tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45088302263259811802024-03-19T08:33:28.821-04:00Zealartcollection of inspirations for designIzabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-53932492581351192542011-03-06T12:31:00.003-05:002011-03-06T12:52:24.326-05:00Logan, week 1We've had Logan ( Russell Terrier)for a week now, and just love love love him. The little guy settled in quite quickly. That is after the first night the cries were so loud and pitched, that all I could picture was a little pup alone in the wilderness, crying for his mother. Heart breaking as it was, we both made it with little sleep through the night.Taking him out in the middle of the night Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-86148339183657063352011-01-25T19:17:00.007-05:002011-03-06T12:54:13.773-05:00happy new year... late wishes, I know( NOTE: these are not the puppy's actual parents, as we ended up with a different pup from a different litter)Lets face it, December 31 and January 1 are really not much different from December 1 and December 2 days. Sure the days are are warmer then, the stress of holiday preparations starts creeping in and many of us are still trying to get back to the old pre-Thanksgiving weight, yet there is Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-38247589751733472532010-07-08T21:15:00.004-04:002010-07-08T21:30:01.748-04:00chilling in summer heatAC is fixed! yay. So it seems. We either had, or have some little issues still with it, but those may have been resolved. Running a test on the machine. See if it can hit the 70 degree mark. Frankly, 70 is a bit chilly for me, but lets see what this baby can do.I had the pleasure to spend about 4.5 hours on this little guy today. So cute, so well behave and oh just sooooo much hair to strip out Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-90069993176653282572010-06-24T21:36:00.004-04:002010-06-24T21:50:06.376-04:00summer heatLast night it was 90 degrees at home. Needless to say, I got very little sleep. The fans can only do so much when it comes to humidity. I long for the dry summer days ( such as Florida in the middle of January is perfect, or when we were in Vegas in September a couple of years ago).The AC should be fixed by Monday. I honestly don't know how I survived last summer in this home with no AC.Work was Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-86561481702609004862010-06-14T21:20:00.004-04:002010-06-14T21:26:59.686-04:00Bafana Bafana...I've been busy the last few days trying to get a glimpse of the world cup games. As much as I would love for the South African boys to win, I'll stay realistic and cheer for my other favorite team, which would be Deutschland (Germany)!Oh, watching the games just makes me wish I were back in South Africa again. And seeing the German team brings back memories of school and Germany.The tv networks Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-41525371978315982992010-05-19T14:10:00.002-04:002010-05-19T14:18:49.444-04:00Sugarfree week - 1I have an incredible sweet tooth. To be honest, I could have cake every day, or even better, some chocolate. Ice cream is awesome too. But when I noticed strong arthritis in my left hand after pigging out on nutella, I've decided to test and see if the sugar and pain were related.A whole week later and I am pain free. The cravings have gone down, but I still would very much enjoy some chocolate. Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-83915943600003116552010-05-03T01:46:00.007-04:002010-05-03T01:53:04.358-04:00oh ratsI was going to write about our powder room rennovation, or lack thereof, and about my picture hanging dilemma..... still have those blank walls.... but lets face it, it's late,it's over 85 degrees with humidity and I came across an archive of these chriters ( embarassed that I didn't make a note who photographed them). They have been featured on other blogs, but sometimes we can't get enough of Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-32100378197575038202010-05-03T01:21:00.002-04:002010-05-03T01:34:56.451-04:00North Shore Animal LeagueI went to the North Shore Animal League last sunday. Since I was dog sitting, it was a good time to check out that popular animal shelter. I was advised that nothing good would come out of my visit. I'd either end up surprising my husband with a new adopted pooch, that he had no choice in choosing, or I'd walk out depressed about the abandoned dogs.Something else ended up happening. Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-50664182915230327732010-04-05T09:27:00.005-04:002010-04-05T10:00:00.546-04:00little AsterAbout a week ago it was clear that the sad time has come. On March 27th, our beloved Aster had to be put to sleep. The bladder cancer was no longer under some control.She was quite the family dog. Although she was really my mother in law's dog, she ended up living with us due to circumstances and ended up being just like my own. I had the pleasure ( and sometimes — rarely, a little frustration) Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-80176765657195819552010-03-17T23:01:00.005-04:002010-03-17T23:06:25.247-04:00new camera, new doggiesAs a birthday gift, I got the DSLR camera that I have been dreaming of. The new toy, a Nikon D90.. Tested it out today in the city for the first time on some pooches in the park. That is, after I used it on our sweet pooch as a model first.above: AsterAs a birthday gift, I got the DSLR camera that I have been dreaming of. The new toy, a Nikon D90.. Tested it out today in the city for the first Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-46904020319983523882010-02-08T11:32:00.002-05:002010-02-08T11:34:00.101-05:00BRBI've been away for quite some time. Between the wonderful trip to Florida's Marco Island and Miami, to receiving the sad news that my dog has bladder cancer, blogging just simply wasn't the thing that I wanted to do.Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-2552959071951945782009-11-21T17:19:00.004-05:002009-11-21T17:27:53.493-05:00where my wild thing isAster is so happy that the couch is back up. Now that we have a t.v again ( survived over a year with no t.v. , which wasn't a terrible experience at all.), I get to snuggle up with the dog and blanket on the couch again. The other night we watched Pride and Prejudice together.Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-60719269039700314992009-11-16T17:40:00.017-05:002009-11-16T17:55:34.091-05:00Ornate gold mirrorsFor years, for the life of me, I simply did not like gold ( ok, it was little more than dislike). Golden jewerly(except for white gold), golden faucets,golden lamps, golden watches, golden door handles...Now I have my gray walls and the one type of mirror that I want above my fireplace is no other than a golden ornate one! above: from thingsthatinspire blogabove: from home decorating info above: Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-45922895747731494962009-11-15T20:23:00.005-05:002009-11-15T20:31:12.016-05:00waiting anxiously for my chairs.I love chairs. Chairs have personality and functionality. They're artsy and expressive. So as much as I fell in love with so many chairs out there, a lot of them were simply too high in my price point.Craigslist was once again the answer. My friend found our farm table there, so surely we could find some chairs to go with it. And I finally did.I found these:By the time I emailed the owner, they Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-71465400181002302232009-11-14T13:06:00.004-05:002009-11-14T13:13:18.317-05:00Keep Calm and carry on past itIt seems like the poster with this message went through a love phase and straight into an overload, rejection phase.I must admit, I liked the poster a lot when I first saw it, but then it just became so overly commercial that everyone seemed to have it. It seemed to be everywhere. Now it just feels dated in a bad way.Which is why I wouldn't dare walk out with one of these from Decorative Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-61927189920597494892009-11-12T12:27:00.006-05:002009-11-12T12:34:48.862-05:00Bm paperwhite/sterling walls have arrivedThe workers are gone, the walls are done, the decorating will get there. The place feels like a fresh breath of air. I love the color! On the photo it tends to look too white, but in person it's really great and airy.There is still plenty of work to be done( moulding, new fire place mantle etc..), but for now I will just chill and enjoy walls. In this case watching the paint dry was far from Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-2654570666019652012009-11-08T13:50:00.009-05:002009-11-08T13:54:44.759-05:00White roomsThe white color phase continues. I found a bunch of white room images from the Traditional Home website.Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-20839781090659592052009-11-06T22:36:00.002-05:002009-11-06T22:37:39.077-05:00Starbucks revamping?I've noticed in the city that Starbucks is redecorating. No more deep brown, green and yellow walls. Gone are the yellow glass mini pendants. Instead it's crips white walls, wooden accents and clear round globes for light.Will need to take some picture. It's refreshing and I think a smart move.Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-70788944575223523302009-11-06T10:05:00.010-05:002009-11-06T10:17:02.188-05:00Oh DeerThe entire living/dining room is getting ready to be painted gray today. The ceiling is already transformed into a bright white. The fresh room has me back in the decorating mood and I can't but love the idea of a deer head somewhere in my house.I thought of a white one, but a really crazy colorful one would be awesome. Some hot pink one would just satisfy my craving to have pinkness among my Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-29750501228182182002009-11-02T19:39:00.006-05:002009-11-02T19:48:33.411-05:00New WallsWe are currently in the process of having new walls in the living/dining room and staircase. So darn excited.The wood panels are gone and so is the ridiculous amount of mirrors.I'm busy rushing trying to find a light fixture for the staircase.I'd really like a schoolhouse pendant, but it's becoming a bit of a challenge to get my hands on one within this week ( ordering online takes too long). Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-29572803636237836682009-10-12T17:33:00.006-04:002009-10-12T17:40:27.574-04:00discovering pop art - Philippe BerthoThe New Orleans art scene was fascinating and on top of the list of my favorite things about our road trip.I made a stop at the Martin Lawrence Gallery where Philippe Bertho's work took me for a fun ride.Pop art was of little interest to me. Andy Warhol just felt so yesterday and over copied.Bertho's work feels contemporary, fresh and fun. His work inspires me.Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-27084789265023471542009-10-12T15:45:00.002-04:002009-10-12T15:46:14.462-04:00Back from New OrleansAnt and I did a road trip to New Orleans, which was pretty fabulous. The place is very much color inspiring. Eventually I will post some pics.Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-965324040535956132009-09-29T20:35:00.005-04:002009-09-29T20:39:09.720-04:00Recent customersI can go mushy over terrier, mutty dogs. This one, ohh so cute. Those perky ears make me smile.He just looks so proud in here.This little fellow was very sweet too and well behaved.Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-21639087428282931622009-09-28T23:25:00.004-04:002009-09-28T23:35:11.050-04:00good evening mr opossumMail in my hands, bag on my shoulder, I walked up the stairs until I reached the landing before my last few steps to home sweet home. What a large rat tale. Perhaps a nutria ( seen those by the water)? No, just a "small" opossum.So I like critters, but this one was in a really bad spot. If he went any further up, he would end up at my door step. If he went sideways, he would go dropping down a Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4508830226325981180.post-51731370724339716992009-09-27T16:18:00.005-04:002009-09-27T16:30:13.809-04:00My first art/photo purchase! :)Rain or shine (it chose to be rain), the Hoboken arts festival is on today. Hubby went to it last year, and after hearing that they sell art work too (and not just food, like at the Italian festival), I had to go.I bought two photo prints. Both have been taken in Tibet. When I saw the one with the horses, I just had to have it.Finally, I found a piece of work that I really wanted. Buying just Izabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08193455457408094571noreply@blogger.com1