Planning a Holiday Party. (and an invitation!) Are you ready? If you are like me, this mere question strikes a bit of fear in my heart! This time of year is marked by more family gatherings, more social events, more gifts, more food, and, in general, more...
"Slow Down, You Move Too Fast." by: Stephanie Andrews Happy Halloween! I hope you have a silly and fun day! I'm heading to Erie, PA, to visit my oldest friend for a long weekend. Currently, I am writing to you from the airport. The flight is expected...
Hello there! I invite you to take a moment to consider your personal style. Please close your eyes and think of two or three words that describe it. As you reflect, were you thinking about your home style or your wardrobe style? In my experience, when we...
Party on the Dark Side By: Stephanie Andrews “I dwell in a lonely house I know That vanished many a Summer ago, And left no trace but the cellar walls, And a cellar in which the daylight falls And the purple-stemmed wild raspberries grow. I dwell with a strangely aching heart In that...
What’s Happening this Weekend? And a List of 10 October To-Do's. By: Stephanie Andrews Allie putting the final touches on this year's PRIDE window. It’s October! In Atlanta, Halloween decorations abound, and the weather is gorgeous! We also celebrate Atlanta Pride in October with a huge festival and parade...
Hidden Treasures Which Souvenir Should I Get? Hello, Have you ever returned from a vacation and wished you had brought home something more special? Perhaps much of what you saw was items from a souvenir shop or at the airport, because that was what you were expected to...
By Stephanie Andrews Greetings from New Orleans! I loved this oil painting in The Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter! He is called the Commodore Of New Orleans! Our family recently visited New Orleans for my brother's wedding, and it brought back so many memories for Ed and...
Nothing like a Deadline! by: Stephanie Andrews Nothing like a deadline to kick my butt into gear! Nine designers were coming over to my house for dinner. We are a group called the Design Guild. 10 women entrepreneurs who get together once a month to share...
Stealing Beauty by: Stephanie Andrews A beautiful Japanese garden in Kyoto. "Looking at beauty in the world is the first step in purifying the mind." - Amit Ray What is beauty anyway? Is it even important? Is it a shallow concept? If it is different for everyone, does real...