Style SAVINGS on Lampshades y'all!

Y’all know Blog-a-dazzle is all about VALUE, especially when it comes to style! And for those dazzlers living in the NYC area, you’re about to be backslapped with savings! Just Shades — one of my favorite lampshade sources, featured here in one of my previous posts--- has a Groupon, offering $40 worth of lampshades for only $20!!! This deal is only being offered for six more days, so y’all better get on it! You can find all kinds of lampshade sass at Just Shades — plus, they’re super-helpful too, so picking the perfect size & shape shade for your lamp will be a stress-free snap. Holla!

Yarning Off!

Y’all, when it comes to collecting, I’ve been known to get a little--- shall we say, passionate?—about certain things.

Landscape paintings. Globes. Dansk candleholders. And for the past year or so, I’ve taken to yarn art. Yes!

Y’all know what I’m talking about, right? The often heinous, straight-out-of-the-sixties-and- seventies wall art & throw pillows, like this:

Besides just making me happy, this kitschy goodness is great b/c it’s usually really cheap and most importantly, it’s handmade. Knowing that someone, somewhere put a lot of love and attention into making it, puts an even cheesier smile on my face. And y’all KNOW I love me some cheese! Also, most of the pieces I’ve collected have a real graphic quality and since they’re made with yarn on linen or other fabric, they’re textural. This adds a fun dimension when layered with other artwork on a wallscape.

Recently, on a thrift store trolling session I was backslapped by these two lovely ladies:

I don’t normally spend this much on yarn art, $55 & $45 respectively, but before I could even think twice about it, these gals jumped off the wall and landed in my shopping cart! (Don’t y’all just HATE that when that happens? WTF, Gals?!) But since this was a charity thrift store, this was a win-win for all of us!

And this goodness isn’t just limited to walls…check out these amazing pillows I’ve gathered: Delectable!

Now, y’all aren’t seeing things, some of this lusciousness I’m sharing is technically more embroidery, than yarn art, but it’s a thin enough line, or thread, in my opinion. And who the hell am I to suddenly get all tech-y on y’all? With that said, I’ve rounded up some treats of all thread-y types from the marketplace. Now go get your yarn on!

Mod Love Pillow by Jonathan Adler, $175

Pitcher of flowers by MerryMayFarm on Etsy, $12

1960s Rooster Picture Home Made by Stirlings on Etsy, $19.99

Sunny Day Needlepoint Vintage Picture on Linen by Bethanyg13 on Etsy, $15

Bargello Chevron Pillow by Jonathan Adler, $175

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn poster by JennieGee on Etsy, $20

Yarn Wreath Handmade Front Door- Orange and Cream, 12 in. by ItzFitz on Etsy, $40

Crewel Cat Pillow by August Morgan, $200

Dolly Parton Yarn Art by BrandyLynnAndPaul on Etsy, $200

Bonjour, Blog-A-Dazzle!

Y’all, I’ve just been backslapped by Paris!

A couple weeks ago, Dyl and I crossed the Atlantic for my first ever tour of La Ville-Lumiere (The City of Light), with an additional stop in England. Paris is extraordinary for many reasons, but naturally what took me there was the architecture and the shopping! Everywhere I looked it was cute upon cute, beginning with our insane hotel room in Montmarte:

Uh huh, they were! And just shut the $&ck you view out of our hotel room window!

I’m not done yet, y’all…this stuff was so cute I had to put it in a collage!

But wait, there’s even more! Two shops came highly recommended by two highly-stylish friends—Holla, Lili & James!!— Le Bon Marche and Merci.

Le Bon Marche was like a giant emporium of chic. Not only was the merchandise beyond gorge, but the store layout and design was insane. Look at this shiot!

These light fixtures in the kitchen dept are made from strainers…yes, I wrote strainers…

This? Oh, y’all know, just two chandeliers made from whisks…that’s all…

Look at how these everyday items— a dish towel, ceramic travel mugs, serving bowls--- are elevated to art status by the way in which they're merchandized…what a splendid way to approach our own everyday items at home…play with arranging them by color on a clean white surface, or wall…

Merci was another experience in backslappery! From the moment you discover the entrance to the place— marked by a miniature red car brimming with colorful plastic shipping crates--- you’re just assaulted by style, in the BEST way, of course!

The emphasis here is on wonderful, utilitarian items peppered with stunning repurposed pieces all blended to luxurious perfection. Like this custom steel and plastic crate console:

When I practically ruin a picture serving awkward face, y’all know it’s gotta be intense… And this marble topped, steel cabinet is to blame!

