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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

:Finding the Perfect Accessory(ies):

Still perusing design elements for the bachelor. He alerted me yesterday that the bench I decided on for his foyer arrived, and the pillows are being delivered today! I'll be finishing up this particular section of his home on Thursday (for now, anyway, since he's decided to wait on painting and a chandelier for the entry way. *sad face*) I think once the wall is covered in whatever material/medium we decide on and a new chande makes its way to the ceiling, the space will look much warmer. I took a little trip to Home Goods yesterday and found an array of items that we could use in his space based on his affinity for earth tones, Buddha, wooden elements and actual dark wood furniture. I playfully refer to him as "the Zen master".




I was a fan of the top part of this table, but the bottom looked a little cheap to me.
WOMP!

I suggested some sort of metal art for the wall that accompanies the bachelor's staircase.
I don't think this is it, though.

This piece had the multi-dimensional factor I was seeking for the art,
but wasn't necessarily the right style.

This Buddha complements nothing in the bachelor's home.
Moving right along...

When I forwarded him this picture, he commented that this Buddha was "pimped".
I concur. :-)

This one made me chuckle.
How can you say no to a rotund-belly Buddha?

In unrelated Operation Bachelor news, I liked this chair...found it interesting and such...
but the tone/material gave me the willies. It has an eerie aspect about it 
that makes it seem as though it belongs at the Cryptkeeper's house.
Or in Morticia Adams' budoir at the vanity table...

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Live Glamourously.

Monday, January 30, 2012

:Designing Woman:

My weekend consisted of additional shopping for this client's home on Sunday. WHEEEE!! 
Some of the furniture had arrived when I visited his abode, as well.
Here are a few items I considered for him on the shopping trip...

I had mentioned metal wall art to him, and though this is for housing votive candles,
 it's somewhat along the lines of what I was thinking, but I want more color.

Interesting, I do say. I likey.

Art for the stairwell wall? Love the multi-dimensionality.

Went to Bo Concept to pick up an objet for the entry console in the bachelor's foyer.
This spread awaited me on their table and though I didn't indulge...
I must concur...THIS is the way you treat a customer!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

:Current Design Project:

Before shots from one of my current design projects... I'm currently working on the foyer, but waiting for some larger furniture items to arrive. The owner doesn't want to paint right now, but once he does, it's going down! Basement. I'm also trying to encourage him to look into fabric wallcoverings. I think they'd be a lovely touch for the entryway.
Go big or go home, right!?

Needs items for door-flanking. ASAP.

Perfect little corner for a seating/utility bench.

I love the sheen on the wooden floors, lol. Pretty!

Door from a cabinet we chose. It's divinely delicious!

Another area I'll be adding more of the Exquisite Interiors touch to soon...
Can't wait to pick out new chandeliers for the space! Stay Tuned.

Ikat print pillow I picked out at Z Gallerie. Sale find! I originally chose for the foyer,
but I liked the look of it on this chair in my client's living room...another area I'll
be working on shortly.

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Remember to Always...

Live Glamourously.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

:BAM:

My polishes are finally here from Zoya, and I must say, that was one hell of a promotion Refinery29 staged!! A couple weeks back, they posted about how to get thy digits on some free nail candy. I couldn't wait to cop my free swag...and please believe, I made sure my family and friends got a piece of the action, too! :-) I sampled the polish earlier today, and I gotta give it up...it's delicious--the color, the consistency. We'll see about the staying power. Peep the colors I splurged on below...all mine for a whopping $6.95 total...paid shipping only!

From left: Petra, Edyta

Sidebar: {Icing on Cake} On top of all this, I'm blogging this post from my brand new computer gifted to me from my Mama for my birthday (it's an early gift) and much-needed! I was about to chuck my old one out the window...grrr!!

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Remember to Always...

Live Glamourously.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

:Door of the Day:

Found here.

Monday, January 16, 2012

:Bejewel Me:

Baubles I'm Lovin' from Furbish Studio:


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Remember to Always...

Live Glamourously.


:Door of the Day:

Transportation to Paradise.

