House Beautiful

Monthly Archive for August, 2011

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Sliver Of A Room Of The Week

I think it’s very apropo that the above room’s got a big ol’ oyster painting anchoring the corner.  If oysters are indeed aphrodisiacs then this sliver of a room’s makin’ me feel all sorts of warm and fuzzy all over.   Having just moved back to Santa Monica to a pad within walking distance to the sea, my place is being filled with touches here and there of all things serene and beachy (but just touches, so as not to overdo it).  And for me, the room above, with the painted exposed brick walls, slightly distressed table, white frilly coverlets on the bed and chair, and the clam (!) shell vase, just captures so perfectly the zen look and feel I’m going for. The oyster painting, by Bellamy Murphy, was from the November ’10 Coastal Living magazine, and I can’t take how gorgeous it is.

Anywho, Happy Monday to all, and please continue to keep our good friend Andy in your thoughts.  All of your prayers are sooo appreciated for this very special girl, and helping her to heal, day by day.

xoxo,

We Love You, Andy!

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I know most of you probably saw the terrifying footage of the Sugarland stage that folded and collapsed Saturday night at the Indiana State Fair.  And while you probably don’t know the gorgeous girl in the photo above (or that cute little nugget she’s holding), I wanted to ask if you might keep her in your thoughts.  Her name is Andrea (Voss) Vellinga – affectionately known as “Andy,” “Dru,” or “Voss.”  She’s a former teammate and high school pal…

A beloved friend to everyone she’s ever encountered…

A member of the sort of salt-of-the-earth family you want to live next door to, or just beg to adopt you…

And most importantly, is the mother of a beautiful little girl named Lydia, who I know she loves more than anything.

Andy is one of the best and most beautiful people on the face of the planet, inside and out…  One who radiates warmth, kindness and joy, and I have never been around her when she wasn’t infectiously and gregariously laughing, smiling, or hugging somebody.  Andy was critically injured on Saturday when the stage collapsed, and is currently in intensive care hangin’ tough but fighting hard for her life.  If you could, please, please keep this amazing girl and her family in your thoughts this week.

Much love to ya Voss – we’re all pulling for you!