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My mind has been on Paris with Fashion Week last week and Bastille Day on Monday.  It's not hard to daydream about Paris, especially if you have ever visited the…

It's France's National Independence Day!  Independence Day in France is called Fete nationale. As a confessed Francophile, I hope to one day attend this festive occasion in Paris.  Can you imagine…

Friday night, I attended a memorial service for my friend, Lewis Brewer.  Lewis was the father of my childhood friend, Tina.  I spent many happy times in the Brewer home…

Here is a list of fashion items on my "currently craving" list! Monday, I leave for California to take part in the Traditional Homes/Thermador Great Kitchens Event and have been scouring the…

Do you have a blank wall begging for a large piece of art, but your budget isn't cooperating?  I have a solution!     {Click here to find out a…

CREDIT VIA July 8th is our anniversary!  We got married in Wilmington, NC outdoors in July!  Yes, it was hot, but it was beautiful! We both love the beach, so…

THANK YOU TO DECOREX100 FOR NAMING LISA MENDE DESIGN ONE OF THE TOP 100 INFLUENTIAL TWEETERS IN THE LUXURY INTERIOR DESIGN WORLD!

KIKI SLAUGHTER As I mentioned in my post on Friday, I adore using original art in my projects!  If could be happy living in a room with a comfy chair…

There is always a lot of chatter online about people stealing other people's work.  With the advent of Pinterest, this practice has gotten out of control for designers in many…