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| RUE MAGAZINE |
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| LONNY MAGAZINE |
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| IVY AND PIPER MAGAZINE |
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| VIV MAGAZINE |
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| HOUSE OF FIFTY |
Added bonus - they're green as well. Happy reading...
Peace and Blessings,
Tammy
Thursday, July 5, 2012
GOING DIGITAL: ONLINE MAGAZINES...
I am a MAGAZINE HOARDER! I have stacks, on stacks, on stacks everywhere. The other problem is that I don't always get a chance to read them in a timely manner. Thank goodness there is help - digital magazines. There are a variety of online shelter, fashion and lifestyle mags that help keep me current and can be read while checking emails or doing research. My favs:
Added bonus - they're green as well. Happy reading...
Added bonus - they're green as well. Happy reading...
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
LIVING WITH THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE
What better way to celebrate the 4th of July then to show 10 beautifully designed rooms incorporating Red, White and Blue...
God Bless America...
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| Design by Muse Interiors |
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| Design by Miles Redd |
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| Photo Courtesy of ArchitecturalDigest.com |
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| Design by Lindsey Coral Harper |
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| Design by Tobi Farley Interior Design |
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| Design by Jonathan Alder |
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| Photo Courtesy of DecorPad.com |
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Design by Sig Bergamin
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| Designs by Meredith Heron |
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| Photo Courtesy of PotteryBarn.com |
God Bless America...
Peace and Blessings,
Tammy
Monday, July 2, 2012
CELEBRATING THE 4TH OF JULY
I'd love to be one of those people who decorates for every holiday but I just don't have the time. Personally, I'm not into kitsch so ideas have to be quick, easy and chic. Here are some fun ideas to add a little Patriotism into your home this 4th of July...
and even Christmas ornaments...
Happy Celebrating...
Pillows that aren't necessarily 'Americana' can evoke the spirit of the 4th...
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| Photo Courtesy of Etsy |
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| Embroidered Damask Pillow (Pier 1 Imports) |
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| Double Concentric Pillow (Jonathan Adler) |
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| Patriotic Bouncing Dot (Zazzle.com) |
Use red, white and blue dinnerware and coordinating linens for entertaining...
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| Photo Courtesy of BHG.com |
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| Hermes at Target |
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| Photo Courtesy of BetweenNapsOnThePorch.com |
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| Life Preserver Dinnerware (Galleyware) |
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| Photo Courtesy of Oneida.com |
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| J-Class Dinnerware (Nautica) |
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| Photos Courtesy of Makoodle.com |
and even Christmas ornaments...
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And of course, flowers always add a festive touch...
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| Photo Courtesy of GiftBlooms.com |
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| America the Beautiful by Teleflora |
Happy Celebrating...
Peace and Blessings,
Tammy
Sunday, July 1, 2012
DINING WITH BEVY: LIFE WITH VISION
You know when something happens and you feel like your life has been changed? That can go either way - good or not so much. I was fortunate to spend the afternoon at a event given by a woman I had met socially a couple of times to get a glimpse of what makes her tick. That woman is the one and only Bevy Smith of Harlem, USA. She is an incredible powerhouse of personality and chutzpah in 6 inch stilettos. Unlike most, she backs it up with an impressive resume in the worlds of fashion, style, print and television. Miss Smith has parlayed her successful career and love for hosting into a business called Dinner With Bevy. These are chic and intimate dinners where she matches celebrities and trendsetters with big name consumer brands. Not a bad gig.
Bevy decided to create a similar vibe for 50 of her "twitpals" and burgeoning entrepreneurs and dubbed it Dining With Bevy: Life With Vision. She did not disappoint. The company, the venue and the food were stellar. The inaugural event was held at the Aureole Restaurant in NYC. She initially warned us not to come "trying to be fabulous or to network but to fellowship and to be prepare to hear the real deal about what it takes to follow your true passion." The guest speaker was Emil Wilbekin, Editor-at-Large of Essence Magazine and one of Bevy's BFFs. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Wilbekin on a prior occasion and was excited to hear about his journey. He spoke openly and eloquently about the transitions and challenges he faced in his career where he worked for magazines such as Vibe, Giant and now Essence. He gave us just what we all needed to hear - that the path isn't also clear but perseverance prevails.
