10 things that rocked my world. 8.25.15

1. I decided to make an extended trip to Houston. I had a ton of shopping for clients to do and also seeing my family. My aunt has an antique shop in Houston, Antica Collection, which has some of the most gorgeous pieces ever. Including this gorgeous bedside table lamp that I get to look at every morning I wake up. She makes them and I am obsessed. You know how I feel about rocks and crystals.

2. We hosted a dinner party because I just got a new collection of dinnerware from Simon Pearce. I have been obsessed with all glass dishes for so long. It turned out fantastic, I will blog the photos soon. 

3. I've been rummaging through the AC antiques all week, total eye candy. I am really in love with this chandelier and gold mirror. How fabulous they will look in a powder room bath?

4. I also popped into one of my most favorite boutiques, Shabby Slips. I swear I could move right in. All black, white and gold everything. These chairs are also right up my alley. 

5. I have been coveting these black and white striped chairs for some time now too. LOVE! 

6. Be sure to pick up the September issue of Traditional Home. I partnered up with Moen to style a master bathroom. During fashion week, on my blog, they will be giving away one lucky reader a beautiful faucet. You've got to get the issue to see the options. Stay tuned. 

7. I also hosted a small mastermind get together while in Houston. Talking business with the best. Finally got to taste Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitts Miraval Rose and it was absolutely fantastic. I've got to get my hands on more bottles. 

8. I am also realizing that a lucite kitchen island may be perfect for my place. Love this one Katie Kime used. 

9. I love this beautiful black chandelier in the dining room condo I have been working on. It looks so glam with the new wallpaper we just installed. We're still waiting on a few more things to come in but so far, its looking so good.  I really love my job. 

10. I have learned that this is the secret to the good life. Always surround your self with people who believe in your dreams and see the best in you! 

10 things that rocked my world. 7.29.15 Italy edition

My apologies for the lack of posts in the past few days. If you were following my Instagram, you would have seen the many pics of my week in Italy. If you missed it, I'll share them with you today. 

Back in February, I did a coaching session with one of my mentors. She encouraged me to make a 6 month vision board of what I would like to happen over the next 6 months. One of them, was a TRIP TO ITALY with a photo of a beautiful view of the Amalfi coast. In April, I got the call that one of my girlfriends was getting married late in the Summer, in Italy & I had to be there. Hello! For those of you who still don't believe in the power of vision boards, I hope this helps you. The wedding was almost exactly 6 months from the day I made the board. (Here's the little corner of the board to prove it) 

1. This first picture of me in all white sitting in my hotel in Ravello, Italy was my favorite because of that gorgeous gold mirror. I was obsessed + I wanted to take it home. 

2. The view from my room was pretty incredible. Actually, the view from everywhere was pretty incredible. Walking around the town of Ravello, where the wedding was held was pretty majestic. 

3. Everywhere in the entire place was the most incredibly large lemons I had ever seen. The lemoncello was excellent! 

4. Even the pool was outfitted in the most incredible lemon yellow accents & the blue and white cake was adorned with bright & beautiful yellow lemons. 

5. Ravello is the city of music and this particular week was their 2015 music festival. Everywhere you went, some outdoor live music was playing. It was pretty magical to sit outside, sip rose and hear music from around the world. 

6. I don't want to give away too many of the details, but I did get to meet Brian McKnight, who I have been a fan of since I was just a young girl. Love his music + he preformed a very special concert for pre wedding fun. 

7. The most gorgeous white orchids sat a top the wedding tables with magical candlelight. 

8. I did get to sit next to Jamie Drake, who I  have long admired as a designer. You must check out his work. 

9. My beautiful friend Hope, was so stylish all weekend long. You will have to follow her blog, The Bombette, for details on everything she wore and styled. 

10. No matter where I went or what I did on this trip, every view was insane. I definitely left my heart in Ravello. See more here.