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Happy Mother’s Day!
I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with my mother in the design business for most of my professional career. I know I don't always express the appreciation for this opportunity, and of course there are days when I actually don't feel fortunate at all to work so closely with her. However, the events of the week and daily news constantly remind me to be grateful for my mom. So, mom, this post is the thank you, the hug, and the smile I have failed to give you so many times. I love you Mom. via via via via via via via via via via via As a gift to you here is my Mother's Pound Cake recipe....
Read MoreShop Sprucing: Exterior Paint
My shop/studio is in desperate need of paint. We have held off way too long because their were possible questions of relocation of the space. Well, we can wait no longer. Here are my favorite inspirations from my Pinterest EXTERIORS board. via via via via via We are currently red brick with a deep beige trim and green shutters. I am going to most likely whitewash the brick,white trim and orange door or leave the red brick, white trim and turquoise door. Decisions, decisions…. Here is the before shot… Please make sure you "like" The English Room...
Read MoreNew Design Book Excitement
My Amazon book orders are about to get heavy for my UPS guy. I am thrilled for all 5 of these new releases to bulk up my ever expanding design library. What books are you waiting on? Mario Buatta, my funny friend, is a design genius. You know this will be full of lovely design and silly surprises knowing Mario. Preorder HERE. Suzanna Salk is the perfect lady to share the style of C.Z. Guest with us. Order HERE. Suzanne Kasler is doing it again. Cannot wait! Preorder HERE. Fabulous Ronda Carmen is such an amazing writer with the most well trained eye as she takes us in 50 designers homes. I ordered this number today HERE. Jeffery Alan...
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 Necklace MINKPINK Bohemian Mini Dress Loeffler Randall Skye Sandal Roberta Freymann Caftan Rococco JADETribe Fringed Bag J. Crew Factory...
Read MoreL.A. in Review for Design Bloggers Conference / Blogfest 2013
I have partially recuperative from my trip to LA. First stop was H. D Buttercup for a great party. Here is a view of some of my favorite items. Plexicraft was a sponsor of the conference and gave away these great acrylic chairs. Love! Adam Japko kicking off the conference… Interesting graphic of the reach of blogs…Amazing! Windsor Smith…such a fan of her work! The wonderful author Susanna Salk… Tobi Fairley giving the blog awards… A fabulous goodie bag from my Seattle design buddy, Ted Watson, owner of Watson Kennedy. A mid afternoon pick me up… The incomparable Charlotte Moss… A terrific...
Read MoreA Friday Fashion Funny
Anna Wintour I could not resist these funny fashion animals from Uber Fashion. I have loved watching all the shows around the globe over the past month feeling like I am on the front row with all of them being available via the web, It makes the fashions so tempting when you know what is coming and anticipate the arrival. I already have a list of fall loves before spring even starts. KEEP in my favorite place to organize my evergrowing shopping desires. Dangerous for the AMEX. Alber Elbaz Grace Coddington Daphne Guinness Anna della Russo Terry Richardson Kate Lanphear Olivier Zahm Have a...
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