Vanessa Bruno's Lovely Parisian StyleThis fall, it seems that my fashion "wish list" is longer than ever. At the very top, is a Vanessa Bruno sequin tote. I've been coveting one of these quintessentially French bags for ages. Since my mind is already squarely focused on the relation of fashion to decor (and vice versa) I thought I wo…
Fashion Inspired DecorAfter devouring every fashion magazine on the news stands, in addition to the Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue fall catalogs, I can honestly say that my focus has fully shifted over to fall fashion. Apparently, it's even affecting what I'm currently coveting for my home as well. Head over to…
Obsession Du Jour: Rene GruauThis past weekend was spent holed up at home with a stack of fall fashion magazines. While I adore the glossies, there are times when all the "over photo shopped" size zero young glamazons can get a bit tiresome. Enter the world of fashion illustration, one that I find myself wishing would come b…
Don't Stop Thinking About TomorrowWell, we survived Hurricane Irene...but, boy was that scary! We still don't have power, but thanks to Mr. Zhush's Macgyveresque skills, I have a bit of an internet"hot spot"now. Over the past few days, I found myself humming Fleetwood Mac's "Don't Stop" several times, in an effort to calm myself d…
Random Chanel ItemNo. 87First it was an earthquake, and now as the weekend approaches, we're getting ready to "batten down the hatches" in preparation for a major hurricane...it's been quite a week! Hope you're all safe and sound where ever you are.xoxo, …
How Do You Zhush?Here's how Erica of Moth Design, zhushes! I'm obsessed with the way she took our gold wishbone, and framed it! How genius is that? But not surprising...have you seen Erica's closet? She framed a bunch of shopping bags and hung them up as art! Thanks for the fabulous ideas and inspiration Erica!…
All A GlowHave you seen this relatively new site, The Glow? Started by editor Violet Gaynor and photog Kelly Stuart, these two fashion insiders explore the homes and family lives of some of the most stylish moms in the fashion industry. If you like the voyeuristic peaks provided over at The Coveteur and The…
Beach FollyI fell hard for this charming beach bungalow, designed by Amelia T. Handegan, and seen in last month's Architectural Digest. Located in Folly Beach, South Carolina...the nerdy geek, English Major in me, can't resist the irony here. One of the definitions for "folly" found in Webster's Dictionary i…
Pay Attention To DetailsIt's the little things, the small touches, that keep your beautiful home from looking like a beautiful hotel room. The trim on a drapery panel, the fringe on a pillow, personal accessories in your home should reflect who you are. Lauren Muse knows details well, she helped me with the design of my …
Sneak Peak + Thank You!{brass wallflower art, stone Buddha on glass stand, yak horn on wood base}This summer, I worked on improving the store. In addition to finding a lot of great new items (which will be loaded on to the site soon) I also had a "look book" shot, as a way of allowing customers to visualize how pieces wo…
Random Chanel ItemNo. 86Knock-Knock! Who's there? Gigantic statement earrings and bold gold jewelry for fall! And, lots of deep purple hues, tie neck blouses, peter pan collars, sky high wedges....I'm so ready to delve into fall fashion, even if I'm NOT ready to give up on summer. Have you picked up all your Septem…
Like Jeannie's BottleI grew up watching re-runs of I Dream Of Jeannie. As a young child, I was obsessed with the idea of living in that swanky chic bottle. So, when I saw these whimsical outdoor seating creations by Dedon, my jaw literally dropped! These fun little "nestrests" can either hang and swing, or be placed …
