Iris Apfel

Greatest Hits of 2012

Posted by The English Room on Dec 29, 2012 in Artist, Charlotte, Charlotte Interior Designer, Chicken Coops, Double RL Ranch, Fox, Holiday, Holiday Gift Guide, Iris Apfel, Jonathan Adler, Malibu Barbie Dream House, Uncategorized | 0 comments

I started blogging almost 1 year ago as my New Year's resolution. Now 331 posts later, this may be the only resolution I have ever kept. Blogging has turned into something I really enjoy. It has introduced me to so many wonderful and talented people throughout the country. It has opened many new doors, travels and business opportunities. I appreciate all my readers taking the time to tune into my daily musings. I would like to send a heart felt thank you for that. I am ready to take to to the next level for 2013. I would love for you to share my blog with your friends and family. Thank you for a fabulous year and look...

My “Virtual Coffee” with Nonsense and Sensibility

Posted by The English Room on Nov 13, 2012 in Aerin, Blog, Charlotte, Interior Designer, Iris Apfel, Style Icon | 1 comment

Haley Schultheis, of Nonsense & Sensibility, reached out to me for an interview. She is a superstyish blogger and style maven from Dallas. We have many common loves in design and fashion and as she said "we are kindred spirits." She has recently interviewed many of my style icons such as Garance Dore, Dylan Lauren, and Aerin Lauder. I am honored and thrilled to participate in a "Virtual Coffee" with Haley, my new blogger friend. Please make sure you follow her blog it is a favorite of mine! I have attached her post below or go to her site. A Virtual Coffee with The English Room and Holly Hollingsworth...

Iris Apfel…A Rare Bird Indeed!

Posted by The English Room on Mar 19, 2012 in Fashion, Iris Apfel | 3 comments

Iris Apfel is a style icon! I hope I can be as divinely chic when I am 90+…or even now. HERE is a great article from the NY Times. She is apparently tickled by her new found pop stardom. She was the founder of Old World Weavers textile company with her husband until they retired in1992. She was involved in the design of the White House for 9 presidents. "A maverick fashion icon who may pair a pink Krizia twinset with a Qing dynasty embroidered skirt, or a fur-trimmed Dior evening coat with jeans, she burst into black type in 2005, when an exhibition of her colorful and extravagantly accessorized wardrobe...