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Hello Friends. Took a week off (or perhaps it was two?) to recuperate from the intensity of the spring 2020 One Room Challenge (ORC). In reality, I think I need a month off, so don’t be surprised if I go quiet for a few weeks in August for a “Staycation”. -
Happy 4th of July friends! This is a special 4th for me because I get to finally share our new kitchen with you. It took me one extra week to finalize details and photography, but I am super proud to present to you the BIG REVEAL of The Collier St. -
Well, I’m not going to lie. Week 7 has been hell. After a 12 hour day of tiling my kitchen backsplash with my One Room Challenge pal Michelle Felux of @breaking_down_the_box, which was so fun to do together, I got very sick. If there was a time for it to -
Wow, we’re at Week 6 and only have 2 weeks left before the BIG REVEAL of the One Room Challenge on June 25th! So much has happened in our country in these last 2 weeks, it seems surreal and kind of frivolous to be talking about a Kitchen Makeover. Yet, -
Hello my friends. It’s been a tough week. I’m not sure you’re feeling like I am, but I feel like I got the wind knocked out of me. We’ve seen George Floyd murdered right before our eyes by police brutality. It’s shocking and unconscionable. As a result, we’re in the -
I cannot believe we’re halfway through the 8-week One Room Challenge! Week 4 is about the time when some of us Guest Participants start to panic. What, me, panic?? Ha!! Instead, Week 4, is my unofficial “Stretch Break” to pause and assess the progress in our Kitchen Makeover. And to -
The demo has begun and Week 3 of the One Room Challenge is a wrap! Thank God, cause this was by far the most challenging week. However, the most rewarding too. It’s so fun to finally dig into the nitty-gritty details of executing the Collier St. Kitchen Makeover for the -
Boy, has this week already been topsy turvy! Normally, things start to get weird around Week 4 of the One Room Challenge™. Not this time. It’s only Week 2 and I’ve already had two major wrinkles come up that changed my entire kitchen design. Good thing I have an overall -
I am SO excited to announce that I am a Guest Participant in the 2020 Spring One Room Challenge™ which starts today! Kitchens really are the heart of the home. How many times have you hosted a party in your home and all the guests end up crowding into the -
While we live in a scary and uncertain time, above all else there’s always hope. But what will our daily lives look like on the other side of this global Pandemic? No one knows for sure. However, one thing we do know, is we are all in this together. We -
Aaaah, outdoor living! It’s spring here in Austin, Texas and what better way to celebrate April (my birthday/anniversary month) than with the launch of the beautiful spring issue of the national lifestyle magazine, Seasonal Living. (A great distraction from our present stay-at-home circumstances.) It was an honor to be a -
Our lives have been postponed. That’s how it feels in a way, doesn’t it? It’s a new world we live in now. Life is uncertain. We’re all having to radically adjust. And we’re afraid. Fear is expected in times of a Pandemic, but what can we do at home to -
It’s kind of strange finishing up this blog post on a day where absolute pandemonium broke out in Austin, Texas – like a hurricane was on its way. Once we learned Friday there were 2 cases, everyone flooded the stores. I mean, if you’re following the news at all, you -
It’s spring here in Austin and all the trees and flowers are starting to bloom. Spring is one of my favorite seasons because it kicks off with the annual February Austin Modern Home Tour. And boy, was this home’s tour spectacular! There are always so many gorgeous homes to see, -
Oh boy, is this going to be a fantastic weekend in Austin for architecture and design enthusiasts, as it’s the 12th Annual 2020 Austin Modern Home Tour, Saturday, Feb 22nd. You do not want to miss it, and, just in case you were thinking of running those boring errands, instead, -
Wow, did 2020 start fast with tons of inspiration, fresh out of the gates like a race horse! First, if you have a business in 2020, claim your Google Business Page today. I’m not kidding. Plain and simple, you need to do this, because Savour Partnership’s leading authority on social -
Hi friends. Since I’m still waiting to get confirmation that I did this correctly, I will tell you what I’m working on this sunny Texture Tuesday in Austin. I’ve been accepted into an invitation-only Affliliate Program. I’ve long been wanting to offer you home and design products (okay, and maybe -
Today is the start of KBIS, the Kitchen + Bath Industry Show, the largest in the country. Why do you need to know this? Because Designhounds has a big presence there and you’ll want to see what’s hot and what’s not in kitchens. This week I’m sharing the results of -
It’s the home stretch! You may have seen a lot of designers asking for votes last week, and this week, (vote for me HERE please) and for good reason too. Saturday, the 18th, is the last day to cast your votes to help determine the 8 category winners (see categories -
Nothing like the January Dallas Market Total Home & Gift show and Lightovation arriving one week early to jump-start you into the new year! (Whoa baby….that’s what I get for missing June Market.) Have I set all my goals and planned out the entire year? Well…. I took 2 weeks -
It’s time to ring in the new year, but not without thinking of the color of your roof first! I hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve been “unplugged” for most of the holidays, as I’m on “staycation” until January 6th. Not -
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. Perhaps you’re still on vacation (or, staycation, like I am until January 6th). But I didn’t want to leave you stranded at the end of this entire amazing and challenging decade! So I’m sharing two -
Dream. Design. Disrupt. Very intriguing words when it comes to the creative process of design. But what’s behind these words is even more intriguing. How does loss inspire a life in design? Read on to learn pieces of the inspiring story of Tina Nicole, co-founder of Nathan Anthony Furniture, in -
What a whirlwind last week was with three holiday parties to attend, one being our own! But tis the season. The Downton Abbey holiday dinner party last Wednesday was an incredible treat. Today I share some photos from that extraordinary event and 6 holiday entertaining tips that you can try -
