Happy new year to you! I am feeling refreshed and ready for 2019. For the first time in 7 years, I took off almost 2 whole weeks. It was glorious, even for someone who loves what she does.
I’ve been worn out from working too much, and it was time to take a much needed break. So here’s what’s going on right now (around here.)
My rug that I designed for Dash and Albert is Here!!! It’s a flat weave rug made from linen (yes linen!)
I am told by the experts that linen has properties similar to wool, so I expect it resist stains like wool does naturally.
I chose to put the rug in my breakfast room, and it works beautifully in here. Can you tell I’m adding more color to my home these days?
I also took a trip to NYC around the holidays and had a great time! I love going someplace special for tea when I’m in New York, so we ended up at Laduree this trip. They are known for their macaroons.
We also went to Bosie Tea, which is fabulous for a spot of tea. I also walked around around hotel enjoying the sights on 5th Avenue. Kelly, from our podcast DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS, told me to stop in Henri Bendel, which I loved. It’s a New York institution, but it is going out of business the end of this month. Times change. We also went to an antique shop. The owner told me they were about the only antique shop left in NYC, because the rent was so high.
I enjoyed my trip, but the weather was dreary. I was happy to return to Texas to see sunshine and ditch my coat. Today was short sleeve weather. I went to Trader Joes to get some flowers and while I was there I grabbed some of my favorites. I love the low sugar cherry preserves. They remind me of my grandma’s red dumplings. I didn’t even realize they were made with cherries, until I tasted the Trader Joes preserves and recognized the flavor. We’ll also addicted to the dark chocolate and peanut butter cups.
Congrats on the rug! It looks beautiful!
Happy New Year!
Shelley
Thank you Shelley!!!
The rug is beautiful, and so cute with that table on it.
Thanks Amy!! I sure am enjoying the rug!
The rug is gorgeous! So happy for you!
For the podcast – have you thought about having other bloggers as a guest? 🙂
Laura, great idea!! We are still talking about how we may evolve the podcast, but I love your idea.
Congratulations on the rug! How special to have had yours chosen – it is lovely! We got to go to LaDuree in Paris this past October which was so special (and thankfully before the riots started). Even had a rose-flavored macaroon! Glad you enjoyed your trip to NY. Heard that Lord & Taylor is closing too. I’ve never been there but I understand it has been somewhat of a fixture there, so sad what is happening to those old stores.
How fun you just came back from Paris! Those riots are so scary and I am so glad you avoided them. We got stuck on a train one summer due to one of their many protests. It was supposed to be an 8 hour train ride, but we had to divert and were stuck on the train for 24 hours.
Great looking rug! Happy for you, oh my! Will check out your Decorating Tips! Love NYC, it’s sad so many stores are closing, totally understand with the rent so high. Have a great week! Glad you enjoyed your trip!
Nancy
Yes, I agree it’s sad stores are closing. Times are definitely changing. I think many of the changes are good for consumers, but some just aren’t.
The rug looks perfect there!!!!! Congrats again on your fabulous rug design ….it’s gorgeous!!!!! ? Roxann!!!!
Thank you Roxann!!! As you know, it’s been a long journey with that rug. I think I designed it back in 2017!
Good morning, Anita. Where did you get the lovely pitchers sitting on your dining room table? I have never seen a floral one. That would be ideal for Spring/Summer decor.
Hi Denise, that’s English chintzware. I don’t think they make them any more. This one is made by Burslem. You might be able to find one on etsy.
Thanks, Anita.
Please keep the podcast. I love it. I also like the scoop and enjoy the Bespoke decor. I hate to see any of it go. IMHO.
Thanks Linda! At this point, I plan to continue all of those things!
I have an armior just like your china cabinet that’s in your breakfast room. Mine has a mirror on the front. LOVE yours! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks JoAnn. Mine had a mirror, but we removed the silvering and the panel behind the glass.
Thats a great idea! We’re going to be moving and I have to get rid of my china cabinet. Im keeping the armior. Ill just convert it to my new china cabinet!! I am so excited, can’t wait to transform it now. Thanks a million. Have a blessed day.