Fun Things I Found On The Internet!

I have been browsing the web A LOT today and came across numerous neat, fun and whimsical items and wanted to share some of them with you! Enjoy!

This is the Box Lounger by Loook Industries. Loook designed this chair to give privacy in public. The lounger dampens surrounding noise plus it's really interesting to look at.

(photo from Moco Loco)

 Dragon's Tails Lamps by Luisa De Los Santos-Robinson. These are so awesome looking!

(photo from Contemporist)

 I love this room divider by Luis Eslava Studio for LZF Lamps. It's very beautiful and would do interesting things to light coming in the room.

(photo from Trendir)

 LOVE this Wood Camera iPhone Case by Photojojo!! It's so creative, beautifully made and fun!!

(photo from Design Milk)

 These hand sculpted, embossed and inlaid leather textiles, by Genevieve Bennett, are so beautiful! They can be used for wall coverings, headboards or simply as wall art.

(photos from Design Milk)

These Antique Dice Tables from Grandin Road are super cute! They would add an unexpected touch to the decor.

Do You Pinterest?

My friend, Whitney, is a Pinterest-aholic. She is always Pinterest this, Pinterest that and for good reason. If you haven't checked it out yet, I suggest that you do. Pinterest describes their site as an "online pin-board community" where anything you love, find interesting or beautiful, places you want to visit etc. can be Pinned to your boards and shared with everyone who follows your boards. I have seen so many great design ideas, fabulous recipes and such; it's fun. If you know someone who is already on Pinterest they can send you an invitation or you can request an invitation through the website. Check out some of the Pins.

 Glass Jar Pendants. Pinned by my friend, Christian.

(from West Elm)

 Another Pin from Christian. She loves the table from CB2.

 A Pin a la Whitney. I love this space too! 

(photo from Apartment Therapy)

Another Pin from Whit. I want to be wherever this is!

(photo from homedsgn) 

 GREAT idea! A recessed wine bin in your picnic table.

(from Dwell)

 Another great idea Pinned by my cousin! Ribbon lampshade.

(from Midwest Living)

Or simply share things that make you laugh. This is pretty funny!

Demoltion Derby: YMCA Houston

When driving through downtown Houston, I was mesmerized with the demolition of the old YMCA.  It's like one of those Barbie houses / TV sitcom sets, where you peer into the living room.  

A New Paradigm for Public Spaces

Via the Contemporist, Centro Abierto de Actividades Ciudadanas in Cordoba, Spain represents an innovative twist to the idea of public spaces.  The prefabricated, circular discs provide an artistic rain protection that will house temporary markets two days a week, along with other activities. 

The aerial view is quite spectacular.

The discs vary in height.  You can see grand scale in relation to the two guys.

The bold, soft colors are a definite eye catcher.

It makes me want to bring my Amazon Kindle to read under the nice shade.

The temporary flea market creates a great buzz factor on the weekends.

The park just lights up the sky.

Felt Makes Me Happy

I'm not sure why I fell asleep last night thinking about felt but I did. I guess it started when I got the bright idea to attempt making some felt toys/dolls for my daughter. I'm sure I can pull it off..... Right? So, today I checked out Etsy to see what other felt creations people come up with and I am even more inspired to give felt-y crafts a go. Here are some neat things I found. : )

 I LOVE these carnival hydrangea felt clips (by Lou and Lee)!!! I haven't ordered them yet but believe me, I will. They will look so adorable in my daughter's hair.

Felt napkin rings by ItzFitz. So cute and they come on LOTS of different colors.

 These yarn wreaths with felt flowers are too wonderful! Also by ItzFitz.

 How about this Multi Color Rainbow Felt Disc Pillow? (by dedeetsyshop) So fun and colorful.

Another creation from dedeetsyshop. Circus Flower Beanbag Bookends. (Just a little FYI, dede's designs have been featured on Good Morning America and in Family Circle magazine.)

An Owl Gadget Case from BoutiqueID.

Here's a fancy felt design by TianaCHE. Special Occasions Felted Bolero.

Charcoal Felted Clutch by FuzzyLogicFelt.



I am so amazed by what people create with felt. Once upon a time I only thought of felt for poodle skirts!! Silly me. I will make something with felt before the year is over! If it turns out well, maybe I'll post my creation for all of you to see. : ) In the mean time, I need to make a trip to High Fashion Fabrics.

Lines I Love...SAIVANA!

