'B' Musings

Birthdays & Bucket Lists

Parker — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:47:32 +0000

It was my birthday two days ago and so it was time to tackle yet another item on my bucket list. Each year I try to scratch a line through a minimum of one item, though it would be nice to annihilate 3 or 4 per year. Either way, I decided to finally get the tattoo I’ve been wanting for years. It’s funny because I kept putting this particular item on the “waiting” list because of the pain I was promised to experience. However, it was not painful. Aside from some temporary discomfort, it was quick and easy. Here’s a pic:

I did decide to fill in the center for aesthetic and personal reasons. A) I thought it looked cleaner to make the center black and B) I felt as though having the center filled in created a feeling of being centered.

Overall, I’m completely happy with my decision. So now it is time to check that list and see what else I want to accomplish in my 36th year. Hmmm…..the possibilities!

Derby Devil Boot Camp

Parker — Tue, 25 May 2010 09:47:33 +0000

Here is something I have been wanting to do for a few years now. AND if I didn’t already have a previous committment, I would be there. What is it I am speaking of?

The Savannah Derby Devils Boot Camp!

I’ve been wanting to join these lovely ladies for some fun skating and competition and hope to be able to get to a function in the near future. In the meantime, I’ll see if they need some help planning their events!

Halloween theme has been chosen!!!!!

Parker — Mon, 17 May 2010 05:14:47 +0000

Yep. That’s right! It’s that time of year again when my wheels start a spinnin’ and themes begin popping in and out of my brain until I narrow it down, close my eyes, and pick one that gives me options. So this year’s theme is…..

(drum roll please)

……Wicked Fairytales! Everything from Grimm’s Riding Hood to Aesop’s Goose with the Golden Egg to Carroll’s Wonderland and more! No nursery rhyme or Andersen tale will be safe! The house will be transformed, decor will be over the top, and costumes will be a “treat” to make!

Here’s a quick look at some of my inspiration pieces….

I love the composition of this drawing and hope to pull off some of the silhouette from it.

What a great rendition of Little Red Riding Hood! This one gives me such an awesome sense of girl power and the eternal fight to the death. I just wish there was some way to bring it to life at the party.

Now this last one is not so much the wicked end of the theme as it is just a cool idea for a picture to be taken out in the yard when in costume and reading something like Grimm’s fairytales. I’m just going to have to figure out how to wire black roses with lights for the same effect?

Thomasville comes to Savannah!

Parker — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:32:33 +0000

Finally there is another option for consumers to purchase custom pieces in Savannah. The Thomasville showroom on Abercorn opened on April 1st and has a myriad of fabric and leather options to cater to your homes personality. Here are some of my favorite pieces available in the summer catalog:

This trestle dining table from the Wanderlust collection is by far my favorite piece from their dining collections. The leather arm chairs also add the perfect balance of contemporary and traditional, all the while still feeling youthful.

For a sleeker, mature look, try the Hemingway leather sleigh bed with gun metal detailing on the sides. This bed by far, would make a huge impact in any room.

I’m totally in love with this collection from Thomasville. It’s called Studio 455 and has all the appeal of old Hollywood, the jazzy 20’s, and yet still modern enough to put in any new build today. The slight curves are feminine with beautiful gold accent hardware and the solid hardwood is still manly enough for most husbands to still enjoy the collection.

Stop by a Thomasville store to see them in person as they are all gorgeous pieces!

Victorian Dog Art

Parker — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:26:17 +0000

I’ve found my next project which I am truly excited about and yet me husband may be a bit apprehensive. I’ve always loved the Victorian traced profile pics. You know the ones, we all did them in elementary school at one or or another. So while I was perusing a gazillion web sites on the internet, I had to stop and rejoice when I saw these:

I just love the idea of including the family pet in a collection or simply doing just a collection based on the family pets. (I have 6 dogs and 5 cats so I thought they would make an interesting canvas study). Basically, you will want to take an existing side profile shot of your dog, print it out on paper, cut out the image and then trace it onto black or white paper, depending upon how you want the final product to look. Or, you can spend more money and print them on canvas like the ones in the picture. I think I am just going to find some creative and inexpensive frames and let the artwork do the talking for me!

The Most Magnificent Play House

Parker — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:56:59 +0000

I have never seen anything else quite like it. Christie Morris has managed to take a basic child’s play house and turn it into a fantasyland that even I, as an adult, want to play within. Here are some pics of the cottage she built for her grandchildren:

Make note of the wall mural of trees and light and sky that help create this mystical realm within her home.

Sweet fairy windows within the playhouse allow the children to spy on the fairies at play!

The dutch door has copper vines, a bunny nob, and even a door bell that sounds like a bird chirping!

A child safe flicker flame fireplace adds the perfect amount of charm and ambience to the interior…

while the bunny hutch made of sticks becomes the resting place of three adorable bunnies by the names of:

Aspara Gus who sleeps in a vegetbale bed each night, and

Ara Besque sleeps in her ballerina inspired room.

The children even get this awesome hand carved bed with French legs for nap time. If you want to see more detailed pics of Christie’s work, check out her website at: www.ChristieMorris.com Playhouses start as low as $3,000.00 for her whimsical creations!

Research always leads me to some interesting finds.

Parker — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:38:17 +0000

My mother resides in Florida. Land of palm trees, blue waters, resorts, and the pink flamingo yard art. So while researching some new ideas for Halloween this year, I stumbled across these hilariously cool Halloween flamingos that I am more then tempted to purchase for my mother. Not only because they make me smile but they are completely affordable at $15.95 for 2 on Amazon.

Bella Ray Beck turns one on Bubba’s Hammiversary!

Parker — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:50:36 +0000

Our little Jelly Belly turns one today. It’s hard to believe that this large beautiful dog was once the straggly 6 lb baby we found in a parking lot last year. She has grown up to be a wonderful dog, sweet companion, and loving playmate to our other 5 pups. Happy Birthday Bella!

As for Hammy…today marks 9 years ago that my ex gave him to me for a Valentine’s Day present. I couldn’t imagine a single day without him and his unconditional love! Happy Hammiversary Bubba!

Flashback to Childhood

Parker — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:27:36 +0000

I’ve always written in my bio that Malibu Barbie was my first client with her three story penthouse and fashionable accessories. So, out of curiosity, I did a google search to find pics of my beloved Barbie memories and voila! I found them.

1974 Barbie Dream Home

Sleek Corvette

Pool: Complete with 70s shower curtain & slide!

And who can forget the wonderful travel camper….

On the great search for the perfect bar stools…

Parker — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:32:32 +0000

We’ve been renovating the house we live in, not because we wanted to but because we have to. The home is over 40 years old and was abandoned for 2 years before we moved in so it need tons of TLC. After removing a wall between what was originally the formal dining and family room, we installed a bar area for people to socialize in the now billiard room. The problem I’m having is finding the right countertop and the perfect bar stools for the space. So far I have stumbled across these awesome cap top stools which are unfortunately only available commercially. Even with my credentials to purchase them, I could never meet the minimum order of 750 stools. DAMN! It would be cool to pick our favorite drinks and turn them into mismatched stools. Perhaps I’ll have to dig around on some DIY pages and see if anyone has ever attempted to make them.