Summer Style: Shopping the Memorial Day Sales
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It’s supposed to rain all weekend in Boston and on the Cape. Bummer. We had
planned to head to Truro for the first time since last fall. We still may
go;...
David Austin Roses… In An English Country Garden…
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This week London is all about Flowers. The Chelsea Flower Show is a
highlight on the English calendar… Sloane Square is a buzz… restaurants are
packed and ...
Patriotic Bunting,Painted furniture and Parties
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We celebrated by making some patriotic buntings
for the Boston shop for this weekend sale. I got inspired by this Pottery
Bar...
Nashville Install
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Hi all! We just finished 2 installs this month and we have another one next
week. So life has been nuts around here to say the least. Our Nashville
clients...
FONT FRIDAY | KanKin
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KanKin is a contemporary sans serif with contemporary curves and a retro vibe. Nice and chunky too. Download for free here. See my previous free font picks h...
A funky dining space
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I found the following awesome space on The Village, and while I don't speak
Russian, Google Translate tells me this is a space created by Herculis
Studio...
Polka-dot-in-time
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Ever since I saw Stephanie's adorable closet nursery post I've been looking
for a spot to do my own dots. (PS if you haven't seen it, go check it out,
it ...
Summer Swimwear
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Summer has finally arrived.
That means I finally have a reason to look for new swimwear, right? This
Memorial day weekend, we will not be spending it at t...
Lamps in kitchens
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Last week, I had a sneak preview of the new Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles,
featuring a house renovated by architect Stan Dixon with interior design
work ...
Turning a Garden Shed into a Nautical Seaside Escape
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Not all garden sheds are meant to store tools. Imagine turning your garden
shed into a nautical seaside escape! A breezy oasis where you spend time
ponderi...
more FAQs
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Yay for Friday!! I've got another round of most frequently asked questions
for you... Like I mentioned before, I'm really not able to keep up with
emails...
Screenspiration: The Great Gatsby
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"Gatsby? What Gatsby?" This season's most stylish flick has
hit theaters and Baz Luhrmann's latest picture is a glittery tribute to one
of America's most ...
15 MEMORIAL DAY MUST-HAVES
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It seems as though the weather on the East Coast will not be cooperating
this weekend, so kicking off summer may mean less beach, more movie-going.
You ca...
J'adore Dior
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This year, we're seeing a Christian Dior revival. Not that the famous
couturier was ever really far removed from our radars. We still invoke his
name as...
Fabulous Home in House Beautiful
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Occasionally I get asked to preview an upcoming issue of a design magazine
– which I love to do, because I get these huge, beautiful...
KITCHEN FAVORITES FROM ELLE DECOR
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Below are a few of my kitchen favorites. Have a wonderful Memorial Day
weekend, friends and ENJOY!
1) Interior design by Courtnay Daniels Haden, ...
Feature Friday: The DIY Showoff
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[image: floor.jpg]
[image: floor.jpg]One of my longtime friends, Roeshel from the DIY Showoff,
bought an old neglected 1927 farmhouse in PA back in 2007 an...
NY Hotel Design: Yotel // #Blogfest2013 part 1
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For our first evening in New York, Linda Holt and I put on our most
colorful outfits from our suitcases to attend the #Blogfest2013 kick-off
party at th...
MEMORIAL DAY SALE!! 20% OFF AT ANNECHOVIE
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This weekend, any purchase in my etsy shop totaling $20 or more is 20% off.
Originals, pillows, matches and prints!
Just type in this code at etsy c...
Guy Wolff Pots & An Old Geranium
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I love old terracotta pots, and the more rugged and aged they are, the
better. I try to pick up old ones when I see them. I was at a yard sale a
few year...
"The Card Room - Before and After . . . "
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Imagine, if you will . . . the laughter of ladies . . . gossiping . . .
toasting . . .
in the bright summer air of Palm Beach in the 60's . . . .
Greetin...
Showcase House at Adamsleigh Estate: Upstairs
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There was so much to see at the Show House at the Adamsleigh Estate that I
had to bring the second half to you today! So....on with the tour!
The Second ...
Plant SOS! My Fiddleleaf Fig!
