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I can’t believe it’s already April and I’m off to High Point Market again! This will be my 2nd time attending the largest home furnishing trade market in the country. I learned from my first time last fall what to do and not to do. Read about my two tips -
Happy Spring friends! The spring season with all its beautiful flowers is one of my favorite times of the year. April, my favorite month, is David’s and my anniversary and my birthday in one weekend. (Yes, we got married the day before my birthday; makes for an extra special celebration -
The redbud trees are blooming and it’s only February, but spring is almost here in Austin. The Austin Modern Home Tour kicks off spring every year with its annual Modern Home Tour series across the country and one right here in Austin, Texas. With over 20 homes coming up this -
Happy Holidays friends! It’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of 2023 and Christmas is in 2 days. I’m finally into the end-of-the-year wind-down time relaxing with family, reflecting on all of 2023, and getting excited for the new year. Below, I’ve updated a post I wrote in -
No more having to drive to Houston, Dallas, or fly to NYC to shop for products for your clients! The Marketplace ATX has the answer for you right here in Austin, Texas. Explore, Connect, Select, Buy Meet Anita Erickson, Founder and CEO, who pioneered this highly unique design trade -
Can any of us believe Thanksgiving is here?? If you’re like me, you’re mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted from a busy fall and the ongoing world turmoil. I can’t even watch the news anymore. I’m so ready for a break, to kick back for a relaxing autumn holiday with family -
It’s been ages since I’ve blogged, a year in fact. Three months of traveling through Italy gave me a much-needed respite and incredible inspiration. But I’ve missed you, and there’s so much to share. Last month, I attended High Point Market in North Carolina for the very first time. I -
Architecture, art, interior design, and history in Italy are beyond inspiring. All you have to do is walk down a side street and everywhere you turn there is something new to discover and appreciate. Some of you know that last June my husband David and I lived in Italy for -
How can a refrigerator be so sleek and sexy? My husband has claimed the range as his domain (cause I don’t cook) and I have now claimed the refrigerator. However, I had no idea this was going to happen to me. It came as a total surprise. I fell head -
Hello Fabulistas! From your living room to your bedroom, adding decorative pillows with color and texture is the perfect way to enhance your space and give it that extra “je ne sais quoi.” I’m excited to introduce you to Deborah Main, aka The Pillow Goddess! She and I collaborated to -
Remodeling kitchens is hot right now. Actually, you could say it’s on fire! Not only are homeowners in rapid need of kitchen remodels, but some workplaces are too and interior designers are swamped with requests for new kitchen appliances. Brooklyn-based product photographer and director, Cason Latimer, expanded his business into -
With many people at home for almost two years now, the itch to remodel kitchens or update home offices and studios is increasingly popular, almost a necessity. Brooklyn-based product photographer Cason Latimer decided he needed to expand his business into a much larger studio equipped with an on-site modern kitchen -
While the kitchen is the heart of the home, cooking is the soul. Having the proper kitchen appliances is essential to making gourmet, as well as, everyday meals for your family and for entertaining too. Now is the perfect time to update your kitchen with luxury appliances by Verona. Out -
It’s hard to believe we’re almost into October, but here in Texas with temps above 90° summer tends to linger a little bit longer. That suits me just fine because I always have a hard time saying goodbye to summer. Especially after a terrific New England vacation. Whether you’re clinging -
Traveling to New York City in many ways reminds me of traveling to Italy. You can’t do it all in one trip. To fully appreciate NYC, you have to keep going back again and again, like Italy, and do different things each time. Our son lives in Brooklyn and, each -
Summer is here and I couldn’t be happier! I don’t know about you, but I love summer because the days are much more relaxed. With life opening up again, we can see our family and friends and start planning summer vacations. In fact, our son, his fiance, and our daughter -
Happy May friends! I can’t believe it’s already May, can you? Spring seems to be flying by and before we know it, summer will be here. What better way to enjoy spring and all the flowers this season brings, than celebrating Mother’s Day with your Mom. I know sometimes it’s -
Happy Spring friends! The spring season is one of my favorite times of the year. After being cooped up in 2020, it feels absolutely wonderful to be fully vaccinated and able to go out and about. April is also my favorite month because it’s David’s and my anniversary and my -
It’s almost spring! Do you know how I know that? Because the 13th Annual Austin Modern Home Tour is here and that means spring is right around the corner. Explore 8 top architect’s homes on the Virtual 2021 Austin Modern Home Tour. When inspiration strikes Last year’s Austin Modern Home -
