CG Top 3: Calendars for 2013

2013 Minted Calendar

Welcome to the New Year! In an effort  to become more organized than the year before, one of the 1st things I purchase at the start of a new year is a desk calendars.  There are a few that I have been eyeing so far and wanted to share with you.

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Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year: Emerald

Emerald Dress

This news is hot off the color presses! Pantone, an industry leader in all things color has finally announced that EMERALD will be the go -to color for 2013.  Next year we will all be on the road to Emerald City! Emerald, described as, ” lively, radiant, lush green; a color of elegance and beauty. ”  is most certainly one of the most regal colors in the spectrum.  [Read more...]

Set The Table: Thanksgiving Styling Ideas

Thanksgiving Bottles

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I wanted to share a few simple+chic to get your table dec’d out for Turkey Day.  [Read more...]

Throw a Confetti Fete`

Sprinkles cake

Nothing says PARTY like confetti being tossed in the air! Wouldn’t make a great (and inexpensive) theme for a party? The bright rainbow of colors are cheerful and are sure to set the tone of happy fun.  Add some confetti to your next fete` using these tips! [Read more...]

CarterGirl Approved Apps: Red Stamp

Red Stamp App

Handwritten notes and letters will never be “a thing of the past” for me.  But let’s face it folks are more likely to send an email, e-card, or text these days.  Red Stamp has created a hip, chic and fab way to create these with just a few taps on your screen. [Read more...]

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Ikat Inspiration

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From the start of the Spring season, tribal prints have taken over everything. The bold colorways and patterns have attracted clothing and interior designers alike. One of the most popular patterns in the Tribal family is IKAT (pronounced – ee-cot) . [Read more...]

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Geronimo Balloons

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What decor element brings more cheer than BALLOONS ? I can’t think of any. Balloons have always been a classic staple when decorating for parties and special events. Remember my post on using balloons for a wedding??  I love finding unique ways to create a classic look, so when I came across master balloon artist, Jihan Zencirli’s ad in the July issue of Marie Claire, my design light bulbs were going crazy!! [Read more...]

Sweet Designs + CAKE

Williams Sonoma and Cake

Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. I had an uber busy one, from a book signing with my favorite sweets stylist and Sunday brunch with some fab and fun local event planners.  About a month or so ago I recommeded  that you pre-order Amy Atlas’ debut book, Sweet Designs. [Read more...]

Home + Work = Designing Your Home Office

home office

If you are an “employedprenuer” like me, your “office” is almost any where that has a seat and WiFi.  Lately, I have been thinking about creating a home office in my apartment. With limited space, due to my obsession with shoes, clothes and books, this project will not be an easy feat. But I am up for the challenge!

There are 3 things that my home office must be:

1. Comfortable

2. Functional

3. Inspiring

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One Kings Lane: Get Your Shop On!

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These days people are shopping online just as much as brick and mortar, if not more.   All day people are surfing the web to find the most exclusive merchandise with the deepest discount.  Having this precedent set has created the perfect environment for curated sale sites.

Until recently, most curated sale sites featured designer clothes, shoes and accessories (ie: Gilt , Rue La La).  But what about the folks who are remodeling a home, or the girl furnishing  her 1st apartment? Where can they shop online for exclusive merchandise with the deepest discount? [Read more...]