These are crazy times, my friends. I know all of us that are small business owners are feeling the pain of social distancing maybe more than others but we can still support one another! Our reading audience is from all over the world  but the biggest concentration is here in the DFW metroplex. There are some amazing local businesses you can still support online, and local restaurants that are offering curbside and carry out options. Then we have other friends and followers that are out of town and doing the daily grind, living their dream and trying to make it through this nightmare. To all of you we say, "Hang in there, chin up, this is a detour, not a roadblock". 
This is just a small sample of our friends and followers who we are supporting with some encouragement and promotion. If you have a small business and would like us to help promote you, please comment on this post. Or, if there is a restaurant in your area that you want to help, do the same. It takes a village, my friends. Stay healthy.

DFW Restaurants
Clay Pigeon--Curbside carryout, 3 course menu for $45. Call 817-882-8065 to order
Righteous Foods--Online ordering and curbside delivery
Piatello--Take and bake lasagna delivered curbside
Local Foods Kitchen--Curbside carryout, 4 course family dinners
Meyer & Sage--Weekly chef menu for carryout
The Tavern--Family style menus to go
The Lounge Here--Food, wine and beer to go
Ellerbe's--Family style meals delivered curbside
Hurley House--Online ordering and drive through delivery
Feastivities--Free delivery withing 5 miles or curbside pickup

Shopping
Nature Print Paper--Great project for kids at home!
Cuss A Little--Sassy gifts with quotes that speak to us
Holly K. Whitney--Pins, journals, magnets, everything an office supply junkie needs
Jana's Creative Place--Hand-painted cards and art, remember Mother's Day is coming!
​Suck It Jerky & Pickles--Already intrigued by the pickled cauliflower
Move Athleisure--Because what else will we be wearing for the next 2 weeks?
A Friendly Arrangement--Faux florals you'd swear are real.
Paparazzi Accessories--Y'all everything is $5!
Lakeshore Creations--Handmade vintage inspired jewelry
Safomasi--Textiles and furnishings with global inspiration

Personal Care
Neora Skin Care
​LadyBox
​We will continue to update this post as we get more from all of you on your favorite local and small businesses. Thanks to everyone who sent us your info.
AND, if you are sitting around your home thinking it could use a little refresh, we are still doing E-design consultations. Contact us for our current specials and more information!
XO
Shauna

Hands down, the number one question we get when posting a reveal photo is "where is that rug from?" Hands. Down. Now, because of Shauna's love of rugs you might think that we tend to splurge on rugs we buy for clients. And in some cases, we do. These clients are looking for one-of-a-kind pieces and willing to invest in the purchase and care of high end rugs. BUT, 90% of the time, clients want rugs that look good, are easy to care for, can hide a spill of red wine, and can be upgraded or switch out after a few years without the guilt of replacing something that cost a fortune. 
Obviously, the cost of a rug is going to vary by size, but we've found that there are a heck of a lot of great rugs out there for very reasonable prices. If you are looking for a quick and easy refresh of a room, spending $500 on new rugs and pillows can seriously work wonders. Check out our favorites and get that room refreshed for spring! 

Edesso Tribal Medallion Rug in Orange from RugsUSA.   8x10  $298

Multi Coral Vibrant Rug from RugsUSA.  8x10  $148

Celestial Pink Rug from RugsUSA.  5x7  $238

Multi Striped Chevron Rug from RugsUSA.  8x10  $290

Monaco Distressed Boho Rug from Overstock.   8x10  $198

Orchid Pole Medallion Rug from Houzz.  8x11  $164

Delhi Hand Tufted Rug from Houzz.  5x8  $295
Shop more of our favorite rugs here as well as pillows, lighting, bedding, furniture and more. Be sure to bookmark that page to get all the latest updates on new products. 

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As much as we shop major retailers, we are always on the hunt for cute, locally owed small businesses. When Ida Mae Home approached us about partnering with them we took one look at their quirky, fun kids bedding and felt like anyone who put lemurs on a kids quilt was someone who was speaking our language. And while our initial plan of a kids room makeover didn't pan out, we still found some adorable bedding and pillows to give a guest room a nice refresh. Nellie obviously approves and who are we to argue. 

