Florals at the Oscars

Florals at the Oscars by dmariestyles featuring clutch handbags

Bits and Pieces of What Makes a Home Your Own

Two weeks after the movers delivered our stuff from Dallas, our little place is slowly coming together. While I still have yet to put up frames, find (or make) table covers, and purchase more small yet cute storage containers; I'm happy to say that I have conquered the countless boxes that came.

Here are a few of my favorite little things in our home that make it personal and functional.

Wrought iron chair as a book holder

I don't have a TV but I do have my books!

Candle holders add a hint of fall...

My Mona Lisa

My bed...

Our dining table (table cover from Anthropologie) with the fruit bowl (bought at a store in Willow Glen) and silverware (from Target as handpicked by the little guy)

Hope you are having a wonderful new week! 

Our Little Apartment - The Before

So I finally got a call from the moving company letting me know that my stuff will be here tomorrow afternoon. YIPPPEEE!! For the past two weeks, my son and I have been eating over at my sister's house (lunch and dinner) and have been sleeping on an airbed; so I'm sure you can all imagine how excited we both are to finally have a bed to sleep on, a couch to sit on and a table to dine on.

I am itching to decorate my "little apartment" (as my son calls it). But I do face some challenges - how to make the apartment functional and how to make the larger pieces of furniture to work in a small space (less than 700 sq. ft).

Here's the challenge:

1) Living Room - While the color adds warmth to the space and the layout is open enough, I have large pieces of furniture that I'm bringing from my old house in Texas. I could easily buy a more streamlined, compact items; but I don't want to spend money on furniture.

2) Kitchen and Nook - Liking the glass on the cabinets and can't wait to put the colorful plates, pots and pans.

3) Bedroom - My one-dimensional bedroom.

Wish me luck! Will post pics of the place soon.

Charming Wedding in Gorgeous Seattle

I was in Seattle with the little boy for my cousin's wedding. We were armed with sweaters and pants for the trip, but lo and behold - it was 82 degrees when we arrived at 11pm..crazy! This almost never happens in Seattle. Coming from Dallas, I was hoping to have the gloomy, grey day that Seattle is known for; instead, we were greeted with warm, balmy weather. Oh well!

THE WEDDING

The whole affair was quite charming - a quick ceremony followed by a reception at the Montecristo Hotel. The venue was quaint with some interesting architectural details. We had fun and we wish the couple all the best. Cheers!

Chaotic September

I can't believe summer is about to be officially over. Where did the time go? I have been extremely busy with packing and organizing and basically, just getting everything ready for my move to California next week. In addition to the move, I have just started a new business venture with my sister - Via Rue Travels (a fashion and lifestyle travel company). Hectic and stressful is an understatement, indeed, but I am loving every minute of it.

I will miss my house, especially my kitchen! My son and I will be moving to a 700 sq ft apartment which is a sixth of our house now. It will be interesting to see how we will manage. I will definitely share our adventures as mom and son in the Bay Area. Do you have any tips and tricks in downsizing?

Beginnings of Fall

Beginnings of Fall by dmariestyles featuring tom ford sunglasses

Neutrals for Fall

Neutrals for Fall by dmariestyles featuring leather bags