My visit to the Wisteria outlet in Dallas!

While on business in Dallas, I got to experience a little bit of design junkie heaven: the Wisteria outlet.  It was in transition for the end of the winter season, but even though it wasn't styled perfectly, it was still a gorgeous and inspiring site to see.

Behold!

I was loving all of the table-setting inspiration.  

Aren't the walls covered in book pages cool?  And the intricately carved arches reminded me of my adventures in Morocco!

Soft-goods and upholstered items donned pretty pastels like lavender and periwinkle.

Look yonder! The Wisteria "flea-market" corner, full of treasures you never knew you wanted needed!!

A Texas-sized thanks to my friend Susan, who was an awesome host during my stay in Dallas, and for taking me to Wisteria-wonderland!

If you aren't lucky enough to live near Wisteria in Dallas, you'll have to do with beholding Wisteria online like the rest of us. *sigh*

Announcing the winner of the Distressed Angel Wings from Bella Cottage...

The very lucky winner of this pair of angel wings is Tanya904!  Congrats!  Tanya, please contact me at ashley [at] decorologyblog [dot] com with your shipping information.  Thanks to all who entered - and stay tuned for future giveaways!

winner chosen by random draw using random.org. Participants with more than one comment were only counted ONCE.

Only a few hours left to enter to win a lovely pair of distressed wood angel wings!

Visit this post and follow the instructions for your chance to win these french-country beauties~

A beautiful French Country-chic giveaway!

Another gorgeous giveaway coming at you guys!  This one comes from The Bella Cottage, a boutique full of shabby chic, french-style decor and furniture.  One lucky reader will win a lovely pair of distressed wood angel wings in warm cream.

Here's the product description:
These gorgeous distressed angel wings have flown in just in time! The warm cream paint has been distressed to show natural wood peeking through. A lovely wall hanging near a crackling fireplace with stockings, or even as part of a door decoration! Such a versatile piece will enhance your cottage home year round. Comes ready to hang. Sold as a pair. Ships immediately otherwise please allow 2-3 prior to shipment weeks if not in stock. 40h x 13w x 1d


In order to enter the contest:

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 2. Like The Bella Cottage Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/TheBellaCottage

 3. Visit The Bella Cottage site, pick your favorite product and tell us what it is in a comment on this post.

 Good Luck! One Winner will be chosen by random number generator July 17, 2012


 CONTEST RULES: CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES (48 CONTIGUOUS STATES ONLY). PRIZES ARE AS SHOWN AND SUBSTITUTIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CONTEST RULES MAY RESULT IN CONTESTANT’S DISQUALIFICATION. must be 18 or older to enter.

Fresh bedroom inspiration

I think it's hard to go wrong with white and blue
via Target print ad
 

The owner of this bedrooom quotes "I was a lot more beige once upon a time but a trip to Australia stopped all that."  I love it when a recent trip spurs you to make changes in one's everday life!

3 above via Heart Homes mag

The bedding in the photo above, and the photo below, along with the graphic rug, create a very fresh and modern feeling to these bedrooms.

2 above via Adore Home

The glamorous interiors of Schuyler Samperton

It is always such a treat when I'm introduced to an interior designer whose work I haven't seen before. It doesn't happen very often, which is why I'm really excited to share with you Schuyler Samperton. She's an LA based designer with a cool modern twist on traditional decorating. I'm sure some of you do know her work - and even if you've seen it before, I imagine it's just as beautiful to look at the second..., third..., fourth time around...

Pops of pink and turquoise balance out the visual heaviness of the dark wood beams

I would never think to put together that rug that table, with those curtains and that striped chair.  It's a very unexpected blend, and I like that it looks like the furnishings and decor was collected over time as opposed to items purchased just to match.

The two below images are from the home of model Carolyn Murphy, which was featured in March's vogue!

Those wood floors are heaven!

Do you like Schuyler's style? Go to Schuyler Samperton's site to see more.

A great book for all my girly girls out there

The aptly titled "Hers," by Jacqueline deMontravel is a treasure trove of inspiration and ideas to feminize your space, no matter what your style.   The book starts off with the "queen" of all feminine rooms, the bedroom.  The bedroom section was definitely may favorite, and helps you narrow down colors, details, fabrics, and layering.

I love this bedroom, and the balance between masculine and feminine. I'm also crazy about the delicate lace trimmed sheet paired with the chocolate brown coverlet. Perfect.

Like I said before, this book isn't just about glitzy glam rooms.  It doesn't matter what your style, you can still apply the suggested methods.

The bedroom section was my favorite, but the book also covers other rooms in other chapters, like home offices, outside spaces, creating your own personal space, accommodating guests, and accessorizing. 

If this book sounds like just the motivation you've been needing for your home, you can buy it online here.