Friday, January 13, 2012

:Scenes from Last Night:

You guys know I love food. And what better way to enjoy it than with a friend! So go ahead~have at these photos from my dinner last night at Pacci's Neapolitan Pizzeria. And what the hell...let's learn a little Italian while we're at it! Oh, PS~The service was AMAZING! Our waiter was totally awse, as in awesome!
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the antipasto (starter/appetizer):
Bruschetta

the piatto principale (main course/entrée):
Margherita Pizza

And what's a meal without a little dolce (dessert/sweet):
Espresso Gelato....MMMMM.

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Remember to Always...

Live Glamourously.


Tuesday, January 10, 2012

:Door of the Day:


Isn't it just magical? ...Looks like it could transport you to all sorts of places...
From here.  Read about my trip there right here.

:Scenes from Last Night:

It's Restaurant Week in my city! And you know I LOOOOOVE to eat! One of my favorite style bloggers, Vivi of Heart, Print & Style, and I had dinner at Sax last night, a 9700-square foot restaurant/lounge with a 20-foot enclosed infinity stage directly above the 1st floor bar.

It was our first time there (we had previously been talking about planning our excursion, though) and eat we did! We had a three course meal--1st course for me: American Wagyu beef sliders, 2nd course: a succulent salmon dish , 3rd course: Saxual Chocolate cake (the vanilla ice cream was the business!); oh, and this was all washed down with a very tasty cocktail, concocted with Grey Goose pear vodka, St.Germain and lemon juice, the Le Deux.


--The second course should be here, but I forgot to
photograph before I started to eat it. Sorry, guys!--
Moving right along to dessert...


On Monday nights, this intimate space has a Burlesque show every 15 minutes--think Eyes Wide Shut meets Do You Think You Can Dance?--so we got the opportunity to take advantage of seeing it. I mean, who can say no to dinner theatre?
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The decor here is very heavily influenced by the Baroque period--lots of gold leaf, ornate mouldings, tufted damask banquettes, red velvet and over the top chandeliers.
Mmmm Hmmm.
This chandelier was so gorgeous! It was in the entry way, and I thought
the lighting in this particular space was sooo sublime. Absolutely perfect!
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And lastly...
I wouldn't be me if I didn't include some photos of my eye makeup for the evening.
I used MAC's Outre (inner eyelid), Brun (outer lid/crease) and Flip (highlight):

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Remember to Always...

Live Glamourously.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

:Door of the Day:

From previous posts, you guys kinda know I have a thing for doors. And I've decided to do something about it in 2012. New Feature. Door of the Day. Will highlight the flamingos of all doors. Because after all, doors are a very important part of our lives. We enter and exit through them. Literally and figuratively. So for all you sultry door loving addicts out there, game on.



Remember to Always...

Live Glamourously.

Monday, January 2, 2012

:Beautylicious Mondays:

Happy New Year, All!!

For my first post of 2012, I want to introduce you all to a product that I'm sure has been around for a while, but I just discovered and started using:


This stuff is GREAT! Beauty guru, KeetaRay would second that, and that's an opinion worth taking into account! The crystals contained in the product are very fine, but they do a bang-up job of exfoliating the epidermis. The product feels really good as you massage it into your skin. I would venture to say that it's probably gentle enough to use every day, but if you're not into that, I'd recommend at least twice a week.  However, as with any exfoliating rinse, try to keep your eyes closed as you're using. I got some crystals in my eyes one day, and, as you can imagine, it was not cute, LOL. 

Additionally, this product is very easy on the pockets, as I believe the one I purchased retailed at around $4.29, though you may be able to get it for cheaper in some places. I bought mine at an actual Sally's beauty supply store, but I'm sure you can get it at other retailers in-store or online. Below are the ingredients contained in this Queen Helene product:


Happy Exfoliating, darlings!

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Remember to Always...


Live Glamourously.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

:Happy Holidays:

...from the Kardashians
(click to enlarge)

Behind the scenes beauty shots
Very saucy lip color.

You can't hate on this look...it's just sickening. Too fierce.

Khloe gets the award for most romantically pretty look.

Merely more inspiration to get glam.
Kourt's outfit was my all-time fave. Hands down.
She killed.

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Remember to Always...

Live Glamourously.