Today on  GMT… “Shay’s Favs”!  I’m in studio & showcasing some of my favorite things in home furnishings & decor.  Many of these items you’ve seen before under Shay’s Favs on this blog.  Tune in to see what’s made my list of favorites today on Good Morning Texas at 9:00 on WFAA channel 8.

It’s a wonder how one gets inspired simply by being in beautiful surroundings.  Having a sense of order & function in your home will give you the calm and steadiness you need to fulfill your life.  Take this suggestion for example; create a planning area in your home.  We’ve turned this small space located off the kitchen into an oasis of organization.  It’s a place to pay bills, get organized, or sit & read a book.  It’s a home office or study, but on a much smaller scale.  We chose to use tangerine, mocha & white to create the color palette.  The small room contains a writing desk, chair & a bookcase.

We’ve hung a grouping of tangerine prints above the desk for a pop of color.  The walls a painted a rich mocha & offer a beautifully contrast to the white writing desk.  A fabulous lamp is a must-have for your desk.  A small caddy style desk organizer help keep the desk clutter free.  Happy planning!

Stuck on how to design an area just for the kiddos?  We’ve got some great ideas for you!  On today’s GMT segment we’re showing off cool spaces for kids.  Get creative ideas on how you can turn any ordinary room into something special for the young ones in your household.  See how easy it is to create a design that will grow with your little girl.  You’ll see a fun girl’s bedroom that she’ll love for years to come!  Plus, practical design tips!  From built-in desk solutions to a bedroom converted into a play area, we’ll inspire you to create a cool space!  Tune in to WFAA Channel 8 at 9:00 AM

You absolutely MUST have one of these in your home!  They call it a “Martini Table”, a swanky name for a small occasional table.  It seems that it may have also gotten its name from the shape.  Most martini tables have long slender stem like bases with a small top.  They’re made to service one chair or one end of a small sofa or settee.  I’ve seen them in a myriad of designs from eglomaise and other mirrored surfaces to steel or wood (like the one pictured).  They are uber-functional!  Just about every furniture manufacturer offers at least one style .

I love the idea of using a table like this in your formal living area, family, room or study.  Actually, you could use it just about anywhere you need a place to set your drink.  When there is not enough space to use a standard end table, this is the perfect solution!

Gotta have it!!!

Today is my birthday!  So, I thought it would only be appropriate to have some glamour & bling today!  This amazing piece is by John Richards, so we should expect nothing less than a real show stopper!  They actually make lamps out of this very same design (see next photo).  Pricey?  Yes, but it’s like purchasing a fabulous pair of Manolo Blahnik’s (Remember ~ it’s my birthday! ~ insert wish list here).  The splurge is well warranted.  A guilty pleasure if you will.  Your home will be gorgeous!

It’s pretty obvious that I could be charged with over-using the word fabulous   But, come one!  What other words could you use to describe this chandelier?  It’s fabulous!  Here’s some other words that come to mind:  stunning, glamorous, gorgeous, sparkley (that would be a made up Shay word ~ who doesn’t love sparkle?), jaw-dropping,  GOTTA HAVE IT!

Help me out here…  What do you think?