Well, now that the BIG TEXAS FREEZE of 2021 is over, and I’ve survived to tell the tale to my grandchildren someday, I can get back to what I love – great design. I’m super excited to share with you today how to elevate your wine experience with PLUM wine. -
Happy New Year and February friends! Welcome to our first blog post of 2021. I can’t believe I didn’t write in January, but with our country in absolute chaos, I needed to get to February – the love month. We all need love and something that gives us joy, to -
Happy Holidays friends! It’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of 2020 and Christmas is next week. Boy, what a year to remember….all the highs and lows…and the utter loss of life across the country is heartbreaking. I think it’s important to recognize what we as a nation -
Hello Friends! The Big Reveal is finally here! It’s Week 6 of the 2020 fall One Room Challenge and I could not be more excited to share with you my Living Room Salon Makeover. I’m squealing with delight that I did it…and it’s finished!! But hold on, cause that’s not -
Happy Friday friends. We’re in the home stretch now. This Week 5 is the last blog post I write about the progress of my Living Room Salon Makeover for the 2020 fall One Room Challenge (ORC). I also have a few exciting new brand partnerships to share with you. Next -
Happy Halloween and welcome to Week 4 of the fall One Room Challenge – a week full of twists and turns, rapid decisions, several Fed Ex deliveries – all creating exciting changes to my Living Room Salon Makeover. I have two fantastic brand partners, celebrating anniversaries this year, to share -
Decisions, decisions, decisions! When you’re a Guest Participant in the fall 2020 One Room Challenge, you’ve got to make a lot of decisions, and fast, because you only have 6 weeks It’s Week 3 my friends and it kicks off with a major decision about textiles happening as I write. -
I can’t believe it’s already the end of Week 2 of the fall 2020 One Room Challenge! I promised after my long intro in Week 1, I would keep these posts a tad shorter and get right down to business. And that’s what I’m going to do today. In addition -
Happy fall friends! What happened to summer? Oh, that’s right, we’re in the middle of a Pandemic! It feels like we only finished the spring One Room Challenge yesterday, as it was extended and ended July 5th. No wonder I feel like there was NO time in between!! All of -
Zephyr Introduces Industry-First Black Stainless Steel Ventilation Hoods Made With Titanium Coating and a New Line of Presrv™ Wine and Beverage Coolers. Ever since my Kitchen Makeover for the spring One Room Challenge, I’ve been eager to share with you the exciting news that Zephyr is helping you, and other -
Hello friends! It’s been a while since I’ve blogged and I have missed you! After the Kitchen Makeover for the One Room Challenge and getting Covid, I definitely needed a break this summer. I hope you had a good one. I’m thrilled to be back and reinstating my Artist/Designer Interview
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I`m still recovering from High Point Market...
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But I wanted to wish you a Fabulous Friday Friends!!
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I move these cheerful flowers my son gave me for my birthday between my bedroom and the living room piano. I`m enjoying them so much!! (Btw, my mother recieved that piano when she was 7. If only I had stuck with it.) 🎹
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Thank you @casonlatimer for all the stunning floral bouquets you send me on my birthdays. I love flowers and they make me so very happy!! 💐🌻🌷🌹
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Next week friends, after I sort thru my photos from #hpmkt, I`ll be sharing more of them right here, so please follow along.
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And thank you everyone for all your wonderful anniversary + birthday wishes!! They truly mean a lot to me (and David too). We`re so looking forward to celebrating our 40th in Paris, so plz tell me your favorite restaurants + more.
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And if my 40th anniversary and birthday are not enough this April, our studio is also celebrating 20 years in business!!! WOWZA - 2024 is proving to be quite the year!!! I think we`ll just celebrate all year, hows that sound? 🎉🍾🥂🎉🍾🥂🎉🍾🥂🎉🍾
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Lots of warm colors this spring...
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But blue is still a thing!
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Happy Throw Pillow Thursday friends!
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Recouping from an exciting and busy @highpointmarket but wanted to share a few spring pillows our studio has in stock ready to ship.
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Did you know we custom make luxury pillows for homeowners, interior designers, and fine linen stores?
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Be sure to browse our website and reach out if you need one-of-a-kind, or limited edition pillows for your projects.
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Hope all who attended #hpmkt had a great one! I`ll be sharing my takeaways soon. Have a wonderful wknd! 😘
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#throwpillowthursday #thursdaythrowpillows #design #homedecor #homeaccessories #vintage #fabric #textiles #vintagescarves #veraneumann #silkbrocade #interiordesigners #thepillowgoddess
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