Design Camp recap – spilling some of the tips and tricks I learned

I had the exceptional privilege of being a guest at Design Camp in Austin TX from Oct 24th - 26th.  Design Camp was created by celebrity interior designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis.  Aside from two days of on-trend interior design education, the people - speakers and guests - were all awesome!!!  Lori and Kelli were so sweet and...

A real home makeover by Thom Filicia!

Real Simple and Chase Blueprint awarded one very lucky winner a $20,000 home makeover by the wonderful Thom Filicia!  That lucky winner of the contest, "Blueprint to a Beautiful Home" was Stephanie Gayol Phillipou of Mountainside, NJ.The Philipou's moved into their home December 2011 and had to start preparing for new baby, leaving no time to add their personal...

Blissful bedrooms: Inspiration for a restful space

I am tired today. Like, super uncharacteristically tired.  Maybe because wedding planning is a full time job in itself and I drove a combined 4 hours yesterday to look at two different wedding venues, or because ever since Sandy blew through the east coast hasn't been seeing much sun. Either way, I slept through my alarm, getting up an...

Some of my favorite Thanksgiving decorating ideas

I can't believe how quickly the holidays come and go. I feel like Thanksgiving comes before I even have time to think about decorating, so I made it a point to get on the ball early this year. Here are some decorating ideas and Thanksgiving decor I'm liking: Greenery as centerpieces.  Sage in Ball jars make...

A beautiful and romantic loft in white

I had gotten off white for a while, but this gorgeous NYC loft reminds me why interiors in white will always be a favorite. The bookcase is the first thing you see when walking in to the loft. It's 12 ft. long and constructed of solid reclaimed wood. Adore that large table.What great windows! I'm so jealous!dreamy....

An East Village apartment by the Novogratz – A home with a vintage and scholarly air…

I'm sure most of you by now have heard of the designer husband and wife duo the Novogratz after the widespread popularity of their Rizzoli book, "Downtown Chic". Well, Rue Mag was awesome enough to feature one of their latest projects, a friend's small three bedroom, 1 bath apartment in the East Village. It has a sort of...

Autumn Inspiration Boards! Fashion and Decor

I think fall is undoubtedly the best season for fashion. And where there is fabulous fashion, fabulous decor is not far behind. Here are some looks that I am crushing on Sources, clockwise from top left: Bebe Button Front Coat,  Lamp: Ikea, Valerie Chair – Samantha Drew via Rue Mag,  Floating Feather Ornaments – Dwell...

Interior Designer Lori Pepe – Lunché : Relaxed and Beautiful

The portfolio of Berkeley, CA interior designer Lori Pepe - Lunché evokes several adjectives: relaxed, unstuffy, warm, welcoming, and refreshing. All very good things. Here are a few of my favorite rooms by Lori. White bedding...I think white bedding is my favorite.  I have lots of printed linens, but I always think my bedroom looks...

My Summer in Europe – Budapest Part 2

If you saw my first post covering our trip in Budapest, you know how much I loved it. It is such an amazing city. There were so many photos I wanted to share that I had to break it up into two posts, so here goes again. The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of...

Getting cozy inside when it’s stormy out…

As I'm sure you all know by now, here on the East Coast we are all bracing for Sandy to hit. Schools are closed, offices are closed, and transit is at a halt. There's no where to go but to stay home, and why not make it as cozy and comfy as possible? I'd love to know...