Detour

Well I didn't start my headboard this weekend, BUT I did buy some paint. I painted one wall and decided it wasn't the color I was hoping for. GRRRR. I know I've decided on the color scheme for our bedroom, but I saw this bedding tonight and well...I'm on a detour. I just love the ethnic print and the color scheme. Why can't I make up my mind??!!!

Lighting

Currently in our dining room off the kitchen we have this little guy. A typical builder light fixture.

I've wanted to change it our for awhile now. A had one in mind that I really love, however I had some reservations because I didn't want it to clash with the style of the house. That all went away when I saw this dining room by Sarah Richardson. The decor seems very traditional, but has an eclectic feel with the linear chandelier thrown in.

One of these days I will be ordering it from Overstock at a pretty good price!

Headboard Inspiration

This weekend I plan to make our headboard. I'll of course take pictures throughout the process. Above is the inspiration for the headboard made by Michelle.

I'll upholster it using this gray velvet fabric and I'll use silver nail head trim for the outline of the headboard.

Wish me luck!!!

Fabric Inspiration

This pillow represents our bedroom color scheme. I'll be purchasing the fabric to make 2 pillows for our bed. I'm so happy to have finally decided on the colors! Purple was my first choice, but I kept swaying on other colors. When I starting thinking about all signs pointed to purple. Our wedding colors were purple and the hotel room we stayed in for our 1st anniversary had a purple scheme. My friend Melanie's bedroom is also going to have purple in it, so it will be fun as we makeover our rooms together. :)

Moroccan Cuisine

I went to visit my mom this past weekend and had a great time. I have a friend who is Moroccan and since I'm obsessed with all things Moroccan she recommended a Moroccan restaurant in Dallas, TX called Medina. I've wanted to go for awhile now, so my mom and I took the plunge and went to Dallas to eat there for lunch. Wow! The food was amazing. I ordered Marrakesh chicken and my mom ordered the oven roasted chicken pizza. Although the cuisine was to die for, the interior decor was even better!

I recognized that pattern from Canada House & Home. I would love to use that fabric for our bedroom, but it comes in at $100 a yard so that won't be happening.

If you're ever in downtown Dallas you need to try Medina. You won't regret it!

Ta Da!!

Finally I have a finished product! Here is the dresser I've been working on. The beautiful fixtures, that I think make the dresser, came in the mail yesterday. This was my first time to paint furniture and I definitely learned quite a few lessons along the way.