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Nicole Gibbons Studio - Design on a Dime
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A Close Up Look Inside My Room for Design on a Dime!

After weeks of sneak peeks and teases on Instagram and Twitter, I am so excited to finally share photos of the room vignette I designed for Housing Works’ Ninth annual Design on a Dime benefit! I was so proud to have the opportunity to donate my time and energy for such a wonderful cause and the event was a tremendous success, raising a record breaking $1.1 millon to help support thousands of New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS in New York City. I could not have done it without the help of some very generous partners who donated products and …

So Haute Earth Day 2013
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8 Fab Eco-Friendly Finds for Earth Day!

 

Today is the day we celebrate Mother Earth and in that spirit, heres’s a round up of 8 fab eco-friendly finds. Happy Earth Day!!!

1. Abel Serving Boards, Jayson Home & Garden | 2. Want Les Essentials Organic Canvas Tote, SSENSE | 3. Marlo Jacquard Organic Bath Towel, Pottery Barn | 4. Syrian Recycled Glasses, Canvas | 5. Stitched Notecards made from recycled cotton paper, John Robshaw | 6. Rough Cast Plates made from recycled aluminum | 7. Senegalese Storage Baskets made from reclaimed plastic, Serena & Lily | 8. Aquasilk Ikat Rug hand spun …

DOD Sneak Peek
Interiors

A Sneak Peek at the Fab Finds for Sale at Design on a Dime! (+ Ticket Purchase Info)!!!

I’m gearing up for the annual Design on a Dime fundraiser for Housing Works which is right around the corner and if you didn’t know, I am designing a room filled with fabulous items that will all be sold at an amazing discount and all of the proceeds will benefit a new housing development that Housing Works is building as a home for formerly homeless New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. It is such a fantastic cause and a super fun event with INCREDIBLE shopping!!! You can find wonderful, designer merchandise for your home – for a “dime” and it’s all …

Design on a Dime 2013
Interiors

Get Ready for Design on a Dime 2013!

One of my favorite charity events of the year is the annual Design on a Dime fundraiser for Housing works where more than 50 of the world’s top interior designers come together to create beautiful room vignettes full of donated merchandise which is all sold at  50 to 70 percent off retail pricing to benefit Housing Works’ wonderful programs that support people in NYC living with HIV/AIDS.  I’ve written about Design on a Dime each year since I started this blog 5 years ago and this year is extra special because for the first time I am participating as a …

AERIN SPRING FAVES - So Haute
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Our Favorite Picks from the Spring AERIN at Home Collection

We’re loving the latest spring home introductions from AERIN with entertaining pieces and objets d’ art that evoke the spirit of beachy, seaside living. Below are a few of our favorite items from the new Aerin at Home collection. And – if you’re an AERIN fan you’ll be excited to know that she is quickly expanding her lifestyle brand, bringing her signature style to a line of fabrics for Lee Jofa, furniture for E.J. Victor and lighting for Visual Comfort all set to debut this spring! I will be at the upcoming High Point Market where Aerin will be launching …

Hustling_Pillow_grande
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Every Day I’m Hustling

Roxy from the fab online home decor shop Society Social was recently featured in HGTV magazine and I was completely amused by this “Everyday I’m Hustling” pillow that I spotted on her sofa. It adds such a spirited, tongue-in-cheek touch to the mix in her decor. And the phrase pretty much sums up the story of my life these days as a blossoming entrepreneur. Cue the Rick Ross song….

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