tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84041623201824675592024-02-02T01:36:12.901-08:00Some words about stylesfollow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.comBlogger2644125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-47350093029021845572012-12-31T11:33:00.000-08:002012-12-31T11:33:00.821-08:00Highlights of 2010Now, we couldn't wave goodbye to 2010 before highlighting a few of our favourite posts of the year. Over the last twelve months we have posted three hundred and something times but below are a selection of the very best...____________ Style Salvage Speaks To...Hannah Martin - We set out to learn more about her and the craft of jewellery design and what better way than to visit Hannah Martin at follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-83853724139765014262012-12-31T09:32:00.000-08:002012-12-31T09:32:00.495-08:00British menswear in 2010 and beyondNow, I had started to embark on an epic review post and spent a few hours revising bookmarks and admiring saved images. I began reminiscing over the colour rich Jil Sander SS111 show which was held in the elaborate garden of a spectacular villa in the far hilly reaches of Florence, the dazzling lazer display at the culmination of JW Anderson's SS11 show, experiencing the making of Harris Tweed infollow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-45456552561281336772012-12-31T09:23:00.000-08:002012-12-31T09:23:00.810-08:00What Are You Doing New Years Eve?Happy New Year to my dear bloginistas (bloggers with style!) and friends and strangers who read this humble rag.For many years I had a business that provided decor. So when New Years Eve rolled around, I was usually engaged to decorate a party or two. Most were huge events, though some were more intimate house parties.Valorie Hart Designs The huge fabulous Lichtenstein always hangs in this follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-39360359826312006252012-12-31T07:04:00.000-08:002012-12-31T07:04:01.237-08:00The French House Wife DinnerOne of my favorite fantasies is to be a French house wife. You know, live in France, shop the food markets, and cook like a French woman.I have been this way for years and years after spending time in France, and then working in a French restaurant in New York for six years. So I schooled myself to cook French dishes, to think like a French house wife at the market, and to latch onto what I follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-70623390678591150752012-12-30T19:52:00.000-08:002012-12-30T19:52:00.022-08:00Beauty 101 My Corner StoreI am so lucky in so many ways. I love where I live: city-New Orleans; neighborhood-Garden District, just off Magazine Street where there are lots of great shops including practical ones like a small supermarket (The Breaux Mart), a well stocked Walgreens, Starbucks, a gas station with a great milk and bread store, and Beauty 101 right on my corner.Beauty 101 carries full lines of top cosmetics (follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-519693238181108022012-12-30T14:27:00.000-08:002012-12-30T14:27:00.223-08:00In discussion... 2010The desire to develop a dialogue around men's style and fashion has always been one of our key motivations to blog and this year we embarked on a new series that aimed to stoke the fires of menswear conversation. Each month, starting from May, we invited a cross section of thoughts on and around a range of subjects from the most stylish men they've ever known to the best piece of style advice follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-21971099878879917062012-12-30T04:17:00.000-08:002012-12-30T04:17:00.172-08:00NineKristin from Discover Interior Design did a great series about design resolutions. She invited several bloggers to participate. I love them all, and it was fun to see how each blogger took on the assignment. One of my favorites is by new blogger Lynda who has new the blog Focal Point (please check out Focal Point and add it to your blog list).I'm not big on making New Years resolutions, are you? follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-75790243190403134992012-12-30T03:10:00.000-08:002012-12-30T03:10:01.298-08:00Casely-Hayford SS11: The Light Through the DarknessMuch of the last twelve months have whizzed right by me, a great deal has been forgotten for one reason or another. There have, however, been a few moments which have seen the dazzlingly fast rotating clock hands stop completely, allowing me ample opportunity to soak up the scene before me. Thankfully time was stopped during my visit to the SS11 Showroom Next Door and my heart still skips a beat follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-1767990324028211312012-12-29T13:01:00.000-08:002012-12-29T13:01:00.882-08:00Front row bloggingHappy New Year!follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-28297776793259113762012-12-29T06:25:00.000-08:002012-12-29T06:25:00.115-08:00Exclusive: Casely-Hayford SS10 Look Book and InterviewThe Casely-Hayford duo applying the finishing touches to their wonderful offering at Menswear Day.Before the festive break we mentioned that we would have an exclusive gift for you on the 29th and right on time, we can now deliver our late Christmas present to you....the first look at Casely-Hayford's SS10 look book along with an interview with our favourite design duo. One of the real highlightsfollow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-44078967914350482912012-12-29T05:30:00.000-08:002012-12-29T05:30:01.576-08:00Travel OrganisedSmythson of Bond Street is one of the UK's most revered luxury leather goods labels. Established in 1887 by Frank Smythson, an entrepreneur and inventor of the brand's signature blue Featherweight paper, Smythson's attention to detail and quality craftsmanship quickly found favor with an elite clientele. Today, the company boasts three Royal warrants and the Prime Minister's wife as Creative follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-15214517284045775562012-12-28T09:37:00.000-08:002012-12-28T09:37:00.158-08:00Clipping File RoundupI'm sure you have a pile of images you collect over time. You like them, or you make a mental note to use them in a future post you have in mind. Or sometimes the image itself generates an idea for writing something.Once or twice a year, I clean off the desk top, and get rid of the images I haven't used.Since my blog is now under threat of being deleted by those who don't care for my big mouth, follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-16882755782385261572012-12-28T09:21:00.000-08:002012-12-28T09:21:00.744-08:00Does Your Furniture Talk?How many times have you rearranged the furniture in a room? What makes you jump up from the couch and start to push it around? Does it whisper in your ear and say "move me"?The