Poor Lil' Blog

My poor lil' blog is suffering as I get busier and busier.  Between writing my design book, scheduling interior photo shoots for it, writing articles for "Small Room Decorating", contributing to amNY articles, taking calls, and seeing clients, this mama has a full calendar.<br /><br />No excuse, I know.  My patient blog is the neglected one.  Even facebook is getting more love these days.  Well, not this day.  This day I WILL BLOG.  Promise...<br /><br />Recently, I have found myself salivating at the thought of having a proper home for my babies.  A home that I own, that I can decorate, that I can invest in.  I love my cozy apartment, but these toys need their own space.  So I troll PBTeen every now and again, in search of finds like their Bohemian Kilim Rug ($67, was $129)--things that are unisex for both my boy and my girl, affordable, and adorable!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rt7ldlgEbhM/UcCL_nPpYoI/AAAAAAAADYw/sGaPMCoRd38/s1600/img88o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rt7ldlgEbhM/UcCL_nPpYoI/AAAAAAAADYw/sGaPMCoRd38/s400/img88o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OL0S9Fyw-PA/UcCL_f473eI/AAAAAAAADYo/eGhHo0TUas0/s1600/img99o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OL0S9Fyw-PA/UcCL_f473eI/AAAAAAAADYo/eGhHo0TUas0/s400/img99o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dY6_HS30ado/UcCMKbKOFUI/AAAAAAAADY4/vyzqN4kvU1A/s1600/photo-13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dY6_HS30ado/UcCMKbKOFUI/AAAAAAAADY4/vyzqN4kvU1A/s320/photo-13.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>

Poor Lil' Blog

My poor lil' blog is suffering as I get busier and busier.  Between writing my design book, scheduling interior photo shoots for it, wri...

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Stripes on Your Seat

A patterned upholstery is rarely a choice I make for my clients.  It is hard to live with such a lively piece for many years.  But when the piece is on sale (like Crate and Barrel's Margot Loveseat at $799 (was $1099)), I think it is fun to take the risk and go for the bold!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K4tUiIEUjS8/UbdRZJ5S5pI/AAAAAAAADYQ/C9UjPmeSgIY/s1600/margot-stripe-loveseat-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K4tUiIEUjS8/UbdRZJ5S5pI/AAAAAAAADYQ/C9UjPmeSgIY/s400/margot-stripe-loveseat-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dFR4hR1qV88/UbdRZGBVFHI/AAAAAAAADYM/SxwVhwLvPdU/s1600/margot-stripe-loveseat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dFR4hR1qV88/UbdRZGBVFHI/AAAAAAAADYM/SxwVhwLvPdU/s400/margot-stripe-loveseat.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />

Stripes on Your Seat

A patterned upholstery is rarely a choice I make for my clients.  It is hard to live with such a lively piece for many years.  But when the ...

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What is Happening Here?!?!?

Oh my gosh!  This is quite possibly the best deal I have seen in awhile.  You can get this super lovely headboard and frame from World Market for $299 (was $599).  Readers, this deal is NUTS!!  Buy their Ninda Queen Bed before this website realizes their typo.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrqOc3AfJcU/Ua5KYYOKqTI/AAAAAAAADXo/XH8ALzSFHKU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-06-04+at+4.11.36+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrqOc3AfJcU/Ua5KYYOKqTI/AAAAAAAADXo/XH8ALzSFHKU/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-06-04+at+4.11.36+PM.png" width="398" /></a></div>

What is Happening Here?!?!?

Oh my gosh!  This is quite possibly the best deal I have seen in awhile.  You can get this super lovely headboard and frame from World Marke...

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Back in the City We Love!

It is always nice (and nostalgic) to be in Missouri.  But there is truly no place like home.  Eden and I took a plane, train, and automobile--and we are finally back in the city we love. <br /><br />And I am back to blogging about design items I love, items like Anthrpologie's Solea Pillow (was $68, now $39).  It is almost as cute as my baby, dontcha think?!!?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qL1LSE0CAMY/Ua5JCbZ49BI/AAAAAAAADXQ/E6qP32RRm9k/s1600/580624_10151404932207563_980527807_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qL1LSE0CAMY/Ua5JCbZ49BI/AAAAAAAADXQ/E6qP32RRm9k/s400/580624_10151404932207563_980527807_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fL2BQLrVm_U/Ua5JEuBksCI/AAAAAAAADXY/Y3ccCwf5d4A/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-06-04+at+2.32.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fL2BQLrVm_U/Ua5JEuBksCI/AAAAAAAADXY/Y3ccCwf5d4A/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-06-04+at+2.32.59+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div>

Back in the City We Love!

It is always nice (and nostalgic) to be in Missouri.  But there is truly no place like home.  Eden and I took a plane, train, and automobile...

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Midwest Memories

I am back in my hometown of Columbia, Missouri this week.  Every corner holds memories from what feels like a lifetime ago.  It is wonderful to be back.  However, it has distracted me from blogging (see Monday.)  But now that I am settled in, I am ready to be inspired by my surroundings.<br /><br />Speaking of inspired, packing my bags inspired me to gravitate towards Pottery Barn's Ludlow Trunk Coffee Table ($599, was $699).  Guess, instead of filling it with clothes, I could pack it with magazines and board games!?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VcSnAVx1i5Q/UadpbekeKrI/AAAAAAAADWw/pXDL__t75wk/s1600/MO003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VcSnAVx1i5Q/UadpbekeKrI/AAAAAAAADWw/pXDL__t75wk/s400/MO003.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kuZXRUa5lQk/UadpdaFnp2I/AAAAAAAADW8/9MhO2VZAUHo/s1600/img43o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kuZXRUa5lQk/UadpdaFnp2I/AAAAAAAADW8/9MhO2VZAUHo/s400/img43o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GDAXbm3vHb8/UadpdbSpWlI/AAAAAAAADW4/yg-OQT9StNc/s1600/img52o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GDAXbm3vHb8/UadpdbSpWlI/AAAAAAAADW4/yg-OQT9StNc/s400/img52o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>

Midwest Memories

I am back in my hometown of Columbia, Missouri this week.  Every corner holds memories from what feels like a lifetime ago.  It is wonderful...

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