Go BIG or Go HOME....

 “Fashions fade, style is eternal.”
 
 + Yves Saint Laurent

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MEMORIAL DAY is on the BRINK and it has me EXCITED 

for the BEACH and SUMMER style's... 

So Pardon the RANDOM tangent on FASHION :)....

One TREND for THIS SUMMER....the BIGGER the BETTER....

BIG skirts, BIG hair, BIG sunglasses, 

BIG pants, BIG shoes, BIG hats, and BIG style...

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SUPER stylish, Mary Kate, 

is ROCKING those killer SHOES!

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 Gotta THROW in a BOW or Two...

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HAPPY Memorial DAY and happy SHOPPING!

Bye YA'LL!

Katie Nelson
 
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1) via candyflosspersie.blogspot.com 2) via tumblr.com 3) via brideblu.blogspot.com

4) via my life in heels 5) via avestyles.com 6) via Pinterest user Cindy Rokoff

 7)  via chictopia.com  8) via  chictopia.com  9) via moutonsalon.com

10) via weheartit.com    11) via mrnewton.net

HAUTE Dog...

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"Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend."

  
+ Corey Ford

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I don't know about  YOU...but my dogs RULE the ROOST at my place...

Well let's just say my take on pet ACCESSORIES...
Some of THE pet accessories at the LOCAL pet stores 
can be a LITTLE ho-hum  
for MINE and MY puppies TASTE.  

HERE are some IRRESISTABLY trendy 
PET accessories that I can't stop  
OHHING and AHHING over!

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My girl, MARTHA, 
has her on LINE of adorable DOG accessories.  

This CRAB polo will have your PUP ready for a SUMMER 

cookout or a TRIP to the BEACH.  

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ETSY shop, LUCKYfiona, 
makes these unique, RETRO, 
dog COLLARS and accessories.
They are CUSTOMIZABLE to YOUR pets SIZE. 


CHECK out their PUP-ULAR line 
for the TRENDIEST collars of them ALL!

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I can't get over THE super STYLISH, 
WetNOZ STUDIO SCOOP pet DISHES. 

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Another GREAT Etsy SHOP, ARottaLovePlus, makes these MODERN dog leash HOOKS to support their CAUSE, re homing and ADVOCACY of pit bulls and ROTTWEILERS. +++

 

Blueblood is a LIFESTYLE brand for 

STYLISH dogs around the WORLD.  

These GRAPHIC patterned doggy BEDS are on the 

TOP of my TREND list for PUPPIES. 

Now if I can just get my PUPS to get out of my BED!

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 This PUP reminds me of my FRIEND, Candice's dog, REESE!  

Check out SAM & TASHA for FASHIONABLE wears 
for your FOUR legged FRIENDS.

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 These are by FAR my favorite PET accessory!  

These SLEEPYPODS are COOL and 
COLORFUL carriers and BEDS.

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 Colorful FLEECE fringe balls 
BEAT squeaky toys ANY day of the WEEK!

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How STYLISH is this PET BED?

Made by pEi Pod.

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Last but NOT LEAST, 
ADORABLE handmade CROCHETED accessories from Etsy Shop, 
BeanTown Handmade.  

After all, what pet doesn't NEED a crocheted  Dog Collar?  

Check out the FUNNY little TOP HAT at their STORE!

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Bye YA'LL!

Katie Nelson


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1) via Petsmart.com 2) via Luckyfiona Etsy Shop  3) via Pure Modern  4) via ARottaLovePlus Etsy Shop 5) via Blueblood 6) via Sam & Tasha  7) via SleepPods  8) via Petsmart.com

9) via peiPOD  10) via BeanTown Homemade Etsy Shop

BURLAP and LINEN...

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Every ONCE in a while....I get a BEE in my Bonnet....
and right now that bee is LINEN and BURLAP.

Call it LOVE, lust, or just PLAIN obsession 

but what started with a SIMPLE quest for a LINEN ottoman, 
has now turned into FULL blown obsession.  
Upon trying to RATIONALLY budget for complete 
replacement of all of my furnishings to 
LINEN and BURLAP inspired items, 
I DISCOVERED that few touches 
HERE and THERE will have to suffice my linen 
FIX until I run ACROSS that money 
TREE that I have been so DESPERATELY trying to find.

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PERFECTLY scalloped LINEN bedskirt and tailored 

CANOPY fit for royalty.  

Courtesy of MARTHA STEWART.

P.S. OBSESSION #555....COLORFUL interior DOORS.

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 BURLAP shades on ANTIQUE mercury GLASS lamps 

via POTTERY BARN add 

GREAT TEXTURE.

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I happened upon this cute RUFFLE and BURLAP 

ottoman COVER.

Nothing says ROMANCE like a few RUFFLES!

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My two LOVES in the same ROOM??? 

What a casual DINING spot....

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The COMFORT and RELAXED look is the what 

DRAWS me to this CRISP and clean fabric.

