Filicia Fever

Thom Filicia is one of my favorite designers because of his fresh approach to interior design. I recently had the opportunity to meet him in person a few weeks ago. He was in Atlanta promoting his new eco-friendly line of Vanguard furniture. He was generous enough to give me a signed copy of his book, Thom Filicia Style. If you get the chance, check out this book. It is all about creating beautiful interiors while being true to your unique personal style. He even includes a page of neutral Benjamin Moore background colors which provides a great starting point for those of us who get a little carried away with color.

Back to blogging!

I'm FINALLY back to blogging after a hectic but very successful holiday season. Many thanks to my wonderful customers who helped make the success of The Brushed Bureau possible! I have been a busy bee ordering and preparing new merchandise for Spring 2010. Attending the Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishings Market a couple of weeks ago, has inspired me to put together a Paris Flea Market theme for the upcoming season. More to come later on new products featured in the store.

Packing it all in.

I will be M.I.A. from the blog world for the next month due to the growing length of my to-do-list. Hope everyone has a wonderful and fun holiday season! I'll be back with lots of new inspiration for 2010!

photo by Corrie Bond

Hostess with the mostess

I am loving Anna Maria Horner's fabric collection. This is definitely a great example of serving up a little holiday cheer in style. For more info, www.annamariehorner.com

I'll get you, my pretty and your little dog too!

Since I love Halloween, I decided to publish another post on the festive and always fun holiday. This time highlighting one of my FAVORITE retail spaces, The Curious Sofa. The talented staff at Curious Sofa really get into the whimsical and fun side of the holiday. Each Halloween season, Debbie Dunsenberry and her team get busy decorating her Kansas City store with the most interesting and entertaining eclectic assortment of props and merchandise. "Freak Show" is the theme at the store this year. If you find yourself in Kansas, keep your eyes open for the wicked witch of the west and treat yourself to the ever changing, intriguing and always theatrical decor of the Curious Sofa.

Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater

My favorite creative pumpkin decor ideas from Martha and House of 3!





photos 1-3:marthastewart.com
photo4:houseof3.com