Best Dressed Fort Worth Dining Room

It's been about 2 months since I met with my client to present her design plan for her dining room. She has been beside herself excited for installation day and has been waiting patiently.  Finally, yesterday was the BIG day.  I absolutely LOVE installation day because all the visions that have been swirling in my head come to reality! 

 Lesley (my assistant) and I started first thing in the a.m. prepping for their install.  We went over our checklist and made sure we had everything ready.  It is amazing what work goes into making sure all the details are covered and I'm so grateful for Lesley!  I spend many nights tossing and turning before a project install and often get up to write things down that we can't forget to take or buy for that special day.

  I like to take things that are precious, breakable or anything that needs extra care in my vehicle.  My installers take very good care of my items but I'm a protective mama.
  
Of course, it was raining on the day we had lots to load which was a challenge.  I'm so grateful for an amazing storage facility where I can back my car right up to it, making it easier to manage.
 Yesterday, as I was getting into the car, my tennis shoe slipped and I totally fell to the ground, I mean totally flat on my back.  I was a bit stunned at first because it happened so fast!  However, once I realized I was OK, all I could do is laugh and laugh.   When I got in the car I did say "Oh Lord, please don't let this day continue like this."
We headed out to Fort Worth with our coffee in hand, ready for GREATNESS.
When we arrived, we unloaded and placed the rugs.  We then anxiously awaited the arrival of all the custom built chairs that my amazing upholsterer and I designed. We dominated the freight elevator for a while, that's for sure!
 My client already had the table and it was AMAZING so we had 10 chairs made to complete the room. Just imagine the fun dinner parties that are going to happen around this table.  
BEFORE & AFTER
Check out that wine display cabinet, it was just finished up last month!  It is stunning in person, all behind glass! There is a lot of height in this room because it's a loft condo.  The arrangement on the table brings your eye up and adds a splash of texture and a bit of glam.
The captain chairs are a bit taller than the rest of the chairs and they truly add a special touch to the entire look.
 I'm crazy in love with all the colors, stripes and geometrics. The velvet is so soft and has a beautiful sheen to it.
It was a successful day without any other falls!  I am very sore today though! 
Stripes and geometrics make an amazing marriage don't you think?
 Keep a watch out for the living room we did in this home the same day.  
 Take a peek below!
Happy weekend!  I'm hosting a birthday party here at the house tomorrow night for my hubby.  Look forward to having my home filled with all the family! Barbecue is on the menu with blackberry cobbler & ice cream for dessert.
My new website will be launched next week too so I'm incredibly excited about that.   
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Ruthie's Memorial Day Inspirations

With Memorial Day coming up this weekend, it has got me thinking about all things Red, White and Blue.
Let's start with some interiors.
This entryway is stunning.  Don't think I could be brave enough to do this in my home but it sure is glamorous.  The door is upholstered and the paint color on the walls is a lacquered high gloss.  Do you like it?
One of the clients I'm working with right now had her entryway painted in this gorgeous blue.  SW "Outer space" and it looks incredible.  She was so afraid to do it but ended up trusting me and now she LOVES it!
House Beautiful, October 2012
I love this room featured in House Beautiful.  The solid blue velvet, plaid, leather and then the American Flag really gives it a masculine flair.  The rug pulls everything together in this room and gives it balance.
This room is inspiring and they gave us the colors from Sherwin Williams.  Lots of pattern in this room but they all work together beautifully.
If I had a lake house, I'd decorate the bunks like this.  Great for boys and girls.  The seagrass rug really adds a great texture to the space.
I like the idea of combining dark navy with these burnt orange colors.
Stark white paint on this built in looks incredible with the navy blue.  The white cording really makes everything pop!  A port hole mirror would be something I would add to the back wall to give it some charm.

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Red shelves with blue books is so sharp!  Love the black and white pillow.
Column and baseboards painted blue to match the wallpaper!  Not my personality but I could see this being down in a boutique or retail store in a second!
How fun is this couch??!!!!
On to Red, White and Blue Exteriors.....
So happy!
Rustic quaint
Fun red for a cabin!
Red makes things look exciting!
Coastal Living
With painted furniture being all the rage right now, why not paint your wicker red?
 
Ballard Design has some awesome umbrella's this season and the tilt which is an added bonus.  The black and white stripe is my favorite.
On to eating and miscellaneous fun.....
Memorial Day is the beginning of summer around here and the grills get fired up and the pools get ready for backyard parties.  We are having a party on Monday with some good friends and I'm thinking about what desserts to make.   Here are some I'm thinking about.
Rooms to Inspire
I thought the wrapped twizzlers was a great idea.  The teens will LOVE these!
Trifle is my absolute favorite dessert ever!  This is the taste of summer!
I'm making this for my guests.  I make it with "store bought" sugar cookie dough.  I use 2 of the Pillsbury dough rolls.  It is such a hit for parties!
I won't be sporting this cute little number but it is adorable for the summer!
I will be wearing these little lovelies.  Ann Taylor is having a huge sale and  I've purchased these!  I thought they looked very classy.
How fun would these be to make! My teens would be all over these!
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE THAT HAVE FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY, we remember you this weekend.
No words can be expressed for the sadness we feel for Oklahoma's loss this week.  We will continue to pray that through this disaster, God will be working behind the scenes to show us that He is amongst us in these tragedies.
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