Working like a Hound dog and covered in Houndstooth!


No.... I didn't go on vacation!  I've been buried in fabric
and working my way out of it!

My M.O. is to be busy and I actually get more done working off a packed checklist.  
In my attempt to shorten the "to do" list and lengthen the "meet with clients" list-

I have hired a Design Assistant!

I look forward to you meeting Noelle in the near future and 
I look forward to increasing my productivity... YES!


We are soooo fortunate to have some great projects in the works.

Here's a glimpse of direction we are going in the "Man Cave"
at my client Kate Spade's house:


Plaid on the runway and plaid on the pillows here!  Kate Spade wants to create a warm,
cozy cabin like feel for her husband to veg out in front of his large "screen".

We are painting the fireplace black, adding window treatments, artwork and 
lots of influences from menswear to make him happy!

The starting point-



Notice another steal from the runway... houndstooth!
Not just for your suits any longer-




I stopped in my tracks when I came along some of these accessories
from Blue Ocean Traders at Market...
Diggin the antelope??







Kate Spade and I are definitely ordering some of these...

I continued to drool when I came across some
show stoppers from Aidan Gray... Wow!




My Fav-


Some of these may have to go into Kate's room as well... we are working on
that one too, but the Man Cave is moving along faster!
Do you have something in your closet that you would put on your chair???!!!!
Until next time,
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Comments: 1
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Allen Bowl: A Celebration of Change!


A busy start to 2011 for Connell Interiors... 
and I'm so excited about this new project!



If you are local to the North Dallas area, you may have 
ventured into Allen Bowl from time to time.

Great spot for bowling... not so great to bring the kids!

Until now-

We are transforming the "Dungeon" as they call it...
a smoky game room with a lot of band aids
into the perfect Party Space!

It's official and here's the skinny:





Woo hoo!

1. Walls are coming down...
2. Entire ceiling is being replaced
3. Brand new flooring
4. Fresh, repaired walls
5. Giant fun murals!
6. New seating areas
and...
7. Spruced up foyer to boot

Here's a glimpse of the Before (gasp)...




No inspiration in there... so here is where I'm finding it-


The current carpet in the main bowling area... perfect start for the revived space!

Here's the flooring we are going with:


...and paint colors to match. 

We are waiting for the mural sketches and will almost be ready to go!

I'll keep you updated with our progress, but I'd love for you
to pay them a visit after the transformation!

Since we are still in the planning stages for a short bit, 
let me know what you'd like to see in 
the Party Room...
we may just have to fit it in!


Until next time,
Friday, February 11, 2011 Comments: 3
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Wallteriors: Turning Heads



We are all looking for something different... something that stands out...
something that says "WOW!"

Here you go-


We've chatted about my love of wallpaper in the past, but
  Wallteriors brings it to the next level...
custom, custom, custom



They are a manufacturer of hand crafted, eco friendly line of wallcoverings that I 
stumbled upon at the Postcards Home showroom in Vegas. 

Here's Damask- Black Russian cut into squares


and here it is applied in the regular pattern... shake it up!


In the pic below, you can see how the squares were cut but turned and 
applied differently on the wall... a head turner


(I need to show the Cheetah Couple the paper below)



Also love the framed, vintage map idea for your blank wall



INSTALLATION IDEAS
PANELS: FLOOR TO CEILING
PANELS: HORIZONTAL FULL LENGTH
PANELS: DIAGONAL FULL LENGTH
SQUARES: STACKED
SQUARES: DIAGONAL STACKED WITH HAND TORN STAINED EDGES
RECTANGLES: VERTICAL STACKED
PANELS: ALTERNATE WIDTHS & TEXTURES
PANELS: HORIZONTAL RANDOM LENGTH
PANELS: DIAGONAL ALTERNATING LENGTHS
SQUARES: STACKED : BASKET WEAVE ALTERNATING DIRECTIONS
SQUARES: DIAGONAL STACKED BASKET WEAVE : ALTERNATING DIRECTIONS
RECTANGLES: VERTICAL HALF ON CENTER
PANELS: RANDOM LENGTHS
PANELS: HORIZONTAL FULL LENGTH ALTERNATING WIDTHS & TEXTURES
PANELS: DIAGONAL WITH TORN EDGES
SQUARES: STACKED WITH HAND TORN STAINED EDGES
RECTANGLES: HALF ON CENTER
TORN RANDOM: LARGE PIECES
PANELS: VERTICAL HAND TORN WITH STAINED EDGES
PANELS: HORIZONTAL HAND TORN WITH STAINED EDGES
PANELS: DIAGONAL ALTERNATING WIDTHS
SQUARES: HALF ON CENTER
RECTANGLES: HORIZONTAL STACKED
TORN RANDOM: SMALL PIECES