In addition to bedding, pillows and throws, Ida Mae Home has the cutest jewelry, bags, gifts, kitchen accessories, candles....you see where I'm going. 

You just have to see it all for yourself. AND you can join Shauna there this Saturday, November 16 from 11-12:30 for a Sip & Shop Event. See more of our favorite goodies and get all your holiday shopping done in one place. For more info, check out their Facebook page. ​

With the cool weather finally blowing in to the Metroplex, we are having a moment with fall bedding. Duvets and quilts in rich colors and yummy fabrics like flannel and velvet. Plush and faux fur blankets and throws that make it even harder to get up from the couch or your bed and turn off the most recent Netflix binge. 
Recently we shared with you Shauna's guest room update with bedding from Serena & Lily and another recent guest room project on Instagram stories featured a gorgeous quilt from Anthropologie. So, if you are in the market for some cozy layers, rich colors and a surprise or two, grab a mug of cocoa and check out our favorite fall bedding picks. 

Velvet
Velvet is definitely not going anywhere, and we are so OK with that. From pillows to quilts and duvet covers, velvet is the affordable luxury that everyone needs. These are all available in multiple colors, so you have no excuse, really. 
1. Belgian Flax Linen and Cotton Velvet Duvet Cover--West Elm
2. Crinkle Velvet Duvet Cover and Shams--West Elm
3. Velvet Tufted Quilt and Shams--Pottery Barn 
4. Kantha-Stitched Velvet Quilt and Shams--Anthropologie

Prints
Used to be that florals were reserved for spring. Not so much anymore. Both in fashion and in home decor, fall florals in rich colors make a bold statement in your bedding. Add in some texture like embroidery or fringe and our boho selves are in heaven. In an interesting twist, as we usually stick to white sheets all year round, these watercolor floral sheets layered with a faux fur blanket have us giddy with the prospect of an afternoon nap.
​1. Helena Embroidered Duvet Cover and Shams--Pottery Barn
2. Meguro Duvet Cover and Shams--Anthropologie
3. Lani Floral Sheet Set and Gray Faux Fur Blanket--CB2

Blankets & Throws
We debate between the importance of warmth over softness when it comes to blankets and throws. While wool might be the warmest, there's just something about that faux fur that we can't give up. With blankets, layer on top of sheets but under quilt or duvet for maximum insulated warmth. Throws are vital too so have a basket of them in the family room as well as on the end of the bed for naps and that Netflix binge we mentioned earlier. 
1. Wendover Wool Striped Blanket--CB2
​2. Sophie Faux Fur Blanket--Anthropologie
3. Overlock Orchid Throw--CB2
​4. Hilda Pom Throw--Anthropologie

​Don't miss these sales on Fall Bedding going on now! 
25% off all throws and poufs at CB2 through 10/29
​Up to 30% off bedding at West Elm (limited time)
25% off everything with code HOLIDAY25 at Pottery Barn through 10/29

And shop more of our favorite bedding here. 

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​If you've yet to venture to turn the page on the calendar, let me be the first to tell you that Thanksgiving is less than 6 weeks away. And if you are the lucky one who has "volunteered" to host the big dinner this year, congratulations! Maybe the bonus part of that position is that you can justify a new dining table that can accommodate the growing fam. We are big fans of the contemporary style of Arhaus; modern but classic enough that your dining room won't look dated in 10 years. Right now during their Dining Event, you can get up to 50% off of dining chairs with the purchase of a dining table. We are especially in love with the Recycled Metal Table with Lyon Base. I mean, this copper table top is AH-MAZE-ING! The recycled copper top that is hand hammered over 3500 times and held over an open flame to get just the right texture and patina. So good! Add the classic Gage Dining Chair or Jagger Dining Arm Chair (or both! We love to mix and match!) and your dining room just got legit.

Need a swanky bar cabinet to complete the look? Go with the Raja with its fish scale bone inlay and storage for 10 wine bottles and 12 glasses.

They have some great tabletop collections too in case your dinnerware, glasses, flatware, etc needs some sprucing up, and it’s all 20% off. Check out our favorites below, and don’t forget candleholders, vases, greenery and the like to make your Thanksgiving table complete. Sale ends on 10/31. ​

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Friends and Family Events are like top of our list of favorite things. And when it is a Friends & Family Event for one of our favorite retailers, that's even more exciting. Serena & Lily is known for their breezy, easy California coastal style and we can always find room for that in our designs. We've picked some of our favorite pieces for your home and for gifts. It's not too early to shop for Christmas, you just may as well buy one for yourself too because by December, you won't want to give it away. 

