Maximizing a backyard space: Dreaming of green grass in my backyard....... photo re-post from Feb 2011 for my friend at the theater (bench/design reference).

...especially since the winter freeze this weekend killed some of my favorite plants. Waah. Goodbye beautiful umbrella plant. You were gorgeous for a year 1/2!!!

Woodlands and Tanglewood. LOVE my new Razorback Alumni friends, Dan and Carol!

The lost ornament...rolled all the way across from Carol and Dan's home into their neighbor's yard! (Can you find the ornament in the picture?) We were decorating the exterior entrance on a ladder. Super high door installation and beyond heavy garland, but we did it...and wearing 4" heels in Gina's case! ) So funny!

December Repost from 2011 for new client: My favorite thing to do is create mantel designs! See below!

Progress on the animal clinic I'm designing! Painting cat boarding and dog boarding rooms. I moved in furniture. Wallpaper and art...coming soon!

New Tanglewood Christmas client! Gina and I had a great time decorating her home for the holidays!

2011

Family Room TV Christmas Garland Fireplace Mantel - I loved working on this one. It was the typical holiday reds, but with an elegant twist.

I think we are headed to Jude's home again. She was an awesome client! Jude's home - Carlton Woods!

Gina, Mary and I had a great time working with Jude. She's a fun person! Her home is lovely...and her gorgeous backyard was the crime scene of much amazing wine, scrumptious food, and fantastic conversation!

Here We Go Again! 'Tis the season for holiday decorating! Ann's home! Festive Grand Entrance!

Gina and I love our clients. They are all back and ready to go with the tinsel and holly. We are ready to be creative! Not ready for Christmas bulb light issues as we experienced with this one last year, but ready for the hard work and festive fun! Always gets me in the holiday spirit!

ABC filming at my home! Design segment for creative ideas using door panels. They were a fun crew!

All the decorations, design materials and props are lined up in the hall and furniture is moved around, so don't think I have furnishings placed randomly. We were constantly moving furniture, doors, accessories, etc... as we went from room to room and project to project. Love my Blanca and Katishia who are amazing tv personalities with lots of energy!

Designing for our new client! Sophisticated sweet!

I used a wash and glaze to create this Country French Treatment - 2008 New Construction for Patty's Bellaire Home

Reposting for another client. She wants to look at what I painted for Patty and have me do a modified version of this for her. Here you go, Karen! See you soon!

My Photography of Jim's cool non-fish aquarium! I loved the eerieness!!

Work in progress! - My designs for Safari Animal Clinic! So exciting!! We are loving our progress!!

Fundraiser for Pets In The City - Kirk and I went as Vegas High Rollers (which was the theme). Raised over $15,000! Happy for the animals they save!

I was a Vegas showgirl. You can't see the large white feathers added onto the back of this headpiece, but they were really spectacular.

I spotted the beauty of these soon-to-be recycled goods! Looks like art! The person(s) who packed these papergoods is definitely organized. So pretty!

Birds and Lights...

Halloween Party Decorations: GLOW IN THE DARK! Use glow sticks in lanterns, jars or any clear container you have around the house. Add leaves, moss or spiderwebs. Simple and cool!