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Get the Look: Olivia Pope’s Apartment on Scandal

Are you as obsessed with ABC’s Scandal as I am? I have been waiting with bated breath for the new episode which airs tonight and am giddy with excitement! I watched all of the sneak previews and am dying to know what’s happening with Mama Pope, can’t wait to see the drama ensue between Mellie and  Olivia, hear what bombshell Sally Langston is going to drop and, of course, see the Olivia/Fitz love story continue to unfold. This is seriously the best show on television. If you don’t watch Scandal, you won’t understand and you are seriously missing out on …

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My Favorite Vintage Design Books for Inspiration

Among the many things I collect are vintage and out-of-print design books which are an endless source of inspiration for me. I love learning about how some of the most innovative design legends approached the decorating process, seeing their bodies of work and reading about their philosophies on design.  Some of these more obscure vintage design titles can be quite hard to find but I’ve had great luck on eBay which is where I found most of the books that I’m sharing here. Below are a few of my favorites which I consider must-haves for any designer or design enthusiast. …

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5 Easy Ways to Create a Romantic Bedroom

With February 14th right around the corner, love is definitely in the air and, chances are, many of you plan to enjoy a very happy ending to your Valentine’s Day:-) If you share your bedroom with a significant other, you should aim to create an atmosphere that feels extra-special and helps set the mood. Lucky for you, I’ve compiled 5 simple ways to transform your bedroom into a dreamy escape by incorporating a few of my favorite things that are sure to enhance the romance and make for a memorable night.

1. Beautiful bedding is a must when you’re between …

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Introducing Waterlogue … My Newest App Obsession!

I am super obsessed with my iPhone and also happen to be a bonafide app junkie! I download several new apps on a weekly basis and as an amateur iphoneographer, I especially love photo apps and have found a new favorite app obsession that I’m am so excited to tell you about. It’s called Waterlogue and in a nutshell, it takes your photos and turns them into beautiful watercolor paintings. You may have seen slews of watercolors flooding your social media feeds lately and yep – those are Waterlogues. Apparently all the cool kids are doing it.

How it works …

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Totally Loving: One Kings Lane’s New Bedding & Bath Collections

One Kings Lane has been killing it lately with its product assortment! In addition to daily sales, Vintage & Market Finds and coveted Tastemaker Tag Sales, the company has recently expanded into producing its own private label home goods which includes a fabulous new bed and bath collection called Celandine! I am a huge bedding aficionado and can never get enough of crisp white sheets and towels with elegant, embroidered accents. The Celandine collection offers just that – tailored classics plus a few fun prints that reflect a modern twist on ethnic-inspired motifs. The line is designed to be …

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Catching Up With Tilton Fenwick + The Scoop On Their Fabulous New Fabric Collection for Duralee

 Tilton Fenwick’s Suysel DePedro Cunningham and Anne Foster. Photo by Francesco Lagnese

Tilton Fenwick is one of the hottest young design firms in New York and have garnered much deserved recognition for their “new traditional” sensibility, their exuberant use of color and love for statement making patterns. It’s hard to believe that this stylish design duo, led by Suysel DePedro Cunningham and Anne Foster, launched less than four years ago. Since that time, Tilton Fenwick has been named one of Traditional Home’s top 20 New Trad designers to watch, was the recipient of IFDA’s 2011 Rising Stars of Interior Design …