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Last year, when Ukrainian designer Vita Kin’s embroidered linen dresses and tops started popping up on every fashion trendsetters instagram feed, a trend was born.  Vita Kin took the vyshyvanka, a Ukrainian…

Joni Vanderslice's new book Southern Coastal Living arrived in my mailbox last week.  I tried to wait til the weekend before I read the book and perused the pages but…

Metallic shoes are hot!  Have you found a perfect pair for fall? Did you snag a pair last year when they metallic first arrived on the fashion scene?  If not, time…

As a designer, I am forever creating fresh flower arrangements for my home and also that of my clients especially during photo shoot time.  The perfectly unperfect arrangement for me…

When I first started my blog I had a column called Fabulous Friends on Friday where I featured industry professionals I admired.  Sometimes it was artists, other times it was…

Vern Yip is one of the most beloved and recognizable interior designers in America.  He has helped thousands of people beautify their homes during his near-decade at HGTV.   He understands…

Happy Friday! This morning I have teamed up with a group of 24 design bloggers spearheaded by my amazing friend, Jana Bek of Jana Bek Design,  to highlight our favorite photographers…

As a designer, I have an installation kit that I take along for installing client's homes.  I am always looking for the latest and greatest compact tools because otherwise, my…

Bon Appetite presents Chicago Gourmet!  I'm here in Chicago today to attend the most exciting event in Millennium Park.  It's my favorite appliance brand, Thermador's 100th Birthday Bash!  There are events throughout the day…

What an Exciting Week at AmericasMart!Please Join Us for"A Salute to Southern Style" on September 21st with....Meredith Ellis, Traci Zeller, Paige Sumblin Schnell ,Jennifer Boles and me!!!We are sure to have a lively conversation about our…