October 21 2010

Top 10 Design Blogs of 2010

Here are the top 10 design blogs reviewed and rated by Fox News imag. Which are YOUR favorites?

#1 Cinema Style

#2 Style Beat

#3 Design Therapy

#4 All The Best

#5 Architect Design

#6 Design Sponge

#7 Inhabitat

#8 Oh Joy!

#9 Remodelista

#10 Habitually Chic

October 19 2010

Mail Box Makeover

Does your mail box need a makeover?  Mine did, and it was so easy and made a surprisingly big difference to my home's overall "curb appeal."  Best of all, it's a good feeling to come home and have that perfectly pretty mail box greet me at the drive.  All it took was a new coat of paint on the post and box and some new brushed nickle numbers.  My mail box is really simple so I stuck with one color (with a red flag of course) but I love the contrast of two colors for more elaborate posts/boxes.  I got the numbers from my local hardware store and they came complete with adhesive backing!  This project took about 20 minutes total and under 30 dollars.

Now I'm all ready for this season's party invitations and holiday cards!!

October 13 2010

Storage Baskets

 

October 08 2010

Halloween Decorating Ideas

I've been scouring the internet for inspiring Halloween decor.  I'm co-hosting an adult Halloween party and throwing a children's Halloween birthday party too, so I want to find cute but sophisticated decorations (if there is such a thing) that can do double duty.  Here's some of my favorites that I've found so far.  I'll keep you posted as find more!

The candy jars are awesome are so is the blog where I found them: House of Smiths

September 28 2010

Cake Stands + Coasters

Designer, Rebecca Melander

We love these vintage hand-made cake stands + coasters.  They are perfect for holiday, hostess & housewarming gifts.  Arrive at your next party with a dessert prettily displayed on one of these keepsake plates or wrap up a bottle of wine and include a set of one-of-a-kind coasters made from vintage fabric.  She'll be happy you did.

All items from Rebecca Melander Designs can be purchased at Lusso (items are so new they may not be displayed on website) please contact store directly for more information (314) 725-7205. If interested in a custom-made item contact Ms. Melander at Rebecca Melander Designs at (314) 452-7770.  Cheers!

September 22 2010

Vanity Fair at the Conde Nast Store

My husband is a big fan of Vanity Fair, reads it cover to cover, and I likes to look at the photos.  He made the mistake of telling me about  VF at The Conde Nast Store and now I'm loving the iconic vintage covers and framed photos from past editorials.  I want them all!  Looking to deck your walls?  Check it out!  What's your favorite?  Which one should I get?

September 17 2010

A la Rue

Rue magazine is LIVE!!!  Check it out, it's the hottest new ONLINE design magazine. It offers an endless mix of styles that is sure to please all.  It also features Heather Clawson from HabituallyChic, one of my favorite fashion/interior design blogs. 

^{it's chic to the core. get inspired!}

^deborah