You'll be amazed at the endless possibilities. 
See them here.


The appeal is the variety of papers and the installation
process is what sets Wallteriors a part from other wallpapers



They are also taking my 'nailhead fetish' to a new level-

Diamond Head Interchangeable Tacks add the glam factor to your focal wall





Wallteriors is sold by the square yard and offers a free service to 
match your specific paint color. 

Does it get easier than that? 

Call me if you want it!!!


Until next time,
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Comments: 1
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Super Media Rooms for Superbowl Day!





Day 5!!!  Superbowl 2011 in Dallas!

Beautiful weather... 45 and Sunny (however, a bit on the slushy side)


...Not at the new JerryWorld!

For the rest of us Dallasites that will not be headed to the new Dallas Cowboy Stadium,
we will watch the big game in front of our flat screens-
or if we are amongst the lucky ones...
in our media rooms!

Here's a pic of a window treatment we did in a media room in Frisco
(lots of yummy fabric helps absorb the sound)


Now it just needs some art... an original from Steve Taft may be just the ticket.  See the post 
about another theatre room we finished in Dallas by clicking here.



If I had an empty room in my house, can't you see this one below fitting in perfectly???  

Turquoise and Glam...perfect for watching my Bravo reruns... Rachel Zoe Project,
Jeffrey in Flipping Out and of course, the Real Housewives.

(I'm not so sure how this would sit well with the husband, however)





Here is a bit more casual ceiling, black out shades and over the top ceiling~







Speaking of "over the top"... WOW!







This family took "Man Cave" to a whole new level... it is actually a "Bat Cave"








Watch the Big Game like the Romans would have....




Or how about in just your comfy family room by the fire!


Enjoy the Superbowl and Go Steelers!




Until next time,





Images via* Moi, Houzz, MAC Home Team, NFL
Sunday, February 6, 2011 Comments: 0
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What's in the Pantry?

Dare I say I have Cabin Fever?  

Being iced inside my house for three days... going on four...
has almost forced me to do the dreaded...

Pantry Cleanout!

Since the kids are home from school tomorrow, I might as well get a few things 
done around here... starting with FOOD- getting rid of it.

While I'm stuck in the pantry, I will do what I do best... dream of ways to improve it!

Let's start with the best of the best-

Wine storage... yes!


An unexpected finish on the pantry door is always a treat for the eyes!
Paint it an accent color or use chalkboard paint-


Add shelving near the bottom for the appliances you seldom use


Sleeping with the enemy... need I say more?


Now head inside with the paintbrush! Love the yellow-


Stop by The Container Store and invest in some pull out baskets
on glides to easily reach your staples


I love some of the concealed storage in the drawers...
it looks more like a clothes closet rather than a pantry


Sliding pocket doors save space and the counter provides a work area as well


Don't forget to add an updated light fixture... fun!


How about granite countertops in your pantry? Oooh la la 


When a walkin pantry is not an option, double doors allow easy access, shallow 
shelves and vertical storage on the inside of the doors-



And a bonus for small spaces... pull out shelving for canned goods and small appliances


Maybe you will join me on the LAST...




Until next time,






Images via*  Country Living, Cooking Light, Wellborn Cabinets, Gast Architects, Aurdecordesign,
Thursday, February 3, 2011 Comments: 2
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