But don’t fret, Dazzlers, I got my groove back when I was slain by the spirit of style with these repurposed doors made into cabinets…

Only to be struck down by this light fixture:

Speaking of lights, everywhere I turned, I was backslapped by something more extraordinary:

Completely spent, yet soldiering on in the name of style—like I always do, no matter the circumstance, the country, the hangry-- I took a Carrie Bradshaw moment in Merci and "couldn't help by wonder..."

Y'all, I'd always heard Paris was all kinds of bounty beautiful, but I never expected to be taken there as much as I was...and we hardly scratched the surface of the drama glam being slung around. I returned not only five pounds heavier, but truly inspired with tons of decorating and style ideas. So, y'all, when you travel, remember that you can get slain by the spirit of style when you least expect it. And isn't that what great travel is really all about? Oui, indeed!

Disa's Destiny Saturday

A rug, some throw pillows and a gnome, oh MY! Y'all know what that means?Another shopping trip for Disa's house is about to take y'all there! (Video may take a bit longer to load, 'cause we're serving y'all hi-def!)

Be sure to check out the I Want That page for to-buy details on the items featured in the video. Holla!!!

Fondue is fun... fon-don't you forget it!

So, y’all, get this: for the past four years (maybe MORE), I’ve been collecting fondue pots and forks with the grand and romantic notion of hosting fabulous fondue parties. In my various thrift store tours while traveling, I’ve scored three lovely pots and several sets of forks.

Gorge, right? And YES! Every single one I found is ORANGE! Now, if that’s not entertaining kismet, I don’t know what is… somebody, somewhere wanted me to fulfill my fondue dreams in a BIG, ORANGE way and I could no longer refuse the call.

So it was a couple weeks ago, that Dylan and I hosted our first, and definitely not last, Fondue party. We basically had no idea in hell what we we’re doing… which is my general method of entertaining. But after consulting with some of our more “hostess with the mostess” friends and the internet, we were bubbling over--- Ha! Ha! Hee! Hee!-- with intel.

Since we have three pots, we wanted to have three courses of foundue: cheese, oil & chocolate. That and we truly enjoy self-torture… why not thrust yourself headfirst into completely unknown territory, and invite some friends over to eat it? That’s what I call a party! We found easy recipes for not only the various courses, but also some zesty dipping sauces on gofondue.com. We made Classic Cheese Fondue, Hot oil (don't forget the dreamy dipping sauces) and Dark Chocolate, but there’s a delightful array of more recipes & helpful tips & tidbits.

After what felt like hours of chopping and dicing and grating, we were ready to wow our guests with the unique and exotic! And I’m thrilled to share that we did just that!

Just look at the sheer joy on this man’s face? I don’t think he’s ever tasted anything SO GOOD! But, WAIT, there’s more! Look at these guests here, beaming with full bellies of cheese and oil goodness? They’re positively gurgling!

Oh, is that dark chocolate teasing you?

IT IS! Go ahead, friends, dip a strawberry, won’t you? Indulge! This is four years in the making! Live! Eat! Double-dip!

All I can say is there was a fondue angel beaming upon us that night. Everything seemed to go off without a hitch. No one caught themselves on fire, no one got their fondue forks mixed up and ate the wrong meat--- at least accidentally! Steamy! And the fondue was actually really yummy. The wait or rather, the procrastination, was well worth it. I’ve lived & tasted my future, y’all, and it’s filled with Fondue!

Textile dreams fulfilled again – the Salon!

Just when y’all thought you were on the absolute threshold of being taken there by way of textiles, I’m gonna serve up some more! Behold, I give y’all the Salon!

Yet another Textile Turnout that has completely transformed the space & ultimately, MY LIFE…because, who are we, really, besides just human beings occupying space? I mean… PROFOUND, right? I KNOW!

So, the take away here for y’all is, I’m not only great at decorating, but I’m also really philosophical and deep. And most importantly, humble. Uh-huh.

Now, SHUT the f@#k you and the next time you get tired of your janky room or the furniture, think about empowering yourself with a Textile Turnout of your own. It’s fun, more affordable than buying all new furniture (so, now it’s Green too, triple value!!!) and it allows you the ability to completely create the kind of room that will take you there! And honestly, y’all, nothing…else…matters.

Textile dreams fulfilled - the Living Room!

