Coffee Table Books

As you can see from my sidebar, I love an inviting coffee table book. They exhilarate me! I also love decorating with books.

Odd jobs

I'm also an amateur stager...;-)...gotta love combining interior design and shoes.

Other random finds

I found this hand of Buddha at Z Gallerie a while back, and I just couldn't say no.


I know, I know...this is...weird--very Jonathan Adler-esque. It took a while to grow on me, but I finally gave in. Kinda scary, though, huh?

So...

Twice every year, Tarje aka Target, has this great event they like to call the "Global Bazaar"...and I feel it's my civic duty to visit each time the shindig is on...take a look at my recent luxurious, yet inexpensive finds.

Awww...doesn't Buddha look happy? I thought this was too cute to pass up, not to mention I am partial to Eastern-influenced decor. Just look at that face! LOL.

Capiz Tray...This goes with the black and white decor of my bedroom, which I have decided to accent with yellow. It was perfect!

Let's talk about bars....

Everyone should have one or two in their house! :-)

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Tablescapes

One of my new obsessions is tablescapes...these are a few old ones I created, but I am always changing them up.

The first pic is a scape of my dresser top in my bedroom.

A coffee table tablescape...

Vanity Areas

I love vanities...so enjoy this glamourization inspiration, from Turquoise.



...Now for some closeups of my vanity table...it's usually more organized--please pardon the vanity mayhem.

Okay...so maybe these pics are a little gratuitous, but what can I say? ...I love glamour, and it loves me.

Artwork I've Purchased

The following are just some photos of original pieces of artwork I puchased that reflect my style and my love of color and my culture.

These helped fund a really good cause, the Zimbabwe Artists Project. For more info, visit http://www.zimbabweartistsproject.org/.




I found this one, done by an independent artist, at a Starbuck's near where I work. I had to have it!
The piece below is something that my hairstylist's mom painted. I purchased it from her and had it framed.
My friend Tiyadk did this. She is a fabulous artist; she also creates jewelry. Learn more about her at http://www.tiyadk.com/.

The first photo upload to my blog spot! This is one of my favorite pictures that I've taken at my condo, which I decorated, and did so pretty well, if I do say so myself! I did not paint the wall, (that was done before I moved in) but as soon as the real estate agent showed me what would turn out to be the very first home I purchased, I knew it was meant to be! Red is my favorite color, you see! ...Not to mention, it was an end unit, and on the top level...which I have playfully deemed "penthouse". I hope you enjoy this photo as much as I do! ...You may see it again in the future, but with a different tablescape...I like to play around with those...I'm modest with it one minute, then over the top the next.