Musings of a Design Aficionado
Big News!!!! My Joss and Main Curated Sale…
I HAVE EXCITING NEWS! I will be hosting a Joss & Main Curated Sale starting Wednesday Night at 9pm ET. I am so excited to share my picks from Joss & Main that directly correlate with my personal design style. The whole process was terrific. I worked closely with the wonderful staff to handpick items based on my home, color choices, and style. We honed the 150+ items I chose down to 100 items which I would be happy to own at their terrific prices. Here is a little peak at the amazing finds you will find once...
read morePretty in Peach on Pinterest
Here are a few favorites found on my Pinterest board this week. I noted a trend in hue. Oscar Wilde Quote / Lilly / Currey Chandelier / Spicy Grapefruit Margarita / Cockatoo / Home Emporium Lamp / Flamingo Necklace / DVF Clutch / Calypso Quote / John Oetgen Photography I hope you have a peach of a weekend. Enjoy! Please make sure you "like" The English Room on Facebook. Follow @theenglishr on Twitter Follow Holly Phillips @ The English...
read moreSouthern Artist Spotlight: Alexis Walter
Alexis Walter New Orleans, Louisiana What is your training? I flip-flopped between Interior Design and Fine Art throughout college and eventually decided to focus solely on art when I transferred to Tulane. Photo credit Megan Lovoi and The Scout Guide New Orleans. What inspires you and your art? I am inspired by color and how colors change depending on the time of day and where in the world you are. I really love to recreate colors from antiques & historical buildings. I think that’s why my work is...
read moreTory Burch’s Tibetan Boar Tusk and such…
Today I hopped over to The Tory Blog to see what the style maven was up to and to my delight is Bohemian Style. I am over the moon to see the one and only in the very same Tibetan Boar Tusk necklace I had purchased at Metrolina Antiques and Collectibles Show over the weekend. It is really the very same. I just popped mine on a long chain as I head out the door to go to the Scout launch party. This is my FAB tusk. This very one is available one on ETSY. Join Tory and me to be oh so chic…. To make matters even more...
read moreCrushing on Coach: Chic Summer Sandals
I am crushing on some summer stunners by Coach. Lana Heel New Gemma Wedge Geneva Stripe Wedge India Wedge Do you love? I do. 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 in Tumblr Follow The English Room on Instagram Please feel free to contact The English Room if you are interested in our interior design...
read moreI will always love Lilly Pulitzer
“Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.” – RIP Lilly Pulitzer (1931-2013) Today the world lost the design legend Lilly Pulitzer. This colorful lady will always remind me of my happy childhood with memories of each occasion in her signature prints. I will always treasure the few minutes I shared a brief conversation with a nice lady while shopping at C. Orrico in Palm Beach in early 90's. We chatted about the amazing new Lilly designs that had been reintroduced and were exclusive to C. Orrico. She asked...
read moreMetrolina Antique Expo Madness
It was a busy Saturday! We hit the Metrolina Expo Antiques Spring Spectacular. My children and the husbands recent addiction to American Pickers on The History Channel made them want to come along. It was at times challenging as they looked at absolute crap but, we all had a great day. Here are a few highlights. This set of antique antler furniture was AMAZING with its inlaid stones and extensive provenance. I fell hard for these sterling over brass huge dragon candlesticks. Going back to get them in the am. They were...
read moreGood Vibes with JADEtribe’s Kimberly Hartman
JADEtribe is a brand I recently discovered and will become a summer staple for me. I adore this look for it's boho gypset vibe. The bags and accessories exude a relaxed international glamour for the gal just off the beach in Ibiza to the world traveler in a remote part of India on a personal pilgrimage. If that is not already enough the lady behind the brand, Kimberly Hartman, has a huge heart to help those who produce the items. I cannot get enough of the philanthropic mission that is not only so beautiful but, grateful and...
read moreHot Lips
The lips trend is everywhere right now, as seen below with a watercolor recreation of Lara Stone's famous pout. Here are a few of the hottest lips around. Lips Print by Made by Girl The Blonde Salad with a Markus Lupfer Sweater. I am obsessed with this fashion blog. The chic's style is off the hook. Rubert Sanderson Lips Sandal Diane Von Furstenburg Carolina Lips Clutch York Smooches Wallpaper Lulu Frost for J. Crew Lips Necklace Lips Print by Andy Warhol Heller Studio 65 Bocca Sofa Markus Lupfer Lips...
read moreSneak Peek: Marjorie Skouras for Currey and Co.
