be smuggled into the country and scattered here even if it means depositing them slowly via a Tim Robbins/Andy Dufresne hole-in-the-pocket maneuver a la Shawshank Redemption.
A big congratulations to Aaron & Melanie on the sale of their home! A few months back, these newlyweds bought a home together and I was put to the task of selling Melanie’s bachelorette pad. I’ve worked with this fun duo a couple of times before and was pumped to help them get this one sold…and we did!
As for what’s going on in my neck of the woods, I’m back from a fab-u-lous Mexican getaway and can’t wait to share a few (dozen) pics from my time in paradise. I'll do my best to sneak in a special vacay before & after later this afternoon.
I’m here! I’m here! Well, not here as in blogging away in Little Rock, but here as is here…
I’ll be back later in the week with details of my Mexican getaway and of course more rehabbing goodness. Until then, adios amigos.
One of the main ways we make a house into a home is through inviting friends and family to spend time with us in the place we love most, but who says entertaining has to be a chore? Playing hostess can be easy and elegant without the stress. By centering a home’s design around relaxed fun and function, casual gatherings create the memories that make our home life so enjoyable. Here are a few rules I live by to keep life easy, do-it-yourself elegant and full of entertainment.
Buy what you like. I’m a big believer that your home should be a reflection of you. I am far from an interior designer, but once I pushed those pesky “I don’t know what looks good” thoughts to the side and focused on what really catches my eye, my personal style started to take shape. Although not all of my decor decisions will float everyone’s boat, I love that every inch of my home is a reflection of me.
White linens. Towels and bed linens in shades of white are a must in my house. Especially since I’ve been known to double bath towels as a means to polish muddy puppy paws, having the option to bleach away dirt and grime to bring them back to nearly new is a lifesaver.
Dine easy. Forget the five course meals, some of the most fun nights are spent sipping wine with good friends gathered around a few chunks of bread, fruit and cheese.
History lessons. Outfit your space with family hand-me-downs and finds from past travels. Home decor is so much more fun with a story behind it, and what is easier than going shopping in Grandma’s attic or more fun than combing the beach for coral and shells to fill that bowl that’s been sitting empty on your coffee table?
Get by with a little help from your friends. Last week a few friends that I hadn’t seen in far too long and I made plans to get together for dinner and to watch a mutually shared trash TV addiction. Alas, day of, the wonderful hostess was under the weather just enough that she didn’t want to cancel plans with her gal pals but slaving over a home cooked meal sounded like the least possible amount of fun. Solution? Frozen lasagna, salad and wine arriving with friends and a good time had by all.
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