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Design Du Jour:

A Seersucker Luncheon with Southern Living

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Tobi

If you’re from the South, you know that the minute the Easter eggs are hidden and Memorial Day plans are made, the seersucker comes out! I love this lightweight summer fabric and thought it was the perfect inspiration for a cheer-filled luncheon. Here’s how I used it to pull together a casual, yet refined look for the May issue of Southern Living.

Don’t miss the rest of this fabulous issue, which has some great advice from my friend Phoebe Howard, a feature on some of the South’s top young designers and, of course, some divine recipes!!

Happy Reading!

xo,

-Tobi

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High Point Market Style Spotters Contest!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Tobi

Hello friends,
Today I’m writing to you from one of the most exciting places in the country right now, High Point Market!

A couple of weeks ago, Cheminne Taylor-Smith, VP of marketing at High Point,  shared the inspiration behind some of this season’s hottest trends. Today, I’m thrilled to be able to share some of the actual pieces I’ve found via my Style Spotters Pinterest board!!

Style Spotters is one of my favorite things about market. Last year, I had the opportunity to participate in the contest and ended up winning! Here’s how it works: I spot items I like on showroom floors, snap a picture and upload it to this Pinterest board to share with you. Then, I receive points based on the number of likes and repins each item gets.

It is like a treasure hunt!! I hope you’ll check out my board and like or repin the items you love.

Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what trends you are hoping to see emerge from market.

Happy Monday!
xo,

-Tobi

 

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Sunday Showcase: Mottega Lamps

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Tobi

 

 

 

Confession: here at TFID we are slightly – er, okay majorly – OBSESSED with Mottega lamps. If you’re not already familiar with this fabulous, innovative company (which was created by Mark Moussa who also happens to be the creator of Arteriors Home!), allow me introduce you to one of the best ideas in lighting history!

This highlight from House Beautiful in 2011 is a great illustration of what Mottega is all about — configuration! On Mottega’s user-friendly website, you can mix and match lamp “anatomy” and colors until your heart is content! It’s like Legos for grown-ups. Ha!

There’s truly something for everyone, and the possible combinations are endless!

Some like it with gloss… (photo source: Apartment Therapy)

… and some like it with glass!

Here’s a few configurations I put together for you as a little demo:


Cool, right? So head on over to the Mottega Configurator and design the lamp of your dreams!

xo,

-Tobi

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Amanda Nisbet’s Dazzling Design Book!!

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Tobi

I first met Amanda Nisbet back in 2004 at a business coaching session we were both attending in NYC. It would be an understatement to say we hit it off immediately!

I think one of the reasons we clicked was our shared love for both color and pattern. That, and neither of us take ourselves too seriously!!

Here are just a few of her AMAZING designs that I love.

Since she has such a gift for using color, what better way to showcase her work than a book, right??

That’s why I’m so excited to say her first book, Dazzling Design, will be released September 15!

Congrats to my dear friend, Amanda! I hope you will pick up a copy as soon as it hits shelves (or reserve a copy through the pre-sale now!!). I, for one, can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

Happy Reading,

Tobi

P.S. If you’re attending High Point Market this week, I hope to see there! I’ll be speaking on the “Branded: Making a Name for Yourself and Increasing Your Business” panel on Monday at 10 am at the High Point Theater. Drop by and say “hello!”

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Fabulous Friday Finds: Just Beachy!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Tobi

Yesterday I was honored to be a guest blogger once again with At Home In Arkansas. I had the opportunity to help a reader who loves cool coastal colors and wanted to bring the look home.

I, too, love using cool colors when I’m designing an interior or selecting my wardrobe — as you may be able to tell from all my posts on blue this month!

Here are a few fabulous finds for your home – or for yourself - that I think are just beachy!

1.  On The Beach Nail Lacquer  2.  Newport Coffee Table  3.  Sorgente Glass  4.  Worth Blue Falling in Love Phone Cover  5.  Madeline Eternity Ring by Elizabeth Showers  6.  Solar Beach Towel  7.  Solid Emmy Sandal  8.  Rock Candy Lamps in Swimming Pool

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