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You know, sometimes you just have to say it. I think the world would be a lot better off with women running the show. Now, mind you, that is solely my opinion, but I also know first hand that there are some AMAZING women interior and product designers out there -
Twelve years ago I went shopping at the Austin Junior League Christmas Bazaar, and I discovered this incredible jewelry line. Full of texture and color, I was instantly drawn to it and started chatting with the owner. The designer, Cynthia Bloom, and I hit it off immediately. As we became -
Art heals. I know this first hand. You see, before I ever started making luxury pillows I got sick. Although I still have chronic health conditions that go unseen, but often limit me, I’m extremely grateful to be much better. The reasons are many. Having a fantastic husband and supportive -
There is big news for the industry’s premier online magazine production team, Leslie Carothers and Sam Henderson of Savour Partnership! They just designed, wrote, produced and launched a brand new consumer focused bi-monthly online magazine, Seasonal Living Magazine, for their client, publisher Gary Pettitt. Gary is the owner of one -
From left to right: moi, Julia Buckingham, Frederick Rayner, and Danielle at Global Views Grand Opening, June 2018. With Vegas Market starting up this weekend, I thought I’d better take a break from vacation and share with you The Pillow Goddess Top 5 Product Picks from Dallas Total Home & -
Summer vacation has started for me and my husband David. We’re in NYC right now visiting our son, and the above photo was taken today on a sailing cruise. So much fun and gorgeous weather! But I don’t want to leave you high and dry on the blog, so -
I’ve discovered a new lighting company! Well, actually, it’s not new, but it feels like it when I talk to the new National Sales Manager, Maher Shaheen. He is bursting with excitement about their new designs and future plans. CWI Lighting (formerly known as Crystal World) has been transforming their -
What better way to kick off the GRAND OPENING of your NEW Dallas Showroom than by featuring your Brand Partners and having a BOOK GIVEAWAY! Brand Partners are very special and talented interior designers, authors and, most importantly for Global Views, amazing product designers! Both The Global Views + Studio -
This is the week!! We’re so excited for the start of two amazing tradeshows, LIGHTOVATION and the Total Home & Gift Market, both at the World Trade Center, Trademart and the Interior Home + Design Center at Dallas Market Center. There’s always waaaaay more to see and do then humanly possible, -
Fashion forward international wholesale brand, Global Views, is having a party! In fact, a rather grand one. If you had a patio with your new showroom, wouldn’t you? How exciting for Global Views + Studio | A Home – A Global Views Company to move into the Dallas Market Center’s -
Are you ready? Because in order to make things happen in your life and business, you need to be ready to take action. Not tomorrow, but TODAY! This is what I’ve learned from Julia Molloy, founder of BOLD Summit, Leslie Carothers from Savour Partnership, and many other talented business owners, like my -
As some of you have heard, or read about, on Social Media, two of my Textile Art Pillows were accepted into a Fort Collins, Colorado art exhibition at 3 Square Art Gallery, which opens TODAY! An art exhibit designed specifically for interior designers and architects, the “DECO-R: Decorative Arts Exhibtion’s” -
Happy Texture Tuesday! School’s out, WEST is over, and summer’s here!! Hallalujah!! While Austin is hitting triple digits far too soon, I finally went to Barton Springs Pool last week, and that, my friends, officially kicks off summer for me. I dont know if you followed our #BIGPurge on Facebook, -
Wow, was that ever an exciting kick off and 1st weekend of the WEST Austin Studio Tour! We had 60 people the first day, which is more than we had the entire first weekend in 2017. WEST is definitely growing and it’s all due to the top notch job that -
This week is the BIG Kick Off Opening “Due West” of the 7th Annual WEST Austin Studio Tour which begins THIS weekend! What is WEST you ask? It is the premiere spring art event in Austin covering two weekends in may with over 400 participating artists. It is produced by -
“Leaf Trinity” by Judith Simonds. It’s already May and the WEST Austin Studio Tour is upon us. Boy, are we excited!! It was so fantastic last year (our first time participating) that we decided to have our studio Deborah Main Designs participate again this year with SIX artists! Not -
Wow, what a whirlwind of a spring it’s been! Having recently enjoyed celebrating my birthday and anniversary in gorgeous spring weather here in Austin, while many of you are still dealing with snow and ice, we’ve been attending lavish dinners and posting lots of pretty floral outdoor scenes in our -
` Last winter and the start of 2018 have been so busy (thanks to BOLD) that I haven’t even had time to share with you all I learned at BOLD Summit last September – THE 3-day intensive Business of Luxury Design (BOLD) conference for designers in the luxury market. But -
If you’re an interior designer, retailer, or anyone in the home design industry, High Point Market is probably your destination this week. And for good reason! While I’ve personally never been (quite yet!) High Point is THE largest furniture Trade Show in the United States. Spring High Point runs from -
Happy Spring! It’s gorgeous here in central Texas and we are sending all of you snowbound some warm sunshine your way. Hang in there, spring will arrive for you soon….I promise! Let’s get right to the heart of this week’s blog post because we have many beautiful images to share -
Whether in runway fashion or fashion for the home, it’s time to pucker up with jewel tones! Jewel tones like bold reds, greens, blues, purples and golds, have a way of holding their own through any season. I couldn’t resist this provocative Instagram image above (via @lo_specchio) with Pantone’s Color -