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Speaking of crisp and clean....
Interior Designer Lauren Ross

has SLIPCOVERED every SEAT in her 
house for COUTURE level of DETAIL!

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I can't STOP dreaming of this ROOM, 

ever since I FIRST

laid eyes on it (sorry JEREMY).  
The SHEER linen

slipcovers give us a 
GLIMPSE of the detailed CHAIR backs.  
Almost like a MYSTERY! 

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This Ruffled linen SKIRT paired with the
FARMHOUSE sink 

adds just enough contrast with the 
contemporary COLOR of the cabinets 
to PLEASE my DECOR taste!

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EmersonMade has made the most ADORABLE 
stenciled LINEN NAPKINS.  
What a CASUAL addition to any TABLE SCAPE!

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 LAST but Not LEAST...
WHO wouldn't LOVE to SNUGGLE up in this BED 
next to that HANDSOME linen  
NIGHTSTAND?

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...OFF to budget for my LINEN 
and BURLAP home MAKEOVER!

Bye YA'LL!

Katie Nelson

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1) via  Martha Stewart Living 2) via Pottery Barn 3) via Esty Shop PaulaAndErika 4) via Apartment Therapy 5) via House Beautiful 6) via Country Living 7) via Apartment Therapy 8) via Home Be...Inspired 9) via thekitchn and EmersonMade 10) via Adore Mag

Happy Summer Grilling..

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“Grilling means good times, good friends,

and hopefully, great food.”

+ Bobby Flay

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TRY This PERFECTLY pink CONCOCTION

and TASTY taco treat for your SUMMER

backyard BBQ's and poolside partys!

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Raspberry Beer Cocktail

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup frozen raspberries*
• 3 1/2 (12-oz.) bottles beer, chilled
• 1 (12-oz.) container frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup vodka
• Garnish: lemon and lime slices

Preparation

• 1. Stir together first 4 ingredients. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.
• *Fresh raspberries may be substituted.
• Note: To make ahead, stir together lemonade concentrate and vodka in a large container. Chill up to 3 days. Stir in raspberries and beer just before serving. Garnish, if desired.

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Yummy, Yummy...Tacos on the GRILL...

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Grilled Chicken Taco Pizzas

via Aaron Mccargo, Jr. for Food Network Magazine

Ingredients

For the Taco Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Pizzas:

• 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 16-ounce tube pizza dough
• All-purpose flour, for dusting
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Directions

Make the taco seasoning:
Mix all of the ingredients with 1 tablespoon each salt
and black pepper in a bowl.

Prepare the pizza:
Mix 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning and the canola oil in
 a shallow bowl. Pound the chicken between 2 pieces of
plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thick. Add the chicken to the bowl,
turning to coat, and marinate 30 minutes.

Preheat a grill to medium high. Grill the chicken until
cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Let cool, then cut into bite-size pieces.

Divide the dough into 3 pieces. Roll out each on a floured
surface into an 8-inch round. Brush with canola oil,
sprinkle with taco seasoning and grill until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side;
remove from the grill.

Mix the cheeses in a bowl, then sprinkle on the crusts and top
with the chicken. Return the pizzas to the grill, and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the avocado,
lime juice, cumin, chili powder, red onion, and salt and pepper to taste.
Top the pizzas with the avocado mixture, salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

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Bye YA'LL!

Katie Nelson

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1) via www.myrecipes.com  2) via www.foodnetwork.com

Light my FLAME stitch...

  There are some PATTERNS that I have a 

certain deep rooted LOVE for.  

FLAME STITCH is most definitely one of those. 

FLAME STITCH has been around for what seems like FOREVER too...

i.e. GRANNY's crochet blankets.  

Well ODE to granny, because it has made it's way 
back AROUND  
to modern DAY!  

Take a LOOK at some of these great interiors featuring

my BELOVED

 FLAME STITCH pattern...

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Sophistikat FLOR tile's have those
familiar ZIG ZAG'S...

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This ultra CONTEMPORARY chair has been upholstered in 

A MISSONI signature flame stitch FABRIC...

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Of course, my favorite designer, 
JONATHAN ADLER would jump on the 
flame stitch WAGON...

His new collection includes a series of DECOR items
with this LOVELY take on the timeless FLAME pattern.

+ Carnaby Flame Lamp +

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A dressing room, by designer Mary McDonald, 

features the CLASSIC pattern 

as ELEGANT wallcovering.

 

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  FLOR'S Mag-Neat-O tile also has that 

RADIANT flame PATTERN...

Not to mention I LOVE the name!

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WOWZERS...this flame stitch BENCH is a

GREAT pattern to compete with this BRIGHT

and cheerful BED!

You can't WAKE UP on the wrong side of this BED...

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Bye YA'LL!

Katie Nelson

via 1) FLOR 2) Ore Studios + Photo by Jouko Lehtola and Aino Huovio for Artek  
3) Jonathanadler.com  4) House Crush Blog 5) FLOR  (6) The Good Design Blog