Everyday Living

Designer Spotlight: Cathy Kincaid

~ Decorating, Designer Spotlight

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:3‬ ‭

Welcome back to our Designer Spotlight series!  You may remember my posts on Charles Faudree, Betty Lou Phillips, and Tobi Fairley…and today we will take a look at Dallas based interior designer, Cathy Kincaid.  Her style has always been of great interest to me.  I have studied her design in every shelter magazine that has published her work over many years.  Her designs are classic but fresh.  Her design philosophy resonates with me, “I love the value of the mix.  It is the one aspect of design that I adhere to -the old with the new, the ornate with the simple, the refined with the rustic.” I hope you enjoy touring some of her beautiful rooms!

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A “wow” floating stairway fronts a two-story glass wall in this Dallas home!


A blue and white entrance into a Dallas high-rise!READ MORE

Redesign & Repurpose

~ Decorating

 “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭

Welcome to the post that is all about guest bedrooms!  Why?  I’m glad you asked!  In a few weeks, we are beginning projects that I have put off for a while…and I am taking you, my readers, along for the entire journey!  So, what will this journey look like?  I have two guest rooms and both will be completely transformed!  The smallest will soon be a study/library…finally a permanent place for all of my many books!  I want to pull up the carpet and install hardwood, change the paint color, add built in bookcases on one wall, and finish it off with two comfortable reading chairs!  I can hardly wait!  The other guest room will get hardwood, new paint, new bedding and window treatments!  Whew!  Writing that makes me tired, and this may take a while to accomplish…but it’s time to get started… I have put it off way too long!  I hope you will follow along as we share updates.  Today I am sharing some inspiration from my Pinterest board “Beauty Sleep“!

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I like the simple and refined style paired with the elegant chandelier.


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The pale blue walls, blue window treatments, and the sunburst mirror are perfect for a guest room!READ MORE

Oh So Sweet! {A Baby Shower}

~ Decorating, Food & Entertaining

“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:13

The arrival of our granddaughter is becoming more real to us everyday…and Sunday afternoon was one of those days!  The sweetest and most beautiful baby shower was hosted by precious ladies that are all so dear to me!  They planned every detail with Allison in mind, and for it to be a time of celebration of the gift of life that He has entrusted to Seth and her!  The party began as we thanked God for his goodness and praised Him for our time together as friends and family.  Next came the food…oh my!   The menu was packed with Allie’s favorite sweets…and everything was so delicious!  The hostesses put together a headband station that the guests thoroughly enjoyed, as well as a candy buffet complete with Allison’s favorites as a take home treat!  Then after much laughter and fellowship, it was time to open all the gifts!  They were showered with so much…lots of pretty and frilly outfits along with the necessities that come with a baby girl!  And be sure to read the whole post so you will see our sweet surprise ending!

We are so very grateful that God, in his goodness, is knitting together a little life in Allison’s womb.  We look to Him as the Giver of all, and we know He is the one who holds it all together.  The day was perfect and “Oh So Sweet!”

(Photography by Tiffany Russell at www.tiffanyrussell.com)

I am so excited about becoming a grandmother!


The shower was held at The Woman’s Club, a beautiful and historic venue in our downtown areaREAD MORE