The time has come…for y’all to be TURNED OUT by way of Textiles!!!

It is with absolute decorating joy that I share these living room pics of my recent Textile Turnout. As a refresher, several weeks back, I went on an adventure to update the look of my living room & salon, by switching out all the textiles. Click past the break to see the rest of the amazing living room turnout results!

It goes without saying, but I’m totally thrilled! I love how fresh and bold my living room looks & feels! I’m also backslapped b/c even though my furniture is old, it has new energy and life with all these yummy fabrics!

Naturally, I’d like to thank the Academy and my agents, but most importantly, my upholsterer, Jose Abad. Without whom, y’all, I’d just be another pretty decorator. He’s really the unsung hero in all this. So let me give him his praise. I’ve worked with Jose on many projects for the past several years and he has never disappointed. He’s super-fast, amazingly skilled and incredibly priced. If y’all need any kind of upholstery, window treatments, pillows, etc. and you’re in the NYC area, you MUST call him! He can be reached through his website here. And by all means, tell him I sent you…

Be sure to check back soon for the salon turnout!

Getting Horizontal-- with paint stripes!

Don’t y’all just love waking up on a random Sunday morning with the spontaneous notion to paint a room-- Coffee? Bagel? 10” black & white horizontal stripes in the entryway? Easy! Actually, y’all, painting our entryway had been on my master punchlist for our Patrician Court apt. ever since moving in. I’d just been hemming and hawing about it, b/c it couldn’t just be a ‘typical’ paint job, no no. I wanted stripes! BIG BOLD horizontal stripes! Stripes aren’t really the devil’s work, y’all, they just require the right ingredients: a lot of perseverance, a laser level, painters tape and good paint. Oh, and a tireless husband who knows better than to say no! Check out this Before and After Backslap:

Shut the ?!ck y’all! YES! I’m sooooo thrilled at how these turned out! Major drama, for minor money…in fact, these stripes are taking me there so much, I really don’t even need artwork-- another great reason for tricking out your walls with a bold paint treatment. Whether you want to get horizontal-- oh la la, y’all-- or vertical, the key to getting sexy stripes, is all in the technique.

So, here’s how we did it (don’t let the lengthy text scare y’all-- it’s easy, and a little length goes a long way, oh shiot!):

1. Once you’ve decided on your colors, you’ll need to paint the walls you want to treat with a coat of the base color (the background color that goes all the way up to the top and bottom of the wall). Mine was white.

2. Once that coat is dry, it’s time to tape out your stripes! A laser level is a HUGE help here! Decide on the width of your stripes and divide out the wall. Start at the top or bottom and set the laser level to your first line. With that in place, tape along the laser line. Keep in mind that the stripes you will paint will not have any tape covering them and the background color stripes will have the tape sitting inside their edges, so place the tape on top of or below your laser line accordingly (see the image below for help understanding when to tape above and below your laser line). Work your way up or down the wall one laser line at a time. This is really the most time consuming part, so be patient and accurate here y’all.

3. Whew, with that done it’s time for the secret step to ensure a crisp stripe line! In the sections that you want to paint your stripe color (ours was black), first paint a coat or two of your background color (again, ours was white). I know this sounds backwards, but it will ensure that anything that may bleed under your tape edge will be the same background color.

4. Let that backgound color coat dry and then it’s time for your stripe color at last! Paint your stripes with the stripe color and let it dry. Make sure you don’t have any patchy areas… this may require a second coat.

5. Finally once that’s all dry, it’s time to carefully peel off the painter’s tape (no tearing here, despite your unbridled passion) and get served by a striped wall! Oh, Luscious!

Sit back, relax and let those stripes serve you some drama!

Textile Turnout Part Deux: The Salon!

What, y’all don’t have a salon in your house?! No, not where y'all get your cut, color & mani-pedi’s! No, No. This is the room- at least in our house- where lots of creative musings manifest: our wall of books, our desk, my prop closet. It’s also got the sweetest sitting area, for all that salon ‘conversation’ that goes on. Like our lengthy & informed discussions on Pillow Pet being a pillow AND our pet! Amazing!Yet despite all the dynamic creative activity in this one space, it too needs a Textile Turnout! Here’s what’s going down:

My Founding Fabric? This wonder from Waverly: It’s a current pattern but has a real retro vibe. And even though it’s technically a floral, it’s so graphic. Dare I say it’s almost masculine? Oh, yes, I dare, y’all! And the colors are just backslapping me! Unlike the vintage Toile Founding Fabric for the living room, which I made into valances, I’ll be making this into throw pillows with solid black piping. I could’ve easily made window treatments out of this as well, but since the two rooms open onto one another, I thought I’d mix it up a bit. Plus, the pillows will be a great way to lead the eye around the room, to take in all the other textile-liciousness that I’m bringing in.

