In Need of Wall Decorating Love
So I have this wall behind the TV. Yeah, I know everyone has a wall behind the TV. Mine is a big gapping wall that just gawks at me every time I look at it. It mocks me as I walk by. Sneering at my inability to figure it out. I swear it just needs some love to get rid of its ‘tude problem. It is pretty darn difficult to decorate the blank wall behind a flatscreen television.... Read More
Rock Shop Market
Last December, I headed to over to Motorco in Durham to check out the annual Rock Shop Market. There was such a good turn out for all the local(ish) Etsy folks and purveyors of handmade goods, as well as the food trucks! Rock Shop Market is a paradise and a welcomed escape from the holiday mall syndrome Especially for those of us who are gift challenged around the holidays. I had... Read More
2012: The Year of Saving
I’ve got big plans this year For the most part, it includes figuring out how to be even more frugal and fun as I embark on a self-imposed year of saving. Last year was the year of many trips. In 2011, I went to Austin, Texas; Chicago (twice); Albany, New York; Vermont; Florida; and Georgia. Which is a lot in my book. I definitely had a lot of memorable experiences and gained... Read More
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays!!! Have a nice, safe, relaxing, groovy, not-too-snappy and overall fantastic holiday season! Please remember to take some time to reflect on the beauty of the season. Read More
To Do: Follow Me on Pinterest
I promise Pinterest is awesome Hey y’all! I’ve been slightly obsessed with Pinterest. And not so obsessed with this blog. Sorry! I’m trying to play catch up at the end of the year. But I’d love for you to follow me on Pinterest. What is Pinterest? It’s pretty much an online cork board where you can bookmark things visually. It’s a great place... Read More
Faux It So: An Easy Roman Shade
Earlier in the fall, I was inspired to make drapery beautiful Former Phonebooth intern and occasional lunch buddy Clair, was so excited to show us her fully decorated college apartment. As she flipped through the pictures on her fancy iPhone showing varied angles of her first off-campus apartment, I wondered in amazement. She had done fabulous things during the short month she had... Read More
Response to Brookstone
Author’s Note: While I don’t usually bring work/industry type stuff to this space, after everything has been said and done, there are a few things that Brookstone did right and a few things that they could improve upon. I truly appreciate the personal response from Brookstone CEO Ron Boire and feel that they went out of their way to try to make it “right.”... Read More
Who is using what & when: a look at media usage
I’m a trivia geek at heart, so it’s no wonder that I love stats and figures. And AdAge’s Stat is right up my alley. Check out this recent infographic created by MBA Online that visualizes media usage by who uses what and during what time of day. I found the generational differences quite interesting. If you just can’t get enough, for further reading be... Read More
Why Brookstone has disappointed me and lost a believer
I have been an admirer of Brookstone’s NAP products for a long time and was very excited about my spa set when I purchased it at the beginning of the year. Unfortunately, by the time I got around to really needing it for migraine headache relief, the some of the gel inserts had crystalized and hardened. Sucks but potentially workable hopefully, right? Nope. The clever crystal... Read More
Vote for NC in the SXSW Panel Picker 2012
It’s that time of year again… GET YOUR VOTE ON. HERE. NOW. FOR NC. AT SXSW. This is the last week of community voting for SXSW panel picker 2012. The SXSW PanelPicker allows the community to have a significant voice in programming Interactive, Film, and Music conference activities for SXSW 2012, which will be held March 9-18. If you haven’t already, please consider... Read More
