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Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber shares her ideas and inspirations on how to live your life in style.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.comBlogger358125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-59991448189308735512023-02-11T09:48:00.001-08:002023-02-11T09:48:42.737-08:00New Orleans Mardi Gras Season<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBMVbw-Fe8AIiEPHeamOohvu8nsyDEhCeJOhvGtyilVu2eBiHAZ5qv0nBVQ6I9ImlHvcQtuwqUx354IN08SduEIvFb4Vce-amZgH12lsSxJEhzq-gXsBH4Fo29H_00ebv5k7M9HSSUY60tO3YVKERT8BQzopugd4vYUl1_Mg1jngtBW-2Lw/s4032/NOLA%20LAS144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBMVbw-Fe8AIiEPHeamOohvu8nsyDEhCeJOhvGtyilVu2eBiHAZ5qv0nBVQ6I9ImlHvcQtuwqUx354IN08SduEIvFb4Vce-amZgH12lsSxJEhzq-gXsBH4Fo29H_00ebv5k7M9HSSUY60tO3YVKERT8BQzopugd4vYUl1_Mg1jngtBW-2Lw/s16000/NOLA%20LAS144.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2TuGYdpy3jwla7LnCNIQtA4a89rWJaXE5vs1yq06GoQxgWhBbkjJxyIv1tpbCBJaccCbfMfqh4dMBed9IcIV8qM-Q2OU3u3RPpvpz1s3yt9GZBDjvhdQGvpjWssjgodmFKsAuuDlEVPdmXV61h7HiroMwYNoEujXsCb2s7sf8vclQk_O0Q/s16000/NOLA%20June%2021211.jpg" /></a></div>I have fallen in love with New Orleans. With the <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com" target="_blank">Lifestylist Brands</a> being all about Wine.Dine.and Design, I can't think of a better place to grow my brand. So much to see and discover - I don't think I could do it all in a lifetime, but I am going to give it my best shot.<p></p><p>This year I was invited to be part of the Krewe of King Arthur, and it is amazing how much work and time goes into making a Mardi Gras parade successful. They always say it takes a village, this parade takes even more than a city.</p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-16789508080712139312022-12-31T21:23:00.004-08:002022-12-31T21:23:31.177-08:00Happy New Year!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiN2s6KnDvrIr_XzNWHI0rAjrqSjfAm5RLDemC7JwLfmYJ7e_Jl0uy54hnMt73DiPWPtPIPOFk_1jMR-vWBCE4VJRxBn96XyXGpxiUED3aTY1ndr3_C76IIfT1mo4q_6qgiN_UBBJR_60UUXXKhfRFz4j-4h7Ku6Q4NV9FMKznKRUHay3MQg/s1080/The%20Lifestylist%20Brands.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiN2s6KnDvrIr_XzNWHI0rAjrqSjfAm5RLDemC7JwLfmYJ7e_Jl0uy54hnMt73DiPWPtPIPOFk_1jMR-vWBCE4VJRxBn96XyXGpxiUED3aTY1ndr3_C76IIfT1mo4q_6qgiN_UBBJR_60UUXXKhfRFz4j-4h7Ku6Q4NV9FMKznKRUHay3MQg/s16000/The%20Lifestylist%20Brands.png" /></a></div><br /> Cheers to 2023!<p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-45075055127289178862022-12-27T20:43:00.007-08:002022-12-27T20:43:33.768-08:00Happy Holidays!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbCZLUo2ulVheuHcdp0FVZrU6_1yFP-k8UunpVl6suDdaa7JTIwAuS39w1WR9hP5sR0G92YUQVsvLn1J8oId9KtU_y77ZVc5gHeEeQquOl8bB_HQKiR58gtek7Te-08k6jJ4rXMBmg8nlNN-zDGb78mo0LdKtM79GhiCsoIpbJ0TKzd316w/s1080/Green%20Happy%20Holidays%20Frame%20Minimalist%20Instagram%20Post.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbCZLUo2ulVheuHcdp0FVZrU6_1yFP-k8UunpVl6suDdaa7JTIwAuS39w1WR9hP5sR0G92YUQVsvLn1J8oId9KtU_y77ZVc5gHeEeQquOl8bB_HQKiR58gtek7Te-08k6jJ4rXMBmg8nlNN-zDGb78mo0LdKtM79GhiCsoIpbJ0TKzd316w/s16000/Green%20Happy%20Holidays%20Frame%20Minimalist%20Instagram%20Post.png" /></a></div><br /> Happy Holidays from our home to yours!<p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-54261293985147132392021-02-14T09:54:00.001-08:002021-02-14T09:54:28.889-08:00Going Virtual: Attending the Virtual Editions of the International Builders Show and the Kitchen and Bath Show<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUy2XWmywv2QEsp3pdySgG_22i8R35xyf4x8GjnJDbQQvCT9OR4FUF-JqBxoB2maAls1M5JcqHaCkgZzbZ8KN_MHgqTnuNQyG5Hldez8uW_iAv3k8h2kogt57QFiKRXNp6SE7/s2048/DCW+2020+Outdoors+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUy2XWmywv2QEsp3pdySgG_22i8R35xyf4x8GjnJDbQQvCT9OR4FUF-JqBxoB2maAls1M5JcqHaCkgZzbZ8KN_MHgqTnuNQyG5Hldez8uW_iAv3k8h2kogt57QFiKRXNp6SE7/s16000/DCW+2020+Outdoors+1.JPG" /></a></div><br /> What a crazy week it has been I have been looking forward to attending the 2021 virtual editions of the <a href="http://www.buildersshow.com" target="_blank">International Builders Show</a> and the <a href="https://www.kbis.com/" target="_blank">Kitchen and Bath Show</a>. It was a learning curve for all of us. Just hours into the shows they had a catastrophic server failure and none of the booths that the manufacturers had spent an incredible investment of time and money on were not accessible. <p></p><p>Both organizations did an amazing job of owning what happened and letting people know. They are even refunding a lot of the fees that people paid for the shows. I have a feeling that the trust and respect they gained by handling this so well will pay off for a long time.