Thanks Ivy & Piper!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeB62p9SVnqpue6NJQqXfcTAGPGN6R-drP4XCjEomgm4ZXENHid5n9QZzejPMvsulZ-LHzxncRpaZlwH-2J5EyCeMxEVwlEdAQ3INtQntecG3LLhLF40n7ApRvftz6WWnA4hLPDvhPPc/s1600/front+cover+ivy+and+piper.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeB62p9SVnqpue6NJQqXfcTAGPGN6R-drP4XCjEomgm4ZXENHid5n9QZzejPMvsulZ-LHzxncRpaZlwH-2J5EyCeMxEVwlEdAQ3INtQntecG3LLhLF40n7ApRvftz6WWnA4hLPDvhPPc/s640/front+cover+ivy+and+piper.png" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I want to thank the new Australian online magazine <a href="http://www.ivyandpiper.com.au/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Ivy & Piper</span></a> for including me on their Beautiful blog roll.  I am especially honored to be in the company of interior designer and blogger Anna Spiro.  Her blog <a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Absolutely Beautiful Things</span></a> was one of the first design blogs that I read and it definitely inspired me to create my own.  Thanks ladies!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZupJKmeDRACsO2eujqCLqPLXP-MtJ5qNr-xrCGZ-ja00TYj7_poroFMa9hheU232z9GvizPOuRzoBwEg71T5dVmw6lrZbwQ7Tp_J31HGezjfr3Iizv8B2lAYru9MqxF2R8VFOATAfdI/s1600/ivy+and+pip+blogroll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZupJKmeDRACsO2eujqCLqPLXP-MtJ5qNr-xrCGZ-ja00TYj7_poroFMa9hheU232z9GvizPOuRzoBwEg71T5dVmw6lrZbwQ7Tp_J31HGezjfr3Iizv8B2lAYru9MqxF2R8VFOATAfdI/s640/ivy+and+pip+blogroll.jpg" width="462" /></a></div>

Thanks Ivy & Piper!

I want to thank the new Australian online magazine Ivy & Piper for including me on their Beautiful blog roll.  I am especially honored ...

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Thanks Fox News!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKD2OYZBQuYvZwMnYKEyCoZJxFEt9bdQHDuu3sRxYZxOu_VJE_wrjgOE4ivpzYirmjhGNqMHTZ34SvyNfCMK5BXSOIIf8ufnF2vg6DtyXZ8ndZrprhUZY3sOhz01oxSqq5PON1fzAqUZPB/s1600/blogs-foxnews.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKD2OYZBQuYvZwMnYKEyCoZJxFEt9bdQHDuu3sRxYZxOu_VJE_wrjgOE4ivpzYirmjhGNqMHTZ34SvyNfCMK5BXSOIIf8ufnF2vg6DtyXZ8ndZrprhUZY3sOhz01oxSqq5PON1fzAqUZPB/s400/blogs-foxnews.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I want to thank <a href="http://foxnews.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">FoxNews.com</span></a> for naming Habitually Chic one of the <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/imag/At%20Home/Top%2010%20Design%20Blogs%20of%202010"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Top 10 Design Blogs of 2010</span></a>!  I'm honored to be in such great company!</div>

Thanks Fox News!

I want to thank FoxNews.com for naming Habitually Chic one of the Top 10 Design Blogs of 2010 !  I'm honored to be in such great compan...

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Premier Issue of Rue Debuts!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuF_Ihk6JZayPtJ7s0OQbMIR8Ct9fmu0j5xqZWWRFLTIobBBAsUq3-etdVUTMf0VsI7oqHS77rF9MBXZTxkL-24rV4h4TwVVbb3GZKOyzLNUFyXm6pFtA7lV2Tmv4K7bOadYASU-Yd5u2/s1600/rue+mag+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuF_Ihk6JZayPtJ7s0OQbMIR8Ct9fmu0j5xqZWWRFLTIobBBAsUq3-etdVUTMf0VsI7oqHS77rF9MBXZTxkL-24rV4h4TwVVbb3GZKOyzLNUFyXm6pFtA7lV2Tmv4K7bOadYASU-Yd5u2/s400/rue+mag+cover.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The new online magazine <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Rue</span></a> has debuted today and I am very excited to be featured in its pages.  The co-founders, Anne Sage of <a href="http://www.annesage.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">The City Sage</span></a> and Crystal Gentilello of <a href="http://plushpalate.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Plush Palate</span></a> have put together a superb premier issue and I'm honored that they asked to include my work.  You can check out the spread on my bachelorette pad project in the magazine now (starting on page 44) and next week, I will be posting a complete before and after look at the apartment.  Thanks ladies! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Premier Issue of Rue Debuts!

The new online magazine Rue has debuted today and I am very excited to be featured in its pages.  The co-founders, Anne Sage of The City Sa...

