THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Monday, July 16, 2012

TARGET & NEIMAN MARCUS COLLABO...

I just found out some wonderful news. Two of my favorite retailers are teaming up for a new collaboration - TARGET AND NEIMAN MARCUS.

Target is joining forces with Neiman Marcus to offer a limited-time-only holiday collection of products from 24 of America’s most talented designers. This collabo will allow Target "guests" (as they like to call them) the opportunity to give or receive high-quality gifts from designer labels at affordable prices. “This collaboration is unlike anything Target has done before and we are confident our guests will be thrilled with this extraordinary collection that features some of America's most preeminent designers,” said Gregg Steinhafel, CEO of Target. In the past, they have teamed up with the likes of Issac Mizrahi, Zac Posen, Missoni and Proenza Schouler, all of which I am proud to have items from these sales.

Starting Dec. 1st through Dec. 20th (or while supplies last), Target will sell more than 50 gift products, ranging in price from $7.99 to $499.99 with most under $60, from the following designers:

• Alice + Olivia                    • Altuzarra

• Band of Outsiders              • Brian Atwood

• Carolina Herrera                • Derek Lam

• Diane von Furstenberg       • Eddie Borgo

• Jason Wu                          • Judith Leiber

• Lela Rose                          • Tracy Reese

• Marchesa                        • Marc Jacobs

• Oscar de la Renta             • Philip Crangi

• Prabal Gurung                • Proenza Schouler

• Rag & Bone                      • Robert Rodriguez

• Rodarte                           • Skaist-Taylor

• Thom Browne                  • Tory Burch

Missoni madness at Target Pop-up Store in NYC

I remember the madness surrounding the Missoni Collection that premiered last September. I went online at 7:15AM EST to shop and the majority of the items were already sold out (the sale started at 7AM). I might have to camp outside my local Target for this one...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Photos courtesy of NYDailyNews.com

Friday, July 13, 2012

THE HOME OFFICE...

Nowadays, many people work from home either full-time or some part of the work week. Even if you need a place to pay bills or write a letter (or more likely type an email), the home office should not only be efficient but also stylish and reflect your personality. Here are some ideas to incorporate into your home office whether you have a whole room dedicated to a work space...

Modern Home Office by DKOR Interiors Inc., Miami

Glamorous Home Office by Cynthia Mason Interiors

Contemporary Home Office by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living, San Francisco

Romantic Home Office by Vanessa DeLeon Associates

Contemporary Home Office by Nina sobiNina Design, San Francisco

Or it serves as a craft room as well...

Traditional Home Office by Martha O'Hara Interiors, Minneapolis

Traditional Home Office by JDS DESIGNS, Dallas

Or it occupies a small space...

Small Home Office by Maria Killam, Vancouver

Built-in Home Office by Leslie Goodwin Photography, Toronto

Contemporary Home Office by Valerie McCaskill Dickman, Dallas

Or it does double duty as a den or guest room.

Modern Home Office by Shirley Meisels, Toronto

Guest Room/Home Office by Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets, San Francisco

Asian Den/Home Office by Arnold Schulman Design Group, Miami

Okay, back to work...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

All photos courtesy of Houzz.com

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

THE BETSY HOTEL, MIAMI

Yesterday, I blogged about the wonderful time we had at the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival. This year when we attended ABFF we stayed at The Betsy Hotel, a distinguished historic landmark located in the Art Deco district on South Beach's famed Ocean Drive. This boutique hotel is unlike any other in Miami. The staff was stellar and very attentive especially Ed Ponder, the Director of Guest Services. With its panoramic rooftop ocean views to the exquisite decor and manicured poolside oasis to the divine gourmet cuisine at BLT Steak Restaurant, the Betsy Hotel offered our best Miami experience yet.

The Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami

Lobby

Lobby Bar

BLT Steak Restaurant

Guest Room

Guest Suite

Guest Suite Bathroom

South Beach

I wouldn't recommend you stay anywhere else...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL...

My husband Todd and I recently returned from one of my favorite vacation destinations - MIAMI. We attended the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival, better known as ABFF, to support our dear friends and the festival founder Jeff Friday and his wife, Nicole.

Founded in 1997, ABFF is dedicated to strengthening the Black filmmaking community through resource sharing, education, artistic collaboration and career development. The festival originally began as the Acapulco Black Film Festival (for 5 years) and was renamed the American Black Film Festival. The events over the past 10+ years have been held primarily in Miami with a sabbatical in Los Angeles for 2 years.

This vacation is not about rest and relaxation but more like our annual four day party. As I'm typing this, I can hear Will Smith singing in my head, "Welcome to Miami, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah" (thank God you can't hear me sing). I don't remember how many times we've gone to ABFF but each year we see great films by emerging filmmakers, have celebrity sightings and attend fabulous parties as well as take in some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

ABFF Fans attending the Opening Night Film

Festival Opening Night Film: Beasts of the Southern Wild

Will Packer, Rob Hardy, Tim Story and Terrence J during the 'Think Like A Man' Panel Discussion

ABBF Founder Jeff Friday, Will Packer, Malihka Malette, Nicole Friday, Tim Story, Rob Hardy
and Terrence J following the 'Think Like A Man' panel discussion.

Malinda Williams and Vanessa Williams with Robert Townsend

Power Couples: Jeff & Nicole Friday and Mara & Salim Akil

Tracee Ellis Ross, Festival Ambassador during the ABFF Awards Presentation with Nicole and Jeff Friday

ABFF 2012 Award Winners

Festival Closing Night Film: Raising Izzie

New webseries: The Q & A Show starring Quin Walters and Addison Henderson

Looking forward to the 17th...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Photos courtesy of ABFF.com, Eurweb.com, ProgressivePulse.com, BlackFilm.com and Zimbio.com.

Monday, July 9, 2012

COLOR OF THE YEAR 2012...

The Pantone Color Institute has declared Tangerine Tango as the Color of 2012. This wonderful reddish-orange hue is just the energy needed for this year's crop of all things 'Bold and Beautiful.' The color is appearing in clothing, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, cosmetics, accessories, home decor and furniture. In honor of this momentous announcement (I just started blogging so its news as far as I'm concerned *smile*), here are some juicy takes on the current color obsession...

Photo courtesy of Fashion Industry Management

Photo courtesy of CactusFlower.com

Now see how several designers have incorporated this year's favorite pop of color into some beautifully designed spaces...

Photo courtesy of ArcadianHome.com

Photo courtesy of HGTV.com

Photo courtesy of Decoist.com

Photo courtesy of DIYChicHome.com

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

SOME PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELLEDECOR.COM, HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM, PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE.

Friday, July 6, 2012

NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S WALLPAPER...

Unique furnishings and accessories aren't the only ways to make a "Bold and Beautiful" statement in your space. Try incorporating drama and color with wallpaper. Today's papers are nothing like your grandmother's birds and flowerpots of yesteryear. Metallics, geometric shapes, graphic designs, even pretty pastel florals make a big impact in a room. If you're nervous, try it on just one wall. Nowadays, some manufacturers make coordinating fabrics as well. There's even self-adhesive, removable wallpaper for apartment dwellers...