</p><p>Fortunately, some of the companies were able to do a "workaround" pretty quickly so we could see their new products and a lot of the seminars were able to proceed so lots of great information about trends and technology was shared. Being a part of the<a href="https://designhounds.com/" target="_blank"> Designhounds</a> and <a href="https://kbtribechat.com/" target="_blank">KBTribeChat</a> influencer groups was a huge help as well - we were all sharing sites and information that we were finding so we all could do a better job experiencing and sharing the shows.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfbmsAVZFg2agOoWneCqAK-2Pg89P0PGv18s2fKXON18a0e79dcdQ6FOMUSUHpuWTSQ0Ic3jJsuNxfOwoRIkKKAdSO75G3gxEV8J3gDzj1N9EYYjVD3Wmu5AGyda2IGOEQYBU/s2016/DCW+2020L+Plum+42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfbmsAVZFg2agOoWneCqAK-2Pg89P0PGv18s2fKXON18a0e79dcdQ6FOMUSUHpuWTSQ0Ic3jJsuNxfOwoRIkKKAdSO75G3gxEV8J3gDzj1N9EYYjVD3Wmu5AGyda2IGOEQYBU/s16000/DCW+2020L+Plum+42.jpg" /></a></div><br />With all of that being said, precision and preservation seemed to be two of the biggest trends going forward. Keeping your wine in your pantry or even worse, in your garage in a box is so 2020! There are now great products like the <a href="https://plum.wine/" target="_blank">Plum Wine Dispenser</a> or beautiful <a href="https://www.signaturekitchensuite.com/us/products/refrigeration/wine-refrigerators" target="_blank">wine columns</a> like <a href="https://www.signaturekitchensuite.com/us" target="_blank">Signature Kitchen Suite</a> offers that have a built-in digital concierge and precision humidity and temperature controls that will preserve your wines perfectly for years to come. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6cXoLJfTSVwCvt8LRFMzYg4h2XrhqF9jG-qkjKYhOiz3xtcFcL3vYos6IKEoqWiPnVvtfseEvmN27oYInUCFeOzttgtJjmcBPyqUq_GjhjMf9XO3kK_xz-ggLEBFEzFflIb5/s2048/LG+EDC+US+Opening73.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6cXoLJfTSVwCvt8LRFMzYg4h2XrhqF9jG-qkjKYhOiz3xtcFcL3vYos6IKEoqWiPnVvtfseEvmN27oYInUCFeOzttgtJjmcBPyqUq_GjhjMf9XO3kK_xz-ggLEBFEzFflIb5/s16000/LG+EDC+US+Opening73.JPG" /></a></div>Winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset of the <a href="https://my.boissetcollection.com/lifestylist" target="_blank">Boisset Collection</a> makes a selection from the SKS Appliances Wine Preservation Columns and loves seeing his wines showcased in these columns.<p></p><p>Tomorrow they are hoping that both sites will be back open and sharing more seminars and booths that were to be part of the show so stay tuned - hopefully, we will have a lot more to share!</p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-73929251674375778972021-01-08T08:18:00.002-08:002021-01-08T08:20:11.505-08:00Artful Ways To Update Your Home<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONjINvRxUi9526-eVfrov7APAjCApHHgSWBjdwqJdGtXTGMTcRiOGKpj2pDIzK_w_D1ybCRuud4B1Asak7UwwQsuTT7m085kN9a7RS3WPiYLDrxWn2tRnhskzEjHlZ5fWhyP0/s4032/NXT+After+6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONjINvRxUi9526-eVfrov7APAjCApHHgSWBjdwqJdGtXTGMTcRiOGKpj2pDIzK_w_D1ybCRuud4B1Asak7UwwQsuTT7m085kN9a7RS3WPiYLDrxWn2tRnhskzEjHlZ5fWhyP0/s16000/NXT+After+6.JPG" /></a></div><br />Finally a new year, and new opportunities to have a fresh approach and a positive attitude. We just finished taking a week-long, almost 3,000-mile buying trip to Arizona and back, and it was just what my soul needed. Lots of wide-open spaces, history everywhere we turned, and a chance to truly spend some time talking to people that we might not have ever met otherwise and to learn their stories. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2za1RHqvPOm7OtcBSQ0DccPxkqjT79F_PhjIX9Fql2vwwfUx7zQx13N5gHn5FaNyQS6NtX4R7K-RdlQzksgpllSRraQG_AeIUcKiIsUzmFEwUW1X2T1v3hIgnUxld2aMh1hZw/s2048/PHX+Trip+Packing4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2za1RHqvPOm7OtcBSQ0DccPxkqjT79F_PhjIX9Fql2vwwfUx7zQx13N5gHn5FaNyQS6NtX4R7K-RdlQzksgpllSRraQG_AeIUcKiIsUzmFEwUW1X2T1v3hIgnUxld2aMh1hZw/s16000/PHX+Trip+Packing4.JPG" /></a></div><br />Fortunately, we took the van, because, by the time we got close to being back to Dallas, I thought that I was going to have to sit on the roof! <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIdkRpJ4nkT_9mNZrAANHxOhtrg8c4gQC4wz2xg7CYxHXJ9BkS836UAyXKA5J8AvA7JbqXZzviUAI1k5t-_4MunMCxoBnWY_dTE192guIsF_7mqhdXsvekSPHaLmCxIpAdYQMH/s2048/RoundTop+2036.