This summer I noticed something with ruffles was always in one of my inspiration folders. Yes, I’m one of those designers with dozens of inspiration folders divided by categories, but I’ll leave that obsession for another post. Last weekend the ruffles were back on my mind when I was looking…
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DIY
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Chalk Paint
We love things that are beautiful, practical, and that help us express ourselves and be even more creative. If one thing could do all of this, well, that thing might be Chalk Paint! Yes Chalkboards have moved out of the classroom and into any room you want. A calendar for…
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A Box Full of Love
I have always loved birthdays, not just mine but the birthdays of all my dear friends and family too. It’s always a great day to have a party and to be surrounded with loved ones to celebrate life. But this year I was so sick on my birthday that I…
Home Decor
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Purple Reign
Purple, mauve, lilac, lavender, plum, amethyst, grape, bordeaux, heather, or aubergine. Purple is one of the most challenging color for any designer. But lately, I’m falling in love with this jewel-tone color more and more. How about you? Is purple definitely a no-no color for you? Or are you daring…
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Reusing Paint Swatches
Painting is always one of the cheapest ways to give any room a facelift. $20 in paint can transform a house into a home. We have tons of paint samples in drawers and design boxes, some that made it to the walls, some that never did. I’m amazed at the…
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Vespa: Romantic, Fun, Chic & Adventurous
My latest obsession are Vespas. They seem to be everywhere I look, DC, NYC, and all over Europe. I’ve been thinking about how to be more environmentally friendly, and I love the idea of getting 90mpg on a Vespa, and all the better when it looks so stylish. Most of…
Fashion
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Hermes Silk Scarves
Ever since my teens I’ve been in love with silk scarves. They make me think of a classic and elegant afternoon in the French Riviera. If you buy a scarf from Hermes it comes with a card that shows a few ways to tie it. For me, an orange box…
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Inspiration: Monogram
Monograms done right are elegant and sophisticated. How classy is a monogrammed LL Bean tote at the beach or for running errands around town ? Anything monogrammed makes a great hostess gift, or a nice splurge for yourself. Paper Goods: TinyPrints (notecards), DaisyDays (cupcake wrapper). Totes & Bags: LL Bean…
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We Heart Eco Friendly
After watching Fuel, an amazing documentary, I decided to post some eco friendly products that could make a great gift idea for a host/hostess, family, friends or anybody we love. Let’s do our part and take care of Mother Earth. Take your own bag to the grocery store, fill your…
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I’m so happy to share with everybody all the things I love. I hope you will find some love and inspiration in every post.