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So, I was looking through some old files I had on my computer of rooms I had put together a few years ago when I had just started my business. They weren't for anyone in particular. I was just anxiou...
I recently came across these images on the Project Nursery blog and loved them! Thought I'd share!And while on the subject of chalked walls, thank you to the Daily Decorator blog for featuring a play...
Just wanted to wish one of my besties and blog-ees a very Happy Birthday!So..Happy Birthday Lauren!!!Eat lots of cake for us...Hope you get to relax and are treated like a queen! I wonder if Bryce is...
Yesterday I posted about just one color, Yellow, and it DID bring some sunshine to us here in NY! So today I thought I'd continue with the color theme and go with my favorite little set of hues, &quo...
If you haven't visited Mrs. Howard Personal Shopper yet, go there now! It is the blog written by Leah Kennelly of Mrs. Howard. What is Mrs. Howard? Read the biography of Jim and Phoebe Howard here, a...
I am hoping that this post about such a sunny color will help to take away this gloomy weather we are having here in NYC. It really is a cheerful hue! This is one of my favorite bedroooms and it was ...
I am excited to announce a new exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York, that of the late photogrpaher David Seidner. The exhibition opens on May 15th and is titled "Dav...
I was so excited to do this post until I realized how hard it is to find pictures of the Morgan Group's Hotels that they will actually let you download! Their hotels are AMAZING and I was only able t...
Alice Temperley has designed a small, but attractive collection for The Rug Company consisting of pillows and what else? Rugs! You can see color and pattern similarities between her clothing line and...
The candy colors Kate Spade uses in her home accents, are so completely yummy... Here are a few of our favorite pieces to satisfy our sweet tooth cravings: Perry Street Frames Posy Vases Striped Note...
I just bought a pair of these Obelisks from Room Service Home outlet in Dallas for my sister's living room end table. They are so pretty in person and very inexpensive- the ideal combination.Obelisks...
I love The Skirted Roundtable (and not just because of its adorable name) It's a weekly interior design radio show hosted by the talented designers and bloggers- Linda of Surroundings, Joni of Cote d...
{Country Living} April showers brings May flowers- Happy May Day!
It's no secret that I have a slight mirror obsession. I saw this beauty and was scheming of where on earth I could put (store) it. I think a pair of these would be fabulous over a bathroom vanity.
If you're in Dallas, head on over to the Peacock Alley Warehouse sale this weekend! 2050 Postal Way
Chicago Home + Garden Magazine asked me to pull together a vignette at the Merchandise Mart's International Antiques Fair which opens tonight and runs through Monday. The event labeled "Antique...
But I still LOVE it! I spotted the orange colorway in the Z Gallerie window last night and was completely smitten! If you couldn't commit to the whole Greek Key look (because it's a lot of look) then...
Chicago Home + Garden Magazine asked me to pull together a vignette at the Merchandise Mart's International Antiques Fair which opens tonight and runs through Monday. The event labeled "Antiques Go ...
So, I know I'm suppose to be writing about NY, but I LOVE this LA store Room Service, which looks like it took all of the cool furniture and design inpiration from Kelly Wearstler's Maison 140 and ma...
In anticipation of longer days ahead, warm weather, and an eagerness to enjoy the outdoors - I thought I would feature pictures of outdoor porches and decks. I recently completed a virtual design pro...
An alternative building event taking place May 8-9 in Santa Monica. {Please click on image to enlarge to view details.}
I want to know your answer to the age old decorating question...to chop or not to chop? What on earth am I talking about, you ask? Karate chopped pillows! Do you love? Do you hate?Examples of "The Ch...
The upcoming June issue of Metropolitan Home will be their annual Design 100 issue!It's a compilation of the editor's picks of favorite people, places, and things from the world of design- gathered i...
Remember that little color combo that we used to see around once in a while- turquoise and chocolate brown? Well, I think this bright bold blue and deep neutral is being taking over by more icy blues...
I REALLY, REALLY LOVE IT!!!"Bloody Hell" by Timorous Beasties and available at Walnut Wallpapers "Party Girl" by Flavor League A suite at Planet Hollywood's designed by Jonathan Adler and papered in ...
Hello Material Girls! So this is me! This is my work, and this is what I do!Glam, Glam, Glam! If you like it, then stay tuned because I am going to share a ton of secrets with you on how to get the l...
This month's Traditional Home featured three beautiful rooms from three different showhomes.I like to call it the Eat, Play, Sleep article because the areas were each from three different parts of th...
to get the look for less!!Spring is here and it's time to spend those tax refund checks and freshen up your home! Email me a picture of a room you love and a simple sketch (with measurements) of the ...
As I mentioned in a post earlier this week, the Merchandise Mart is hosting an Art and Antiques Extravaganza this weekend that will be second to none. "Artropolis" encompasses Art Chicago, Art Next, ...
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