Absolutely Beautiful

Perfect Choice for a Perfect Princess....

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My favorite part of her dress- is the bustle...you couldn't really get the full effect until she was leaving the church.  I love the way the pleats ruffle.  A very updated version of Princess Grace.  Bravo Sarah Burton!


It has already started....our obsession with
Princess Catherine

Million Dollar Decorators

As I count down the seconds to the Royal Wedding

 I have actually already scheduled the recording on my DVR 

for

 Million Dollar Decorators...

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Bravo is really taking up a lot of space on my recorded programs 

and my life

 between Bethenny and Real Housewives of every town in America I am running out of hours to actually sleep!

Here is just a sampling of their work....

Mary

Mary McDonald

Nathan

Nathan Turner

Jeffrey

Jeffery Alan Marks

Kathryn

Kathryn Ireland

Martyn

MARTYN LAWRENCE

This is going to be a GREAT summer!

Turn the Lights On

All Available Through RWID


Sneak Peak of a recent photo shoot...

Inspiration of the Week

Here it is .......

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I LOVE that there are pairs everywhere....

I LOVE the combination of bright walls and dark upholstery....

I LOVE the super bold and bright botanicals....

HAVE A HAPPY WEEK!

Hippity Hoppity

Easter's On Its Way

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Afraid this is what my little bunny is going to be like by the end of the weekend...

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Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter!

Nancy Lancaster

I am still talking about garden week!

I have really been mesmerized by these women who make 

Historic Garden Week possible.

They are amazing.  

This is who I want to be!

Nancy Lancaster sums it all up for me...

She was a leading interior designer in the 20th Century

 Tastemaker

Gardener

Virginian

Creator of the "English Country House"

She probably got up at 6am, pulled together that fabulous arrangement, threw on a little something and didn't bat an eyelash....

Here she is just clipping a few things in her garden....

(she is also wearing jeans)

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and she still has time 

to design a little masterpiece that lives on today!

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They all make it look so easy...I will aspire to be able to juggle it all and enjoy being in the moment all at the same time...

Great Gardens

Hoping to have one in the very near future!

OUTSIDE...

OR 


IN....

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HAPPY HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK!

Inspiration of the Week

Here it is....

one of my all time favorite living rooms....

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I LOVE the mix of modern and antique pieces...

I LOVE the combination of greens, blues and orange- PERFECTION!

(Candace Bushnell's Living Room in NYC)

IF YOU LIVE IN DRIVING DISTANCE OF RICHMOND

YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT 

HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK!!!

Palm Sunday

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Food for Thought

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Outdoor Spaces

Everyone is thinking about their outdoor spaces right now....

so many possibilities...

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and last but not least...

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Wardrobe

I need one!  

Maternity clothes have been the bulk of my wardrobe the past several years and I am ready to get a few new pieces....

I look at my closet and I see things from six years ago that are looking pretty tired or totally out of style and I have to admit it is totally depressing....

When Rachel's maternity leave comes to a close I think I am going to need her to make a special trip to Richmond.

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I need a ballgown....

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A bathing suit...

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A versatile sheath that I can wear anywhere anytime

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 Half Way to Saturday!

Inspiration of the Week

Here is my inspiration for the week...

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I LOVE the walls and ceiling the same color....

I LOVE the super ornate and traditional mirror...

I LOVE the torquoise and yellow palette....

Have a Happy Week!

Ladies Lunch

I am attending a ladies brunch today 

that is going to have lots of singing and dancing 

and I am not really sure what else will be in store but I am sure it will be fabulous....

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I am really at a loss on what to wear to a musical brunch at 10 am on a Sunday.....DECISIONS DECISIONS! 

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See you tomorrow....

Jewels Anyone?

If you need a bauble or two go no further than 

Davis Jewelry
(I just can't stop talking about them!)

I helped them revamp their space with a little wallpaper and window treatments.....

You can see just a peak of their gorgeous custom cases

My favorite wallpaper!

Super cool lucite desk!

Just a few things that I may need for myself

They loved this beautiful embroidery which shows their taste for beautiful workmanship and details...

If you know me you know I have a problem when it comes to statement necklaces...

If anyone is interested I NEED a pair of these!!!

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HAPPY HAPPY WEEKEND!!!!!!!

Tony Duquette, Interior Designer

Tony Duquette is on fire right now...
from his books, to a new fabric line with Jim Thompson - his mark on the interior design industry is everywhere!  
His approach to design was clearly "more is more" and it works...he does one layer and then goes back again and again to achieve rooms that are true masterpieces...


Even though this room was created sixty years ago there are so many pieces that would go anywhere today


The zebra skin and chandelier are timeless...

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His use of color and large scale pieces are mesmerizing....

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"Malachite"- one of Tony's favorite fabrics is now available through Jim Thompson Fabrics...

Belvedere Inc

What some of you may not know is that Tony Duquette was also a talented jewelry designer.  His over the top design can be seen in his unique pieces that he created for such style icons as Wallis Simpson...

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For more on Tony Duquette, the jewelry designer...
check out one of my favorite blogs and Richmond style icons 
  Mollie Storey of Davis Jewelry
not only is she one of my oldest and dearest friends
she and her business partner Marguerite Davis are
 THE BEST
when it comes to jewelry in Richmond!

Inspiration of the Week

You may not agree ...

but I love this room on SO many levels!

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I LOVE that there are only two true pairs (because I am addicted to pairs and this makes me step out of my comfort zone)....

I LOVE that it is all about the carpet and art...

I LOVE the retro chairs ....

 D'aquino Monaco, INC - they are unbelievably talented and true artists of interior design.

When in Doubt, Wear Red

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I Love the Pop of Red in this Dining Room...

I love red dresses and jackets...they always make a statement!

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And a little goes a long way...