The Friends and Family Event runs through October 14. Get 20% off almost everything with code BEOURGUEST. 

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Target is celebrating 20 years of designer collaborations by bringing back some of the most favorite pieces from previous collections. Encompassing both home and fashion, these collabs with names such as Missoni, Marimekko and Michael Graves bring high end style at affordable prices. The collections launch in store and at Target.com on September 14 but we have a sneak peek at some of our favorites. 

Michael Graves

The innovative Spinning Whistle Tea Kettle led the way in inspiring the balance of form and function. As said by designer Bobby Berk, "It....reminds you to have a cup and slow down." 

Missoni

The iconic zig-zag pattern in bold colors speaks to us like few designs do. It was one of the most successful Target collabs and we can't wait to get our hands on these!
1. Stacking Espresso Set
​2. Stacking Stoneware Bowls
3. Long Sleeve V Neck Cardigan
4. Zig Zag Silk Scarf

​Marimekko

Inspired by summers in Finland, which are so short, you have to make the most of them, the Marimekko and Target collab features bold, happy prints with a nod to nature. 
1. Melamine Salad Plates
2. Melamine Dinner Plates
​3. Reversible Cotton Table Runner
​4. Melamine Tray

Lilly Pulitzer

These "pieces of paradise" feature bright colors, joyful prints and whimsical details that celebrate the Palm Beach life. "Style isn't just about what you wear, it's about how you live." --Lilly Pulitzer
1. Cocktail Glass Set
2. Porcelain Bowl Set
​3. Print Cotton Napkin Set
​4. Giraffe Bottle Opener

Check out all the design collabs here and be sure to "heart" your favorites for a quick and easy purchase on Sept 14. These definitely won't last long! 

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Raise your hand if you are at the brink of pulling your hair out getting kids ready to go back to school? Just what I thought! Hopefully you are among those whose kids go to a school where UNIFORMS are required and that is one less thing you have to worry about. I used to think that uniforms "stifled a child's ability to express themselves". HA! That lasted a hot minute after a disasterous first day of school "what am I going to wear?!" moment from my 9 year old. Uniforms are most definitely a mom's best friend. And there are plenty of ways for your kid to express themselves with these "too cool for school" accessories we found at Nordstrom.
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​For the boys; hip sneakers, rad backpacks and lunch bags and don't even get me started on these fab socks. 

​And for the girls; sneakers in all the hot trends including colorblock, floral and animal print, cute and whimsical backpacks and lunch bags, and fun accessories because you know, more is more. 

Shop Nordstrom's Back to School Shop for all of this plus uniform tops and bottoms, outerwear and more. 
Happy First Day of School! 

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We interrupt our regularly scheduled home decor and design blog for a bit of fashion. Early Access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts on 7/12 (credit card holders) and yes, even though it is only July, we're gonna just ignore the wool coats and boots for now and focus on stuff you can wear now AND stuff you can stash until November and be super excited to pull out when the temps dip below 60. If you are not a Nordstrom Credit Card holder, you can apply here. Otherwise, preview the sale catalog here and shop starting July 19. 
​So, what are the trends we are following? Bright bold colors, animal prints, and florals. But really, there is something for everyone. Here are some of our favorites. 

BRIGHT AND BOLD

Shop early for best availability! We now return you to your regularly scheduled home decor and design. 

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We know it's somewhat ironic to share a Mother's Day gift post with an audience that should be RECEIVING the gifts, not buying the gifts. But we also know how troublesome gift buying can be for the males in our lives so the least we can do is give you a list to give to them so they have a jumping off point. Chances are they can't go wrong walking in to Anthropologie, but in case your husband, son, etc needs some more specific direction, we've done the work for you. 

1. Belinda Floral Kimono
2. Natalia Wicker Handle Tote Bag
3. Super Mom T
4. Babbling Brook Drop Earrings
5. Leah Goren Marcella Vases
6. Every Mother Counts T
7. Spring Forward Scarf
8. Camilla Corded Tote 

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