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It's Friday! And it feels like Summery-Spring finally! It's the perfect weather- 80 degrees & sunny. I'm looking forward to the weekend. I can't wait to see The Great Gatsby.  Hopefully it does not disappoint. Even if it's a total bomb, at least it inspired some super fabulous deco fashion and design.  I love deco jewelry and it's everywhere right now fits all budgets and

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This is my attempt to bring this blog back to life! Sometimes life gets in the way of blogging and you don't feel like you really have much to contribute to the internet already chock full of inspiration/information.  But then faraway friends are like, "What happened to your blog?! Is it dead? That's how I keep up with your current life happenings."  Well, here goes. A revival. Seems

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via  It's raining.  It's really really raining!! New York weather might make me go crazy.  First, it's a million degrees and feels like you are inside a dryer when the hot breeze hits you.  Then, it decides to hail, rain, thunder and lighting like we're in Hurricane Irene again!  Not cool.  Thankfully, I'm off to San Francisco tomorrow!  High of 65 degrees

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I've adored this black & white floral fabric from Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock in Charcoal ever since I saw it in the office space featured in the May/June 2011 issue of Lonny Mag.  But the price tag is steep- $130 a yard, steep.  This type of luxury is so far outside of my price range I could only afford a swatch which doesn't do the pattern justice.  I've been on the

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Photographe by Richard Rutledge, 1947 The heat has been dizzying in the past week in New York.  I've been a bit irrational and was tempted to buy more dishes and the Dude had to stop me and threatened to put a moratorium on buying any more kitchenware until a larger kitchen came into being.  At that moment I realized I'm turning into my Grandmother, Anna Faye. She loves dishes.

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Lavender seems to be popping up everywhere. Maybe it's the start of the summer bringing along lovely colors with it. This shade feels modern, but not so in your face like some other colors I have a penchant for (hello, neon yellow!). It's a perfect alternative to brights for your  outfit, nails or wall.  I'm sooo tempted to paint a lavender wall now.  I have a sickness and it

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I kind of love spring cleaning & decluttering.  Everything feels so fresh afterwards! I hate it while I'm in the midst of it though, but I know the reward will be worth it.  This spring I decided my wardrobe really needed a cleanse.  I have a tiny closet and I feel like I'm always saying I need to get rid of some clothes.  I find it gets harder and harder to do

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Spring has been a long time coming in New York this year.  The showers have finally arrived and my trusty trench coat has become my go to fashion statement. Though I'm dreaming of spending all morning in bed and then snuggling on the couch next to a small fire to fight off the chill and reading books, lots of books, while the Dude noodles on the guitar.  Wow that sounds amazing...but I

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Spring is the promise of summer that is to come. Each day gets a little warmer. A little closer to being shorts weather. And then you get a sweet taste of the most perfectly warm weather only to have it be 45 degrees and rainy the next day. I have to tell myself that it's ok and be sure to layer up while still celebrating spring with lovely pastels and pops of neon. The only thing better than

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Early springs make me happy!  I hardly had to wear a sweater this winter, so I will really not need to buy too many new ones next year. I keep telling myself this in hopes that I can save money and closet space but i'm not sure I'm fooling anyone but myself... It's a little cooler today than it has been, so I figured I better wear my sequined sweatshirt while I still can.  Here's to

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In my rebellious phase, I decided I was not going to be like my mother...I was going to paint!   At that time, my mother thought paint was the devil.  She refused to have any painted furniture or woodwork or walls in her house.  Only cherry wood & wallpaper was allowed.  What a funny teenager I was that this was the way I chose to rebel and since then I've become the

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What's the secret to the perfect Fall wardrobe? Perfect boots? Perfectly cozy cardigan sweater? Cute hat & gloves? A new fall bag? I'm pretty sure it's a combination of all these and more (forgot to mention jackets, scarves & a pile of crunchy leaves!).  Something doesn't feel quite right with my current wardrobe though.  So, I've decided to do a wardrobe "make-under" (check

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The combination of girls & boys can go awry in a matter of moments.  Just bring up Titanic or The Big Lebowski and you'll see what I mean.  How do we somehow gain so much knowledge in areas they have no idea about whatsoever? Take nail polish.  Try to explain the technique of matte finish nails, or even just a French manicure.  If his eyes haven't glazed over yet, I can

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Today's high is a record breaking 104 degrees.  The last time it was this hot in New York City was 1957.  It's just too darn hot to think about much of anything right now except for swimming pools & popsicles... Marilyn Monroe's 50's version of fun in the sun via pinterest Dior's 2011 version of summer style via R29 yummmmmy! via {this is glamorous}

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Another gem of a poem from my sister...Enjoy! photo via pinterest Light by Brianna K. Stars stay hidden In fog of urban night, Unused and unneeded For city makes the light, Lest they lose a moment Hurrying people fret, And yet, some are still, Banking on lost bet, The bustle continues A sea that ebbs and flows, No stars here either Fluorescents hum and glow, Mechanic voice informs

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Anyone out there wear a size 8.5 or 9 and need some cute gently worn shoes?  Come to my place immediately! This may not come as a surprise, but I have too many shoes.  Waaaaaay tooooo many.  There are so many that they've been mentioned in articles by my roommate in our college newspaper, been the test of boys I'm dating to see if they are freaked out by how many

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Most people's summer weekends do not involve studying for exams unless they are still in school.  But mine do!!  (I'm trying to sound positive and excited about this)  I'm going to become a licensed architect.  This requires seven exams.  Imagine taking your SATs 7 times, except all the information is about architecture.  The boring parts of architecture

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I had a lovely design conference via iphone with my friend Heather.  We discussed something that we both struggle with every now and again when we are itching for a change but feel bad leaving our old loves behind...old design loves, that is.  We get attached to designs or things we think represent what we like.  But they represent what were are like at a certain moment.  A

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I seem to be on a color theme right now.  Oh hot pink, oh grey, oh red... I never get enough.  The official color of summer is yellow, though.  Summer as I know it from the South has not arrived in New York yet.  We've got rain and 70 degree weather... definitely not my idea of Summer, but it will come soon enough and be completely hot & miserable, I'm sure.  For now,

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Some funny things happen with light... Preen resort 2012, photo via style.com photo via design*sponge

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Who knew hot pink paired so well with dark moody purples & grays. via design sponge jil sanders wedges via Mrs H

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Getting worked up for SUMMER!!!  Lots of projects & plans in the works.  I'm studying to become a real architect and determined to build more furniture for my apartment with a few crafty projects and painting on the side.  With the weekend almost here, it's time to get all my to-do lists together and supplies organized to get started! photo via design*sponge And everyone

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Sometimes we all need a little encouragement and support.  Today, Laura needs some...and here it is: To the studious you:photo via J. CrewTo the fun you:photo via coco+kelleyTo the beautiful you:  photo via  pinterest "Life is short. Live it the way that will make you happy." -Tina Su

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I can't help but love patterns that involve all the colors of the rainbow and can still be sophisticated. These all hit the mark.  A marbleized paper that's less than $5 and is practically a piece of art.  A lamp that is like those bottles of colored sand that you make at a fair but don't know what to do with when you get them home (get a big bottle and make a lamp?? hmm...).  And

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My sister will often call me up and say, "Rissy, I wrote a new poem!"  And most of them are too good not to share with the rest of the world.  She is a bit shy about them, though, so, I suggested doing a piece every now & then featuring one of her poems.  This is one she wrote after I told her about a revelation I had with a friend that everywhere makes people want to kiss--

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