Author: pottedboxwood

Where is the Brown Furniture?

Bunny Williams

design by Bunny Williams via AD

I was recently having dinner with some friends, and one of the guests was a very stylish and savvy woman (in her mid sixties if I had to guess- her son is one of the most famous photographers of our generation). We were talking  about how design is slowly transitioning back to traditional elements. Blue & white, wallpaper, and pretty patterns are definitely becoming more of a main stream design staple (for those of us already timeless with taste, nothing groundbreaking). That said, the dinner guest did have a comment that made me stop a little in my tracks and really think.

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Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

FS Santa Barbara Grounds
I found out something new this past month- I LOVE Santa Barbara. Technically speaking, I love Montecito. That is where Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is located. A nice three day weekend was the perfect time to make a getaway from Dallas. My two friends and I flew on the easy non-stop American Airlines flight straight from Dallas to Santa Barbara. Ready for our girls weekend, we landed on Friday night and went directly to the hotel.

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Above The Mantel with John Cain Photography

The Potted Boxwood Mantel styling for John Cain Photography

Good Morning! If you follow me on instagram, you will know I have been traveling a lot for the blog. A recent trip to Santa Barbara (review on the blog tomorrow) and a trip to High Point Market. All fun and design inspired! I also recently styled the chic mantel in the John Cain Photography studio here in Dallas for his new blog series, Above the Mantel.

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FALL INTO BOOKS: Cathy Kincaid

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You never quite forget your first crush. In this case, I am talking about my first design crush. In 2003, I was flipping through my mom’s Southern Accents magazine and stumbled upon the Dallas Showhouse designed by Cathy Kincaid. That issue remained in my nightstand for years, and was devastatingly lost during a renovation. Cathy’s interiors in the Showhouse turned a love for pretty things into an obsession. Every room in that Showhouse was abundantly beautiful, luxuriously layered, yet had a chic comfort.  Continue reading “FALL INTO BOOKS: Cathy Kincaid” →
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Life at the Kitchen Counter

Life at the Counter_The Potted BoxwoodI don’t know about y’all, but my family and I spent a lot of time at the kitchen counter over the years. Even today, there is something fun about having some wine with friends at the counter while preparing a meal. If you have a kids, there’s a big chance that all their homework and afternoon snacks are completed around the kitchen island. As Americans, we use our kitchen counters for more than just cooking. Fortunately, Serena & Lily understands the importance of the kitchen counter and does an excellent job at giving us furniture for a fresh take on causal dining.

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