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1.20.2011

Prop design and set decor for Main Street Theater's THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING

 Claire Hart-Palumbo will perform Didion’s adaptation of her stunning memoir about the sudden death of her husband, John Gregory Dunne, and the prolonged illness of her only daughter. “Capturing the compassion, humor, and bewilderment of a fiercely intelligent woman whose world lurches suddenly from the ordinary to the unimaginable, The Year of Magical Thinking is a love letter to a child and a tribute to an extraordinary, unconventional marriage told with raw candor and a storyteller's gift for the absurd." (Playbill)

In 2007, Vanessa Redgrave played Didion in the Broadway production and was nominated for both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award.

1.05.2011

Southern style decorations for the holidays - dining room, entry hall, and family room

Click the photo for the slideshow so the images are clearer. Sorry, no flash on camera phone. I purchased magnolias, hydrangeas, and various rustic/holiday elements to infuse in the items I bought last year, and used her husband's boots (he sells boots to retailers). I put her husband's antique railroad lantern and antique cartridge box on their piano. So simple yet charmingly personal and festive!




















































12.27.2010

Christmas Holiday decorating touches in my home




I always pull out my uncle's Christmas postcard from his time spent in the military during the '40's while stationed in France. He sent this wonderful card to my grandparents (his in-laws). It's so sweet, and I cherish it so much. Uncle Chuck, you were a wonderful man! Cheers to you in the afterlife.

Decorating for the holidays in my dining room - simple strand of garland, a few mercury glass ornaments and stockings. Easy.



12.25.2010

Wonderful Christmas! My sweet small Christmas tree...


We just got home and are about to snuggle in and watch one of our favorite movies tonight, but I wanted to post that we had one of the best holidays at my parent's home. All the family was there including new boyfriends, and fingers crossed, babies on the way!! :) We can count our lucky stars to have such kind, hard working, honest and loving new members join our crazy gene pool! Happy holidays to my family and friends in Houston, Florida, Ohio, Louisiana, Austin, Colorado, France, Sweden, Columbia, etc... Mistletoe kisses to all and cheers to a lovely 2011!!!! ******

12.22.2010

Beautiful Christmas holiday designs for exterior and interior - Rhonda's home


Gina and I took only a few pictures this year. We were working back-to-back jobs, so we rarely stopped to shoot photos. I'll post the others later.

12.13.2010

Santa under my outdoor Christmas tree

I redesigned the Santa I bought. I took some things off his attire that were cheesy and added some things like the cool clock he's holding. I found that at another store. Love it! I also took off the ugly red ribbon that was on the lighted present, and added my own ribbon and accents of light bulbs and gold sprayed coral picks. Everyone has commented on it when they see me outside. I've seen neighbors taking peeks. Just hope someone leaves some tuna treats and catnip for my cats. Lol!

My artsy outdoor Christmas tree = creative fun!

I can never have the expected look. Whatever I design has to have a creative twist and an amusing unusual flair. I used old and new keys, actual GE light bulbs and numbered metal tags. It looks really cool up close and personal. I used my old railroad spikes and hammered metal ornaments under the tree. The tree topper is just a simple feather bouquet. Nothing spectacular until you put it all together. For those of you who know where I live, stop by and take a peek. Just use things that you like and don't worry about whether it's appropriate to the holidays or if other people like it. Design for your tastes. Make it personal. Make it fun! Who wants to be boring? 

11.29.2010

It's Fake and Bake Time Again! --- Food for Main Street Theater's production of Heidi Chronicles!!

I made two fake gourmet foods (grilled salmon with herbs and grilled swordfish with a bosenberry balsamic sauce). Pretty cool since this was the first time I've done anything like this (except for the fake oysters I made last summer for another theater production.) It's more amazing given the fact that I'm like Carrie on Sex And The City and use my oven for storage. I don't cook, but I'm a great fake 'n bake chef, so that counts for something! :) 
(If you guess what material I used, you win a prize! No cheating for those friends/family who know what I used to create them!)
Check out Main Street Theater's production of Heidi Chronicles which opened this weekend to great success and runs until mid-December.

Fake and Bake Time! Fake grilled salmon w/ with herbs - for Main Street Theater's production of Heidi Chronicles!



I'll try to post a pic (later) of the underside and bottom edges of the salmon. It looks like real fish skin. Bleck... but I looove me some salmon twice a week! Yummo!

Fake and Bake Time! Fake grilled swordfish w/ bosenberry balsamic sauce - for Main Street Theater's production of Heidi Chronicles!