Design Editor

My twins!

Checking in to introduce my new daughters! Meet Margaret Virginia and Charlotte Susan, born August 28. Pure joy! Stay tuned for photos of the nursery...

My last post...

With a heavy heart, I've decided to stop Design Editor. With the upcoming birth of my twins and my full time job-it just makes sense. I hope to pick up again when things settle down one day!

Thanks to all of my readers and friends in blog world-it's been a blast!

P.S. Get this card from hellomonkey's shop on Etsy!

Big news!

 

Long time no blog! I've been somewhat busy...I'm happy to share with you that I'm expecting twins in late summer! This is my first pregnancy so I've been nesting, planning and trying to keep the morning sickness at bay. Thank goodness for my amazing husband!

It's been fun thinking about the nursery and entering a whole new world of design. How much am I loving Serena & Lily?  May not be the most practical for me-needing two of everything and all. I'm also a fan of Land of Nod. Here's what Ive bookmarked from both sites:

Graham Collection for either gender.

Puzzle Patch bedding for a cottagey vibe.

Spring Kitchen!

Anyone else ready for Spring? This weekend was so nice here in Virginia-I so wish it would last. I found this House Beautiful article on a NY kitchen and it felt like a breath of fresh air.

Designer Dionne Trifiro incorporated three islands, varied cabinetry and a mix of textures like glass tiles, marble and stone. I love the bench in the background of the photo below-it serves as a mini mudroom. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Photos: House Beautiful

Say it ain't so, Domino!

 

Sad news gang, Domino magazine is ceasing publication. Sounds like the website will go away as well. I'm so bummed!

P.S. Sorry I've been M.I.A.-I'm working on a big project that I'll tell you about soon!

Must..have..this..bag!

I'm in love with this Cole Haan bag featured on ilovetypography. But, at $450...I will be admiring from afar!

Orla Kiely at Target

Just in time to brighten up our winter blues! Orla Kiely will be debuting an exclusive line of home products at Target on February 1st.  Here's a sampling-I'm loving the pears:

   

 

 

     

 

Photos:  Target

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Brooke at OhBrooke-winner of the Push the Envelope giveaway! Thanks to you all for your comments and for entering. Check back soon for more!

Giveaway! Notecards from Push The Envelope!

 

Win a package of 10 notecards, 2 each of these 5 expressions from Push The Envelope Studio. The studio is run by my dear friend Caroline-she has the most adorable stationary line and also does gorgeous home portraits. (See my portrait on Design Editor's About page.)

How it works: Leave a comment telling me what you'd like to see on Design Editor this year. Make sure to include your email and I'll choose one winner at random. The contest will close Sunday, January 11, at midnight EST. Winners announced Monday!

Fabulous wall murals!

This photo (above) from the UK's Living Etc. magazine just relaxes me. Especially on a cold, drizzly winter day like today. The wall mural is by Surface View. They have the most amazing collection of photography and artwork (including National Gallery and V&A museums) to select from. Check it out!