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Last minute Christmas savings!

Posted By Emily-Dallas | Dec 20, 2008 | 1 Comment | Category: Holiday, Sales

If you are anything like me, you will be waiting to the last weekend before Christmas to do all of your shopping. But there are perks to being a last minute shopper! Sales, sales, and MORE sales! But aren’t these supposed to be going on AFTER Christmas? It seems as if every hour, I am receiving another sale alert email from one of the big retailers. Oh well, you don’t see me complaining!

Retail sales galore at all Williams Sonoma Inc. stores…

Williams-Sonoma
Friends and Family Event
Saturday December 20th through Wednesday December 24th Williams-Sonoma is having a Friends and Family Event at retail stores only.

They will offer 20% off all merchandise in the store.

Pottery Barn

Spend $100 and get $20 back
Friday, December 19th through Sunday, December 21st spend $100 at a Pottery Barn store and get a $20 gift card that can be used from 12/26/2008 – 01/31/2009.

Pottery Barn Kids
Spend $100 and get $20 back

From December 19th to 21st, for every $100 you spend on in-store merchandise, you will be entitled to a coupon for $20 that is valid for a future purchase at any Pottery Barn Kids store between December 26, 2008 and January 31, 2009.

PBteen

Free shipping online
Thursday, December 18th through Monday, December 22nd PBteen will offer free shipping on an expanded assortment of in stock items only.

West Elm

Additional savings in store
Starting Wednesday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 24 get an additional 20% off on ALL SALE items.

Williams-Sonoma Home

Save on holiday accessories
Get up to 20% off on select categories including apothecary and holiday accessories at Williams-Sonoma Home retail stores.

Get your Christmas fix at Neimans!

Posted By Emily-Dallas | Nov 29, 2008 | 2 Comments | Category: Holiday, Shops and Showrooms

As soon as one holiday ends….

another seems to begin!

After having two rounds of Thanksgiving meals yesterday at my parents house, two of my aunts, my mom, my sisters, and myself decided that the eating and socializing must still continue. We had our annual “Holiday Cheer” buffet at Zodiac at the downtown Neimans. If you live in Dallas and haven’t been, the buffet menu is incredible…

Every year we have a fantastic time gabbing and catching up, but I can’t say that I wasn’t just as interested in seeing all of the elegant and always breathtaking holiday decor they put up at Neimans.

Zodiac is a vision within itself. Having been in business for 50 years, this restaurant’s color scheme of black, white, and red accents give it a classic, graphic, and glamorous vibe.

Geometric shapes lining the walls give you something interesting to look at when waiting for the elevator

And the view going down the escalator isn’t so shabby either!

We always like to stop in at the bridal department just for fun…looks like a beautiful winter wonderland

Red and gold envelope the first floor elevators…if this isn’t an indication of the holidays, I don’t know what is!

My favorite part- a very clever and cute indication of which elevator will be taking you upstairs- a red pendant (that almost appears to be floating) lights up when your elevator gets there!

Many Christmas trees were spaced throughout the first floor

Large, gorgeous chandeliers hung from the ceilings

The downtown Neimans is definitely unlike any other Neimans in Dallas and is such a fun experience. I love going there once a year to get my stylish Christmas decor fix! If you are in Dallas, be sure to swing by- they even have pics with Santa!

Happy Turkey Day!

Posted By Emily-Dallas | Nov 26, 2008 | 4 Comments | Category: Design Inspiration, Holiday

I have been meaning to post this bedroom image from Southern Accents for a while. What better time to do it than now?

I thought I’d leave you all with a very beautiful, serene, quiet image before the hustle and bustle of the holidays- a good reminder to me and everyone else to take some time to relax this week, take it easy, and enjoy time with your loved ones!

I have so many things to be thankful for….just a few of them include great family and friends, a roof over my head, and the fact that I get to do what I love. Also thankful for the people who make our design blog possible- the wonderful MG bloggers. You all are the best- I know how much hard work goes into your posts….so a big thank you! Also a big thank you to the readers and fellow bloggers who take the time to share their insights and homes with us. You make our blog worth writing for!

Have a safe and very happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Tis the season for contests!

Posted By Emily-Dallas | Oct 30, 2008 | 2 Comments | Category: Contests, Holiday

Wanted to let you all know about 2 great contests that I have learned about recently…

One is a contest over at The Galiway blog where you can win your favorite boxed holiday greeting cards. All you have to do is post a comment on their blog post stating which of the Galison greeting cards is your favorite- easy as that! Contest ends November 13th!

My favorite are the vintage “Dear Santa” cards…so adorable!

Another contest that comes a little earlier this year is the one hosted by Blogging Top Design. You all are invited to design a room around one of these fantastic crystal chandeliers from Swarovski’s Crystal Palace collection – just like the designers did on the show!

And…the celebrity judge will be…(wait for it)…..Margaret Russell herself from Top Design and Editor of Elle Decor! The contest starts immediately and all entries are due by Friday, November 7th. More info on it here!

With all these contests on the horizon- what is a girl to do? Participate of course! We love these!

We heart V Day!

Posted By Emily-Dallas | Feb 10, 2008 | 5 Comments | Category: Color, Holiday

Valentine’s Day will soon be here and we’ve compiled a few photos of our favorite red and pink rooms!

