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“word to the wise” wednesday: kathleen hay

A successful room is one that has inviting ‘liveability’ – a room that says, ‘Come in, sit down, and relax.’ I like rooms that are sophisticated, but still retain a sense of comfort. Fabrics need to be soft to the touch, furniture needs to be comfortable, lighting needs to be …

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it’s friday; i’m in love – personalization

As I mentioned last week, my love of personalization isn’t limited to monogramming (clothes, towels, jewelry) or vinyl letters (chalkboard labels, art desks).  Just take a peek at some of these fun things … Adorable placemats from Madison Sloan The famous Tervis Tumblers … keep your hot drinks hotter and your cold …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: sara gilbane

It helps to get a fresh eye on your design choices from a friend, like asking a girlfriend’s opinion when shopping for a new jeans. - Sara Gilbane (as quoted in Lonny, February/March 2010)

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“word to the wise” wednesday: kerry joyce

It’s not hard to make a space that looks good by itself.  The trick is to craft a room that’s even more attractive when it’s occupied.  That’s when it becomes magical. - Kerry Joyce> (as quoted in Elle Decor, March 2010)

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