Like this wonderful trellis pattern (also by Waverly) that’s being made into curtains AND matching valances!

I’m trimming them in yellow, a color that I’m pulling right out of my Founding Fabric.

Can y’all just indulge me in a huge southern shout-out to Waverly! They just know how to SERVE IT, y’all! What I love most is that they have a massive assortment of fabrics in every possible style & material imaginable and in every color way imaginable. Even better, is that once you find a fabric you like, chances are they’ve done a coordinating fabric in a different pattern and/or material, but in the same color family. This basically translates into stress-less fabric selection, b/c a lot of the matching and coordinating are already done for you. For those folks who are terrified by choosing fabrics and mixing patterns, Waverly will fulfill your dreams & wallets! YES! All this & they’re super-affordable too!! Just don’t go too overboard— as much as I clearly love me some Waverly, you don’t want your room to look like their showroom! Everything in moderation… yes, even when decorating, dollbabies!!!

Speaking of moderation…this incredible zigzag will adorn the window screen room divider. Yes, y’all, I have two rooms with old windows re-purposed as room dividers! Which, admittedly, is a bit excessive, but the original idea behind them was they’d one day live as one large room divider in the appropriately sized room. Since that’s yet to happen, I’ve got them serving drama in two rooms, which, is just double value, as far as I’m concerned. And it allows me the opportunity to have another item to adorn! Now, that’s what I call moderation…oh, shut the &!ck you!

And with that, my Textile Turnout is complete…and therefore my destiny, since the two are connected! But, don’t panic, I’ll be posting ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots, so y’all will get to see all this hot finished fabric action, firsthand.

Remember y'all, if you want sources for any of the yummy fabrics in this post, check the I want that! page for details.

Color just got Better!

Y’all, just when I thought an already amazing day spent shopping with Disa couldn’t get any better, I returned home yesterday to find the Feb. 2011 issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine in my mailbox! I don’t normally get so worked up about my magazines, but this one took me there b/c I co-produced the cover story, ‘Color is Refreshing’! Along with the amazingly talented Style Director, Stephen Perfetto, we turned it out, y’all. Of course, I’m a little bit biased, but I really think the story is not only beautiful, but filled with lots of yummy ideas about how to get & live with color. Shot by the incredible Kim Cornelison, get yourselves a copy and get some color in your lives!

Textile Turnout Part 1: the Living Room

Y’all, I’d barely unpacked before I was already shopping for fabrics for our new apartment. Cause y’all know, if there’s ever a legit excuse necessary to give yourselves a home makeover, it’s a move into a new space. A lot of folks work themselves into a full-on panic thinking that buying all new furniture is the only real way to update the look of their homes. Not true. What they need is a Textile Turnout!! By switching out window treatments, throw pillow covers, upholstery and even rugs y’all can completely transform your spaces in the most dramatic & often EASIEST ways!

Once you’ve selected the items you want to turnout, now it’s time to shop! Y’all can go the route of pre-made/store bought, or custom made. Guess which method generally costs more? In either instance, to keep the shopping process from being overwhelming, I try to choose a “founding fabric” or foundation as my starting point. With a strong foundation, it’s easy to build up from there. Your foundation can be anything: a chic set of store-bought curtains, an amazing rug or an awesome throw pillow.

For me, a great print or pattern makes for a strong foundation b/c from it, I can get lots of yummy color cues for the other fabrics in the room. I grew up wearing Garanimals, so I say, “when in doubt, match it out”! If it seems elementary, it is, but you can never go wrong with this theory. Y’all can amp up the glam and sophistication by selecting shades or tones of colors. Also, this is where you can play with textures, other patterns and scale to add drama and depth.

Here’s what I mean…This amazing vintage toile is my founding fabric for valances in our living room: I scored this at Brooklyn Flea several weeks ago for $15 bucks…it’s in great condition and incidentally, is currently one large valance. But with some easy modifications, I’m going to make into two, since we have two windows in the living room. This medium scale print is busy as hell y’all & I love it!!! But paired with simple white panels trimmed in teal twill tape—a color I’m pulling right out of the print-- I’ll be taking y’all there with these window treatments.

