Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
SANDY
Overnight, the Red Cross operated 258 shelters in 16 states along the East Coast. Nearly 11,000 people stayed in those shelters. Today, the Red Cross needs our help more than ever. You can text REDCROSS to 90999 ($10 donation) or donate online.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the storm.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the storm.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Monogram Monday: Personalized Cashmere
Over the weekend, a cold front arrived in Dallas, which means it's finally time to pull out those cozy sweaters of yours.
I am really loving Queen of Cashmeres' personalized cashmere, and think it is just what I need for these chillier days.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday Favorites: Pretty Powerful
On Monday we worked on a wonderful event for the launch of Bobbi Brown's new book, Pretty Powerful. It is a fantastic book filled with before and after shots of women whose beauty has been enhanced by Bobbi Brown and her wonderful products.
We adore Bobbi! She came on Texas Living as well! Click here to watch the interview I was able to do with her. (She called me out live on the air on a makeup trick that I was doing wrong!)
What do you think of the party details?
Branching Out did a spectacular job capturing our PINK vision, and Stephan Pyles Catering served an array of yummy bites for our guests.
Don't forget to watch Bobbi on Texas Living!
If you didn't get a chance to watch the segment, you can watch it here
Thursday, October 25, 2012
I ♥ Blue & White: Blue & White Pumpkins
If you couldn't tell already, I really love to decorate and carve pumpkins and I'm always thrilled when I find new pumpkin decorating inspiration!
These blue & white pumpkins can help take that pumpkin of yours to the next level.
You'll find the entire step-by-step process for the decoupage pumpkin here.
For pumpkin carving tips make sure to watch my segment on Today!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tablescape Tuesday: Setting The Table At Home
This tablescape inspired by fall hues -- orange place cards, golden accents, silver flatware, and a harvest floral centerpiece -- is the perfect setting to entertain guests in style.
P.S- The table was set for a photoshoot featured in a magazine out in November. Stay tuned! :)
Gold leaves by William Yoeward placed around the table created subtle sophistication.
Place cards by Laurie Harper added a personal touch.
The seasonal floral arrangement by Branching Out evoked the warmth of the season.
Photos by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman
Monday, October 22, 2012
Ranch Trip
Happy Monday, Y'all!
We love spending time at White Oaks Ranch. It is such a treat to steal away for a few hours or a weekend and enjoy the animals and the quiet time. We have a new chicken coup and we really enjoy finding the eggs and enjoying them for breakfast!Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday Favorites
Yesterday, in the TODAY Show green room, I got to meet the legend herself, Iris Apfel. What a treat!
She was at the show promoting a book project that her friend, Ari Cohen, included her in called Advanced Style. Ari keeps a blog of the same name and I loved meeting him too! Don't you think we need to get him to Texas to photograph some of the amazing women with "Advanced Style" who live here?
I was at the TODAY Show to share my favorite pumpkin carving tips. I was surprised to be surrounded by lots of shirtless handsome men too! Click here to watch the segment!
Did you get to watch the segment with Iris? Click here to watch
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
I ♥ Blue and White
When it comes to blue and white, I love to mix it in with my seasonal decor. At home, I've accented our blue and white china with this harvest-inspired arrangement created by the talented Senior Director of Garden at The Dallas Arboretum, Jimmy Turner. We had the pleasure of having him on Texas Living, and I was lucky enough to get to bring this arrangement home.
If you are interested in doing something similar, just carve out a small pumpkin and assemble the arrangement and place it inside. It is that simple!
How are you incorporating seasonal decor in your home? I would love to see....
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Guest Post: Terri Tomlinson Makeup Artist for Texas Living
Hi Friends! I can't tell you how wonderful it is to work with our amazing beauty team at Texas Living. Terri Tomlinson is so calm and kind. She is a delight to have around and she is so talented. I asked her to share a little bit of her makeup wisdom here with you!
Please welcome Terri as our guest writer today:
I currently have the opportunity to "key" the beauty department for KTXD's two new shows "The Texas Daily" and "Texas Living". As key it is my responsibility to design all makeup looks for the on-air talent. Since I am not able to be on the show each day, it was also important that I created looks that could be repeated easily.What I find most intriguing about working in a studio setting besides shooting in High Definition is the balance between lighting and makeup. Studio lighting tends to be bright and very cool, so making the talent look warm and real is challenging. For the ladies on "Texas Living" I focused on products that worked well in HD and had a peach tone to them.For Kimberly in particular I used a brightening peach-toned primer under the foundation and followed with a peach toned cream in the cheeks. Kimberly has wonderful cheek-bones and I think that playing up this feature allows me to bring that warmth to her face. We keep her lips softer and focus the drama on her eyes. (She likes a little drama around her eyes!)Hillary has a very warm tone to her skin and hair and so I have kept her colors soft. She wears 2 shades of foundation to shape her face with a pop of color in her cheeks. I used a shimmer and soft contour on her eyes to keep the focus on their color and her amazing eye-lashes.Working on "The Texas Daily" was interesting as I needed to have makeup looks for the men that they could do and do quickly. Typically they spend about 5 minutes on makeup so I had to be very efficient. Jeff Brady of TTD was very excited about practicing and also really pumped up when I showed him how to "load a puff". He is charming.As with all of my makeup looks on HD I finish each face with 2 powders. I utilize a setting powder and a finishing powder. This cuts down on shine and also give the makeup a waterproof wear so it stays fresh and lasts throughout the day.I have been very pleased with how receptive the talent has been to learning their "looks" and they are doing an exceptional job. The entire crew at KTXD has been wonderful to work with. I can't wait to be on the other side of the camera with my beauty segment!
