Home Interior Change

It’s official! I am absolutely going mental! Because of the weather conditions in Dallas the past few weeks I haven’t had the chance to leave my home as much as I would like. Instead, I have filled my days on the computer, watching TV, cleaning, looking after my dog, cooking, and other odd jobs. However, I need sun and I need out of this house! I totally understand how Big Eadie and Little Eadie went crazy – no one can stay inside one home for over a week without starting to lose their marbles. Since I have had time to waste I have spent a lot of hours on the computer getting inspired by home decor (you may remember my post on Barbara Bestor). Not that I am in the market to change my living quarters but when you work from home and are forced inside for a good amount of time you begin to need a change. Since I love moving things around I decided to change out a few pieces from different rooms in the house. I think it looks great (photos to come) but the hubs was a bit surprised to come home from a week long work trip to see a dresser in the living room and our master bedroom benches as a coffee table. However, one must think outside the box (or is that just my completely stir crazy brain talking?). One thing I discovered I love that this house is lacking? A beautiful bookcase! The more I pinned the more I realized how much I loved the look of a bookcase which then reminded me of these photos I took at the Goss Michael Foundation with Krystal. Isn’t this bookcase dreamy? Although I don’t have near enough books to completely fill it, I love their use of magazines! Totally inspired! Now I just need some Vitamin D and fresh air!

photos shot by Krystal Schlegel

Journey to Growth

book // Soul Secrets by Miki Jacobs

candle // Enlighten Candle (seriously amazing company. be sure to read more)

I love getting deep with those I am meeting or those I already know. I find surface conversation and small talk to be an absolute bore. I know both are bound to happen in life and are unavoidable but really, if I can, I try to. I really love to meet, learn about or from, and connect with interesting people who have more to say than, “Oh my gosh. Where did you get that bag?” Okay, I am totally guilty of asking that question but I do truly love to get to know people on another level. Ever since I was little I have studied – study the way people move, interact, dress, and who they are. I am notorious for asking a million questions (I get it from my dad) and trying to really figure out how everything works. What I love most about people – everyone has their own story. You just have to ask the right questions to find it out.

Lately I have been on a journey to connect and to really dig deeper. I am a FIRM believer in that everything happens for a reason. Certain instances in life (good or bad), people you meet, relationships you have, books you read – it all leads you to the path and growth you are supposed to take. Being that I ask a million questions there have always been two which have been off limits – Religion and Politics. Since I am very passionate about both it is a struggle for me to avoid these. Since I feel a tug toward digging into the spiritual side more, I’ve turned to religion to discuss. Yup, I have done the totally “un-PC” thing to do and started to ask those I admire their religious and or spiritual beliefs. Basically, what grounds them? Not that I want to judge or be judged in return, or that I want to try to sway them, but because I am genuinely interested. I have a real thirst to learn more and understand those around me. I think part of being on a “spiritual quest” means asking those you respect lots of questions and being open to what they say. I really believe everyone has a very unique and individual perspective on things and if you are open to listening to them, you may discover something you never knew.

I must admit – over the years I have been amazed at where my life events have taken me. I have been challenged, down, up, and opened. I have discovered new things and questioned old, but I have always known it is part of my “life’s journey.” It really is a beautiful circle. Maybe that is why I connect so much with travel – it just reinstates how many magical things there are yet to see or connect with in the world! One book in particular which I have fallen in love with is Soul Secrets by Miki Jacobs. Trust me – I know this book probably isn’t for everyone but it was one of the first times I have read a book where I go, “Wow, this book is exactly what I need, at this exact time (all part of the plan).”

Since this post is probably the most raw I have written I have to admit – I am not quite sure why I felt the need to write it. But I did. All I am hoping is that at least one person out there connects to it and feels inspired to keep pursing their journey!

Hotel Au Vieux Panier

hotel Au Vieux Panier

graffiti by Tilt featuring Tober / Grizz / Don Cho

Be still my heart. While this hotel room may cause some of you a panic attack it has me chomping at the bits to get on a plane and reserve a room. The Half Graffiti Room at hotel Au Vieux Panier is just about the coolest thing I have ever seen. Not only is it mind blowing that they created a completely two-sided room but the graffiti is out of this world. However, as excited as it makes me it appears I am three years too late!

Hotel Au Vieux Panier, located in Marseille France is one of the most badass hotels I have ever read about. The hotels concept is six rooms for six artists. The idea is to offer an artist a three-dimensional canvas and have people sleep in an artwork. They believe it gives the opportunity to visitors to see art in a different way, entering an artist’s universe. Every year the hotel calls for entries and then selects the most striking and interesting universe. Each year for about a month the hotel is closed and the new artists begin work on their creations. The idea that rooms change yearly is incredibly cool, however, I am a bit sad I am so late to the game! I would have loved a chance to stay in this room!

For this years room selection you can check out Hotel Au Vieux Panier’s website!

photos by designer + photographer Big Addict

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