Outdoor Rooms

I am entertaining the thought of creating a real outdoor room on my patio.  The essentials are seating, fireplace, grill and surface space for prep/entertaining.  Now, let's by clear, these are MY essentials. Mr. Stylish's essentials are his existing grill, a chair and a beer!  What's a girl to do when she is dreaming of this...?

Traditional Patio by Warren Fireplace CJ's Home Decor & Fireplaces

Color Block Kitchen Cabinets

"Color block you say"?  Yeah, I said it!  Straight from the runways of Paris and Milan color blocking is the big trend. Some crazy homeowners are even color blocking their kitchens!! Oh the horror! Well, actually, it's kinda cool.

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Okay, maybe that's a little crazy. But, this isn't...

Fiesta Shrimp Cobb Salad

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo.....and, I have a wonderful recipe for you to serve!  This salad is not only light & tasty, it's really beautiful too!  It would be a great dish to serve on a hot summer day, as there is no oven or stove involved!  If you are bringing this dish to a party, you can layer ingredients in a glass bowl for a nice presentation.  To save a little time, you can make the vinaigrette ahead.  I opted not to use the shredded cheese, to save on calories.  However, it does kick this recipe up a notch! Ole'!

Home Office Meets Casual Elegance

Today I presented this mood board to a client for her husband's home office.  What do you think?

Have a stylish day!

-Karen

Being Stylish & Happy Chic! via Johnathan Adler

Let's see.... the last time I stepped into JC Penney's was a few years ago and I was looking for some sheer curtains.  Who knew that the store has worked out some deals with top designers!  Look at all the goodies Happy Chic by Johnathan Adler has in store at JC Penney....

Ranch & Buffalo Turkey Burgers

The weekends are warming up and I'm trying out some new burger ideas on the grill. We are really trying to eat healthier around here and are having fun coming up with some tasty low fat recipes. This one is a real winner for adults and kids! If you like Buffalo Wings, then you'll enjoy the "Buffalo" version. The kids and adults will both like the "Ranch" version. These burgers are packed with nutrition too...we snuck in grated zucchini to the meat! You would never know the zucchini was in them and wow did they make the turkey moist! YUM!  

Paula Deen Bar Armoire

I love furniture! Acquiring a new piece for my home or a client's home makes me happy!  Everything about the process of searching for a new piece is like a little adventure for me.  Today, I'd like to share with you one of my favorite pieces.  It was love at first site and I knew that we were meant to be together!  This piece alone spearheaded a mini makeover for a good portion of my first floor.  We have a very wide foyer/hall leading from the front door back to the family room.  I had been wanting to have a built-in put in to function as a bar/serving area for some time.  After having a few contractors come in to look at my built-in design, I thought I was well on my way to getting the job done.  Then, while cruising the web, I came across none other than Paula Deen's furniture site and her gorgeous bar armoire.  I had to have it!  Done and done! Bye, bye contractor man!

Hello Gorgeous!

Don't be fooled by my good looks! I can come in very handy...

Pizza Bundles - Teen Approved!

I know, I know...this is a decorating blog!  However, I really like to cook too.  Sometimes, it is something quick & easy.  And, other times I whip up something fabulous that I would love to share with more than just my friends who love to cook.  So, why not share with my readers?  You don't mind, do you? I've shared a couple of recipes since I started blogging, but now I am going to ramp it up a bit.  You can find all the recipes on the home page at the top Stylish Girl Cooks!

Today's recipe is super easy and something I will serve to a bunch of teenagers who don't appreciate some of my finer fare!  If you have little ones, this is such a fun recipe to make together.  Enjoy!

Beach House Dreamin'

Happy Thursday friends! It's been in the 80's here in NC for the past few days and I'm ready to go to the beach! But, alas, I am not beach bound yet...so, I'll just sit here and dream about my pretend beach house. Like this one in swanky Palm Beach...

 I am lovin' how the blue pops against all that white!

Easter Table Eye Candy

Happy Easter Weekend friends! Earlier this week I wrote about Simple and Easy Easter Decor and showed some pictures that I was drawing inspiration from.  Read that post here.  After, a trip to Pier 1 and World Market there is definitely some eye candy on my Easter table now!...