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Duro Olowu for JC Penney
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Duro Olowu for JC Penney

Top Row – Rams Mug: $8, Ceramic Vase: $35, Set of 4 notebooks: $10 | Middle Row – Geo Fabric Print Frame: $15, Paisley Platter: $25, Large Ceramic Vase: $40 | Bottom Row – Carry-on Upright Luggage: $90, Oval Platter: $35, Accent Rug: $25

Nigerian-born, british-based fashion designer Duro Olowu might not be a familiar name to the masses but his profile has steadily risen among fashion insiders since being featured in American Vogue in several years ago and now, with the debut of his accessible new line for JC Penney, …

New Year 2013
Notes from Nicole

Happy New Year!

2012 was a fantastic year but I have a feeling 2013 is going to my greatest year yet! I hope the same for you and wish you good health, prosperity, peace, joy, love, laughter and lasting memories in 2013. Thanks so much to each and every one of you for reading this blog. Your support means the world to me! Now it’s time to pop some bubbly and celebrate the New Year! Cheers to 2013!!!

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xmas
Notes from Nicole

Merry Christmas!!!

I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I hope your holiday is filled with loved ones, laughter, amazing food and wonderful memories that last a lifetime. This holiday season I am especially grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you so much for taking time out of your lives to read my little blog. Your continued support is a true gift!

xoxo

Nicole

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Notes from Nicole

It’s been a while!

If you’ve checked in on the blog over the past couple of months and noticed the lack of updates you’ve probably been wondering whether I’m still alive and breathing! Well, I can asure you I am and I’m currently recuperating from one of the busiest Fall seasons I’ve had in a while, hence the radio silence. Besides working full-time and executing my biggest project of the year which just wrapped up the first week in December, I was traveling quite a bit, had some family obligations to tend to and also just took the opportunity to enjoy some much needed …

Amanyara Aerial View
Travel

Haute Hotel: Amanyara


We’re in the last dog days of summer and now that the weather is starting to cool I’m already longing for a warm beach getaway! One of my favorite warm weather destinations is Turks & Caicos where there’s plenty of sunshine, white sandy beaches and the most beautiful, clear turquoise water I’ve ever seen. When I visited in the Winter of 2010 I stayed at a luxury resort called Amanyara which is definitely on my top list of hotels in the world. The property is ultra secluded, with modern, zen-like interiors and plenty of amenities including a fabulous spa, tennis, …

Decorating Ideas

VIDEO: Nate Berkus, Nicole Gibbons and New York: The Design Enthusiasts Talk Style and Nate’s Line at Target

A couple of months ago I hinted at an exciting project that I was working on with Target and Nate Berkus and I’m excited to finally share the details! I was beyond lucky to get first dibs on pieces from Nate’s new home collection which hits Target stores and Target.com on October 21st and we shot a super fun video documenting how I incorporated these pieces into my home. Nate even paid a visit to my place to check it out for himself and afterward we ventured out to explore a few of our favorite places in the city for …