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIdkRpJ4nkT_9mNZrAANHxOhtrg8c4gQC4wz2xg7CYxHXJ9BkS836UAyXKA5J8AvA7JbqXZzviUAI1k5t-_4MunMCxoBnWY_dTE192guIsF_7mqhdXsvekSPHaLmCxIpAdYQMH/s16000/RoundTop+2036.JPG" /></a></div><br />Vintage art and handmade items are my favorite items to curate, and we found some incredible items that we couldn't wait to share. Taking the time to stop at those smaller places really paid off, and some will stay in my own home, and some we will be sharing in our online shops and at our <a href="http://www.lifestylistlook.com" target="_blank">Lifestylist Look</a> shop at Lula B's.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1Sz56jTRO4KnA_f1IPGFlUqDtqM3W78I8B2PH5VyjIaAtvJwdgfRkpavvKofh96XPnbKO59GXqwgINoutIxkJHQlIWK4FYAne3vtijcP6l4R6AP9-CyYpZv3Pesw3J2g1hW0/s1024/Gathering+Room.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="685" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1Sz56jTRO4KnA_f1IPGFlUqDtqM3W78I8B2PH5VyjIaAtvJwdgfRkpavvKofh96XPnbKO59GXqwgINoutIxkJHQlIWK4FYAne3vtijcP6l4R6AP9-CyYpZv3Pesw3J2g1hW0/s16000/Gathering+Room.jpg" /></a></div><br />Art is an easy way to add your personality to any space. The key is to buy and hang what you love, and to hold out for art that may have a wonderful story behind it about the artist, or where you found it. And the great thing is, you don't have to have the same art hanging in the same place for eternity - don't be afraid to mix things up. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiraqqtPP7btD2pvw6gjKGnJ3KjV-cnJXi4dNiAiNdDP13ooare5wF5UZKygGhISBXe6ZWloJ9jZCKW-OziS4w9BrIMoA2f0W6c78Gcv61TWwKMmrJ2dnAsWvTwjxjvCUezJTw3/s2048/Clayton+COR+Littlefield+47.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiraqqtPP7btD2pvw6gjKGnJ3KjV-cnJXi4dNiAiNdDP13ooare5wF5UZKygGhISBXe6ZWloJ9jZCKW-OziS4w9BrIMoA2f0W6c78Gcv61TWwKMmrJ2dnAsWvTwjxjvCUezJTw3/s16000/Clayton+COR+Littlefield+47.JPG" /></a></div>This <a href="https://www.claytonhomesofcorsicana.com/" target="_blank">Clayton Homes of Corsicana</a> model home offers achievable art and furniture from <a href="https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/" target="_blank">Ashley</a> that lets you change your look without feeling guilty about the cost.<p></p><p><br />What tools you should have before you get started is:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074D4TDVM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B074D4TDVM&linkCode=as2&tag=lifestylistde-20&linkId=c286ee9cd84832da1bb6ed4a87f68052" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B074D4TDVM&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lifestylistde-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=lifestylistde-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B074D4TDVM" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />
</p><p>A good <a href="https://amzn.to/35mtX66" target="_blank">hammer</a>. Don't use one that is too heavy, or you will end up hitting your thumb more than the nails, and that hurts!</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y1GWWQK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07Y1GWWQK&linkCode=as2&tag=lifestylistde-20&linkId=5f579752852e3e61ca8f87f6071df1ea" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B07Y1GWWQK&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lifestylistde-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=lifestylistde-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B07Y1GWWQK" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />
If you are going to put a nail in your wall, using a <a href="https://amzn.to/3blOJGD" target="_blank">picture hanging hook</a> is a good idea. These are some of my favorites to use.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073XR4X72/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B073XR4X72&linkCode=as2&tag=lifestylistde-20&linkId=fda21064e88270948e253093085a4c01" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B073XR4X72&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lifestylistde-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=lifestylistde-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B073XR4X72" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />The hooks that can be removed like these are a great new option - be sure that you are using them on a smooth, flat surface so they will hold, and don't try to hang more weight on them than what the package says they are made for. There is nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of your newly hung art crashing to the floor!