To see even more of Terri Tomlison's work check out her makeup tutorials here!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tablescape Tuesday: Harvest Tabletop Inspiration
While perusing Style Me Pretty, I came across this harvest tablescape and was immediately inspired. The warm hues of the tablescape translate into the perfect outfit to take you into Fall.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Monogram Monday: Monogrammed Pumpkin
We love anything monogrammed! Katie found this Monogrammed Pumpkin and just had to share it with y'all!
What a fantastic monogram idea to add to your seasonal decor!
Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Highland Park Village Magazine- Premiere Issue Fall 2012
Highland Park Village is excited to announce the Premiere Issue, Fall 2012, Highland Park Village Magazine. We invite you to take an exclusive look at our photo shoot at the Glass House, interviews with various designers and our “It List” for fall.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Tablescape Tuesday: Zara Home
I am such a fan of their apparel, and their interior pieces are just as wonderful (and affordable!).
Here are a few of my favorite pieces from their tableware collection.
ONE: WineGlass / TWO: FloralGlass / THREE: Cutlery/ FOUR: NapkinRings / FIVE: Napkins / SIX: Tray
Monday, October 8, 2012
Guest Post: Jen O'Neal of Halo Calligraphy
Illuminated Monograms
When I read the Monogram blog last Monday, I immediately emailed
Kim and asked, “have you seen how beautiful these look illuminated?” She asked if I would share more about
it with her readers to which I happily agreed. I recently launched a calligraphy business, Halo
Calligraphy, after taking courses for about a year. The most recent class I completed was the Art of
Illumination. I found it to be
both fascinating and beautiful with such a long, interesting history.
Halo Calligraphy
Illuminated monograms are a unique way to add a beautiful
touch to special document and gifts.
Illumination dates back to medieval times when calligraphers began to
“lighten” pages of text using precious metals to reflect the surrounding
light. It was typically devoted to
religious works produced in monasteries, as with this example.
Victoria & Albert Museum
Modern illumination is still inspired by ancient lettering
and the hand-painted decorative letters usually include saturated colors with gold
or silver leaf. Modern treatments
include stand alone monograms, versals to begin a page of a poem or quotation, cards,
letterheads, or the inside cover of a wedding or baby book.
I love the simple and elegant illuminated first letter of
these wedding vows done in silver.
A special poem or verse like this would be sweet framed in a
little girl’s room. The
calligrapher carried the border down the full side of the page to make it more
of a work of art. You can several examples of coordinating borders in the
monogram books as well.
As a calligrapher, it’s fun to look through monogram books,
choose a favorite letter, then illuminate and paint as a gift. The ancient looking monograms can be
replicated and updated with a more modern look. Here is one I did in gold leaf and pink for my newborn
niece’s nursery.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Friday Favorites
A few little obsessions from this week....
Before sending out a formal invitation for an event, sending a Paperless Post is a must. Now with Kate Spade's stamp of approval, you can be sure I'll be using Paperless Post that much more!
My latest tabletop accessory obsession?
These swirl Kosta Boda 'Mine' tumblers.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
I ♥ Blue and White: Serena and Lily
Serena and Lily recently launched a new line of beautiful entertaining pieces for the fall, and I am loving this blue and white (with a little black) Nova Collection.
What do you think? I'd love to know what entertaining pieces are on your wish list..
Love the look of this. What a relaxed, and fresh
tablescape!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Tablescape Tuesday: Be Creative With Your Place Cards
To enhance your next tablescape, get creative with your place cards!
When planning my sister's bridal luncheon, I decided to use personalized patterned lipstick cases to stand in as place cards. Calligrapher Nicole Black helped with these cases, but you can do it yourself using a paint pen from a crafts or hobby store.
The lipstick cases double as favors to
take home to remember
the day, making these place cards that much more special!
For more coverage on this vibrant bridal luncheon and other tips, you can read the full article, Showered in Color, in Southern Living.
For more coverage on this vibrant bridal luncheon and other tips, you can read the full article, Showered in Color, in Southern Living.
Have you gotten creative with your place cards? I would love to see!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Today is the Big Day!
We are so excited!!! Today is the big day! Texas Living premiers at 11am!
I hope you'll tune in to watch and let us know what you want to see!
Write to us at TexasLivingTV@ktxdtv.com
Write to us at TexasLivingTV@ktxdtv.com
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