i hope everyone has enjoyed their who cares about climate change cyber monday. did you accomplish some stylish scores? take advantage of the deluge of discounts?
i actually did - we pulled the trigger on two headboards for aspen - scored this one and this one for pretty sweet deal at 30% off.
i also bought a bed for myself. for the kondo. because i have to say, my whole entire decorating philosophy changed this week. let me tell you. (I also looked at this!)
i've been pouting around this kondo for the last month, sort of waiting for some metamorphic style upgrade to just descend on me. in my head: oh now you've made it! you're ready for this grown up, amazingly editorial perfectly executed place that everyone will photograph and tell their grandchildren about the time they saw a 12' tiger sofa on a blog and you're pretty much Chiara Ferragni (who's wiki, btw, has her profession as: an Italian fashion businessperson. same, see?)! this process should take about, oh, 3.5 months.
whelp.
i put all my stuff in storage, and now i'm going to get it back out. i've been scooting my few remaining things around this huge place for weeks now, with the thought, well they won't be here long! i guess i was thinking my life would be altered in a substantial enough way that i'd literally have all new things. i'm not kidding.
so, it's not. i have plenty of nice things i love, and i also can't afford many new things, so it's time for #operationgetreal. did this happen to any of you during your last move. you sort of pranced around your new place with shit in boxes and things all awry, waiting, and trusting that somehow (new) things would get arranged, and it would be perfect and done, and different? we all need to get a life.
patience. i'm counter-clockwise to it.
the real challenge of this isn't going to be becoming a different person via all new things, it's going to be incorporating all the things i love into this new modern shell, and making some thoughtful decisions along the way when i can, based on my experiences thus far. i'll be toting around a fancy new house on my back (big white box), but it's the same ole snippety turtle on the inside with too many pom poms, hello kitties and houseplants.
i'm starting to see how this can work. how the old can fit in with the new. i admit, i was having a real tough time with it.
so i'm gonna go unbox my shit like a normal person. brb.
well hey there. how was thanksgiving? I hope it was full of delicious items in your mouth, lots of gratitude in your heart, and some friends and family to share it with.
i'm headed home today - back to raleigh - feeling refreshed, ready to love on my schnauzies and dig back into the working. and the kondo. we got lots to talk about there.
lemme get on this plane, and we'll catch up next week. if you're like me, cruising around, checking out all the steals and deals today on your phone, then a little guidance may not hurt. it's overwhelming. what's worth the splurge? what works and where do i wear that?? my two cents on my fave retailer's big sale: my shop bop hits that i've purchased and can thoughtfully say, you might ought to as well. you spend more, you save more, so if you need a coat, a fancy pair of sneaks, or a pretty dress, now's your moment to shine.
i've always had the softest spot for a gift guide. they get me every year, the same way packing for a vacation, or dreaming about a room re-do can inspire you, to be a little better edited version of yourself, as reflected by the things you pick. ridiculous, yes i know, but so very fun this holiday season to aspire and inspire, and gift those you love with thoughtful treats that show them who you think they are at their very best.
hola amigos. it's a lovely afternoon Mexico - I just of now like one second ago recovered from a terrible illness that over the last 48 hours only allowed me to eat one of one half of a grilled cheese sandwich and 3 French fries.
if you've ever been on a trip with me, you know the detriment to my spirit this causes. i eat. i'm an eater. i get excited about food. i put it in my mouth, i talk about it, i get more of it, i plan around it and i want it.
we do about 4 things in playa del carman: sleep, drink iced coffees with tad's sister and her polite spotted dog stella (front paws always crossed), shop at Zara, and EAT. we eat the most amazing northern italian food, we eat crusty pizza with hot sauce from street vendors, we eat sushi, and scrape salty shrimp paella from the bottom of the pan at a fantastic spanish restaurant, and queso fundita with mushrooms, and eggs, lord, we eat the most delicious fluffy scrambled eggs with boursin from a french bakery.