My mind is BLOWN! These new introductions were shared with me by the Marjorie Skouras Design team for Currey and Company. I am stunned by the awesomeness. The secretaire may have a home with me. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! This is just a peek. Can you imagine what the whole collection will be at High Point Market in a few weeks? Dimitri Secretary by Marjorie Skouras for Currey and Company Silvio Console by Marjorie Skouras for Currey and Company Corail Chair in Coral by Marjorie Skouras for Currey and Company Please follow...
read moreScout is OUT!
The Scout Guide, Vol 2 is out Charlotte peeps. They can be found all over town or online. Feel free to pop in The English Room to grab one if you would like. It is full of the best of Charlotte and happens to be in my favorite colors too. Here is my page. What do ya think? I had intended to do the formal posing thing but, I am horribly uncomfortable in front of the camera. It could be an opposite reaction to my mothers oddly perfect photogenic ability. She can smile a 1000 watt smile if she gets a vibe of a camera in a 2 mile radius....
read moreSouthern Artist Spotlight: Teil Duncan
Finding and highlighting artists that I like is a favorite thing to do. Last week people were raving about the Lulie Wallace post for The Southern C and much attention was focused on one of her favorites artists that she kindly introduced us to, Teil Duncan. I am crazy for her nudes series. I decided this can be like the "SIX Degrees of Separation" for artists. I hope to keep the game of tag going… Teil Duncan Charleston, S.C.. What is your training? I got my Bachelors...
read moreSpring Fashion Fantasies
I am officially done with Winter. I am ready to bust out the spring clothes which means I have some new things in mind (always)… I already indulged in this little Sheridan French number with her special Easter Flash sale. Gap Leather Tote (bought this a while ago and cannot get enough…so many compliments) Furbish Elephant Bag Charm Hidi Distressed Leather Moto Jacket Gotta have a Cinco Powell Tag in gold with poppy rim on the 30" chain. so chic! Marc Jacobs Studded Mouse Flat Neon Squash Blossom...
read moreLulie Wallace…Southern Artist Extraordinaire
I am plum tuckered out from all the sun, fun, shopping and skiing that spring break has brought. I wanted to share with you my post for The Southern C this week highlighting a favorite southern artist. I hope you are as fond of this rising star as I am. Lulie Wallace Charleston, SC What is your training? I graduated from College of Charleston with a Studio Art degree What inspires you and your art? I feel like I am inspired by about everything around me. I'm inspired by graphic designers,...
read moreThe Welcoming House and the fabulous party…
The Welcoming House was released last week by Rizzoli. I could not wait to get my paws on this book by two lovely Charlotte designers, Jane Schwab and Cindy Smith. These talented ladies have been in the business for over 30 years with a charming design shop Circa Interiors. It is one of the best Charlotte has to offer. The book does not disappoint as it walks you through many client's homes and the entire process of design. There is a strong emphasis on elegant entertaining. They also do the very loveliest guest rooms....
read moreA la Montagne with Gray Malin Photography
As we head to Aspen to ski I am reminded of the work of the talented Gray Malin. (TOP OF ASPEN MOUNTAIN) I am a huge fan of the photography of Gray Malin that captures the essence of resort areas with a fantastical aerial views. "Shooting from doorless helicopters, this series has been photographed around the world from the U.S. to Brazil to Australia. From above, a simple beach or pool becomes a blank canvas that allows me to start seeing the world as art. People and objects become patterns creating repetition,...
read moreAcid Trip…Trend Alert: Neon Yellow
VIA Le Catch Neon is beaming for Spring. You cannot open a magazine or step in a retail clothing store without seeing this trend everywhere. Friends that have known me forever, know I have a particular penchance for the neon trend that landed me with a middle school nickname of "Flo' for all my florescent finds. Things really have not changed …they are just finally catching on. So skedaddle and go get yo'self a little limelight in your life. Karen Walker Sunglasses Shopbop Tibi Athena Dress Shopbop VIA...
read moreCustom Wallpaper on a Whim…
Some fun watercolor artwork by my 6 year old inspired a wallpaper. Gigi brought this little number home from art class. I snapped the phone below with my iphone. Uploaded the image from photo stream and voila! I had created a custom wallpaper that I can order and have to my house in less than a week. This is a game changer thanks to Spoonflower. You too can create fabric,wallpaper or wall stickers in less than 5 minutes. Cool, huh? Please make sure you "like" The English Room...
read moreI’m presenting at the Southern Coterie Summit!
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