Modern Home Tour home by Newcastle Builders and Matt Fajkus Architecture at 5511 Avenue H. #5 on Map I don’t know about you, but I’m getting SUPER excited for the upcoming 2018 Austin Modern Home Tour this weekend, for 5 important reasons! The tour is on Saturday, the 24th, 10 -
Austin Modern Home Tour home, with indoor/outdoor pools, by Steve Zagorski Architect, 4404 Red River St. #8 on map. 10th Year Celebrating Leaders in Austin’s Modern Home Movement Modern Home Tour – Saturday, February 24th, 2018, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. MAD about Modern? We’ve got you covered here on -
Taking Your Brand to the Next Level (Part I). Happy Fringe Friday Friends! I couldn’t resist starting this post with this fabulous fringe chandelier from the Lightovation show I attended at Dallas Market in January. Because we all need to BE THE LIGHT, the beacon of hope, in our communities -
2018 has been a jolt right out of the starting gate! Starting off the year we’ve got a lot of irons in the fire. To keep up with our studio’s growth, we welcome our new student intern, Stephanie Munoz. While Stephanie’s working on improving your experience with our Pinterest boards, -
2017 was quite a year! In fact, I think it was one of my BEST year’s ever, because I turned 60 and was determined to seize every moment of the year. You know, that number on my cake could easily be 50 or even 40, cause as the saying goes, -
Happy New Year! This is an odd way to start this post, but in many ways it’s very appropriate. I have many blog posts to write, the review of 2017 one, all I learned at BOLD Summit, the Pantone Color of the Year one (which if you haven’t heard yet, -
A couple weeks ago, the day before Austin received some rare snow, it was pouring rain, but I had the pleasure of attending my very first Holiday Affair in a private San Antonio home as a new member of the Design Society Dinner Club. Boy, was I in for a -
BLANCO takes function and beauty #BeyondTheKitchen with new LIVEN™ and QUATRUS™ R15 Single Bowl Laundry Sinks. Stop doing that laundry right now! Yes, you have my full permission to slack off and leave the laundry piles in the baskets or on the floor. When your spouse says “Hey, what’s up with -
Happy Holidays! I don’t know about you, but it’s been a whirlwind of a fall and Christmas will be here in about 2 weeks. Yikes, I haven’t even begun to do my holiday shopping! But our studio has now added a fun “Jingle & Mingle” with special guest, award-winning milliner
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I`ve heard rumor people are already putting up their Christmas trees...🎄
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Happy Throw Pillow Thursday friends!
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I`m back!!! 🤗
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After a 3-month-long health relapse that seemed to never end (I have ME/CFS), it feels FANTASTIC to be back in the studio again creating!!! (Thank you for your love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. It helped!❤️)
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Makers have to make and it feels sooooo good to be back at it. 😄
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We all could use an extra special boost of holiday cheer this year, right?
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So we`re whipping up some BRAND NEW designs of our popular holiday ornaments.
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We almost sold out last holiday season, but with so many new/vintage fabrics, ribbon, French trim, and vintage rhinestone buttons we`ve collected over 20 years, we literally could make 1,000.
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This first beauty is one my dear friend @lindaholtcreative won years ago. We still have some of that 1960s ball gown fabric, so you may see one similar, but never the same, as they`re all one-of-a-kind ornaments. ✨️
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Each ornament comes in its own satin-lined white gift box ready to give. Your family and friends eyes will sparkle, just like the vintage rhinestone buttons, when they open the box. 🎁
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We even did an amazing custom order last December of 13 blue and white ones for a dear client, a Florida interior designer. Scroll left to see one, and our prior black boxes. 💙🤍🩵
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We aim to please! So while we`re not accepting large custom orders this year, we are accepting individual orders. It`s simple to custom order by color. Reach out now, so you have it in time for gift-giving season.
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Often, customers hang them year round. We even decorated @replacementsltd china with them during the @oneroomchallenge. They make perfect hostess gifts!
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Please subscribe to our newsletter for the discount code for 20th year in business. Plus, if you live in Austin, you`ll get the deets on our Annual Holiday Soiree coming soon. 🎉🥂🍾🎉
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I`ve missed y`all and look forward to seeing you. Happy Holidays and have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving. Many thanks for your continued support. XO❤️
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#throwpillowthursday #holidaygifts #holidays #ornaments #thepillowgoddess #gratitude
I voted early for the very first time. 👍
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David and I are so happy to cast our votes to save our democracy and preserve the Constitution.
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Early voting ends Friday here in Austin!! Get out and vote please!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
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#wellnesswednesday #vote #voting #votingrights #democracy #theconstitution #freedom #usa #womensrights #smallbusiness #thepillowgoddess
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