I admit I’d LOVE to be one of those people who “decorate & forget it” — putting up displays when they move in & then going on about their lives. For better or worse, I am not born with this gene.
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I recently treated myself to some Spring shoes, hoping to will the good weather to come maybe a little faster?!
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Maybe it’s the cold winter weather, maybe it’s the political infighting — whatever the reason, EVERYONE I know is getting more & more interested in how to really get cozy and comfortable wherever they can these days.
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Her optimistic, playful, retro/futuristic style was the best infusion of energy or medicine I could have!
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This energetic, accomplished 29-year old started designing aprons for chefs and their wait staffs a mere 5 years ago….and now dresses everyone from Mario Batali to Martha Stewart in restaurants worldwide.
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Stay tuned for more of my adventures from Altitude 2017!
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It sounds like a fantasy, I know, but in fact, the founders of Bergdorf Goodman DID truly live above the store for many decades. Can you imagine??!
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Millions of Americans who say they value their photos more than anything else in their house still have these images scattered in corrosive plastic photo albums from the 80’s and all over their computer with dubious backup. How do we get this done??
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You may have heard the rumble about “capsule wardrobes” – and now its cousin, the “Lean Closet” is getting even more traction.What is this and why should you care? Because embracing their principles can save you tons of time, stress – AND help you dress better season after season.
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Alas, I have not been able to escape my DNA. I have become that person who can’t drive past a dresser tossed into a dumpster. Unfortunately, I feel that buying anything from a store is somehow too easy, almost anticlimactic...
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I spend a good deal of time in the car. Too much! But last year I discovered how transformative that time could be if I took a tiny bit of time at home downloading some great podcasts.
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Sometimes I wonder if I have enough “authority” on a subject to write a post & make certain recommendations. On THIS subject though of illness & what is helpful, I can speak with conviction as I am undergoing 2+ year process to tackle my case of aggressive breast cancer that was discovered last Spring.
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I never saw myself as a country girl. I still don’t. My husband, on the other hand, has fantasized about having a vacation house in New Hampshire.
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Yes, I have several Chanel brooches, necklaces, etc. that she passed along to me and I love them — but perhaps equally important was her tip on where to find unique and affordable pieces: museum shops.
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The older I get, the more I want to have pieces that really work for ME and represent the things I care about — versatility, original styling, quality, durability, flair.
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In my case, I started the year with a great plan, but I quickly realized through trial & error that my new system wasn’t going work - no matter how pretty it was!
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I’ll be the first to admit that I have always had a big case of closet envy. Not the usual kind where people covet the clothes in someone else’s closet (although that can be great too!), but really just the LOOK of a well-ordered, beautifully presented closet.
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How did I not discover this amazing store, Farmhouse Pottery (& wonderful online shop) sooner??
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Do you ever feel like you have so many ideas that your head may explode? That's me on a usual day, but last fall it really got to a feverish pitch. I knew I really wanted (needed?) to start a blog, as a creative outlet and a place to refine my ideas on branding, design, & life...but where to start??
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