Musings of a Design Aficionado

May 27, 2013

Around the World in 10 Days: Life in Review

Aerin Lauder, Blogfest, Design Bloggers Conference, Elephant, New York, Travel, Weekend

By HollyPhillips

I have had a whirlwind 10 days. It has been terrific in all stops. I went to Naples on a much needed Girls weekend to

May 27, 2013

An Amazing App: A Beautiful Mess

Accessories, Photography

By HollyPhillips

28207, A Beautiful Mess, App Store, Apple, Blogfest 2013, Charlotte Interior Designer, Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, Photography, Ted Kennedy Watson

My dear friend from Seattle, Ted Kennedy Watson (of the FAB Stores and Blog), introduced me to the coolest app at Blogfest 2013. A

May 26, 2013

Space Savers: Built-In Island Banquette

Kitchens

By HollyPhillips

28207, Banquette, Charlotte Interior Designer, Holly Hollingsworth Philips, kitchen, kitchen island, Renovation, The English Room

A client that is doing a big renovation was having trouble with kitchen, breakfast room and sitting area space. I came up with the

May 25, 2013

Happy Memorial Day

Uncategorized

By HollyPhillips

28207, American Flag, Charlotte Interior Designer, Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, Jasper Johns, Memorial Day, Nancy B Westfall, The English Room, Thomas Hamel

I big thank you to all those who fight for our freedoms everyday and those who have protected our past. As Americans we are blessed

May 24, 2013

The Pretty Products of Paule Marrot

Abstract Art, Accessories, Fabric

By HollyPhillips

28207, Caspari cocktail napkins, Charlotte Interior Designer, Furbish Studio, Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, Natural Curiosities, Paule Marrot, Steven Shell, The English Room

I have always been a fan of the work of French artist and designer Paule Marrot. Paule Marrot (1902–1987) was a Parisian textile designer widely known for her

May 23, 2013

Friday Fun: BARBIE® ENLISTS A DECORATOR DREAM TEAM FOR NEW DREAMHOUSE® SEARCH

Celerie Kemble, Jonathan Adler, Uncategorized

By HollyPhillips

28207, Barbie, Barbie Dream House, Celerie Kemble, Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, Jonathan Adler, Josh Altman, Lulu de Kwaitkowski, Lulu DK, Malibu Barbie, The English Room, Trina Turk, Trulia

I’m sure you recall; Barbie® is moving! Earlier this year she put her Dream House on the market with Josh Altman on Trulia. Check out her

May 23, 2013

The FAB 50 Father’s Day Gift Guide 2013

Accessories, Fashion, Father's Day

By HollyPhillips

28207, Abington Travel Kit, Animal House, Backgammon Set, Barbour, BEM Speakers, Bill of Rites for the American Man, Breville Pizza Maker, Brooks Brothers, Brooks Brothers Social Primer, Carolina Kettles, Charlotte Interior Designer, Costa Del Mar Wingman, Custom Dog Portrait, Cutting Board, Eames Chair, Etsy, Father's Day Card, Father's Day Gift Guide, Filson Laptop Case, Garden & Gun, Great Fishing Lodges of North America, Habitat Leaf Lines Longboard, Hendrick's Gin, Heritage Handcrafted, Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, How to Be a Man, Ipad Mini, J. Crew, J. Crew Poplin Pajama Set, Jawbone Fitness Tracking Bracelet, Johnnie O, Leica Camera, Lesli Devito, Liberty Bow Tie, Minox, Murrey's Toggery, Nantucket Reds, Needlepoint Cufflinks, Needlepoint Flask, Neiman Marcus, Old School, Orvis Safe passage Reel Case, Pocket Square Set, Rainbow Leather Flip Flop, Rave Sports Paddleboard, Rifle Paper Co., Rolex, Rukas Solar Bluetooth Player, Social Primer, Steve McQueen Barbour, Tattersall Shirt, Taylor Made Ghost Spider S Putter, The Big Green Egg, The English Room, The Hangover, The Watauga River Lodge, Tucker Blair Needlepoint Belt, Vans, Vineyard Vines Board Shorts, Vineyard Vines Swim, Wallace and Barnes, Weekender, Wine Barrel Chars

In my largest gift guide ever, here are 50 fabulous gift ideas for your Father to enjoy. You only have a few weeks

May 22, 2013

Summer Shopping and Anthropologie Hits

Accessories, Anthropologie, Elephant, Fashion, Shopping

By HollyPhillips

28207, Anthropologie, Charlotte Interior Designer, Fashion, Shopping. Holly Hollingsworth Philips, The English Room, Zebra Dress, Zebra Top

While in NYC and Naples last week I popped in Anthropologie to find some fun new things as always. Those buyers really do boho chic

May 21, 2013

Southern Artist Spotlight Series: Ruth Ava Lyons

Abstract Art, Hidell Brooks Gallery

By HollyPhillips

Abstract Art, Antartica, Bellini, Ben Thanh, Charlotte, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Great Barrier reef, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Kent State, Lang Van, Noda, North Carolina, Ruth Ava Lyons, Stoli Martini

I want to share my piece from The Southern C today. You must sign up HERE if you are not already connected to this growing

May 20, 2013

Bold Book Binding

Accessories, Blogfest

By HollyPhillips

28207, Blogfest 2013, Books Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, Charlotte Interior Designer, E. Lawrence Ltd., The English Room

I am off to a full day of Blogfest2013 in the NYC rain. I seem to bring the rain. I am crazy about E. Lawrence,

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