• Archive for July, 2008

    Domestic Art

    by  • 23 Jul ’08 • book • 14 Comments

    One publication that I greatly miss living in the UK is PaperCity—the style and social magazine for Dallas and Houston. The fashion is always fantastic, the photos are sublime and the homes are simply stunning. Plainly put PaperCity is in a league of its own. And so it comes as no surprise that they...

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    Style File: Amy Lagae

    by  • 21 Jul ’08 • profile • 10 Comments

    Serendipity is a wonderful thing. In recent months I have given much consideration as to how best I should move forward with my blog and pending book. Several ideas have consumed my thoughts and then, by a stroke of good fortune, I met the talented Amy Lagae. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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    Shopping on Saturday

    by  • 19 Jul ’08 • shopping • 5 Comments

    I love amassing tabletop accessories and setting a pretty table. I particularly have a weakness for glassware and decorative items. And when the price is right…well, I can’t seem to help myself! Just ask my husband. I already have more steamware than we have cabinet space. But with items as gorgeous and affordable as...

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    Dining Al Fresco

    by  • 18 Jul ’08 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments

    I love eating outdoors in the summer, yes even in Texas. Perhaps because it has been so chilly in Scotland for the past few months, I have relished every opportunity to soak in the warmth of the sun. During the late afternoon hours I have taken to eating dinner on my parent’s patio. Yesterday...

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    Style File: Tracy Smith

    by  • 15 Jul ’08 • profile, style file, Tracy Smith • 11 Comments

    Look up the word style and you are certain to find a photo of jewelry connoisseur Tracy Smith. Tracy, founder of House of Lavande, established her one of a kind jewelry business in 2006. Based in Palm Beach she has traveled the world over combing flea markets from Paris to London, amassing a stunning...

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    Profile: Tom Cannavan

    by  • 14 Jul ’08 • profile, wine • 11 Comments

    When we first moved to the West End of Glasgow I used to joke that I felt compelled to be an interesting person in order to live in our neighborhood. I was struck by the number of fascinating and gifted people concentrated in such a small area. Wine expert Tom Cannavan is certainly one...

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    Shopping on Saturday

    by  • 12 Jul ’08 • shopping • 4 Comments

    I am simply crazy for anything designed by the fabulous Kara Ross! Her jewelry and handbags are modern, elegant and always unique. Here are just a few of my many favorites. The Dea handbags are just the best! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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    Bargain Book

    by  • 9 Jul ’08 • book • 7 Comments

    How about $6.99 for a book bargain! The trench coat has become a cornerstone of the twenty-first century wardrobe and The Trench Book explores the stylish evolution of this outerwear icon. As you would expect from Assouline, this fun little book is filled with great photos. Not to mention that it’s hard to resist...

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    House of Lavande

    by  • 3 Jul ’08 • jewelery • 5 Comments

    If you have yet to visit the House of Lavande website, then pop over for a visual treat. Each piece of jewelry is unique and lust-worthy. The stylish Kate Schelter named House of Lavande jewelry as one of the accessories she can’t live without. House of Lavande also has a great blog and was...

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