</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B8LLH2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000B8LLH2&linkCode=as2&tag=lifestylistde-20&linkId=18eca9f143f5d62d1034b9646bc9b998" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B000B8LLH2&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=lifestylistde-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=lifestylistde-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B000B8LLH2" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" />And now my secret weapon for hanging art - <a href="https://amzn.to/3bjSKeL" target="_blank">a laser</a>! When I do model homes a lot of times it is just me trying to hang 15 or 20 pieces of art in a home, and a lot of them need two hooks that need to be level to hang correctly. This has been a game-changer for me, and I have gone through a few of them in my career, but now I always have an extra one in my tool closet in case mine breaks.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDoFEVz44fx1hjOVEOmlxFgzrXONtXXYO8i5p7LaT5wloQBavHu0sZah0czcDU24wNctOqPTvrM1qDfPYWPXP4NPNlBjQvtdah53Tn-cpq1bbNdulfSHTWsZ4G2UdTwcyUkTmE/s2048/1312+Art5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDoFEVz44fx1hjOVEOmlxFgzrXONtXXYO8i5p7LaT5wloQBavHu0sZah0czcDU24wNctOqPTvrM1qDfPYWPXP4NPNlBjQvtdah53Tn-cpq1bbNdulfSHTWsZ4G2UdTwcyUkTmE/s16000/1312+Art5.JPG" /></a></div><br />I've run out of wall space at home, but I decided to do a collection of portraits and fashion-focused art in my <a href="http://www.lulabsoc.com" target="_blank">Lula B's</a> fashion space. Every time one of them sells I cry a little inside, but it gives me an excuse to hit the road again and find more to take its space.<p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-74356369363691145632020-12-31T19:51:00.001-08:002020-12-31T19:51:20.385-08:00Happy 2021!<p>Here's to a positive, motivated, safe 2021! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wABsB3DlMSPL4y229XHs7buFnA5SsjFCOtCFid8tYD0JTMyaaFrLHMYRPFbbh5Si2NxzGlxz943wQOvMnN4VaYuRSlQIsvX4yYum-pHZn-QuO8bjFd-ZAjS8is-HtCdKcAfZ/s1080/Happy+New+Year+Instagram+Post+Animated+Festive.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wABsB3DlMSPL4y229XHs7buFnA5SsjFCOtCFid8tYD0JTMyaaFrLHMYRPFbbh5Si2NxzGlxz943wQOvMnN4VaYuRSlQIsvX4yYum-pHZn-QuO8bjFd-ZAjS8is-HtCdKcAfZ/s16000/Happy+New+Year+Instagram+Post+Animated+Festive.png" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-35201843908422055192020-07-04T21:01:00.001-07:002020-07-04T21:01:11.928-07:00Happy Fourth of July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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In January we were busy going to conferences and doing buying trips, and in March we had to temporarily close our vintage shop at Lula B's in Oak Cliff, Texas. But we have so many great items that we have purchased we didn't want them to sit in boxes, so we have finally done what a lot of you have been asking us to do - we now have shops online!<br />
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Our <a href="http://www.lifestyled.net/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> is mostly vintage hats and scarves. We are also trying out some vintage bridal dresses and accessories that are stunning like this dress and jacket from the 50's.<br />
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Our <a href="http://www.thelifestylist.com/" target="_blank">Poshmark</a> shop is full of edgy, current clothing and accessories for men, women, and kids. This is where you'll find lots of great buys on ready to wear items by the fashion brands that you know and love.<br />
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And if you are looking for curated items that you won't find anywhere else, our <a href="http://www.thelifestylistlook.com/" target="_blank">eBay store</a> is the place to shop. This is where we will be putting those odd, unique, collectible items - especially vintage items that we discover on our travels.<br />