after Christmas lull gets me moving on small projects, like rearranging furniture. I take my Christmas decorations down on January 7, the day after Three Kings Day. Moving the furniture is a prelude to the post-Christmas follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-71295024805137626412012-12-27T23:32:00.000-08:002012-12-27T23:32:01.045-08:00Hammer timeWhat a perfect Christmas - I've spent the last few days over indulging in the company of family and friends, which has been fabulous. Even though it is quite hot here in Australia at the moment, I adore my MC Hammer pants, so I whipped them out for holiday drinks with my fiancé and good friends. My fiancé liked my outfit so much, that this afternoon, after a perfect day at the beach, we headed follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-52754809658771438422012-12-27T08:05:00.000-08:002012-12-27T08:05:00.769-08:00Una Noche de Garufa!Tonight's the Night!Una Noche de GarufaThis is the time we all come togetherto break bread, and raise a glassto the passing year, and the year ahead,to each other for having survivedanother year to dance a tango!9 PM - ???Delish Buffet!The Best Tango Music!Midnight Champagne Toast!Hats and Horns!Woo Hoo!Una Noche de Garufa!Please e-mail me todaymizvthe@yahoo.comor call504 875-0526to reserve.$30. follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-24779531497970586392012-12-26T12:56:00.000-08:002012-12-26T12:56:00.348-08:00What Do You The Day After Christmas?It's the day after. Are you pooped? Happy? Out shopping? Relaxing?I'm at work, and I am pooped.We had a great time yesterday. We went to friends for Christmas dinner, a pot luck, each of us bringing something. The roses in the image above are from their garden - aren't they spectacular? It may be winter chilly here in New Orleans, but the flowers are still blooming.An idea for my contribution forfollow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-70168881246233353052012-12-26T05:16:00.000-08:002012-12-26T05:16:00.956-08:00TokyoAbsolutely head over heels for Tokyo!I've spent the better part of this week exploring the incredible sights, sounds and fashion this amazing city has on offer.It's all I hoped for and more. Copious amounts of fresh sushi, a never ending supply of neon, beautiful manicured gardens, Harajuku girls, and fabulous shopping on every street.Already planning my next visit.Luv,Friend in FashionxP.S. I'llfollow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-14214924756584142042012-12-26T01:43:00.000-08:002012-12-26T01:43:00.944-08:00Farewell Eartha KittA sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality, has died.Her career spanned six decades, from her start at age 18 as a dancer with the famed Katherine Dunham troupe, to cabarets and acting and singing on stage, in movies and on television. Through the years, Kitt remained a picture of vitality and follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-17032230544304791812012-12-25T02:19:00.000-08:002012-12-25T02:19:00.441-08:00Let's Get StonedNeed a little break?Snow covers the ground in many places.Housebound gardeners look through seed catalogs and at garden books and journals.I say let's get stoned! This costs about $300. per square foot. It's all done by hand, one stone at at a time.Read all about HEREfollow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-23026532396687559932012-12-24T22:00:00.000-08:002012-12-24T22:00:03.604-08:00My Christmas Card To YouAnother Christmas! And another Christmas as a blogger sharing it with you!Do you remember your best Christmas? Or your worst?What age were you when you recognized what Christmas is?Most Christmases are more or less the same, each one of us repeating beloved rituals we carry with us over the years. Once in awhile we break out of the routine by traveling somewhere on Christmas. I once spent follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-59270119683771660102012-12-24T09:50:00.000-08:002012-12-24T09:50:01.049-08:00In Lieu Of A Proper Thank You NoteI want to send each and every one of you a personal handwritten thank you note.When that seemed impossible, I wanted to make a list of every name of every person who sent prayers (that were answered). I wanted to add to the list the names from emails that were filled with love and concern. And then thank each of you for the comments you left on the various posts I did about Canada.You blew up follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-54119900701065835452012-12-24T06:46:00.000-08:002012-12-24T06:46:01.090-08:00Night Before Christmas Don't Rate My SpaceMy first experience with interior design in cyberspace was the HGTV site Rate My Space. During that time I learned alot. And I made a few pen pals and friends. For many reasons, it got stale and was creatively limited, and eventually I started my blog. Last Christmas a guy from RMS who went by the screen name "rainhound" wrote this poem for all of us. He had to painstakingly load it in several follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-61247742264637244942012-12-24T03:20:00.000-08:002012-12-24T03:20:01.001-08:00Advent - Twenty FourWhilst nurturing some of the best menswear design talent in the capital and beyond, b store have been merging art, fashion and design seamlessly for a number of years now. With each visit to the Savile Row institution, there is the chance to discover a new designer, an exhibition, a magazine or even just a moment when you talk to them and leave with something new. You can always expect to be follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-51062688550415531792012-12-24T02:56:00.000-08:002012-12-24T02:56:01.013-08:00Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas to you all! We hope the fat men in red brings you everything on your list and more whilst you enjoy some quality time with all of your family! Here's to taking a break from it all whilst eating and drinking far too much. So we will be taking a few days off from the online world but we will post again by the 29th and have an exclusive little treat for you from the good chaps at follow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8404162320182467559.post-7502749547180438072012-12-23T22:00:00.000-08:002012-12-23T22:00:04.612-08:00Merry Majolica Christmas And How To Make New Orleans Cafe BrulotThis is a reprint from last year for my friends at Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Hope you enjoy it the second time around.From Visual Vamp December 7, 2008:The colorful Majolica in my kitchen always looks festive, and this year I put the little kitchen tree in my favorite pitcher.I'm kind of corny in that I spread a little Christmas decor around the house. And even more cornyfollow mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06133151169182400082noreply@blogger.com0