This decked out closet from Traditional Home (Oct. 2007) is so playful and feminine. Flats and heels are showcased in pink shelves while purses, dresses, and sweaters are neatly arranged in front of a barely there lilac color. The bench adds a bit of whimsy and ties together all of the surrounding colors. If only my closet was a quarter of this size!

Another photo from Traditional Home- I love this antique desk that sits in the Master Bedroom- it serves to separate the bedroom from a sitting area. The added touches of soft pink in the throw and roses really gives this bedroom an added touch of romanticism.

Yet another Traditional Home photo here (Oct. 2007) by Jamie Drake. The magazine describes Jamie as “infusing a ‘wow’ factor into interiors with his fearless use of bold color”. That’s for sure! You have to be pretty fearless to cover an entire bedroom in fuchsia. Adding purple broke up all the pink while still maintaining femininity and luxury. Textiles were designed byJamie also (his collection for Schumacher). Again, he’s another designer who mixes the contemporary (lucite chair- not shown, and luxe geometric velvet headboard) with the traditional (antique desk- not shown, and gilt accessories).

Hello red! This New York apartment with its bold red walls looks extraordinary paired with blacks, golds, and even animal prints to accent. This scheme is very exotic and daring. I love it because it does not look too masculine or feminine in here. It’s a room anyone could get along with!

This boudoir featured in Oprah at Home is incredibly chic. Can’t get enough of those pink houndstooth drapes or that mirrored vanity. This room acts almost as a little retreat for one to go to and relax in- with shoes all over the floor, feminine colors everywhere, and elegant furniture- every girl should have one of these to escape to!

Here is Gwyneth Paltrow’s Dining Room in the Hamptons (featured in last year’s House and Garden). The pink here is almost invisible- but if you look closely you will see small touches of pink sparkle in the stunning chandelier and in the inexpensive, but fabulous plates from CB2. We love how this Dining Room is far from being overdone and its simplicity is what really gets us!

Another celeb home photo for ya. I bet you can guess whose bedroom this is- oh yes, the always flashy and extravagent Paris Hilton’s bedroom (or was her bedroom- those celebs seem to move around a lot!) I actually really adore her bedroom. The powdered pink and mirrored furniture (I have a thing for those mirrored pieces as you can tell) looks very striking but at the same time very serene.

Last celeb bedroom featured in Elle Decor U.K. is that of the designer Betsey Johnson. Her clothing is very unique as is her home design. I am really liking the yellow Dining Chairs paired with the pink walls- very unexpected and unique. Her signature color pink is used everywhere in her home- even pink carpet in the bedroom (not really my style but it wouldn’t be Betsey if it wasn’t a little bit unusual!)

Also, found a few V Day pieces that you could put in your home year round-

These chairs are from Mecox Gardens- definitely a bit more Valentines looking but aren’t they sweet!

This garden seat is also from Mecox- a popular home accessory right now

Tea cup candle from Tracy Porter- would make a great gift for that special someone!

This Swedish farm table from 1st Dibs make a great craft desk in a feminine studio or would look adorable even in a child’s room

Had to feature at least one Anthropologie find- the queen of girliness and charm. Love this little “Inside Out” bowl that you can purchase on their website.

I saw this Blu Dot chair in a magazine a while back and loved how inexpensive and modern looking it was.

This chair from Container Store is another inexpensive desk chair find- comes in a few other bold colors and is only $49!!

This houndstooth print pillow from Heals is only $40- what a bargain!

Ok..not really an inexpensive find but we LOVE this Venetian lamp from Jan Showers. So fabulous!

Vintage Christmas

Posted By Emily-Dallas | Dec 05, 2007 | 2 Comments | Category: Holiday

We just love unexpected holiday décor. Lauren’s mother-in-law is the perfect example of how to introduce all your traditional Christmas décor to a fresher color palette. She covers her antique French buffet with new and vintage finds creating a cheerful Christmas landscape.

A shot of her buffet and beautiful tree.

A mix of the old and the new.

Vintage Santa plate with fun red and green accents.

While shopping on the historic Houston Heights’ 19th street on Saturday, I spotted a vintage Christmas wonderland at Jubilee!

19th Street Shopping in The Heights.

Side note: this dresser was only $175 and it was 25% off!

Holiday Home Tours

Posted By Emily-Dallas | Nov 05, 2007 | No Comments | Category: Events, Holiday

One of my favorite things about the holiday season are all of the home tours.

In Plano, on 11/17 and 11/18, 11am-5pm, the 30th “Holiday Tour of Homes” will take place.
Four homes are spotlighted this year- all decorated in holiday splendor.
Tickets are only $15!

There is also the Park Cities “Homes for the Holidays” Tour on 11/30 from 9:30am-1:30pm.

We hear both of these home tours will be spectacular! (and all proceeds go to support a good cause as well!)

Halloween: Decorating and Entertaining

Posted By Emily-Dallas | Oct 22, 2007 | No Comments | Category: Holiday

Pottery Barn Kids- Clock

Target Berry Wreath

Horchow Halloween Witch

Z Gallerie Beaded Pumpkins

Z Gallerie Skull and Bones Dinnerware

Z Gallerie Candelabra

Pottery Barn Spider Tealights

Pottery Barn Twig Sconce

Pottery Barn Pumpkin Candles

Pottery Barn Malta Lanterns

Halloween will soon be upon us and if you haven’t already filled your house with fun and creative holiday decor, here are a few ideas and an assortment of fall accessories to set the spooky stage for the 31st!