Sectionals and Sofas

I love sectionals.  Just so comfy.  So connecting.  If someone is on the complete opposite side, you still feel close…  I also love leather ottomans, but that will be for another post.  Listening to LL Cool J and my husband sing the lyrics and cook.  Beautiful day!  78 degrees at 3pm.  Spring is in the air.

But, let’s talk sofas.

Pearce Sectional by Pottery Barn (approx $3000)

I love the leather ottoman and the botanical prints on the back wall.  What do you think?  The windows are pretty amazing as well.

EKTORP by Ikea $999

Not a bad price for a great little sofa.

Jodi Sectional by High Fashion Home $2899

Retreat Roll Arm Sectional by Ethan Allen $4556

Fresno Sectional by Raymour & Flanigan $1800

So???????????  Do you like any of these.  Which ones and what kind of crazy pillows would you add?  I think I’m going to do a post tomorrow on pillows.  They have so many cool designs out there. 

Ciao bella!  Au revoir,

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Writing the Notes

Now that my mother is gone, I am trying to remember all of the things that she did while I was growing up.  One of those things was writing me notes.  Whether I was at camp or out of town, she always wrote me notes.  Since she won’t be around for my daughter, I want to carry on this tradition.  I’m always looking for beautiful stationary.  There is just something about receiving a handwritten note that is of a bygone era.  I wish my mother were still here to write notes to my own daughter, but she will be alive in the notes that I give to her.  Those of you who still have a mom, tell her how much you love her, and encourage her to talk about her fears, her disappointments, her needs and desires.  When they are gone, you will wish you would have done and said more.

Now get to writing!

In Touch Clutch in Juicy Lemons by Downstairs Designs

Cherry Blossoms by designhutusa

BigZigs by Oh Louise!

Bloom by Silhouette Blue

Have a great afternoon.

Au revoir, Cher!

Sunrise, Sunset, StarBay

Starbay is a furniture company with exquisite style.  Their pieces look like they are stolen from an African General’s abode.  Rugged yet elegant.  Using gorgeous woods and canvas.  Here are a few options from their collections.  Check them out here.

Can you think of a place where you would put these?  I can.  That elegant little side table would be precious next to our bed.  The canvas loveseat would be amazing on our porch.  Love the little writing desk and the coffee table is amazing. 

Castle Rock, CO.  The “castle” rock high above the city.

 

The View from our hotel.

Arapahoe Basin, where we went skiing.

The lodge on the way up to Pikes Peak.  The trip (one way) to the top is 19 miles.  The temperature when we got to the top was 13 degrees…brrr!

On the way up to Pikes Peak.

 

Garden of the Gods.

Garden of the Gods.

Garden of the Gods.  Love the colors!

Au revoir, cher!  Have a wonderful day. 

Houston to Denver…Denver to Houston. Back HOME again!

Hello everyone.  My husband and I just got back to Houston from a family reunion trip to Denver, CO.  We had such a great time being all together again.  I have two older brothers, and they both have children, so I enjoyed seeing them and getting some quality “aunt time.” 

I realized that I haven’t revealed my name or much about me on my blog, and I want to do more of that.  My name is Becky Griffin. I have been married since December 11, 2008.  I have a precious husband who adores me and who I adore.  We have two furry babies:  Agnes (the namesake of my blog) is a spaniel mix breed rescued from animal control in 2004, and Mirabel the tabby mix who keeps everyone in the house in line.  We live in Houston, TX, for the time being.  I hail from Baton Rouge, LA.  I don’t miss living in Louisiana for anything, but I do have fond memories of my hometown and always will.  My husband and I aspire to own our own construction/real estate company. This is our 5-year-family-goal.  For now, I blog and substitute teach, and he is a commercial diver. 

I will be giving you more “personal” tidbits on this blog from now on.  But, that will get you started.

Have a wonderful day!  Thanks for being a faithful follower.  You are the best!

 

Sunday

I’m back in Houston.  I spent a week in Baton Rouge with my dad.  It’s nearly springtime over there, but it wasn’t a pleasure trip.  It was a hard week for my family.  But, when hard things come, faith is imperative.  We know that we have a Saviour who loves and guides us through all things.  Even the bad things.  He is using this evil thing for good in our lives, and we just have to hold on to see what He has in store.  Patience is a hard virtue to obtain and keep.  These are the things on my mind emotionally, but I have a lot of things on my designer palate as well. 

I love the simplicity in this kitchen.  The white cabinets, white backsplash, black countertops and simple honey wood floors. 

Once again, the simplicity of this kitchen is really stunning.  Because when you do have a beautiful piece like the oven or the faucet, they really stick out.  The windows in this kitchen (including the skylight) really add beautiful light to the space.

I love the use of wood in this space.  The island is gorgeous.

I love the ceiling and the unique wooden pieces.  The table and hutch on the far wall is really cool.  It’s so Provencal. 

The blue piece on the left is the double refrigerator and wine chiller.  Isn’t it beautiful?  And what about that oven?

These kitchens just make me happy.  Do they make you happy?

Have a wonderful Lord’s day!

Au revoir, Cher!

On Break…

Hello everyone!  Good morning.  I will be taking a brief holiday until Saturday February  27, 2009.  I will be back online on Saturday. 

Jay Strongwater Jewel Boxes at Gumps.