Start the day with breakfast in bed…
(One of my absolute favorite things to do).
Organize your handbags….
Get outdoors and take a nice long walk.
Purchase yourself some pretty petals ….
SPRING FORWARD….It’s time to set your clocks forward by one hour on Saturday night.
Spring is closer than you think In fact the good news is that Spring officially starts in a mere 26 days-March 20, 2021. Bearing in mind that we all need something to look forward I thought you might want the 411 on the official Spring Summer Color Trends -Courtesy of Pantone.
And the Biggest news (when it comes to color for the Season is:
The two major colors of the Spring/ have been deemed: Illuminating Yellow & Ultimate Grey
A few years ago I had the great pleasure of touring the Muse Yves Saint Laurent in Paris, with my dear friends Mary Uhlich and Karen Santangelo. P.S. Mary has the most beautiful home in Paris and invited Karen and I as her first gusts to stay in her newly remodeled home. Needless to say Karen and I did not have to think for a nanosecond and booked a flight ASAP.
I thought you might enjoy a quick peek inside this lovely house of Couture where YSL designed and clothed clients for years. Today this beautiful building stands in pristine condition housing his works and a glimpse into his daily workings.
*As of this writing the Muse is still closed.
YSL Design Studio
Happy New Year! I hope and pray that this brand New Year will bring you a more peaceful, productive, healthy and and joyous 365 days ahead. We start with a blank page today and I hope the year is filled with a book of memories that are jam packed with all that you desire. xoxoT
FBF Shopping Boutiques and Small Business Owners on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
This Saturday is Small Business Saturday .
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
In today’s Pandemic climate it’s the Small Business owner that has been hit the hardest, sooooo if per chance you’re thinking of leaving your home tomorrow (mask in hand and being mindful of social distancing) I hope you’ll support and shop your local small businesses today. P.S. It’s the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping and many local retailers have one day sales and specials for those that shop their store. Go and DO!
This year…Thanksgiving is going to be a “bit different” BUT that doesn’t mean we have to scrap the whole day and not have some sort of festive celebration for our immediate family aka those living in your home, otherwise known in 2020 as your POD.
Image Courtesy of Dimple and Tangles
Last year I hosted a very small gathering for 3 and made (at the last minute) placemats and napkins in Autumnal colors and arranged red roses to let my friends know how happy I was to share the day with them. They were beyond appreciative of the gesture and enjoyed the food and the surroundings. A little effort can go a long way in making guests feel special.
This year as we celebrate the day with our family we can still make the day special and go the extra mile by setting a beautiful table. Now more than ever, we all need a little Glamour in our lives and a moment of pretty to keep our spirits lifted. 2020 has certainly been a roller coaster ride- so I urge you to sit down with your family and make your surroundings as beautiful as possible. Trust me on this…they will absolutely love the effort that you took to make the day more festive and so will you.
Image Courtesy of Ella Claire
Beauty is so easy to achieve with:
Here are a few of my favorite table settings to get you inspired.
Image Courtesy of Southern Living
Image Courtesy of Rustic Chic
Image Courtesy of Inessa Stewart
This week I have been very focused on sprucing up your closet space and today I want to offer a few and easy suggestions to upgrade or update your drawer handles and pulls. It’s one of the fastest DIY items you can do in your home and there is such a wide selection to choose from. Here are a few that I thought you might like…P.S. Replacing drawer knobs/handles and pulls are so easy I know that we can absolutely HANDLE IT! Enjoy the Inspiration. All items are linked to their websites for purchase…
Nordic Style Brass Knob Dragonfly
Brush Gold Drawer Pulls
As we mourn the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg we remain mindful of all that she did on behalf of Women’s equality and protecting women’s rights. She was an extraordinary woman-smart, accomplished, brilliant and a true trailblazer.
RIP “Notorious RBG.
