Earlier this week, I discussed some of my favorite ways you can incorporate Dorothy Draper touches into your own home. Personally, I adore her style. I love the dramatic touches: the shiny metals, the dramatic patterns and bold colors. But, I got to thinking about some of my friends who are much more modern. And all of that drama wouldn't exactly appeal to them.
So, I give to you my vision for a very modern spin on Dorothy Draper touches.
Read MoreI keep thinking about how I would describe Dorothy Draper. And the best description I have is that she was the OG of Style. A designer, a socialite, a mother, a wife and a female business owner... Dorothy Draper was a trailblazer. She pushed the limits of decor with her bright colors and big patterns. She pushed the limits of social expectations by opening what many consider the first interior design studio.
Read MoreHaving a tableware fetish and living in a tiny rental has not mixed well for my marriage. I really meant what I said in my "About Me" on how I sneak in plates and teacups in my purse. Or tell Bruce they are "for the shop" and then they end up "in my kitchen."
Crazy how they just migrate in there, huh?
I spend WAY too much time thinking about my future house. (correction, my future homes). If I am in a new neighborhood, I fantasize about what the inside of the homes look like based off the exterior and start picking finishes that would match this house. Try as I might, I can't turn it off.
When we finally buy a home and move out of Chateau Shittay, the one part of the house I pray I can make work is a dining room library. I really have my heart set on this.
Read MoreAs we have established here, I have a thing for foyers. It is probably a deep rooted jealousy, honestly. I have never lived in a place that was large enough to have an actual entryway. Usually it was like hovel and the door opened up straight into the room. If I was a lucky, a renter from a million years ago left a hook or something by the front door.
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