But wait, there’s more! Check out this incredible awning stripe (from Premier Prints) I’ll be backslapping our living room chairs with! Oh shiot! The bold graphic stripe will give order to the chaos that is the valances. And y’all don’t even need me to explain why I chose chartreuse…

I’m doing my window screen room divider in this Waverly number:

It’s yummy teal, graphic pattern will help to bring more order to the other side of the room. And b/c it’s smaller in scale, it works well with both the valance & chairs.

The sofa will get this canvas in teal:

A solid is always a super-safe yet smart option, especially with a larger, upholstered piece. I’ll get more bang for my buck here b/c I can always turnout the look of this sofa by updating the throw pillows, when I want to freshen things up. This is why it’s a good idea to limit bolder patterns and prints—especially when it’s custom—to items that aren’t crazy expensive to redo.

Lastly, if any of y’all want some of the fabric goodness that I’ve featured, check out Fabric.com. And even if you hate what I’m doing to my space, y’all should STILL check out Fabric.com. Aside from their amazing selection of really yummy fabrics that are super-cheap, they carry all sorts of other fabric-related items as well as helpful hints on how to measure for yardage needed, etc. And remember: when fabric shopping anytime, ALWAYS get samples BEFORE you buy!!!

And be sure to check back y'all, as I'll be sure to post photos of our fully fabric-dazzled living room once it's finished!

Also if you want sources for any of the items in this post, check the I want that! page for details.

Home Goods Glam!!!

Y'all I've just been backslapped by Home Goods! I've always known there could be all kinds of cuteness to be had at the ole Home, but I was just taken there again by all kinds of glamour when I stopped in recently. How much do y'all want these super-cute Kate Spade plates?


And y'all know WHATEVER you serve on this striped platter will look great, even if it actually tastes like skank:


These goodies range in price from $9.99 for the appetizer & solid band rim plates, $12.00 for stripped & polka dot plates & $39 for the stripped platter...gorg! Oh, But wait y'all, there's more!! Check out this garden gnome? Shut the $&ck you, Home Goods! Are y'all serious?


And this owl ceramic stool/side table, um, yes please!


These cuties could be considered too kitschy, but since they're done in all-white ceramic, they're just this side of class & could make for the right touch of whimsy in almost any space! I said whimsy! Speaking of class, Home Goods is also serving us this sassy number:


So y'all, if you're itching to add some affordable glam to your spaces for the new year, take yourselves to Home Goods now! They're dishing out huge heaps of style and I know y'all are hungry!! Meow!!!

Gettin' my thrift on!

Y'all one of my ABSOLUTE favorite things to do is hit the thrift stores for treasures! And no time is more perfect for hunting than over the holidays, especially when my holiday travels take me to exotic destinations, such as Birmingham, AL! Birm-a-dazzle, y'all! In general, when thrifting, you never know what you'll find, but it's even more unpredictable when you shop in stores in a town that you're visiting. In these scenarios, it's that much more thrilling b/c you have no way of knowing which stores will yield amazing bounty. So, all this uncharted territory makes for some incredible finds. Take these items pictured here, scored at the Goodwill

All of these things I picked up primarily for use on prop styling gigs, but I'll put that super-cute recipe binder to good use right away, especially since it cost me all of sixty-five cents!! Oh bargain Holla!! And that little metal black tray (which is part of a set of three) will take me there as a seventy-five cents triptych in our kitchen!!! So, y'all, don't forget no matter where your travels take you, there's plenty of bargain treasures to be had at the thrift stores!

I want that!

Merry Christmas y’all! As a gift to you dear readers, I bring you a new & improved feature on Blog-a-dazzle, where I’ll be listing all the ‘to-buy’ sources for the glam goodness used in decorating Disa’s house! Now, if y’all see something you want, you can buy it! (And send me an email if you don’t see it and want it! Holla!)

Disa’s Office:

Wallpaper- “Maharani” by Osborne & Little, available through interior designers www.osborneandlittle.com Approximate retail price is $156/roll.

Credenza- CB2 Halogen Lobster Credenza, $499 www.cb2.com (sadly, y'all, just discovered this only comes in white now! but, it's still just as chic!)

Desk- West Elm Parsons Desk With Drawers in polished white, $299 www.westelm.com

Desk Lamp- Home Goods Orange lamp, $29.99 www.homegoods.com (Home Goods doesn't have an e-commerce site...the bargains prevent inventory from staying around long enough to be put online, but find your local store on their website & check if they have this lamp)

Today's Sponge!

