Musings of a Design Aficionado

Retail Therapy and Weekend Wants

Shopping, Uncategorized

By HollyPhillips

Camilla Perkins, Furbish Studio, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Retail Therapy, Shopping, Weekend Wants

So many wants and so little time. 67 days left of summer. Wear those cute clothes now

A Perfect Newport Day

Newport, Travel

By HollyPhillips

Castle Hill Inn, Doris Duke, Marblr House, Newport, newportFILM, Rough Point, Travel

What a day in Newport! I had such a grand tour of Rough Point, Doris Duke's summer cottage with the extensive gardens and exquisite interior. Drinks

Fabulous CB2 Furniture Finds

By HollyPhillips

Brass, CB2, Copper, Furniture, Gold, Interior Design

I am busy exploring Newport in all it's gilded age glamour. Follow along on Instagram if you want to see more. In furniture trends,

newportFILM Fun with Grey Gardens and Iris

Newport, Travel

By HollyPhillips

Albert Maysles, Edith Beale, Grey Gardens, Iris Apfel, Iris Apfel Film, IRIS Documentary, Jennifer Ash Rudick, Newport, newportFILM, Rebekah Maysles, Rhode Island

I am beyond thrilled for my Newport trip today. So very serendipitously the newportFILM is going on right now with an airing of the digitally remastered version

Fabulous Fall Design Book Releases

Interior Design, Interior Designer, Shopping

By HollyPhillips

Amazon, Design Book, Fall Book Releases, Pre-Order Design Books

Just about the time we get into the swing of summer it seems like the "back to school" crapola starts. School inundates our inboxes with forms,

Artist Spotlight Series: Kirsten McGannon

Abstract Art, Art, Artist

By HollyPhillips

Abstract Art, Art, Artist, Artist Spotlight Series, Artist Spotlight Series: Kirsten McGannon, Kansas City, Kirsten McGannon, Missouri

Enjoy getting to know the latest talent in my Artist Spotlight Series. I am moved and by the etherial watercolors in bold hues of Kirsten McGannon Kansas

Link Lovin’

Interior Design, Shopping

By HollyPhillips

africa, Alys Beach, Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream, denim culottes, Design, Deviled Eggs, Halcyon House, Interior Design, Joey Wöelffer, kitchen, Oreo Thins, Painted Market Basket, Shopping, Tequila Sunrise Margarita, tile, Travel

A few musings and finds to share this week

Retail Therapy and Weekend Wants

Fashion, Shopping

By HollyPhillips

Fashion, Retail Therapy, Shopping, Weekend Wants

I have a random mix of wants from around the web. The sales are fierce from Shopbop to Anthropologie. I am also trying to decide

Wallpaper Love: Tortoise and more Celerie Kemble iii for Schumacher

Celerie Kemble, Fabric, Schumacher, Wallpaper

By HollyPhillips

Bone Frame Wallpaper, Celerie Kemble, Celerie Kemble iii Collection, F. Schumacher, Fabric Textiles, Feline Fabric, Schumacher, Tortoise, Tortoise Wallpaper, Wallpaper, Wicker Stripe Wallpaper

I am lovin' lots of the new earthy chic Celerie Kemble iii Collection for Schumacher. The front runner is TORTOISE. It would make the best dark

SALE ALERT: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

By HollyPhillips

Booties, Early Access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Fall shopping, Fashion, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Pendleton Jacket, Spanx Leggings, wide leg jeans

You all know I LOVE a good sale. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one I always look forward to because it is a sale on