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Real Women Have Curves

Source: tumblr.com via Kathleen on Pinterest

I Am Slow

When I say that I am slow, I don't mean slow-witted--although you are free to make that determination for yourself. I am just slow...slow to wake up in the morning, slow to fall asleep at night. I was always the last person to fall asleep at slumber parties. I am slow getting ready to leave the house, I am slow leaving a party. Take, for example, last night. I was invited to a "meet and greet" with HGTV "Design Star" and host of "Secrets from a Stylist" Emily Henderson. There was a bevy of lovely, interesting, hilarious, and nice people there, which I think is a really good reflection of Miss Emily H. herself. Many of the guests are bloggers, some were just regular people ;), but everyone was really nice. Including Emily. Which is probably why I was one of the last people to leave. Okay, I was the last person to leave.

Yours slowly,

Emily

Beautiful Blue Kitchen via House Beautiful

Source: housebeautiful.com via Beautiful on Pinterest

How pretty is this? I was just thinking the other day about things that are way overdone in many kitchens today...and then I came across this one. How beautiful, purposeful, timeless and pretty. Naturally, it's from House Beautiful. Designers: William Diamond and Anthony Baratta (DiamondBaratta Design)

XO Emily

 

elle decor concept house & restoration hardware

I've spent a week with a wonderful group of editors, designers, bloggers and design industry influentials via the one-of-a-kind Kravet Blogfest2011. There will be much for me to share, but I am still processing all the amazing events, photos, encounters. 

One of my favorite parts of the three-day conference in New York City was a visit to the ELLE DECOR Concept House. The house will be open to the public beginning tomorrow, and is well-worth a visit if you happen to be in-town. One of my very favorite items were the absolutely fabulous 18th Century Teak Wingback Chairs from Restoration Hardware. I also briefly met designer Todd Nickey, who's outdoor terrace design featured these chairs. He was is charming as he is talented. I hope you are having a lovely week, and I will be back soon with more fun details of the week.

XO

Emily

may 2011 cover of vogue with reese witherspoon

I've created a Feng Shui Color Guide for the BOA Style blog, and I have found myself deeply immersed in Saffron Yellow. In Feng Shui, Saffron is a "Yang" color, which makes it a very powerful force of energy in our lives. In fashion and home, I've found too much of Saffron, Orange, or Gold can be overwhelming. I once painted my apartment bright yellow because I thought it would help me get over a bad break-up. It worked, but if you let the color go too Orange, it can become oppressive and stressful. I have first hand experience with this as well, but I won't tell you more to protect the innocent ;) As for wearing Saffron, I'll leave that to others, however, the May 2011 Vogue cover of Reese Witherspoon really illustrates how powerful Saffron is--she just jumps off the page, doesn't she? You can almost feel her energy and excitement, and knowing that she actually is at a point of new-beginnings and renewed energy, it's just all the more fitting, don't you think?

Have a beautiful day!

XO

Emily

Print Is Dead, Pew Research, and Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

(1)  Print is Dead? Not yet--Qlix Magazine | Emerging fashion designers, photographers, stylists and editors from United States and Europe.

New magazine debuts compliments of the innovative mind of Tenisha Anderson. Myust be the last name ;) Click link for more.

Qlix Magazine | Emerging fashion designers, photographers, stylists and editors from United States and Europe..

(2) Pew Research sheds light on who's blogging, are we the only one's on Twitter? And how are teens (and the rest of us) using the internet and technology today.
 

(3)The Cherry Blossoms are in bloom! From March 27 until April 11th the Nation's Capital will celebrate the annual festival. The festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 Cherry Blossom Trees to the U.S. from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo. Thanks! Here's a link to a moving article about the story behind the Cherry blossoms.

Enjoy!

Photo Credits: New York Public Library

House Beautiful and Jace Interiors aka CreateGirl

I discovered this House Beautiful confection on Designer Juliann Covino's blog, CreateGirl. Juliann is also the owner of Jace Interiors. This is totally my style. Isn't it lovely? I especially love the painted concrete floors (at least I think that's what they are).

Getting Organized

I am someone who, without a little structure, will just wander around aimlessly (metaphorically and literally). I really could use a secretary. I think I may be at the point of actually hiring someone to help me out.

Speaking of secretaries, here's one I wouldn't mind getting my hands on (via ELLEDecor).

