Week 5: Spring 2016 One Room Challenge
May 5, 2016
Eek!!! There is officially one week left until the big reveal! This week has really been a blur as I had two out of town
Week 4: Spring 2016 One Room Challenge
April 28, 2016
So this is the week when it feels like there is so much left to be done but nothing. seems to be happening. I’m not
Week 3: Spring 2016 One Room Challenge
April 20, 2016
I’ve been away at market for a week & it was fun to come home & see progress being made & even a little surprise
Week 2: Spring 2016 One Room Challenge
April 14, 2016
I’m continuing to fine tune the details for our laundry room & mud room but my game plan is still far from solid. Things are
Week One: Spring 2016 One Room Challenge
April 7, 2016
Here we go again! Clearly I’m a glutton for punishment because I’m diving into this challenge again during one of our busiest times of the
Christmas Traditions
December 20, 2015
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. We have several family traditions during the holidays. I’m planning our menu & tablescapes today
One Room Challenge: The Big Reveal!
November 12, 2015
Well, the past six weeks have certainly flown by. My daughter and I have had a blast working on her new room together for the
One Room Challenge: Week 5 Update
November 5, 2015
Now we’re starting to see some major progress! My daughter’s room is really beginning to come together. We’re in the home stretch with just one week
One Room Challenge: Week 4 update
October 29, 2015
Happy Thursday! It’s time for another weekly update on my One Room Challenge.
Well, this is about the time that I start getting super
Room of the Month Finalist
October 28, 2015
Happy Wednesday everyone! We’re very excited to announce that the nursery I designed for the Latham twins has been selected as a finalist for Project
One Room Challenge: Week 3 update
October 22, 2015
We’re starting week 3 which marks the half-way point for the One Room Challenge. I honestly can’t wait for it to all be done. This
One Room Challenge: Week 2 Update
October 15, 2015
Last week I revealed that the inspiration for the design scheme and color palette for my One Room Challenge was inspired by Kate Spade. Let’s
One Room Challenge Week 2: Bathroom update
October 13, 2015
We’re making progress! Jaylie’s new bathroom tile is all in & we’re so excited about how it turned out!
I used an aqua penny
One Room Challenge Week One
October 8, 2015
Hey everyone! It’s been a minute 😉 Things have been crazy busy around IBB & we haven’t been blogging as frequently as we should.
Family Photos as Artwork
January 27, 2015
Happy Tuesday everyone! Things are moving right along with the progress of moving my mom into her new home. You may have had a chance
Designer Life Inspiration
January 8, 2015
I find inspiration for my designs in all facets of life. Travel, art, friends, family, fabrics you name it. As we’re just now seven days
5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home for the New Year!
January 2, 2015
2K15 is here! New Year! New Look! Let’s get ready 2 tackle the design projects throughout your home in #2015!
1. Update your space with
New Video: Stylish Family Friendly Design
August 25, 2014
Tips for a Stylish Family Friendly Design:
1) Keep your larger pieces neutral to allow you flexibility to switch out your accent colors more easily
Metrie = Architectural Swoon!
July 30, 2014
I’m very excited about my recent partnership with Metrie! You see, I’ve got a few renovation projects on my brain and their gorgeous architectural elements
Design with Meaning
June 4, 2014
I love it when the magic of design comes together for a client and brings out a deep connection between their life & their home.
Master Makeover
September 9, 2013
IBB designer, Shannon Gidney, recently transformed the master bedroom for some of her clients. Take a peek at what the room looked like before.
New Video: Get Inspired for your Design Projects!
August 31, 2013
Yesterday on Good Morning Texas, I showed the viewers a few different ways to get inspired to jump start their design projects. The vignette I
Wall Treatments: In or Out?
August 29, 2013
I’m often asked about how I feel about accent walls and wall treatments. Should people use them or not? Yes! I am a fan of
Style Spotter Rewind
August 23, 2013
TGIF design devotees! I have a BIG announcement for you all! I’m so excited to have been invited back to be a part of the
Designer Entertaining Inspiration
August 9, 2013
The weekend is here & there’s a good chance you have entertaining on the brain. Half of the fun of entertaining with friends or throwing
Embrace Color!
May 2, 2013
Don’t be afraid of color! Have no fear, bring in the color for fresh and fun cheer!!
You see vibrant colors and room combinations
Beautify your Bookshelves!
May 1, 2013
JT is back on the blog again today with some great advice on accessorizing your bookshelves.
So often clients send out a “911” when it
Sneak Peek! MillionAir Project by JT
April 27, 2013
We’re thrilled to have IBB Designer James Turner, a.k.a JT, blogging for us today! He’s giving us a sneak peek inside a project he is
Three Easy Steps to Creating Successful Design
February 5, 2013
Happy Tuesday design devotees! I’m letting IBB Designer, Kevin Wild take over the blog today. He’s offering up some easy tips to kicking off your
Sneak Peek Saturday: Dallas Market
January 19, 2013
Last night I had a blast gathering at a cocktail party with local design bloggers for the Dallas Market Center’s Sneak Peek at the January
Inspired Design: Craig Ranch Huntington
January 17, 2013
Happy Thursday everyone! If you caught my segment on GMT last Friday, then you got to see a sneak peek at one of our latest
Holiday Entertaining Recap
December 27, 2012
If you follow me on instagram (@designershay), you may have seen all of the fun I was having setting up for the holidays with my
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas design devotees! I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for checking in here daily for design inspiration, events, tips
Holiday Inspiration: Snowmen & Kiddos
December 23, 2012
Happy Sunday design devotees! I hope you’re enjoying this time off with your family. We have lots of family in town right now & we’re
Color Coded
December 14, 2012
We’ve made it easier than ever to shop for home accessories! You all loved shopping by color for accessories in our warehouse & now
2013 Pantone Color of the Year Announced!
December 6, 2012
Pantone announced this morning that 2013’s color of the year will be Emerald. “A vivid, verdant green, enhances our sense of well-being further by inspiring
Making the most of what you have!
November 30, 2012
Happy Friday design devotees! I have a treat in store for you today! I’ve asked Kevin Wild, one of IBB’s designers, to guest blog for
Thanksgiving Gratitude: My Family
November 20, 2012
Life is busy! People often ask me how I do it all. My answer is always my amazing support system – my family! They’re by
Thanksgiving Week of Gratitude
November 19, 2012
With Thanksgiving being this week, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you all a few of the things I’m thankful for.
Fine art on a tight budget
October 29, 2012
If you’re like me, you love art! Art can be a jumping off point to start a room or the finishing touch that ties your