Don't Mess With Texas

I am off for a week and headed to the Lonestar State to visit family, eat some Bar-B-Q, and play at a theme park or two.  Texas wouldn't be the first state I would think of as 'high style'  but they definitely have their own thing going.  Don't believe me? Take a look:

My goal is to bring back some vintage cowboy boots to pair with light ruffled sundresses.  

Keep your fingers crossed for me! San Antonio and Austin here I come!!!

{images via Pinterest, WeHeartIt & FGR}

Perfect Pair: Turquoise + Chrome

Awhile back, I came across a pre-teen's bedroom that had turquoise walls with gold metal trim.  I've been pulling my hair out trying to re-find it... I think it was in an eMag article?  Maybe...? If anyone know what I'm talking about, let me know!  Until then, here are some pretty chrome and turquoise images to drool over:

{images via Pinterest, Mark Hotel & Kate Spade}

Fitz & Floyd Cups with Saucers

Fitz&Floyd's set of espresso cups and saucers don't help with my grey and gold obsession.  I love them. Oh so much.  Does anyone know if there is a matching china pattern anywhere?  This set is listed as 'vintage' on Etsy, so maybe the pattern is long gone.  Sigh... until then I will stare at these little beauties...

{images via Etsy}

Thomas Paul Fabric Bench

Seriously a Thomas Paul bench for $200!!!? Holy. Crap. Someone must buy this A.S.A.P. and send me pics when it's placed in your room.

Buy yours here.

{images via QVC}

Mabley Handler Interiors: Grey Grasscloth

Remember this stunning grey grass-cloth room? Well, I found the rest of the home. It was designed by Mabley Handler Interiors in NY state.  Take a gander:

If I had a beach house in So Cal, this would be my look.

This sleek bathroom is from a different Mabley Handler project but it was too beautiful not to post. 

(I could live without the bead trim on the shade though. Just sayin'...) 

Still stunning, no?

{images via Mabley Handler Interior Design}

Desk Lust Part Deux

If I was able to get one of the desks off my lust list, I would accessorize it like this:

I even bought white and gold 'Brooke Jones Design' pencils already.

Now for a gold tray, candle, and assorted accessories...

{image source unknown-- let me know if you know!!}

Desk Lust List

I'm on the lookout for the perfect white desk for my living room and while a white Parsons desk is perfect in every way (clean, timeless, functional, plays well with others, etc.) I can't help but have a roaming eye for some other beauties on the market.  I may have more than a slight crush over these pieces.  Here is my lust list of hottie-patatty desks (there no budget in my dreams!!):

5. Lilly Pulizter for Horchow

 Polish with a little glam glitz.

4. Barbara Barry for Henredon

Tradition with an Art Deco vibe.

3. Jonathan Adler's Channing Desk

Retro-chic personified in a desk.

2. Milo Baughman Vintage 1960-70s Desk

Milo Baughman. 'Nuff said.

1. Vintage 1960's Campaign Desk

The definition of high style and design.

Sigh.... one day....

{images via Horchow, Barbara Barry, Jonathan Adler & 1st Dibs}