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We hope that you'll visit us at our various shops during these challenging times, and find something that will put a smile on your face. Please let us know what you choose for your own collections!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-32256722573562172542020-04-12T05:59:00.002-07:002020-04-12T05:59:23.501-07:00Happy Easter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We hope the Easter "bunny" found your home today - stay safe!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-15382157601833189512019-11-27T18:15:00.000-08:002019-11-27T18:15:04.167-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-37821134415405405632017-02-04T14:07:00.000-08:002017-02-04T14:07:39.495-08:00Lighten Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The groundhog has warned us that we are going to have six more weeks of winter, so we thought this would be a great time to discuss how lighting and choosing the right bulb can make a huge difference in how light and bright your home feels.<br />
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Visit our <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/lifestylistlist/2017/2/3/lighten-up-using-lighting-to-change-your-design" target="_blank">Lifestylist List</a> for tips on how you can lighten up your home. Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-53520439480714832702017-01-28T09:21:00.001-08:002017-01-28T09:21:40.202-08:00What's New?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What an amazing year 2016 turned out to be! Our <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/" target="_blank">Lifestylist Brands</a> had the opportunity to do so many new things, travel to places we have never been before, and work with companies that we've had a lifetime appreciation for. It's been hard to keep up with sharing these adventures as we are enjoying them, and we made a conscious effort this year to slow down and live in the moment instead of spending all of our time behind the lens trying to capture these special times to share later. Somehow we still ended up with thousands and thousand of images and experiences to share, so our resolution for this year is to try and be better about short posts with captivating images.<br />
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Social Media has become a wonderful tool for us, and if you want to see what we are up to "in the moment" be sure to follow us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/lifestylist" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lifestylist" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/lifestylist" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. In this time challenged world, that seems to be the best fit for us.<br />
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So what will 2017 hold? We have been on the road coast to coast already this year trend tracking, working with new clients, and doing what's the most important to us - spending more time with family. We are off to a great start - we hope that you will continue to join us on our <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/" target="_blank">Lifestylist</a> journey.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-34758040819007313422016-01-11T15:38:00.001-08:002016-01-11T15:39:33.956-08:00The Lifestylist List for 2015 Shares Top 10 Products<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2015 was a very good year for home design, and there were a lot of exciting, innovative products that were introduced.<br />
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When <a href="http://candysdirt.com/2016/01/11/lifestylist-list-favorites-2015/" target="_blank">Candy'sDirt</a> asked us to come up with a <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/" target="_blank">Lifestylist</a> List of our <a href="http://candysdirt.com/2016/01/11/lifestylist-list-favorites-2015/" target="_blank">Top 10 products for 2015</a> it wasn't easy but we did it.<br />
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We are less than a week away from heading to Las Vegas again for the <a href="http://buildersshow.com/" target="_blank">International Builders Show</a>, <a href="http://www.kbis.com/" target="_blank">Kitchen and Bath Industry Show</a>, Surfaces and the Window Coverings Show and we can't wait to share what we find there!<br />
