I didn’t stay up to see the star-studded affair, but, like everyone else, I love the after-glow of photos and commentaries from the award shows. Though I wasn’t overwhelmed by the Emmy’s, there were some incredible looks. My favorites included Claire Danes in Giorgio Armani Prive, Kyra Sedgwick in Monique Lhuillier, Jenna Fischer in Versace from Rare Vintage, and Jane Krakowski in Escada.
I love projects. My most recent endeavor was the tassel. Although most tassels are drowning in adornment—perhaps a bit overindulged—I like them a bit rustic and simple. I was inspired by Martha Stewart’s Living’s spread on tassels in the most recent August issue. My third try was the charm. After trouble-shooting a few issues left unexplained by “Martha” and others, I am contented with the framework of the basic outcome. Now, I can begin with alliterations—beads, different threads, and color combinations! I have learned in the process that practically any thread, yarn, or fiber can be used to make them. With a little innovation, a crochet hook, and, perhaps, a needle, they are ready to hang from your favorite lamp. 
Hard to imagine something worth so much ($55 Million) could have been guarded so passively. Hear about the Van Gogh heist? Admittedly, I was unfamiliar with this particular Van Gogh, Poppy Flowers. Hopefully they will find the missing piece and return it to a more secure Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Cairo.
I was gathering all the necessary materials for a new craft project and came across the PurlSoho.com. The site was recommended by Martha Stewart Living. I certainly found what I was looking for and more. They have scads of fabric, patterns, thread, books, notions and an amazing selection of needlepoint canvases. I was particularly taken with their blog, the purl bee, where they discuss their own projects, with online journal entries and step-by-step instructions! There is an online journal for the strawberry pillows below. Fun sight! 
Not so long ago we talked about “Nerd Chic”—as dubbed by Anne Monoky, fashion editor for Harper’s Bazaar. And, as the trends would have it, “Nerd Chic” is everywhere. The look encompasses highlights from both the 50’s and 60’s. It is tailored, feminine, youthful and subtly sexy. Make sure to check out Real Simple’s September issue—Portrait of Lady.
Louis Vuitton – Paris
"Understatement is extremely important and crossing too many t's and dotting too many i's make a room look overdone and tiresome."
"If every piece is perfect the room becomes a museum and lifeless."
"A gentle mixture of furniture expresses life and continuity but it must be a judicious mixture that flows and mixes well. It is a bit like mixing a salad. (I am better at room than salads)."
"I've always liked a formal layout and informal planting," she explained. "First get the structure right, like the bones in a face, then plant it like a crowded shoe. If you have a strong layout, you can let the plants seed themselves all over the place. Haphazard, unexpected... I like to be surprised by a garden."
