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The New Victorian Ruralist – Finderkeepers Market storefront A POST BY GUEST CONTRIBUTOR and REPORTER: Courtney Fischer The best decision James Snowden has ever made was to leave his job as public librarian. When he did, this happened. Finderskeepers Market is one of the best-kept secrets in Lexington, Kentucky design. It’s a world where farmhouse… Read more »

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Missoni Home Trunk show at Stella Dallas I love visiting the Stella Dallas store on Lovers Lane.  Earlier this week, I was attracted by their beautiful Missoni Home window display.  Right now, the store is hosting a Missoni Home trunk show with an array of fabric and rug sample books through October 3rd.  On top… Read more »

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NOW: Dream Hotel Downtown – the view of the pool from my room Last week, I was invited to be in a video at Condé Nast in New York City that I hope to share more information about with you soon!  I was in the city during the beginning of New York Fashion week and… Read more »

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I love visiting Nest to keep up with their mix of wonderful finds in Dallas.  It’s one of my favorite places to shop in the city to find unique and interesting gifts! This fall, the store is filled with pieces that would make perfect presents and certainly spice up your own home for fall.  Recently,… Read more »

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“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” – Dr. Seuss Maybe it’s due to the extreme Texas temperatures… Read more »

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An Apartment in Paris, Seaside, FL The charming beach town of Seaside, Florida has its array of exquisite shops, but none with the same je ne sais quoi as An Apartment in Paris.  My mother and I were lucky enough to find this small little boutique tucked away in Seaside’s Ruskin Place on an afternoon… Read more »

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“Ruschmeyer’s, evoking memories of a nautical “summer camp,” was originally built in 1952 on three acres of lush, lakeside woodland. The recently renovated guestrooms circle a central lawn featuring a teepee and grills, while a sand-filled pool serves as an open-air beer garden. Much like summer camp, your time at Ruschmeyer’s centers around a slew of… Read more »

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Button Queen Chair – aren’t the clawfoot feet lovely? My mother kindly introduced me to the patchwork pieces of Kelly Swallow. Kelly is a designer based in the UK and uses a variety of fabrics to cover individually sourced vintage pieces from around the globe.  Each finished piece of patchwork furniture is one-of-a-kind and the… Read more »

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Rachel Ashwell at The Prairie. “I have always looked forward to my twice a year flea market visits to Texas,“ said Rachel. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of staying at The Meadow Manor at The Prairie, Rachel Ashwell‘s new bed and breakfast in Round Top, Texas.  Though my stay was short, it… Read more »

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The Paris Market – Savannah, Georgia “For 2011, the Paris Market and Brocante is again transforming itself to bring you the latest treasures from across the planet. This year our collections will include the Italian hip of Milan, Rome, and Florence; the wacky fun of the English countryside, London wharfs, and famous Portobello Road; and… Read more »