Musings of a Design Aficionado

September 13, 2012

Bon Anniversaire!

Anniversary, Fireworks, Southern Accents, Wedding

15 years ago today I was married. It was the most beautiful and fun wedding I have ever been to thanks to my mothers amazing

September 12, 2012

Terrific Tech Ideas

Photography, Technology

By HollyPhillips

FitBit, Marphie Juice Pack Plus, Pedometer, Samsung NX1000

I am a gadget girl. Here are some great finds from Instyle. Samsung NX1000, WiFi enabled camera, allows for sharing to your email and

September 11, 2012

Whoooo do you love?

Animal Prints, Owl

By HollyPhillips

More animal desires

September 10, 2012

Feeling Foxy this Fall?

Alexander McQueen, Animal Prints, Fashion, Fox

By HollyPhillips

Asos fox, Burberry Fox, Fox day, Patch NYC fox, Target, Tory Burch Fox

Are you feeling Foxy this fall? The design world seems to be

September 9, 2012

Chicago and the Week in Pictures

Hidell Brooks Gallery, Travel, Uncategorized

By HollyPhillips

Al Saints, Chicago, Christian Louboutin, Garrett's popcorn, Gemini Bistro, Gino's East, Neiman Marcus, Red Valentino, RL restaurant, Sunda, The James Hotel, Theory

I visited the new Whole Foods in Charlotte

September 7, 2012

Chicago girls trip…

Travel

By HollyPhillips

Chicago

I am with my Rollins College girls for a weekend away. We are busy catching up and doing architectural tour, lunch at Ralph Lauren,

September 6, 2012

New Source Love…

Furniture

By HollyPhillips

Furniture, Moore Councill, settee

A tip led me to a new source for chic furniture design. I first saw this settee and was sold. So chic! Let me know

September 5, 2012

Black and White Bathroom Inspiration

Bathroom, Interior Designer

By HollyPhillips

Best in Show, Collaboration, Interior Design, Margaret Fisher Interiors, Olioboard

My dear friend and walking buddy, Margaret Fisher, of Margaret Fisher Interiors featured our collaboration on my children's bathroom today on her blog.

September 4, 2012

Hidell Brooks Gallery featuring The English Room

Abstract Art, Charlotte, Galleries

By HollyPhillips

Chris Hayman, Hidell Brooks Gallery, Julian Hatton, Katharine Hidell Thomas, Rebecca Brooks, Selena Beaudry

Art gallery extraordinaire, Hidell Brooks Gallery's blog, featured The English Room today. Thank you to Katharine and Rebecca for including me on your blog.