so this was a blow.
i laid in bed with dh Khaled (aren't they all him now?) hits thumping from the pool below, watching cnn on mute and pretty much dying of stomach death, head death and body ache death and i missed two days of eating.
but as of this afternoon, i've paid my dues to the karma gods for my continued failure to go get my car renewed (I just can't make it happen), and i made it to tulum, alive and a little bit hungry and working on my laptop by the ocean in a zip up one-piece looking like damn carmen electra in Baywatch because I'm maybe probably lost 1 pound. SO I AM THRIVING.
that's just me. what else. furbish's pop-up artist this week is Hayley Mitchell. we've had the pleasure of working with her for several pop-ups now, and it's great that her art keeps evolving, and it seems like she's really finding her vibe. i did it. this collection of faces -- i want to call them busts, because her work is taking on this cool classical vibe, and the subjects just feel more statue-esque to me. more greek and yet more modern. i think a few hung in a set in the right frame would be killer. there are several sizes, smallest around 6", and largest around $2500 (the big ones are such an amazing size for a statement piece - 22" x 30").
aren't these pretty?
the sale goes live this tuesday at 12pm est.
the last thing to tell you is that i am working on the most epic series of giveaways for my blog readers this december. and i do not play. i'm putting together the raddest collection of gifts, all 115% things i love (and things i do) ((and places go))! and 12 lucky winners are gonna get to share some of my absolute favorites - here's a hint: from head to toe, from coast to coast, and from tiny splurges to extra-large luxuries, it's gonna be a fun time.
these pants feel very Melania trump to me, like on her best day when she has something to offer, and it's pants inspiration. // this green tiger number may be my holiday jam // I picked these boots up for LA because they feel very fancy urban current not-too-expensive. I wore them to dinners with the Levi's below and felt that I had come close to stylishness.
you'd be the belle of the turkey day ball in this blouse // and go ahead and pair it with these jeans for maximum stylez // loving all things asymmetrical this season and this dress is a steal
when Alex refreshed my closet last week, I asked her 'which Levi's am I supposed to get again?", and she said these. she's right. // this whole row really - I'd wear the whole winter long. such a fun sweater // my sneaker game is going up a notch with these simple and sleek vejas
good morning friends of the internet. let's catch up.
i've been in southern california celebrating tad's cousin's wedding this past weekend. it's a bit surreal to be toasting and taking photos while a monster fire rages just miles from us. several fires - california is really having a time. do what you can for these people - wherever you are, and however you can help. 7000 buildings and homes completely burned to the ground - schools, hospitals, retirement homes, farms, businesses - these communities are going to need help, and hope.
the los angeles fire department foundation supports the first responders fighting on the frontlines of the wildfires. They are currently requesting donations to put towards hydration backpacks for the firefighters.
american red cross workers have set up temporary shelters and food sites across the state. donate to the efforts by visiting redcross.org or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. donors can even specifically request their monies go towards california relief efforts by writing the specific disaster name in the memo line of a check made out to the organization.
in the particular news of what i'm doing - all that talk of new dresses and i just wore one that i had from a school of old. it's tibi. it was fine. no one cared.
also, there are many and assorted new items on the site, and we're gonna keep them coming through the holidays. all the gifts, so many stocking stuffers, a few treat yourself tid bits, and a lot of awesome new finds. go check it out. my current faves are these suzani pillows - we just have a few, but your entire bed could be made with two (they're a great size), these tiny little table lamps that DON'T HAVE A CORD!, and this super-fancy candle set - perfect to give as a really rad holiday gift, or break them apart for easy hostess gifts all season - just grab one and gift!
i'll be in and out the next few days - we're flying tomorrow from lax to mexico where my main goal is to not use my hands.
