Autumn Garden Party

In Texas, we had a very, very, very hot summer.  Cooler temperatures are here at last!  I'm having a hard time spending much time inside.

This morning as I was eating breakfast on the deck, one phrase ran through my mind again and again:  "Time for an Autumn Garden Party".  I love a party!  I love gardens!  I love Autumn!  Why not party in the garden this Autumn, right?!

 

Yesterday I found the perfect (and I mean perfect) coffee table for my patio area.  It's from Wisteria.  Made of iron and antiqued glass.  Reflective surfaces are an incredible asset anywhere.  Outside, I adore the way they capture dappled sunlight, reflections of flowers and green, and give an almost liquid effect to light.  This is, by far, my new favorite spot

As always, I have to keep a project on the books.  This week: transform camp chairs into sophisticated seating worthy of a garden party.  I'm enlisting my favorite new toy:  Chalk Paint as well as some lovely, yummy houndstooth fabric I have left over from a drapery project.  I'm thinking some silver leaf may make it's way onto these stools as well, but ... I'm getting ahead of myself!   

 Stay tuned for the finished results.  And ... as always ...

Live Comfortably

xoxo - glenda

Live Comfortably

What an amazingly busy summer we had at Vivian Avenue! Our address was anything but peaceful and quiet, which we like; however, it left my blogging with MUCH to be desired.

With the first day of Autumn came renewed energy, some cooler weather, and great inspiration!!! I hope y'all enjoy a flowing of new posts over the next few weeks.

We've come up with a new tagline at Vivian Avenue, "Live Comfortably". Dottie, the dalmatian, is our inspiration. Dottie loves nothing more than a soft spot to rest. She's a nervous, worrying sort of dog. Providing her with a place to rest her body and mind is essential in our home.

Dottie inspired me, made me think, "What do we seek more than anything else in our homes?" I decided our long sought after item is Comfort. Whether comfort lie in an overstuffed sofa, favorite chair, bed, or style which reflects our true selves - comfort is just that ... comforting. As a designer, I long to provide a comfortable atmosphere for my clients. A home which encapsulates their true nature. An appropriate nest so to speak.

Welcome Autumn! Welcome back to the blog! And always ...

LIVE COMFORTABLY!!

xoxo - glenda