Monthly Archives: July 2010

30 Jul

1 degree closer to Martha…

Posted on July 30, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://I adore Martha! She has always been a personal favorite of mine. Not only is she a craft genius, but an amazing business woman.   Last week there was buzz around the web about a blogger party that MS LIVING … Continue reading →
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30 Jul

IN HER SHOES:Flip Flops & Pearls Design

Posted on July 30, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://While I’m still not best friends yet with twitter it is quite the wonderful tool. This week I connected with a fellow blogger who shared my love of Rachel Zoe and later on in the week when I was searching … Continue reading →
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29 Jul

Look for less: Missoni Rug

Posted on July 29, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://A traditional flame stitch pattern will forever remind me of Missoni. While they normally design ready to wear they do have some home good items such as this colorful rug: It retails for almost $3,000 in the 5 x 8 … Continue reading →
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29 Jul

Decorators’ Handbook: Dorm Room Style

Posted on July 29, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://I can’t believe I’m already seeing ads on TV for Back to School. This summer has really flown by. I’m certain that home stores have been flooded with shoppers ready to stock up on supplies to make their cinderblock rooms … Continue reading →
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28 Jul

Look for less: David Hicks Fiorentina

Posted on July 28, 2010 by effortless
http://One of my favorite prints will forever be David Hicks Fiorentina Yesterday I found a great look alike in a very budget friendly price: Only $9.50 a yard Image via Palmer Weiss Recommend on FacebookTweet about itTell a friend
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28 Jul

Open House: The Babs Blog

Posted on July 28, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://A couple of weeks Kari from The Babs Blog sent me an email with some pictures of her home and told me that her design style was “college chic”. Kari and her husband don’t plan on being in this house … Continue reading →
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27 Jul

Great Buys: Zebra Ottoman

Posted on July 27, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://You all know I love a touch of animal print in a room. For a long time I’ve been marrying my love of black and white with animal prints and using zebra.   Design goddess Windsor Smith loves zebra as … Continue reading →
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27 Jul

Mixing it up!

Posted on July 27, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://A couple of weeks ago  I finally got my high-heeled foot in the door in freelancing writing! I went to school and got my degree in communications so writing has always been something I wanted to do.     While … Continue reading →
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26 Jul

Do I do it?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://Last week I stumbled upon this little guy:   Totally tempted to add him to my shopping cart and bring him home with me.   I think I may have a problem. I can count at least 20 little and … Continue reading →
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26 Jul

Weekend Recap: Here comes the bride….

Posted on July 26, 2010 by effortless
Continue reading →” rel=”nofollow”>http://Hi Loves,   Hope you had a great weekend! I was a busy bee. You see in between blogging and my design work I’ve been working on another little project.   This year Mom and Dad will be celebrating their … Continue reading →
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