Fairley Modern - Tobi Fairley in Rue

   Have you seen this penthouse designed by Tobi Fairley in Rue Magazine?   It a real stunner!   Known for her bold use of color, Tobi really brings it to this project.  The foyer wallpaper custom designed by Tracy Hiner owner of Black Crow Studios wraps the walls in cobalt bliss!  This penthouse is off the chain gorgeous. I've included a few of my favorite photographs taken by talented photographer, Nancy Nolen. 

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Taking the Selfie to a Whole New Level!

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Modern day Snow Whites can now look into the magic looking glass for more answers than "who is the fairest in the land."    The Washington Post reported that Neiman Marcus is drinking the kool-aid and has installed MemoryMirrors in their Walnut Creek, California store with plans to expand into in the San Francisco and Dallas stores as well.  I have mixed feelings about this product.  I need to know more about it before I can weigh in on whether I will actually try the MemoryMirror when shopping in Neimans. 
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Pearls of Wisdom 1.11.15

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When I was younger, I would go shopping and buy things just because I liked them.  Sometimes those items were great purchases and other times they weren't.   My closet would end up bulging at the seams with clothing that I wore 25% of the time.  As I have gotten older and wiser, I have gained more discretion over what makes the cut and comes to live in my small closet.  I'm not like most of my friends whose closets have grown with their years.  I still have a smallish walk in closet which is the same walk in closet I had 20 years ago.  My sister on the other hand, has a closet that is so large she actually set up her last child's nursery in one side of the closet and still had an entire side for his and her clothing.   I think her closet was a bedroom converted into a closet by the previous homeowners. I haven't had the luxury of a space like hers.  I guess I have been guilty of closet envy on many levels, but recently I have come to terms with my envy.   My house was built in the 80's before the birth of the huge master bedroom closet. It was a simpler time lacking dressing room glamour.  Unfortunately, this house doesn't offer the option of knocking out walls and making my closet bigger.    I could claim my daughter's room next to the master and make a closet out of her room, but where would she sleep when she came home?  Somehow I don't think she would visit often if she had to sleep on the couch, do you?  I don't want to take that chance.

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Fire versus Gas Burning Fireplace Pros and Cons

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What are you doing on this cold January day?  I hope you are warming yourself by a cozy fire.  If so is your fire wood or gas burning?  The debate continues with pros and cons of wood burning versus gas burning fireplaces.  Which camp are you in?  

I have major allergies to an open fire, but I'll forego the issues to warm myself by an open flame during the winter months.  My husband is so crazy about a wood burning fire.  I'm sure he would look for a new wife, if I didn't agree to an open flame.  

Some people do not like wood burning fireplaces at all.  They prefer gas when burning a fire because of the ease. If you are trying to make a decision about which type of fire you want in your home here are some factors to consider:

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Guess Who's Been Invited to Blogtour For Ambiente in Frankfurt?

Meeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!  That's who!!!

I am over the moon excited to be chosen for Modenus Blogtour to Ambiente in Frankfurt, Germany!  This is Blogtour's inaugural trip to Ambiente which is one of the most important gift and table top shows in the world.  There will be exhibitors from 89 countries with over 4700 exhibitors.  It's going to be an amazing show!  I can't wait to share our adventures at the show and in Germany with all of you.  The USA is Ambiante's offical partner country.  There will be a pavilion curated by design star Scott Henderson!  I can't wait to meet Scott and see the amazing pavilion he creates for the show! I know it will be spectacular!

Have I told you how much I love Modenus Blogtours!  This will be my third Blogtour.  I have participated in Blogtour London and Blogtour Vegas.  It just keeps getting better and better for me!  I can't wait to go to Frankfurt!  Blogtour gives us opportunities to meet interesting people in the world of design, as well as gain exposure to beautiful products and visit interesting places.  I always learn so much and make so many valuable contacts.   Blogtour makes me a more knowledgable designer by exposing me to the latest and greatest in design and luxury products.  I am excited about what I will learn and see at Ambiente!  

Without further adieu allow me to introduce our Blogtour team for Ambiente, Frankfurt!

I borrowed this copy from the Modenus blog.  

Thanks to Florence Von Pelet for writing!

Are you familiar with Modenus?  If you are a designers, design enthusiast or architect, make sure to pop over to Modenus to get inspired!

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