"Most Wanted" Fall Fashion on Friday

Yay! It's Friday! I don't know why I am so excited, I still have so much to do before I can officially call it the weekend. One of my favorite things to do at night is peruse the internet for cool fall fashions for myself and clients. Here are some things that caught my eye this week and made my "Most Wanted" List! Black is a staple in my wardrobe, but this fall, I am adding merlot to brighten things up a bit.  Bucket bags have never been more popular.  My favorite one is "Cynnie" from Elizabeth and James.  I love it in leopard but all the colors are fab.  Speaking of leopard, I am so happy to find this leopard coat from Piperlime.  This coat is a basic that will take you from jeans to church.  It's fabulous.  It reminds me of the Emerson Frye coat that sold out before I purchased it. So many great things...so few dollars to spend. How are you budgeting for fall?

Here are my "most wanted" picks for this week!

Coast Into the Weekend with These Fabulous Coasters & a DIY!

Marblized Coaster

There is nothing better than a good set of coasters to protect your furniture from sweaty glasses.  I am constantly picking up a new set when the seasons change or just because.  It's the little details in life that make the biggest difference isn't it?  I have been looking at coasters because we have a vintage Henredon Glass top dining table in the studio and if you have ever had a glass top table, it requires constant cleaning to stay sparkling fresh.  I think coasters will cut down on the work!  Here are some of my favorite coasters.  I included a little DIY at the end of the post for fun!  I think you will like it!

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Announcing Studio 202 Retail Partnership with Taylor Burke Home

 Studio 202, home of Traci Zeller Designs and Lisa Mende Design is proud to announce a retail partnership with Taylor Burke Home.  Studio 202 will be your go to resource for Taylor Burke furnishings in the Charlotte area.  

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JENNY VORWALLER - STUDIO 202 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Welcome to Studio 202 Jenny Vorwaller!   

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12 Ways to Organize Your Desk - Motivation Monday

Kids are back in school and I am in a cleaning and organizing frenzy both at the office and at home.  I am taking one day at a time and rethinking all my spaces.  Today I am focusing on my work space.  I will admit when I get busy, my work space is the first place that gets out of whack.  I am so happy to finally have an office away from the house, but that doesn't mean I don't still have a work space at home.  We still have to pay bills and keep our family calendar don't we?   I find when I like my work space I am more apt to keep things organized.  Often, my work space at home is my breakfast room table and not a desk are you like that?  Do you carve out a space in your dining room or breakfast room or do you have a specified desk at home?  What about your work desk?  Are you like me and  your work spaces need sprucing up?  Hang tight and see what I suggest to help you get organized.  Hopefully, you will find some things you like!

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