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[image: fiddle leaf fig brown leaves]Ok, popping in with a crisis. Pardon
my terrible cell phone shot but this is a bit of a plant emergency and I
didn’t...
Hot Pink Front Door: Yay or Nay?
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We received 481 possible front doors to choose from for my Free Choose a
Colour for your Front Door Webinar this Friday. Irene curated them all for
me and ...
Me and the internet
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This cat = me trying to actually get work done. This weasel = my brain
trying to destroy me: Me: I have work to do. Weasel: You should check the
internet ...
Off to Be Reupholstered
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My living room needed a larger sofa than the 2 seater armless loveseat I've
had in there for the last 2 years. Well, w/the basement renovation I
realize...
Choices
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*Darryl Carter*
The reason why I blog is apparent when you compare this photo to the photo
in my previous post. At times, I am drawn to spaces that are ...
Around Here
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All photos from my Instagram
It's almost summertime. When the warm and humid
air meets the cold ocean air, we can get really foggy mornings.
And a 75...
The ABCs of Architecture
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Clever + dare I say cute. If you're like me, you'll find yourself hitting
that pause button over and over.
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A beautiful story !
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Dear readers,
I want to thank you for the nice comments on my previous blogpost about the
kitchen our company manufactured!
I so appreciate your tho...
GIVEAWAY: Novica gift ideas
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I don't often do giveaways here on the blog but NOVICA is a company I
really believe in and love to share (I've done a few giveaways with them in
the past...
Scouting the Chic Provence Design Tour
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*I love Provence so much;* nothing is more fun to me than spending the week
before the Chic Provence Design Tour scouting out all my locations, vendors
an...
Better Homes & Gardens Magazine: many thanks!
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Hope you all had a great weekend! Ours was filled with excitement after
learning that our home, featured in Better Homes & Gardens, had hit
newsstands! ...
m21 has a question for you...
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remind me again? who was it that brought sexy back?
tee hee.
ps: tom + lorenzo *panned* his look, so maybe i shouldn't bring attention...
*photo numbe...
Paper Bags etc
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[image: paper bags by le sorelle]
I am having real trouble believing that all these gorgeous items are
actually paper. From storage bags to
[image: paper b...
changing it up
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38702878020602332 wow it’s hard to believe we’re half way through may
already. summer is going to be here soon and it would be great to savor
every minute ...
ICFF International fair 2013
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It never ceases to amaze me how adaptable we are. From the bush of Africa
to the world of consumerism and contemporary design. If I were to
choose...I...
Ready For Surtex!
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[image: For JackieVT-flat]The last collection is finished and all of the
artwork is off to my agent! I’ve been working like a mad woman for the
last few...
Checking In
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Has it truly been a month since my last post? I've been preoccupied in
a search for new studio space, my nose daily in listings and driving to and
fro an...
Happy Weekend!
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I have so much to write about today, lots of great stories, but I’m tired
so I’m going to take a blog break since I have loads of prep work to do for
next ...
All Things French and Paris Oh Yes!
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*Please** join me on an adventure I have dreamed of for a lifetime!*
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*This sculpture of the Winged Victory in the Louvre symbolizes so much t...
Exclusively delicious
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Italian Gelato
Imported and hand made in Italy.
My friend Barbara wrote about this heavenly Gelato last week.
Immediately, I had to see if I ...
Iris inspired color scheme
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On my morning walk about, I discovered this tiny little iris blooming in
our front yard. I had completely forgotten about them. Their blooms are
fleeting, ...
Tracy Anderson Studio by Windsor Smith
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My friend, Paloma’s post today reminded me that I have been meaning to blog
about fitness guru Tracy Anderson’s new studio designed by one of my all
time f...
Ring Party
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The darling Catbird chart above made me smile. I love jewelry, but in all
honesty, I don’t wear much of it. My exception of course is rings – dainty,
bold,...
Water for People
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It's no great secret that I have some pretty strong relationships with a
number of manufacturers. In all of these cases, I get involved with brands
that ma...
Sweet Mementos of Love
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Simple mementos of love can melt a Mother's heart ... Fresh cut sweetpeas can brighten your day... A sip of coffee and hugs from loved ones can be a real tre...
