Monthly Archives: December 2011

Really Cool Things In 2012

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Peggy

Mayan calendar aside , I am pretty certain that most of us will make it through to 2013 . And there will be some really great things to enjoy along the way. If you are not quite ready for another year … Continue reading →

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Halston- A Passion For Fashion – Branding Guru #2

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Peggy

I have been cleaning out my clothes closet with that New Year zeal. My love affair with Fashion has over run my wardrobe space , and  on top of that , I am moving down town where there is even less storage. … Continue reading →

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I love Crismus be cus Santa brings a gift.

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Peggy

My granddaughter Lottie sent me a wonderful card , full of colorful Christmas drawings and some short (very short) essays. My favorite says why she loves Christmas , spelling aside , it is a pretty honest child’s reaction to the … Continue reading →

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Inside The Mystical , Magical Shangri-La Resort And Spa

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Peggy

Like everyone else who drives by the Shangri-La in old Bonita Springs , I longed to go through the gates and tour the Resort. Last night I got my wish , and it was as fascinating and beautiful a place … Continue reading →

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Syrie Maugham and ” The White Room .”

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Peggy

The all White Room can be accredited to Syrie Maugham , also known as Gwendoline Maud Syrie Barnardo… , well let’s call her Syrie. Syrie was a British Interior Decorator who as a late bloomer (and many are in Design) … Continue reading →

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True Design Confessions.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Peggy

As the New Year approaches , I feel the need to start clean. Get it off my chest so to speak …okay not literally. But I feel the need to clear the conscience , and what better place than the … Continue reading →

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Give Yourself The Gift Of Time For 2012

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Peggy

What we all really need for Christmas is more time, and not to work , pay bills , or do chores around the house . But to focus on family , friends , fun , and self. This year let’s all … Continue reading →

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Those Low Down Dirty Kicked In My Gut Holiday Blues.

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Peggy

Recently I met with an elderly client who said her Master  Bedroom was depressing her. It was a brownish -red (I know , I know , yucky) besides suggesting a favorite wall color of mine , Waterscape. I told her she really … Continue reading →

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Indulge Your Passion For Purple

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Peggy

The other day a client said “No Purple”. It is always sad to see a prejudice against one of the more magical colors in the palette. Purple invokes sincerity , empathy , and honesty. It is one of the most … Continue reading →

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The Trend Toward Small (really small) Homes.

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Peggy

Yesterday my husband had to dismantle a 110” long Sarried cabinet as it could not go up either the stairs or fit in the elevator of this particular condo. All Interior Designers need to marry a man that will travel with … Continue reading →

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