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Happy Friday!!! xoxo

Metamorphosis
Remember how I told you I had some fabulously talented friends? Well here's one of them: Gorgeous jewelry from the loveliest of girls-Sonya!!!Lavender Dreams Necklace $30Copper Tulip Studs $15Curio Collection Necklace $42Filigree Square Flower Ring $25Large Circle Earrings $15Pink Marshmallow Earrings $15Stacking Duo Rings $22
Find AND BUY all her stuff here

50 reasons to love winter:
Sometimes we need the reminder, especially lately! Loved this on Pink of Perfection. If you don't know that blog, you better get to know it asap as this girl is fabulous I tell ya fabulous!!!1) hot chocolate
2) dogs in sweaters
3) slippers
4) babies in fuzzy hats
5) a big, wrap-it-around-three-times scarf
6) miniature snowmen outside convenience stores
7) getting to use that ultra-rich moisturzier
8) sun reflecting off the snow
9) blood oranges
10) big, bold red wines
11) hiding in turtlenecks
12) snow days!
13) the perfect season for knitting
14) stews & soups
15) hot tubs
16) valentine’s day
17) paperwhites
18) fondue
19) warm, boozey drinks
20) staying inside all day in pjs
21) shopping (everything’s on sale!)
22) kale, squash, and brussels sprouts
23) fuzzy boots
24) the foam on a latte…pretty soon you’ll be ordering it iced
25) toe socks
26) the foam on a latte…pretty soon you’ll be ordering it iced
27) the olympics
28) liberal use of fairy lights
29) black tree branches heavy with snow (or in my case, bamboo-see picture)
30) wearing the deepest, darkest, muskiest perfumes
31) holding hands inside your love’s roomy coat pocket
32) knee socks and tights!
33) fireside brunching, cocktailing, napping, smooching…
34) quiet, snuggly reading time at home
35) ski blankets
36) sheepskin rugs
37) visiting a sauna
38) the perfect blush color, naturally
39) vintage capes — you have one, don’t you?
40) bubble baths (they just don’t hold the same appeal in winter)
41) chili
42) wearing those ladylike, yet sexy gloves that end right above your wristbone
43) hunkering down under a down comforter
44) big, sweeping epic novels
45) legwarmers
46) bubble baths (they just don’t hold the same appeal in winter)
47) the dense quiet of fresh night snow
48) renewed resolve
49) getting sweaty outside: snowshoeing, skiing, sledding, snowball fights. . .
50) the ultimate excuse to be a homebody

Distracted
While attempting to find inspiration photos for the beautiful Denise and her handsome hubby Mark's living room I was slightly distracted by the British Home and Garden's decorating gallery.
Here's why:This is what happens when you're trying to re-design for yourself AND a client, oh well! At least Denise and I BOTH love white, shabby, gorgeous, chic!!!
all photos found here

Sweethearts:

Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments.
Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds,

Or bends with the remover to remove.

O no, it is an ever-fixèd mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken;

It is the star to every wand'ring bark, whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken.

Love’s not time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks within his bending sickle’s compass come:

Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, but bears it out even to the edge of doom.

  If this be error and upon me proved,

  I never writ, nor no man ever loved.

ShakespeareHappy Valentines Day!!!
image is "Caladonia in a Reel" by Adam Buck found here

"Allow Me to Re-introduce Myself",
For all you newbies, I'm Alva (also known as Jeanne, Bean, Red, or Alvalicious) and Interior Design is a major part of my life. Why? Because good design can make life better!My full time job is one that I love and adore, but due to this crazy economy I have a little bit more personal time on my hands than I'm used to having so I'm going back to creating fabulous Interiors myself, instead of just helping others.This new platform that I'm working on is my creative outlet and one that I depend on for my sanity! Good things are in the works. It may take some time, but bear with me and I promise you won't be sorry.Fly-House of Design is a blog about sharing. This is where I get to show off my wonderful friends, their beautiful work and also what I'm working on as well. My hope is that it provides a lot of inspiration and a little bit of joy.Thanks for visiting friend!!! I look forward to seeing you again real soon!
Much Love! x0x0
Alva

Loads of New Posts Coming Soon to a Blog Near You!!!Ya'll hold your horses for just a couple more days. . .
photo from here

I Promise!
I'm not gone forever. . .be back soon!!!

fAvOuRitE aRt: part 4

My dear Claude Monet, he is certainly a cliche now, but this piece isn't so I'll throw it in. Of all the pieces I've seen in the best museums in Europe, this was one of the most captivating. It is absolutely huge to begin with (I'd guess 8'x12') and the detail is extraordinary. So let your eyes feast and if you're ever in Paris visit Monet's lovely ladies at the Musee d'Orsay.

Happy Monday!

Modern Electronica

(fabulous picture found here)

My DVD player has broken, my big old black tv is an eye-sore and my computer could go at absolutely any moment. So no, it is not like me to do a post about electronics, but its what's on my mind so forgive me my current indulgences:

Flat Screen TV/DVD combo from here: $208

However, would it be wrong for me to just go with the Pink TV (seams much more my style) from Target of course: $299.99

In all seriousness, I think its going to have to be a white TV after all. How about this one? $279.99 also from Target:

Computers, well perhaps this one would do-Cosmopolitan Pink from Sony and Best Buy $799:

While I'm dreaming, I'd also like one of these: $119.95 (from here)

Of course one of these as well: $149 (from Apple of course)

And finally, the digital camera is a must and I think this cute little guy in Tiffany Blue is just wonderful $229.99 (from here):

Okay so my grand total comes to = $1577.93 Not bad eh? Got to run off a get a second job now, be back soon! J/K!!!

Have a fabulous weekend ya'll!

Fun Friday Furniture (from Etsy of course!)

Friday's are fabulous aren't they? Here's some fantastic furnishings to make your week end on a wonderful note. Like in most things, my tastes are very scattered so some are modern, and others verrrry traditional. Whatever your personal aesthetic is, I hope you enjoy!

French Writing Desk from LeShab $575:

Steel Side Table from Coresthetic $525:

Antique White Chair from Vintage Chic $475:

Blue Pouf/Ottoman from Atelier Afra $395:

Stacked Plywood Modern Nesting Tables from MichaelFlynn $285: (this guy is really talented ya'll, beautiful pieces!)

Ooh La La Chair from YiaYias $345:

Industrial Funky Metal Stand by Old Crow Farm $65: (you must check out this shop-especially the little yellow drawers=such perfection)

Hot Pink and Zebra Vintage Stool from Fabulous Mess $50: (I've had this favourited for a looooong time)

Set of 2 Metal Patio Chairs from the Vintage Supply Company $500:

While we're discussing Etsy furniture resources, I just had to take the opportunity to share the gorgeous work of Shann Spishak. Lovely paintings featuring gorgeous furniture. I'm sure you'll heart them just as much as I do. (the painting at the top of the post is her's as well-I think I MUST have it, don't you?)

Have a simply wonderful end to what I hope has been a divine week!

Love Always,

Alva