En route to a beach housewarming party, Dyl and I put on our big girl panties to brave Target Atlantic Center on a Saturday. Which for those of y’all who’ve experienced this firsthand, you know I speak the truth…this isn’t just some ‘Dynasty’ tv show drama…this is full on Tar-ghetto at its finest, y’all! Well, well, imagine my joy upon seeing this graphic greet us at the door:

Awww, that’s a puppy after my own value-driven heart…y’all know biotch loves a bargain! And lo and behold, we found these wicker wrapped glasses on clearance that were just too cute to pass up, ruff ruff!

Have y’all ever beheld so much joy? That’s not a glare from the glasses, oh no…that’s bargain shining through!! HOT! And at $4.18 a pop, our new homeowner will have the happiest AND warmest home on the block! Cheers!

Y’all, the good folks at Ikea must just be beyond exhausted, what with all the style sass they’re constantly serving us…just yesterday I was in the Brooklyn store and was style slapped by this new runner:

I’m just j’adoring the fun, poppy stripes of this beauty…AND the fact that she’s a mere $24.99 is just icing on a cinnamon bun!!! (of which we bought a dozen before leaving the store– oh shiot, yes!!!)

The rug is called Barbro Rand and it’s 6’7″L x 2′x7″W…get more details here…I also love the fact that b/c she’s a flat weave, I can customize her to fit whatever dimensions I need without all kinds of binding/fraying drama…genius!

So go on and get y’all some Ikea Barbro Rand action for an easy splash of summer style ‘lisciousness…the yummy cinnamon buns are optional, of course!!!

The art you choose to display in your space says a lot about “who” you really are… it’s not just a style statement… it can be a real journey into the psyche of the folks who live there… sometimes that’s a trip you’re eager to take– especially when we’re talking about yummy vintage yarn art– holla– or, it can be territory that’s best left uncharted. Meaning, anything incorporating LED lights. And scene.
Thankfully, the good peeps over at art.com have trusted yours truly to offer up my picks for adding some pizazz to your place… I tried to corral a varied collection of art, without loosing my style stamp of approval. Currently they’re featuring a gallery of floral and nature themed art that I selected. Check out my gallery here (just scroll down and click my face – y’all know you want to)… even if my suggestions don’t backslap you, you’re sure to find something that will help tell the world who you really are!

Y’all don’t need me to tell you that NYC isn’t hurting for chic stores. That’s one of the best perks of my job is that I get paid to shop– a lot. In doing so, I stumble upon some pretty amazing spots to get your style on. One of these is Modern Anthology.

The store (&design studio) that style-slapped me!!!

Billing itself as “creative agency + retail lab”, this a double value discovery b/c in addition to the amazing store, they’re also a design firm. Genius style slap!
Located in the Dumbo area of Brooklyn, this has to be one of the best stores I’ve seen in a long time. There wasn’t a single item that I wouldn’t be happy buying. From clothing & bedding to furniture & accessories, the sophisticated selection is extremely well edited, merchandised and just…well, cool. Think: hip big brother’s room that’s no longer off limits!

Yummy!

Is that an armadillo or are y'all just happy to see me?! Oh!

Take us there!!!

Well, shut the $%ck YOU, taxidermy quail!!!

The “lab” just oozes masculinity, which explains why I was drawn in to begin with—heehee– scandal! Vintage clothing, accessories & industrial furniture pieces are seamlessly mixed with awesome new offerings. This is the place y’all come when shopping for a gift for the guy who, “already has everything”. But make no mistake, thankfully, the owners of this place are total EOA— Equal Opportunity Aesthetes— giving guys AND gals the perfectly curated spot for some stylish retail therapy! Well played, my friends.

Serving straw hat fedora sass, Modern Anthology style, y'all!

Y’all, when it comes to collecting, I’ve been known to get a little— shall we say, passionate?—about certain things.

Confessions from a love affair with Collections, starring PJ's apartment!

Landscape paintings. Globes. Dansk candleholders. And for the past year or so, I’ve taken to yarn art. Yes! (more…)

So, y’all, get this: for the past four years (maybe MORE), I’ve been collecting fondue pots and forks with the grand and romantic notion of hosting fabulous fondue parties. In my various thrift store tours while traveling, I’ve scored three lovely pots and several sets of forks.

My fondue pot and fork collection

Gorge, right? And YES! Every single one I found is ORANGE! Now, if that’s not entertaining kismet, I don’t know what is… somebody, somewhere wanted me to fulfill my fondue dreams in a BIG, ORANGE way and I could no longer refuse the call. (more…)

Y’all, just when I thought an already amazing day spent shopping with Disa couldn’t get any better, I returned home yesterday to find the Feb. 2011 issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine in my mailbox!

Color-luscious love!

Y’all, I got a cool opportunity this past week to do some crafting goodness for a Family Fun magazine Halloween segment on the Regis & Kelly Show! The crafts were super-cute and for the most part, super-easy! (Big southern shout-out to Dyl who sacrificed most of his weekend and several hours of sleep to help—Yeehaw, Dyl! You took us there!) The segment aired on Wed 10/27 and went really well. Y’all can watch it live right here. Once you click the link, you’ll have to click on Videos and then scroll down to the “Pumpkin Alternatives” video. Enjoy! Now, I’m no stranger to being on a set, but live shows are an entirely different beast! Pun intended- Happy Halloween, Y’all!!! Scary! (more…)

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Alright y’all, I KNOW, it’s way janky that I haven’t shared any sass since May…some folks are no doubt malnourished, having hijinks withdrawals…

But, in addition to moving into a fabulous apartment in none other than the esteemed Patrician Court building —think Melrose Place of Lefferts Gardens Brooklyn, minus the pool!

Exotica personified! Eat your heart out Amanda Woodward, guess who’s holding court here now, biotch!