I'm such a sucker for details. Pintucks, pleats, embroidery, princess sleeves... you name it, I'm on it. But I like my dose of girly with a bit of edge. Which is why I love Saivana. Once only private labeling to such high end European designers such as Isabel Marant, Dries Van Noten, Max Mara, Kenzo, and Susanne Rutzou, they are now creating their own line combining timeless embroideries with modern silhouettes. Gorgeous luxe tops in georgette and silk chiffon are floaty, edgy and so now! And I can't wait to rock them with my denim and cargos. Ooh, and motorcycle jeans, and those new booties I want.... (Hey, let a girl dream a little)
Soooo, be sure to stop by High Fashion Home on Saturday, August 21 from 12-3 to check out the Saivana trunk show. I'll be the one with her arms full of my must haves! Also be sure not to miss my friends DePetra and their new jewelry pieces. And with 20% off all full priced clothing items that weekend in the boutique at High Fashion, I have more reasons to stock up!

***********See you there**************

Hot Town, Summer InThe City

It's hot here in Houston. In fact... it's hot everywhere. I was visiting my family in NYC last week and it reached 103 degrees! And, sticky hot summer days make getting dressed a little tricky. Summer styles are breezy, strappy and sheer, which sounds great, except poses a few clothing mishap possibilities. Ladies, you know what I mean. All those shirts you think you can't "get away with" because they are cut too low in the front, or back, or have straps in places that aren't functional or cover what you need covered? And we all have that dress that blows up every time a (much needed) breeze comes through? Yeah, I feel you.

May I share my new found secret? ... Super easy and thin seamless layering pieces from Nikibiki, now available online at High Fashion Home.

A tube top under a sheer blouse or low cut tee or sundress can be your best friend. Also you can wear it around the waist to cover up the gap between low rise pants and a top!

A basic, longer version of a seamless cami is an essential layering piece.

A cropped version of your favorite seamless legging is perfect for under flyaway floaty dresses!

Check out all the new NikiBiki products now on our High Fashion Home website. Available in 8 colors. Prices start at $5!

Roman's Top Ten Countdown # 7

Hi Everyone! This next one took me a while because I didn't know what was worth the #7 spot. The Shi Shi Table (#049651; $859) is a mirrored gem of a table and is definitely a glamorous addition to your home.

The curved legs of the table is what makes this an outstanding piece, in my opinion.

Roman's Top Ten Countdown # 8

This next post goes out to those of you who march to the beat of your own drum. The Drum Bookcase with Stand (#037428; $2249) comes in at #8 on my list and is from our new vendor, Halo. If you're asking yourself if that name sounds familiar, it's because it does. It's the same vendor that brought you the Cushion Spindle Back Swedish Bench that you guys loved so much!

The shelves are 19" deep and are big enough to fit Grammy and Oscar awards (I have so many that I had to buy two of these drums!), your design awards, or even your children's most treasured trophies. The drum itself stands at a height of 4ft and 4 1/2 ft with the stand. This is definitely a piece that your friends would be envious of!

Roman's Top Ten Countdown #10

I have compiled a top ten list of my favorite items that we just got in from market. We have not yet had a chance to update the High Fashion Home website, but trust me, we will. The two following items have tied for number ten in my fabulous list!!

I love this item!! The Raindrop Rug (#037478), shown in Desert with Brown (6x9 - $1279), is made out of recycled ties (dark spirals) and polyester pebble chamois. These rugs are so comfortable that you can sleep on them, if need be, and come in an array of different colors.

This 4 part Mason Light Fixture (#049644; $659) looks so amazing and different from anything I have seen in a while. It's a great size, luminous, and looks great with two placed side by side.

Most Romantic Homes

A few months ago a list of the Top Ten Most Romantic Homes, for sale on the market, were named by toptenrealestatedeals.com. The homes come from all over the U.S., from Hawaii and California to New York and Florida. The house that took the spot as The Most Romantic Home in the country came from San Francisco, C.A. I, however, fell in love with the estate that ranked third on the list, named Le Belvedere, built on 2.2 acres in Bel Air, C.A. that provides you with a breathtaking 280 degree view of the city below.

The view of the back yard is amazing with the 70 foot infinity pool. The home is an all steel construction and the exterior is imported Jerusalem stone.

The front of view of the house, which has its own gated access and a 20 car garage.

The formal dining area looks great and it doesn't hurt that there are two chandeliers in this area alone! If that isn't enough room for your dinner party, you can opt for the courtyard dining area that sits 100.

When I build my home, I want a staircase exactly like this. It looks fabulous!!!

One of the many bedrooms that Le Belvedere has to offer. The home also has a total of 19 fireplaces, both inside and out.

The master bathroom.

The Turkish Hammam which looks so relaxing.

Over hundreds of master craftsmen from Morocco, Mexico, Italy, China, and Russia were commissioned for various parts of the home. From the look of this Moroccan inspired room, it definitely shows!
This would definitely be the cigar and card room.

What house wouldn't be complete without a commercial grade theatre system.