Rate my Design Star Audition Video!

Okay, ya'll. NOW is the time to rate my video at HGTV.com! :-)
I need ALL of you, even the "lurkers", to band together and visit this link:

LAYLA PALMER DESIGN STAR AUDITION VIDEO

(If you can't get the link to work- visit HGTV.com and find the Design Star page. My video is very close to the beginning, so it's pretty easy to find.)

If you think I've got what it takes, and would like to root for me on next seasons "Design Star"- go there and give my video a whole buncha' stars!

Thank you, thank you, thank you....I love you guys! :-)

Layla

Reading Room - During

So, here it is. The infamous "Reading Room" in it's current state.
I know, I know. The flooring STILL isn't installed.
It's been CRAZY around this place this week. But Kevin has promised to work on it soon.

I still haven't accessorized the space, or purchased window treatments.
And I've got plans to flank the new opening to the room with drapes.
For now, a lonely little rod just hangs, and waits...



I also want to purchase a twin-sized white pick-stitch quilt from Pottery Barn (it matches the outer most Euro Sham pillow covers in the photo), to cover the fitted sheet you see in the picture now...



In this photo is my little flea market find chair that used to be school bus yellow. I plan to cover the seat with burlap and throw a little green accent pillow on it...



So, to recap- here's what I started with, and where I am now.
I LOVE the fact that I kind of got an extra guest bedroom (or at least another spot for a guest to sleep) out of a pretty awkward six foot by six foot space.
Maybe it'll up the value of the home?

Technical Difficulties

First of all- THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who commented on my last couple of posts! You guys are so inspirational! I feel more motivated than ever!

Second, I have been having trouble uploading my video to the HGTV.com website. :-(
I chatted with someone from their technical support today, and she said she'd get back to me as soon as she finds out whether my video actually uploaded or not. So now I sit and wait. (Insert "Jeopardy" theme-song here)
I'll keep you posted on whether or not it makes it up on their site!

Layla

Design Star 4 - Making the Video

I've finally decided to enter the competition!
Today will be spent filming & editing my audition video.
Check back tomorrow to see the final cut, and then don't forget to give me a 5-star rating on HGTV.com! Ha ha! :-)

Wish me luck!
Anyone else entering next season?

How to be an Artist

My Aunt Julie sent me this card a couple of years ago, and I've looked at it almost every day since I received it. It's so motivational and inspiring.



Feel free to come back and read it whenever you'd like. :-)