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Thank You Elle Decor!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jMFP2KvTSStNm9g171wnTFB40qqfnyU2LahmAdJwuV6LQyczJLb-beSKGaFpHrxhhomDQsEVaV-yruQnedKUKRZ4ACZgamL47cBnRxZbP6bY9X7psFBEUHSyVrz3PKXmdME-P0NWrntp/s1600/elle+decor+october+2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jMFP2KvTSStNm9g171wnTFB40qqfnyU2LahmAdJwuV6LQyczJLb-beSKGaFpHrxhhomDQsEVaV-yruQnedKUKRZ4ACZgamL47cBnRxZbP6bY9X7psFBEUHSyVrz3PKXmdME-P0NWrntp/s400/elle+decor+october+2010.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQivyggHwH416_lDFkVyagVfFHgIerEBBMmM-lSBBAQ5lRMPd6XiBaXOJ6_15Aw0h0pDpmQmITt5iEsRGm5aa_68rGdQzkri4_tJukBjJKNja9Y6sIJd899JGzlIA8yqyV3H431JQNJBNO/s1600/elle+decor+october+2010+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQivyggHwH416_lDFkVyagVfFHgIerEBBMmM-lSBBAQ5lRMPd6XiBaXOJ6_15Aw0h0pDpmQmITt5iEsRGm5aa_68rGdQzkri4_tJukBjJKNja9Y6sIJd899JGzlIA8yqyV3H431JQNJBNO/s400/elle+decor+october+2010+2.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The October 2010 issue of <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Elle Decor</span></a> is one of their best ever and I'm not just saying that because I'm in it! I want to thank Elle Decor for including my quote about luxury at home in the issue. I am especially humbled to be included with Allegra Hicks, Schuyler Samperton, China Chow, Ralph Rucci, and John Oetgen!  Especially, because I'm sure all the rest of them are wondering who the heck I am! Thank you Elle Decor! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Thank You Elle Decor!

The October 2010 issue of Elle Decor is one of their best ever and I'm not just saying that because I'm in it! I want to thank Elle...

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Thank you Canadian House & Home!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgR1cmMOzAxAlxjEuPVSomsiZyv8-cWqxJNfb6YTYk9kSq62kyuDavDWZcLW_lmF11d4WueN6XhWOygL_wz5-QNSwFv_Fl3bUwQaB1qMDBmvqpw4cx3na5ZT_A3FXLv04PLBQnhHSj_E3/s1600/canadian+house+%26+home+oct+2010+page1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgR1cmMOzAxAlxjEuPVSomsiZyv8-cWqxJNfb6YTYk9kSq62kyuDavDWZcLW_lmF11d4WueN6XhWOygL_wz5-QNSwFv_Fl3bUwQaB1qMDBmvqpw4cx3na5ZT_A3FXLv04PLBQnhHSj_E3/s400/canadian+house+%26+home+oct+2010+page1.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been reading <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Canadian House & Home</span></a> for over a year and can't get enough.  It's filled the void left by <em>Domino</em> and always features unique and interesting interiors.  So, I was beyond honored when they asked to interview for the October 2010 issue!  My issue hasn't arrived yet but it has already come out in Canada.  I can't believe all the sweet emails and Twitter messages I have received from my Canadian readers.  All of your support and encouragement warms my heart and definitely keeps me motivated to keep blogging.  If your issue hasn't arrived yet, you can click on the photos here to enlarge them in order to read the article .  You can also subscribe to the digital version which I highly recommend.  Thanks again <a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Canadian House & Home</span></a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-GEdb0SZ8TJQJ-lHHxYgEVwyfHuvtt8qK9JpIooB-yqflo50TTQeYJBSyYr41QVp4ql5hYXp6klooCR2DXG385buGmTKlsunNwSN5WinkmMpzy93XJSYY8gX6rtHRNmkcbVQEsTESxIl/s1600/canadian+house+%26+home+page+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-GEdb0SZ8TJQJ-lHHxYgEVwyfHuvtt8qK9JpIooB-yqflo50TTQeYJBSyYr41QVp4ql5hYXp6klooCR2DXG385buGmTKlsunNwSN5WinkmMpzy93XJSYY8gX6rtHRNmkcbVQEsTESxIl/s400/canadian+house+%26+home+page+2.jpg" width="120" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNQt-tTXyw-YaeiwLH6jhH0PC-Uzz7TB2cCmf4QMRWu4bdjKa1J8F0Gm06-5thz5n-AU0MnH7T9_fpgzNptdLLVy1XnnakYVwaWrXIeSdbJta0fvpMnI4psxQHPS_DAl72_Yv8qI60HJZ/s1600/canadian+house+and+home+page+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNQt-tTXyw-YaeiwLH6jhH0PC-Uzz7TB2cCmf4QMRWu4bdjKa1J8F0Gm06-5thz5n-AU0MnH7T9_fpgzNptdLLVy1XnnakYVwaWrXIeSdbJta0fvpMnI4psxQHPS_DAl72_Yv8qI60HJZ/s400/canadian+house+and+home+page+3.jpg" width="115" /></a></div>

Thank you Canadian House & Home!

I've been reading Canadian House & Home for over a year and can't get enough.  It's filled the void left by Domino and alw...

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