So this is where the life changing part comes in - the energy, the camaraderie, the vision, the fellowship engulfed the room. Of course I became emotional, the one who cries at tv commercials about orphaned children in Africa, when hearing about one sister's journey that resonated with me personally (no need to get into that now *blushes with embarrassment*). Everyone connected in a room full of people who were complete strangers just a few hours before. I know it sounds cliche but the event was so inspiring that I have been on a high ever since. Even picked up new lingo: "co-conspirers, nay-sayers, vibrate higher."
As I mentioned, the venue was Aureole located at 135 W. 42nd St in NYC, one block from Bryant Park. Being the foodie that I am, I've been to some amazing restaurants in my time, *clears throat* most notably Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. However I'm a sucker for a restaurant with classically elegant decor. The space is filled with rich wood panels, leather seating and an elevated glass and lighting sculpted wine case obviously created by a with a sommelier in mind. Dining With Bevy: Life With Vision was held in the private dining room that features a palette of rich earthy textures and silver finishes. Bespoke (that's designer-ese for custom) sculptural sconces backed with silver wallcoverings wrapped the room creating a warm glow. The room is topped with a recessed ceiling cone which houses the same exquisite chandelier made of silver acrylic tiles showcased throughout the restaurant. And yes, the food was great too. Wish I had "instagramed" my plates. We even had our choice of signature cocktails created for the event - I selected 'Vibrate Higher', of course. Check out some pics of the interior.
Bevy decided to create a similar vibe for 50 of her "twitpals" and burgeoning entrepreneurs and dubbed it Dining With Bevy: Life With Vision. She did not disappoint. The company, the venue and the food were stellar. The inaugural event was held at the Aureole Restaurant in NYC. She initially warned us not to come "trying to be fabulous or to network but to fellowship and to be prepare to hear the real deal about what it takes to follow your true passion." The guest speaker was Emil Wilbekin, Editor-at-Large of Essence Magazine and one of Bevy's BFFs. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Wilbekin on a prior occasion and was excited to hear about his journey. He spoke openly and eloquently about the transitions and challenges he faced in his career where he worked for magazines such as Vibe, Giant and now Essence. He gave us just what we all needed to hear - that the path isn't also clear but perseverance prevails. |
| Emil Wilbekin & Bevy Smith |
As I mentioned, the venue was Aureole located at 135 W. 42nd St in NYC, one block from Bryant Park. Being the foodie that I am, I've been to some amazing restaurants in my time, *clears throat* most notably Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley. However I'm a sucker for a restaurant with classically elegant decor. The space is filled with rich wood panels, leather seating and an elevated glass and lighting sculpted wine case obviously created by a with a sommelier in mind. Dining With Bevy: Life With Vision was held in the private dining room that features a palette of rich earthy textures and silver finishes. Bespoke (that's designer-ese for custom) sculptural sconces backed with silver wallcoverings wrapped the room creating a warm glow. The room is topped with a recessed ceiling cone which houses the same exquisite chandelier made of silver acrylic tiles showcased throughout the restaurant. And yes, the food was great too. Wish I had "instagramed" my plates. We even had our choice of signature cocktails created for the event - I selected 'Vibrate Higher', of course. Check out some pics of the interior.
BAR
DINING AREA
WINE CASE
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| DINING WITH BEVY: LIFE WITH VISION CLASS OF 2012 |
It was all just FABULOUS...
Peace and Blessings,
Tammy
Restaurant photos courtesy of CharliePalmer.com
Illustration by Tamika Blockett
Saturday, June 30, 2012
KIPS BAY DECORATORS SHOW HOUSE...
Every year since 1973, celebrated designers have created imaginative interiors for the Kips Bay Decorators Show House in Manhattan. This year was no different except the location changed from the usual toney Upper East Side townhouse to a chic West Side luxury high rise. This annual showcase of amazing talent supports the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club which is a non-profit organization that provides after-school enrichment for NYC youth. A worthy cause indeed, the show house is always a pleasure to witness. Enjoy some of the highlights:
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| Master Suite Sitting Area by Charlotte Moss, LLC |
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| Library by Jamie Drake of Drake Design Associates |
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| Bedroom by Lynne Scalo Design |
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| Lounge by Neal Beckstedt Studio |
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| Great Room by Patrik Lonn Design |
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| Poolside Sitting Area by Scott Sanders, LLC |
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| Sitting Room by Shawn Henderson Interior Design |
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| Foyer by Thom Filicia, Inc. |
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| Dining Room by Todd Alexander Romano, LLC |
Until next year...
Peace and Blessings,
Tammy
Photos courtesy of ElleDecor.com
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