Ten Pearls of Wisdom from the Design Bloggers Conference

Posted on Mar 2, 2012Mar2
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images  I just returned from Los Angeles where I attended the Design Bloggers Conference. More than 200 design bloggers enjoyed two days packed with a fabulous agenda and excellent speakers.   In order to record all of the pertinent information and share it with those not in attendance, I tweeted during the presentations. After reviewing…Read More

California Here I Come!

Posted on Feb 21, 2012Feb21
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DBC2012_Attendee_Button  I’m counting the days and hours until the Design Bloggers Conference 2012 in LA which starts this Sunday evening, February 26th. With last year’s fabulous conference still fresh in my mind, I look forward to this year’s event with great anticipation as the agenda is packed with fabulous speakers and an amazing agenda PLUS I get to see IRL…Read More

Fresh American Spaces

Posted on Feb 19, 2012Feb19
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I was thrilled to receive a personal invitation to meet Annie Selke, author of the new Fresh American Spaces and visionary and designer behind the fabulous home textile companies Pine Cone Hill and Dash & Albert Rug Company, and fabric line Annie Selke Home!   With a personality and demeanor as approachable and colorful as her products, it was a…Read More
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Thank Your Mentor

Posted on Jan 26, 2012Jan26
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At the Over My Shoulder Event with Patti AustinDid you know that yesterday, January 25th, was “Thank Your Mentor Day”?   In connection with this special day, I attended a very inspiring event last night at the Boston showroom of Mitchell Gold Bob Williams. The event was presented by the Over My Shoulder Foundation, a wonderful organization created by my friend, Dawn Carroll (of…Read More

Unusual Christmas Trees

Posted on Dec 12, 2011Dec12
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As one who’s never had a Christmas tree, I am fascinated by the creative decorating possibilities!   I thought I would highlight some really interesting designs:   My very talented designer friends, Katie Rosenfeld and Rachel Reider decorated this tree for the Concord Museum Holiday House Tour last week. They were so creative in using peacock…Read More
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A Little Holiday Cheer!

Posted on Dec 9, 2011Dec9
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Saks-2010-holiday-showNew York really does know how celebrate the holidays in style. The wonderful department store windows are enough to warrant a trip to Manhattan every December. However, I think the annual Saks Fifth Avenue holiday light display in the Big Apple might just be the most unique way to spread a little holiday cheer.  …Read More
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