Y'all, design*sponge has struck again and taken us there!  So this past summer, I got to work with the very talented Photographer (and friend) David Land.  He has two adorable friends, Mike and Emma, who have an even more adorable brownstone in Brooklyn.  It’s cuteness personified y’all!  I jumped at the chance when he asked me to style the place for a photo shoot of their home.  And now y’all can see this photo and style goodness featured here on design*sponge!   Mmmm spongy!

Disa's dining room dreams...

... are being fulfilled y'all!  Check out all the progress we've made here:

Get your craft on!

Y’all, I got a cool opportunity this past week to do some crafting goodness for a Family Fun magazine Halloween segment on the Regis & Kelly Show! The crafts were super-cute and for the most part, super-easy! (Big southern shout-out to Dyl who sacrificed most of his weekend and several hours of sleep to help—Yeehaw, Dyl! You took us there!) The segment aired on Wed 10/27 and went really well. Y’all can watch it live right here. Once you click the link, you'll have to click on Videos and then scroll down to the "Pumpkin Alternatives" video. Enjoy! Now, I’m no stranger to being on a set, but live shows are an entirely different beast! Pun intended- Happy Halloween, Y’all!!! Scary! I wasn’t there on the day of the shoot, I had to come in the afternoon before to pre-set all the crafts and decorate the tables. Then, they just rolled the tables into place when they were ready to shoot the following day. As a stylist and control freak, this was a bit nerve-wracking— because whenever there’s tables with wheels involved, whatever pretty tablescape you’ve got going on, may not always be what shows up when it reaches it’s destination. But, all in all, I think everything looked great and of course, Regis (especially) and Kelly were hysterical to watch. Happy Halloween y'all!

I heart Lonny Magazine!

For those of y’all who take to living under rocks, may I introduce you to the amazing Lonny Magazine! Lonny is the genius brainchild of Michelle Adams & Patrick Cline, started one year ago this month. Happy Birthday Lonny, celebrate your design destiny!!! Lonny is an online magazine that “focuses on lifestyle and home décor”.  The genius here, y’all, is its accessibility for not only inspiration, but also as a giant shopping resource - since, almost everything you see pictured can be purchased with the click of your mouse!  I’m thrilled to share that I was asked to contribute to the current issue’s gift guide for dudes—y’all know, with my being a bit of an authority on men and all…oh, shiot!!! So, take a peek y’all—you’ll be inspired and can also get a head start on the often-challenging task of shopping for the men in your lives…yummy! (click here for Lonny goodness - my hotness starts on page 36 y'all!)

Patrician Court Welcomes You!

Alright y’all, I KNOW, it’s way janky that I haven’t shared any sass since May…some folks are no doubt malnourished, having hijinks withdrawals… But, in addition to moving into a fabulous apartment in none other than the esteemed Patrician Court building —think Melrose Place of Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn, minus the pool!

And because moving apartments wasn’t enough, I also got married, went on an incredible honeymoon in Costa Rica and even went back to my natural color, blonde. (Dying it brown just became too much for me with everything on my plate—y’all know how it is! Shut the... **ck you!)

Our new apt is 2 bedrooms, with good bones: parquet floors, cool black & white tiled bath, amazing light and nicely sized, box-shaped rooms. The best part? We have 5 closets up in here, y’all! Yes, I wrote 5!!! For those not living in NYC, closets here are virtually nonexistent. To have 5 in one apt, is like discovering that the $20 thrift store Saarinen rip off you almost didn't buy, is 100%-sticker-intact-authentic! Damn! There’s so many closets, y’all, I’ve turned one of them into my own prop closet-- A prop stylists dream! (A dream that I’ll be sharing right here, with y’all! That’s right, folks! Stay tuned for dreams!) In fact, I’ll be sharing A TON of Patrician Projects with y’all, b/c the punch list for this new apt. is full-on insane! Until then, chew on some of these ‘before’ shots, I can’t have none of y’all getting’ hangry (angry + hungry) while you wait for more style nourishment:

Oh, and of course, I’m still working on Disa’s Maplewood manse…so, in addition to dreams, expect to see some Disaronno glam goodness. Wallpaper, Chandeliers, Roman Shades and area rugs are runnin’ rampant in NJ! Y’all, you’re gonna be backslapped!