MTV ReDefine 2015

My sisters and I had such a blast as co-chairs of this year's MTV ReDefine!  It was a treat to get to work together and an honor to work with Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss to raise money for two worthwhile causes, MTV's Staying Alive Foundation and The Dallas Contemporary.

My sisters and I with my dear friend, Franklin Boyd, who came to town from New York to celebrate with us. 

With Ed Bartlett and our amazing art chair, Elisabeth Karpidas, who put together an incredible auction!

With my friend Kimberly Chandler and her brother, Brown Andrews.  It was so nice to have the support of so many friends and family!

The tables were set with Veuve Cliquot and food from The Joule Hotel's new restaurant, Americano which hasn't even opened yet!  They donated all of the food and service so that we were able to give more back to the beneficiaries.

The parking lot of the Goss Michael Foundation was tented and transformed into this magical ballroom.

Our auctioneer was the charming and talented Alexander Gilkes of Paddle 8 who helped us raise over 2.2 Million Dollars!  So exciting!  Thank you to everyone who donated a piece or placed a bid!

One Room Challenge: Week 2 - Inspiration

Gray Malin - Two Cowboys

I've been looking for inspiration for my One Room Challenge project, the dining room at White Oaks Ranch, and it hit me while working on a non-profit project.  My sisters and I are co-chairing the MTV ReDefine fundraiser which takes place this Friday.  It is an art auction at the Goss Michael Foundation and on-line at Paddle 8.  When I saw this piece in the auction line-up,  Two Cowboys by Gray Malin, I had found my inspiration! 

A little bit Cowboy + a little bit Chic!  

How am I going to translate this into a dining room?  

Well, I don't know exactly but I'm excited to try.  I do know that I am going to start with this amazing wallpaper from Brett Design.  

This is a quick snap I took at the EC Dicken Showroom in Dallas for my Instagram Feed a few months ago but I just couldn't get over the paper!  When something sticks like that, I think you need to find a place for it!  I think I basically have the paper ordered but I am just waiting for confirmation that we can get it in time for our challenge! 

Right now the room has a chair-rail all the way around it so I need to have that removed and have the walls prepared for the paper.  I'm so enchanted by the paper that it is worth it I think!

I also know that I am going to keep the antler chandelier.  I think it will be a fun contradiction to the modern paper.  

I got a quote to re-cover the existing chairs but I find them a bit bulky so I'm still toying around with the idea finding something new.

What do you think?

    To see the rest of the art in the MTV ReDefine auction, check out  Paddle 8!

Don't forget to check out the progress that the other nineteen bloggers are making!  I'm excited to follow along on everyone's journey!

Jana Bek

Autumn Clemons

Coco+Kelley

The English Room

Vanessa Francis

Greige Design

Hi Sugarplum

I Heart Organizing

Jenna Sue Design

Stephanie Kraus

The Pursuit of Style

Julia Ryan

Savvy Home

Simple Details

Simply Grove

6th Street Design

Jill Sorensen

Swoon Worthy

Waiting on Martha

Trademarked by Calling it Home

Click here to see the "before" shots of the room!

MTV ReDefine

Michael Craig-Martin - Umbrella

I'm so excited that the week of the MTV ReDefine event is finally here!  My sisters and I have had a great year as co-chairs and are anxiously awaiting the event honoring Michael Craig-Martin.  There are still a few tickets left so if you want to come, I would be thrilled!  We closed down the website for ticket sales so call The Goss Michael Foundation if you are interested in being there.

Damien Hirst - Beautiful Terminal Velocity Through Wormholes in Summertime

But here is what you can do to help - BID!  The amazing selection of donated art is now on-line at Paddle 8 but move fast because the pieces are amazing and the auction closes on Friday night!

Here are a few of my favorites:

Zoe Crosher - LA-LIKE: Fools Gold Dust (Mimic) Painting

Donald Baechler - Recipe Book Cone

Ben Eine - Outspoken

Scott Reeder - For The Wind

Friday Favorites!

The best cards/prints/gift bags ever! 

LOVE this jewelry line and thrilled to share a discount code with you!  Use GOLD20 for 20% off!

So much fun when a new store opens in Dallas!  My sister and I got in to the celebration. 

So excited about MTV ReDefine!  I hope you will join us tonight at the opening party!

Are you one of the over 32.5K people loving my sister's Instagram Feed?  If not, you should be!

Feeling good today after my facial from this amazing lady yesterday!

I got to meet this sweet and stylish transplant to Dallas yesterday!  What a treat!  You will love her blog.  Check it out and let's give her a nice warm Texas welcome.

Have a great weekend!

Friday Favorites: First Day of Spring!

We have been prepping for our annual Easter Egg Hunt and I couldn't wait to share these stunning Azaleas with you!  More photos of the centerpieces to come!  For details from our previous hunts, click here!

The perfect little spring/summer dress. Just ordered it and I have a feeling like it will be the one I throw on all the time!

Speaking of Egg Hunts, have your ordered your little one a bonnet yet?

This bathing suit is sold out everywhere but you can get it with this link! 

Love this article about the different ways that people see humor!

These are my favorite evening bags ever!

I'm going to pester you about buying tickets for MTV ReDefine Event or Pre-party because my sisters and I have been working hard on it as co-chairs!  I hope you will join us!

Friday Favorites

My favorite pin of the week.

I love every single post on this site!

This could possibly be the cutest baby gift ever! 

Love this summer "playsuit" for grownups!

I hope you will join us for MTV ReDefine.  My sisters and I are co-chairs and we are working hard to bring you a fantastic evening!

I'm thinking I might order this to cover up my messy hair this summer! I always love it when other people wear them but I don't know if I have the guts but, for $1, I think I'll give it a shot!

You can "contour" like a Kardashian with this makeup! I swear it makes you look ten pounds lighter!