Old money and royalty have crests, Scott's have family tartans-- why not create your own crest- or logo!
Create a personal logo for yourself that you can emblazon on your towels, stationary, etch into glasses. Logos are now the buzz word for what has always been a familiar image to identify owns' family, country, town.
What represents you- your initials, your love of wine, martinis, chocolate, books--- find a friend or hire a graphic artist to come up with a graphic that depicts who you are and liberally spread it around- creating an instant identity and brand!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Private Spaces
In my home I have a private space- called the Ladies Room. I had never heard of such a luxury when my best friend and I decided we needed some room in this house away from my boys... my husband and son.
So, I decorated the 'den' in a very feminine manner and dubbed it the 'ladies room. After all the guys had a TV in the basement and one in the living room and there was never time for me to watch the decorating shows I wanted to watch- so I created my own space with a fireplace, bookshelves and the little TV they did not want. (There is no TV there anymore).
This private girls room concept has been around for centuries, dubbed the 'Ladies room" in Islam as a place for the women to meet, a drawing room in England.... so I was not so revolutionary after all!
I do, believe we need some space that is ours- try to forge out a private retreat for yourself somewhere in your home where you can escape, read, watch TV and entertain your own females friends!
The strange thing about this room is my ex-husband loved it- my family think it is the nicest room in the house- so much for over the top decor putting off men! I think they like it as it is a secret peak into the 'feminine'.... like being in boudoir of old( kinda sexy in a forbidden way- but I am not about to tell the guys this!)
So, I decorated the 'den' in a very feminine manner and dubbed it the 'ladies room. After all the guys had a TV in the basement and one in the living room and there was never time for me to watch the decorating shows I wanted to watch- so I created my own space with a fireplace, bookshelves and the little TV they did not want. (There is no TV there anymore).
This private girls room concept has been around for centuries, dubbed the 'Ladies room" in Islam as a place for the women to meet, a drawing room in England.... so I was not so revolutionary after all!
I do, believe we need some space that is ours- try to forge out a private retreat for yourself somewhere in your home where you can escape, read, watch TV and entertain your own females friends!
The strange thing about this room is my ex-husband loved it- my family think it is the nicest room in the house- so much for over the top decor putting off men! I think they like it as it is a secret peak into the 'feminine'.... like being in boudoir of old( kinda sexy in a forbidden way- but I am not about to tell the guys this!)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Touch of Trash
Mae West, Dolly Parton- they are ladies, but the fun starts with the touch of trash they had/had. Do not get too serious over yourself and become a lady of the 18th century (unless it is a courtesan- but that is another blog) curt- too proper and serious and judgemental!
One of my favorite little sayings is:
" A little bad tastes is like a nice splash of paprika... it is NO taste I am against."
Dianna Vreeland....
So feel free add some splash- you decide what your 'splash' will be!
The odd cigar, some scotch, sexy touches in your wardrobe--touch of a 'naughty word' thrown in here and there....
have some fun
One of my favorite little sayings is:
" A little bad tastes is like a nice splash of paprika... it is NO taste I am against."
Dianna Vreeland....
So feel free add some splash- you decide what your 'splash' will be!
The odd cigar, some scotch, sexy touches in your wardrobe--touch of a 'naughty word' thrown in here and there....
have some fun
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