name harriet mills occupation ceo / co-founder of wine & design what’s your sign pisces
who do you live with my husband patrick, and my three kids patrick jr. - 9, abigail - 7 and cooper - 1, and hallie, my sweet golden retriever who passed away right after this shoot
what do you collect i like to keep my old designer things that i can pass down to my daughter. my first pair of jimmy choos , and my first louis v. i have designer dresses and outfits i have also stored for her in hopes she will love them as much as i do one day.
describe your style in 3 words classic, artsy, chic
fool proof dinner party tip a good 90s playlist is a must, great flowers and when i say flowers i mean flowers everywhere, bathroom, side tables, center pieces etc. flowers bring anything to life ;)
what would be your perfect weekend at the beach, on a boat with my family and my brother and sister in law and niece and nephew
favorite piece of clothing right now i am loving all of ulla johnson things right now! but just bought a pair of vejas and feel pretty hip in them! Oooo and since leopard print is my favorite and it’s apparently hot right now i have gone on a leopard print buying spree and loving every piece so far
dream dinner party guests bradley cooper (have you heard him sing? ..WOW) ...snoop dog, prince harry and princess megan, will smith, rebel wilson, joan rivers
favorite cocktail champagne..or vodka water with two lemons! what’s always in your refrigerator milk, because i have a 1 year old who could be a cow he drinks so much. and of champagne!
what do you attribute your success in business to being brave, confident and motivated and always being ON TIME! also, my husbands support, the love for my franchise partners and my amazing team.
two things you love about your job my team and finding creative solutions to help my franchisees make more money and do their jobs easier
your favorite 3 things in your house my interior designer, betsy anderson and katie o'neal helped me and love everything they did, so finding 3 things will be hard. but i love my designers guild wall paper in my dining room, with the pink velvet seats. i also love the painting i did in my hallway - it has holes in it from where my son and his friends shot darts through it -- so i incorporated that into painting and love it even more. lastly I would say my photos of my family. it can looks cluttered, but i like to look up and see photos of my grandmother, mom & dad, brother and sister in law, etc. makes you remember them when you don’t get to see them every day.
best concert you've ever been to U2. one of the first dates my husband took me too. he had me hooked from there. favorite song to dance to mustang sally
3 favorite things about your house i love love love our neighborhood and neighbors. i love the fact that I have children in and out of my house at all times of the day. it's so great that I can just let my kids run out and not have to worry. plus my neighbors are pretty awesome as well. i also love the french modern feel of my house.
favorite restaurant pooles diner what smell do you love roses
what would people be surprised to learn about you i love sports.
what do you like to do in your home i actually like to cook when i have time. then sit on my back porch and eat as a family. it’s a tradition that my family did when i grew up, and it just brings back a little bit of “home” for me.
one piece of advice you’d give an aspiring entrepreneur get a mentor and listen to everything they say, line up meetings and stick with them. i have been lucky to have the CEO of great clips who has taken me under her wing and really has helped me along the way. what’s the most important thing you’ve learned this year that life is short. try to take out the drama and focus on the important things around you.
what’s really important to you right now family -- i always thought it was funny hearing your parents and grandparents say they grow up so fast, but honestly i have no idea what and how 9 years have gone by and i have a 9 and 7 year old.
favorite place to get coffee in raleigh third place
what surprises you about raleigh we don’t have a neimans yet!
netflix obsession sharp objects what can you not stop thinking about my trip to italy next year!
book you're reading right now circle maker, 100 days to brave, thrive favorite hotel greenwich hotel NYC
what do you bring with you everywhere you go lip gloss and my work notebook and my jesus calling prayer book favorite place to buy clothes vermillion, fleur, shopbop, moda operandi, zara
who would you want to play you in your biopic whoever the modern day Scarlett o'hara would be today.
Written by Jamie Meares, Founder + Creative Director of retailer Furbish Studio.
I Suwannee is a daily chronicle of her wants and whims, her interior design and styling work, her goings and doings, and a place to share her never-ending discoveries and inspirations.
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