Dirty Martini: In My Mouth And On The Wall

Holy crap! I'm sitting here trying to compose my thoughts and my stomach is all, "no you didn't!" It's pissed over what I've put it through this week. It was all out gastrointestinal war last night when I was drinking a dirty martini while eating habanero popcorn. I'm hoping my eyeballs don't begin to protest next. They've been subjected to nearly every show on the OWN Network. I didn't even know we got this channel and I've cried during both the Rhianna and Jennifer Hudson interviews. Oprah must have one of those clickers in her pocket that she pushes every time she sees tears. You know, like the one the flight attendant walks up and down the aisle with, to count the number of people on the plane. I imagine Oprah high-fiving herself if she beats her own record. She has everything she could want so now success is only measurable in tears, famous people tears.

Besides doubling my body weight and watching so much Intervention I no longer flinch at the site of a heroin needle, I've been considering the guest bedroom paint color. Obviously this has been a weird break. I have some sentimental pieces in the room that I want to play off of. The inspiration photos have me looking at rich, yellow-based, olive greens.

Little Green Notebook

House & Garden

Image from Tokyo Bleep on tumblr.

apartment therapy

My fear is a color palette reminiscent of JCPenney's in the 90's. I'll walk in and everything is forest green, navy and burgundy. Forest green and sage are what my nightmares are made of. I'm thinking olive green, with salmon, gold and black accents. The samples I've been testing are all Benjamin Moore; Timson Green, Guacamole and Windsor Green. Below you can see the room itself and my samples up on the wall. Yeah, I'm a professional photographer so don't let the picture quality intimidate you.

I'm leaning towards Timson Green at the moment. I didn't include swatches or closeups on the wall because, frankly, they never look like they do in person.

I'll be spending the next few days continuing to overindulge, feel bad about myself, repeat, until next weekend. Then I'll lie to myself about making a change for a clean and healthy lifestyle on Monday. Somewhere in between all that conversation between my earballs, I'll paint this room. I'll have some photos to share and maybe someone who knows what they're doing will take them. Until then, let me know what you think about the olive green OR you have to help me paint over it when I make this horrible mistake that you did not warn me about.

Holiday Wishes and Glittery Protest!

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and then, and THEN, IT'S CHRISTMAS!! This year there's been less dramatics and sprinting to the finish line for the holidays. The Beard and I decided to take a holiday where we celebrate our house, Snelson and each other. We travel each year to others and this year it feels good to know I'm not going to be stuck in Detroit without clean underwear or borrowing my mom's snow boots in Wisconsin. You know, the simple things. It also means that I'll be working tomorrow, on Christmas Eve. Don't you worry, I'll be wearing something gold and sparkly, with a skull and crossbones in silent, fabulous, #glitteryprotest. Come tomorrow night The Beard and I will be eating #crispyduck from our favorite place on Buford Highway and lounging in our pjs. #tistheseason

This year I stepped out of my comfort zone (if only just my big toe). I decided to pursue some new interests and push myself a little harder than usual. In my down time I'm going to work on some more content and post more often. I still have to fill you in on the soap opera called This Here House, my trip to South Korea, my adult thrush, my bedroom, living room, studio and dining room progress and hopefully some new projects.

So I'll see you next year and don't do what I do and make your New Year's resolution unattainable. This year's motto, "reach to the top shelf where you have to stand on your tippy toes and then give up and ask a taller stranger to grab something for you." #forgetthestars #keepingitreal

Gold and Bright and Everything Right: Bright Edition

Well shoot! I couldn't help but put together another gift guide. This one is all needy and flashy and starved for attention. I think I just described every middle child, including myself.

My fondness for blinding color and pattern was started in the era of the Hypercolor t-shirt. Mine was purple and turned to pink with body heat. (How did they do that?) Looking back there is something very wrong with a t-shirt that encourages others to touch you for long periods of time. The gifts below, however, can be enjoyed alone or with others, no touching.

Fluorescent Note Cards by Le Typographe on OrangeArt Store

Geometric bib necklace by AnAstridEndeavor on Etsy

Applicata Lily Blossom Candlestick from J.CREW

"Seeing Double" Cocktail Napkin Set by Waiting on Martha

Corded Handwoven Khadi Silk Peach Cushion Cover from aniika

Vintage Pink and Gold Horse Head Planter from Chairish

"Shut In" print by Jennifer Davis on Etsy

Mien Beads Pompom Necklace by CHEZMOIMYHOME on Etsy

Pink Chanderi Cushion Cover from aniika

Orange Leopard Small Dish on Furbish

Striped Moroccan Pillow from BABA Souk

doves kissing bookmarks from Starling store

Orange Herringbone Pom Pom Throw from Waiting on Martha

Watering Can from Poketo

Winking Girl Clutch Silk - Shocking Pink from enSoie

Pom Pom Spotted Lumbar Pillow by Furbish

That's Bananas, Print from BABA Souk

Serax Canvas Planter Pink Set of 3 on FAB.

Pink and Blue Jumbo Clutch from aniika

I might part with a finger or two for the orange leopard dish, the "Shut In" print or that clutch. Not the important fingers, maybe just my pinkies. Which gifts would you chop off body parts for?

I leave tomorrow for a trip to South Korea. I promise not to take any long walks up North and to take a lot of photos. I'll be back with a post when I return. Happy shopping, er, chopping!

Gold and Bright and Everything Right: Gold Edition

So I know we all need another gift guide like we need a hole in the head. For those of you who already have a hole in the head, I'm sorry. Also, you're probably not reading this. You have other priorities.

It's no secret I love color or colour or color. I would also live in a Liberace, gold gilded house if Liberace were still alive and I was a character played by Matt Damon. We can be just as fabulous with some bright lights to get us through the dark winter. I don't adhere to the color palette of the season. Winter, you don't tell me what to do! 

So here's what you need. I mean, what your fabulous, gold gilded friends need...

gold brooklynd bow necklace by f. is for frank

Leather Tote Bag Gold by Leah Lerner on Fab.

Champagne Bubbles Highball Glasses from Anthropologie

gold dune necklace by f. is for frank

Melting iPhone Case from Urban Outfitters

Horseshoe Drink Stirs by Waiting on Martha

Large Pale Pink Polka Dot Notebook by Waiting on Martha

Skinnydip London Earbuds - Black/White from Nasty Gal

Sugar Paper Gold Hearts Note Card Set by Waiting on Martha

Zuzu Metallic Glass Set from Nasty Gal

"Fold" Copper Decorative Pillow by John Robshaw Textiles

Lila Rice XL Crescent Hoops from Bona Drag

Happy shopping and there's no judgement here if you get a gift or two for yourself (or me).