London Times 50 Best Design Blogs of 2009

London Times 50 of the World’s Best Design Blogs:

1. Apartment Therapy – Every aspect of interior design is covered in this American mega-blog, with the useful option of posing your design dilemmas to its readers.
2. Design Sponge – With a book in the works, Design Sponge includes readers’ DIY ‘before and afters’ and inspiring house tours.
3. The Selby – Uber-cool photographs of creative people in their living spaces, taken by photographer Todd Selby.
4. Desire to Inspire – Interiors inspiration galore, co-written on different continents by an Australian and a Canadian.
5. Oh Joy! – Stylish selections which complement the cool aesthetic of the writer’s own successful stationery range.
6. Decor8 – All-round comprehensive design blog written by an American living in Hannover, Germany.
7. Poppytalk – Vancouver-based blog with a marketplace for independent designers.
8. Emma’s Design Blog – Scandinavian style from a Stockholm-based design enthusiast.
9. Creature Comforts – Featuring Flickr favourites and promoting handmade design, this blog’s layout is itself a visual treat.

 

10. sfgirlbybay – Bohemian chic from San Francisco-based Victoria Smith, a former art buyer.
11. Design is Mine – A perfectly picked selection of art and design from independent designers worldwide.
12. Young House Love – Interiors advice, DIY and moodboards from a young couple renovating their own home.
13. Bloesem – Kuala Lumpar-based writer Irene also has an offshoot blog featuring child-specific design.
14. Swiss Miss – Unique ideas and products picked by a Swiss graphic designer living in New York.
15. Print and Pattern – Popular British blog focusing on colourful surface pattern design.
16. Grain Edit – Mid-century inspired graphic design.
17. Frolic! – Relaxed style from a Portland-based floral stylist.  
18. Lobster and Swan – Hastings design muse Jeska shares her photography and vintage-styled vignettes from her home.  
19. This is Glamorous – Consistently classy selections with a high glamour factor.

20. Dos Family – Photographer Jenny Brandt’s aspirational home tours feature stylish Swedish families.
21. Design for Mankind – Featuring edgy graphic and product design, this blog has a brilliant video series highlighting issues facing creative freelancers.
22. Sweet Paul – Craft and styling ideas from New York-based food and prop stylist Paul Lowe.
23. Daydream Lily – Her other life – dreamy images selected by Melbourne-based research scientist Liss Winnel.
24. Pia Jane Bijkerk – Unique content from an Australian prop stylist and author living in Amsterdam.

25. Wee Birdy – Incredibly cohesive: London shopping and birds-inspired design, authored by an Australian magazine writer living in London.
26. Coco & Kelley – Trend watch from a Seattle-based interior and events stylist with a penchant for elegant glamour.
27. A Field Journal – Visual eye candy featuring this talented student’s own photography and craft projects.
28. Bliss – Photographer Mrs French’s ‘I heart Monday’ wishlist is a weekly highlight.

 

29. Fine Little Day – Quirky Scandinavian style from a Swedish designer and photographer.
30. Oh Hello Friend - Beautifully-designed and curated posts from a graphic and jewellery designer.
31. Making it Lovely – Feminine favourites, independent design and home decoration.
32. Mint – Design, art and more from graphic designer Ellie Snow, with an interesting recent series on adapting to a freelance lifestyle.
33. Home Shopping Spy – Technically the blog of Ideal Home magazine run on the writer’s sparky comment.
34. The Design Files – Melbourne homes, shops and design.
35. The City Sage – California-based Anne Sage’s features include seasonally-themed styling and book reviews.
36. Oh So Beautiful Paper – Wedding invitations and inventive stationery ideas.
37. Modish – Portland-based champion of indie designers.
38. Simplesong – Design favourites with a clean and simple quality.
39. Katy Elliott – New England-inspired selections from an ex-Domino writer
40. Chez Larsson – The interiors and craft projects of a Stockholm family home. 

 

41. Please Sir – Vintage purchases to covet and more from a North Carolinian designer.
42. Delight by Design – Glamorous interiors and classy styling ideas.
43. Brooklyn Limestone – The renovation of a traditional Brooklyn limestone townhouse.
44. Oliveaux – A Brisbane-based interior designer shares her passion.
45. Nestled In – Home renovation and thrifty finds from Finland.
46. Automatism – The daily visual inspirations of a Canadian illustrator.
47. Pillar Box Post – London style and observations from an American ex-pat.
48. Design Squish – Design blog with an emphasis on nature, sustainability and eco issues.
49. The Fabric of my Life – Musings and photo collages from a London interior stylist.
50. Lovely Clusters – Pretty design finds chosen by a Hawaiian-based graphic designer.

Oh Tiger Woods Why?

As we experience yet another moment of celebrity schadenfreude, has anyone considered the possibility that Tiger Woods is suffering from an addiction? I refuse to believe that someone in their right mind would behave the way he has. Maybe I'm naive, a hopeless optimist. A pollyanna.