Gray Rug Love

Becki May 13, 2013

The right rug can make a room sing. This one is making a beautiful noise in a client's family room.

BECKI GRIFFIN

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Listen up, if you don’t have a little window garden you are missing out. I find myself puttering around this table a few times a day. It’s such a simple and rewarding little meditation especially if you work from home. I buy paperwhites in December from @thompsonhanson and save some back for January when it’s bleak outside. We’re just reaching peak bloom! . . . . #indoorgarden #paperwhites #propstylist #forthebeauty #botanicals

Purging is messy and time consuming but what a mental lift! I have to hold on to more than I would like to for my work and having good storage is key. Check out this fun before and after of my office from @betterhomesandgardens a few years ago. The @ikeausa cabinets work so good for my display loving self and give me plenty of closed storage as well. I painted this room as soon as we moved in. It’s my little retreat and home office. Wall color @benjaminmoore Gray Owl; cabinet paint Snowfall White Styling @jlufkin Photo @mcweeneyphoto . . . . . #officeinspo #mybhg #whitedecor #beforeandafter #officeorganization

I’ve styled a couple of shoots in the adorable town of McKinney, Texas for @countrylivingmag and in this months issue I’m sharing some of my favorite stops for a fun day of shopping ( page 42, Jan-Feb 2019 issue). One of the best perks of this job is meeting wonderful homeowners like Cindy Williams, @puddlesandsquirt who lives in McKinney. Cindy, who has a wonderful eye for collecting, introduced me to a few of the shops mentioned. (Her home was featured July 2016) McKinney’s charming historic town square makes for the perfect day trip. I hope you’ll get the chance to visit! Swipe to see more of @puddlesandsquirt All photos @buffland . . . . . #propstylist #mckinneytx #countryliving

Pour the tea. Think the thoughts. • I like these words from Mary Oliver: “Today I’m flying low and I’m not saying a word. I’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep. The world goes on as it must, the bees in the garden rumbling a little, the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten. And so forth. But I’m taking the day off. Quiet as a feather. I hardly move though really I’m traveling a terrific distance. Stillness. One of the doors into the temple.” Wishing you peace, hope and stillness in the New Year. Also wishing my dear one @lorivrba was sitting across from me to enjoy the delicious gift of this teapot she sent me for Christmas. It’s a cast iron game changer for sure. . . . . . #propstylist #teafortwo #teapot #maryoliver #seekthesimplicity

Wishing you a blessed and Merry Christmas ! We hiked Palo Duro Canyon all day then face planted into big bowls of chicken and dumplings. It can’t get merrier than that. . . . . #palodurocanyon #christmasintexas

“These were my dad’s”. Every time I look at this image from our Christmas shoot @thevintageroundtop I hear Paige’s voice talking about her Swedish father and how precious his skis and skates are to her family. And how perfectly at home they are on the front porch of @thevintageroundtop. And how proud he would be of her for building this beautiful creative space to share with us. Photo @kerrykirkphoto Styling @curiousdetails Location @thevintageroundtop . . . . . #modernfarmhouse #nordicchristmas #swedishchristmas #thevintageroundtop #christmasstyling #propstylist #countrychristmas #holidaydecor

My only regret with the white amaryllis is that I didn’t buy more. These beauties from #mayeshhouston . . . . . #propstylist #christmasstyling #amaryllis #wallmural #christmasflowers #simplechristmas #seekthesimplicity

The modern farm house fireplace in the 1450 Cottage @thevintageroundtop is perfectly suited for simple, natural Christmas styling. Owner, Paige Hull, scored the pair of vintage window screens over the mantel at a garage sale for $5 each! Photo: @kerrykirkphoto Styling: @curiousdetails Location: @thevintageroundtop . . . . . #propstylist #modernfarmhouse #christmasstyling #christmasstyle #mantelstyling #christmasfireplace #thevintageroundtop #holidayinspo

Is a pretty, vintage style wrap station on your Christmas list? Pop over to my blog to see how we created this one @thevintageroundtop from Paige’s collection of repurposed vintage items. Temporary link in my profile. Photo @kerrykirkphoto Styling: @curiousdetails Location: @thevintageroundtop . . . . . #propstylist #christmasinspo #vintagechristmas #wrapstation #thevintageroundtop #modernfarmhouse #christmasstyle

What a joy to see you all crafting your Christmas hearts out and making paper stars! There is so much on social media that feels unattainable. That these humble little paper stars are making their way into your hounds this Christmas is truly heartwarming. I hope you’ll continue to tag me and show me how you use them. I love seeing what you make! . . . . . #paperstars #papercrafts #christmascrafts #christmasdecorations #propstylist #christmasstyling