2012 July | The English Room

Tuesday Top 10 on Pinterest

Posted by The English Room on Jul 31, 2012 in Abstract Art, Color, Furniture, Jewelry, Orange, Photography | 0 comments

These are my very favorite 10 pins this week from Pinterest. They have also gotten the most repins so others must like them too. I have tried to get all the original sources linked to give credit where credit is due. What are your favorites? Pinterest via Burnham Design Pinterest via Viva Luxury Pinterest via Roubini by Jamie Drake, Bois Pinterest cannot find the original source…I tried. I even tried the google images trick to no avail. I do think I need a vertical garden teepee. I am LOVING this. Pinterest via Gordon Hopkins Pinterest via MMR Interiors…swooning over these black lacquer walls and all the...

Beautiful tunics by Blessed Lotus

Posted by The English Room on Jul 30, 2012 in Blessed Lotus, Fashion | 0 comments

I am so happy to share a local Charlotte company that thinks and acts globally. De Anne Wingate (a Rollins grad…Go Tars) has created this amazing company where you can buy a beautiful Indian tunics and help educate a child. The website launched last week so go shopping girls and feel good about it! De Anne's story below… De Anne Wingate returned from India in March of 2012, with a desire to help children living in slums around the world receive the best education possible. She saw first hand that this was the only hope for these precious little ones. Thus, the seed was planted for her non-profit, Rippled Purpose. Rippled Purpose is...

Exciting news…High Point Market 9th Style Spotter Competition

Posted by The English Room on Jul 29, 2012 in High Point Market | 0 comments

I had a very busy and exciting week. Last Monday, I was notified I had been selected as one of the 15 Finalists in the High Point Market 9th Style Spotter Competition. This is a huge honor. I am thrilled and a bit overwhelmed as I am not a particularly competitive person, especially in athletic situations. I was and am highly uncoordinated. Hence the bruises all over me at most times. But style, I got that. Having been the kid picked last for the gym team I feel like I can possibly redeem myself through this. Shopping is my sport and I must say I am quite adept at it. Style spotting is the sport I have been missing all the years. I...

Olympic Fever

Posted by The English Room on Jul 28, 2012 in London Olympics, Travel, Union Jack | 0 comments

I have Olympic Fever! I stayed up until 1am trying to take it all in. What are you looking forward to watching? Equestrian for me… Here is some of my favorite paraphernalia. The Town and Country cover from the last Olympics in London, 1948…a few years back…(via Pinterest) Etsy Olympic print Etsy USA Print Etsy USA bracelet Olympic Glassybaby colors Perfect Glassybaby colors for the Olympics Tuk Olympic Print Flag cheese plates for your Olympic viewing party. (via Pinterest) A beautiful view of the bridge. Too bad no Daniel Craig and the Queen in this shot. (via Pinterest) Please make sure you "like" The...

Amanda Talley

Posted by The English Room on Jul 27, 2012 in Abstract Art, Galleries, Travel | 2 comments

It has been a really wild and exciting week. I hope you have enjoyed my Southern artist roundup. I have a real surprise to share with you. HERE is a hint. I am going to need all the support of my wonderful readers (and everyone they know)! Please make sure you "like" The English Room on Facebook. Follow @theenglishr on Twitter Follow Holly Phillips @ The English Room on Pinterest Follow The English Room on Instagram Follow The English Room on Olioboard Amanda Talley New Orleans, Louisiana What is your training? I grew up working in oil and painting...