Noguchi's 20N Table Lamp
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Sometimes it's not the most expensive items, but the best designed ones
that get my attention. Hence the 20N table lamp from Isamu Noguchi at just
155 doll...
You Can Make a Difference
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Dear Diva Readers, Many of you know I lost my home in a fire last year on
Thanksgiving. It’s taken 4 months of living in temporary housing before we
found...
OUT AND ABOUT - Norwich and London
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A couple of months ago I went to see one of my favourite people, the lovely
Tor of Fab Frocks, in her new home of Norwich. I'd never actually been
there ...
Strawberry Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote
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[image: Strawberry Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote | The Bedlam of Beefy]
As much as I love rhubarb I still hang on to the false idea that it
is associ...
Today I’m at Wakefield Design!
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Interior design friends, If you’re anywhere near Stamford, Connecticut,
today please join me and a whole cast of design-lovers at Wakefield Design
Center f...
Lust For Chairs
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My name is Liz and I am an addict. There, I said it, but it’s not what you
think. I mean, I do love my one cup of coffee in the morning…and a good
glass of...
Gold Smith
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I was curious when I heard about Michael Smith's new book, Building Beauty:
The Alchemy of Design. Close on the heels of Kitchens and Baths and
focused...
Modern, Magni & a Giveaway!!
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[image: Slettvoll_4]
Work at my Beach House is nearly complete and we will be moving in by the
end of May. I have decided to take a more modern approach to...
Keeping Up with Technology
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As I’ve said many times before, I don’t touch computers. I know it’s bad,
but personally I’m slow to learn about technology. I’m the person who
believes a...
ART GIVEAWAY... 3200+ Followers
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I promised an ORIGINAL ART GIVEAWAY (150.00 value) when Fifi Flowers'
Official Facebook Page reached 3200 Followers...
Sooooo...
Fifi Flowers ORIGINAL pa...
Super AbbeyK Has Left the Building!
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Past, present and future
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In the world of design often we find new ideas based (either
coincidentally or on purpose) on old ones. The same goes for other aspects
of our life, of c...
Black & Spiro Website Launch
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*Hello! After what seems like an eternity, I am thrilled to let you know,
tonight, our brand new Black & Spiro Interior Design website will go
live. ...
LIVE AND IN PERSON
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Join us! Canadian readers will be pleased to hear Nicky is in Toronto next
week and will be signing copies of his new book ‘Folly de Grandeur’ at
Indigo bo...
April
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This is my favorite time of year!
[image: Easter Table 2013]
The sun shines brighter, we begin to wake up and spirits begin to soar.
[image: Easter Tabl...
Phuket 'Bolt Hole' - Before and After
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Just goes to show one should really work harder on the before pictures when
documenting what can be done for before and afters.
Looking for a gr...
New Louis XV armchairs
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these armchairs had an horrible fabric on them and the color of the wood was old fashioned. After going to our workshops and thanks to Pierre Frey fabrics an...
Wishing all a Happy Easter...
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Darlings, Easter is less than two weeks away and I wanted to duck in here
to wish you an early 'Happy Easter'!
image credit: Ylva Skarp *
I know I have be...
Impact
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So ..... it all started here, or perhaps I should say.... ended here.
With this grand event my life took a different turn and the inspiration ...
Fashionably Inspired: Prada and Schiaparelli
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I can't say enough how important a role fashion plays into my daily life as
designer, artist and mom. My favorite designers constantly serve as
inspiratio...
Anna, ANNA, Anna!
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Introducing you to my amazing friend, wife, mama of 3, artist & seriously
cool girl! I love her art as much as her spirit. Anna has been painting &
cre...
An elite group of interior designers and bloggers are brought together to soak up the world of design in a great city. In April I will be going to New Orleans! Follow us on Twitter using #BlogTourNOLA
Seeking solace
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It's been a terrible week. Really, it's been a terrible few months.
Newtown. Boston. Moore.
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or un...
Ushering in Springtime with Carolyne Roehm
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Just in time for spring to start popping out, we have a wonderful chat with
the multi-faceted and talented Carolyne Roehm. From her start as a fresh
fa...
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Fabulous dividers. I love them! I only use a screen, but these are so fashionable.
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