{A Cheery Summer Arrangement Captured by Max Wanger} I was completely flattered and pleasantly surprised this weekend, when the incredibly lovely and talented, Anisha Lakhani published the sweetest, most generous write-up about La Dolce Vita on her very well-written blog, Back to A. Anisha is …
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

{via The Little Big House} Happy Memorial Day! This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer and I still get as excited about it as I did when I was a child. Whether you are traveling somewhere or relaxing at home, I hope you have a wonderful, long weekend! Please take some time to rememb…
Fabulous Room Friday 05.28.10

{The living room in Mr. and Mrs. Preston’s apartment features a Montauk sofa upholstered in blue wool-mohair from Donghia, a set of vintage chairs, and a Birdie Blossom Pillow by Paul Smith for The Rug Company.} One of the many perks of being my own boss and working from home is the freedom it a…
The Style Files: Christiane Lemiuex of DwellStudio
{The lovely Christiane Lemieux, Creative Director for DwellStudio} Christiane Lemieux founded DwellStudio in 1999 (it was known as Dwell Home Furnishings until 2007) with an array of modern textiles for hip children’s rooms. Since it’s inception, DwellStudio has become a favorite source of many d…
Come see me at the Kravet Social Media Panel Discussion!

I am thrilled and honored to have been asked by Kravet to speak at their upcoming Social Media in Design Discussion Panel. The event will take place at the Kravet Showroom in the Houston Decorative Center this upcoming Tuesday, June 1st at 2:00 pm. I must admit that I am a bit nervous about it.…
Designing Woman: Hanna Brooks Nation of Gadabout Stationery
{GADABOUT Principal & Designer, Hanna Brooks Nation} I recently became a fan of the wonderfully chic, stationery company, GADABOUT. The aptly named company (a gadabout is someone who seeks aimless pleasure and travels in search of enjoyment) is the brain-child of the talented, Hanna Brooks Nation …