Happy December! Is your home decked out for the holidays yet? It’s that time of year to get those decorations out of your closet, spruce up your home for guests, and check your list to see who’s been naughty or nice. And we’ve made it easier for you with -
Can any of us believe Thanksgiving is here?? If you’re like me, you’re mentally and emotionally exhausted from a busy fall and ready for a break, to kick back for a relaxing autumn holiday with family and friends. And boy, do we finally have some pretty fall weather and color -
Mid-century modern (mcm) either conjures up an incredible passion for that time period with homeowners sometimes styling their entire homes in 20th-century furnishings. Other times, like a recent friend told me, people don’t really know what it even is. Well, let me de-mystify mid-century modern a little bit, briefly explain -
I’m sure you’ve noticed, in 2019, I’ve been a Guest Participant in two exciting One Room Challenges (ORC’s) – spring with the Bold Blue + White Bedroom and fall with the drab to fab Breakfast Nook. I’ve been lucky to have my design inspiration for both ORC’s come from two -
Today’s the day – the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge Week 6 – BIG REVEAL!! If you’ve been following along, you’ve been waiting for this day to come (me included!) to see how all the decisions I made from the past 5 weeks have transformed my humble Breakfast Nook. I -
Here we are at Week 5, the final week before the BIG REVEAL, November 7th, of the exciting, nail-biting, 6-Week One Room Challenge! To catch up and learn what the challenge is all about and see the room makeover process by designers, please see the blogs of the One Room
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I can`t believe it`s been 20 years!!!!
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Please raise a glass with me to celebrate 20 years of Deborah Main Designs/The Pillow Goddess in Austin, Texas. 🎉🍾🥂🎉🍾🥂
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Our tiny studio, still in my son`s old bedroom, is like the little engine that could. 🚂
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If not for an "Open Call for Designers" by Patty Hoffpauir owner of @gardenroomatx, dear friends Laura Del Villaggio of @millistarr encouraging me to enter Austin Fashion Week, Jane Clarke of @ameliasretrovogue teaching me vintage, @cynthia.bloom driving me to @dallasmarket to find a showroom @dsandersltd, and my dearest husband David who nourished me all along the way, I would never have gotten started.
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It takes a village. I am testament to that. Especially when I was sick with ME/CFS, had zero background in design, zero business experience, and didn`t even know how to sew. (Thank you @lesliebonnell for teaching me and expert seamstress @kimschlinke for taking over.)
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Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart and I wanted to give up many times. Especially after a business expert at UT`s School of business snapped at me, "You don`t have a business, you have an expensive hobby!!"
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Thank you to 3 stores who believed otherwise casadilino, @peacockalley, Aviary Home Decor, and countless custom clients.
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I quickly learned to surround myself with talented, supportive people in the art and design industries.
I have too many wonderful friends + mentors to mention here, but you know who you are. Thank you @patricklandrumdesign @lesliemcarothers @smarthomelaura @lindaholtcreative + many more! 🙏🙏🙏
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Most importantly, I learned that my passion for making pillows, "my art" which helped me heal, was all that mattered....and going BOLD!
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Today, after getting my feet wet nationally with dear friend + mentor @robinbarondesign, I now have a fantastic licensing agent @yudikaufman of @ykdassociates and am focused on that and helping our clients. Plus, traveling with David! ✈️
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Thank you to all of YOU for your continued love + support!!❤️ Cheers to 20 more!! 🥂🍾🎉
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WOW, what a whirlwind of a wknd and day!
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Happy Gratitude Monday friends!
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I am incredibly grateful for today and the weekend for many reasons.
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But first, this morning, I treated myself to a cappuccino on the patio and moments of calm. I took time to reflect on the fun we had at our anniversary dinner party, call my brother in Colorado, and listen to the birds. 🐦 I`m trying to build more breaks into my life like this.
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The dinner party was a huge success and fun was had by all!!! 🎉🇮🇹🍾🥂
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David pulled off plating 10 portions of Pasta Alla Norma with perfection. And I had so much fun decorating the table, building the Insalata Verde, and entertaining. We`re so blessed to have long-time and new friends to celebrate with. Will share pics soon. ❤️
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But the biggest news today, after 4 interested parties from 4 different platforms inquired, (yes, I was starting to go bonkers from the stress! 😵💫) is we successfully rented our home for the summer!!!! Yippee!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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I am beyond grateful!!! Very happy, relieved, and we meet the couple in person Wed, as they drove here already from Seattle. And sure enough, it`s a couple needing a place to stay while they shop for a home. 👍
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I cant tell you how stressful this has been, especially with May 1st already here. But I can breath now and we can move forward with our summer plans to Paris and then Italy again!!! ✈️ 🇨🇵✈️🇮🇹✈️
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Travel feeds my soul and gives me constant inspiration. I now can truly get excited about our upcoming summer travels (7 nights in Paris is a first!) with immense gratitude!! 🙏🙏🙏
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Anyone else working on their summer vacation plans? It`ll be here before you know it! Have a wonderful week everyone and thanks for being here! xo❤️
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