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Follow us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/lifestylist" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lifestylist" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/lifestylist" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for up to the minute updates.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-4476997121828462912015-12-13T22:31:00.001-08:002015-12-13T22:32:36.663-08:00The Good Life - Pet Palaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've been spending a lot of time at <a href="http://www.northparkcenter.com/" target="_blank">NorthPark Center</a> - they have so many great events going on during the holidays we didn't want to miss anything!<br />
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One of the annual events that they host is Home for The Holidays when the <a href="https://www.aiadallas.org/" target="_blank">American Institute of Architects</a> and <a href="http://www.texoassociation.org/" target="_blank">TEXO, The Construction Organization</a> team together to design and build pet houses that will benefit the <a href="http://www.spca.org/homefortheholidays2015" target="_blank">SPCA of Texas</a>.<br />
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Would it be possible to get some of these super-sized? We would love to live in them!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-14154344514341841872015-11-17T04:57:00.000-08:002015-11-17T04:58:27.783-08:00Decorating For The Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How can this be? It's still 70 degrees out but the holidays are just around the corner. It seems like every year time goes by so much faster, so we have decided to get a jump on our holiday planning before Thanksgiving this year. May the fun begin! Be sure to visit our <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist</a> website for some great recipes to try this year as hostess gifts or for your own entertaining.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-34077235146308640622015-09-10T07:10:00.002-07:002015-09-10T07:12:00.252-07:00California Dreaming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another busy week that has landed us in San Diego. Looking forward to three days of learning about the future of housing and taking advantage of meeting many of the decision makers.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-76238812366833235262015-09-08T23:34:00.004-07:002015-09-10T07:12:32.957-07:00A Weakness For Kitchen Gadgets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What??? You don't have a garlic chopper? How do you cook?<br />
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We can't pass up a cool kitchen gadget, especially when it's deep discounted. I may only use it once a year but when I need one I have it.<br />
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And this <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist</a> is serious about her garlic - this braided bunch came all the way from Canandaigua, NY. Some people get shot glasses when they travel, I get garlic.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-43989013891824701072015-09-07T07:31:00.002-07:002015-09-07T07:32:30.312-07:00Holiday Weekends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How can it possibly be Labor Day all ready? The Summer just started... didn't it? We've been so fortunate to spend a lot of our Summer in beautiful destinations like Chautauqua, The Fingers Lakes, New York City and of course Hideaway Lake. This weekend we had a wonderful photo shoot to work on with<a href="http://www.lisastewartphotography.com/"> Lisa Stewart Photography</a> of Bea's Boozy Pops for <a href="http://www.thermador.com/">Thermador</a> so we are toasting the weekend with an icy treat. Trust me, they are delicious and you'll be able to find the recipes on the Thermador website soon!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-65902573511021607952015-09-06T08:05:00.002-07:002015-09-06T08:05:52.937-07:00My Life as a Trailer Diva<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Trailers, or manufactured homes constantly get a bad rap. Gone are
the days of tires on the roofs and “tornado magnets” - today’s
manufactured homes are actually a preferred form of housing.<br /><br />After
being a homebuilder and designing “traditional housing” for over 20
years I decided that the future had wheels and I wanted to roll along
with that trend. After looking for 10 years, I’ve found my destiny – I’m
now officially a Trailer Diva.<br /><br />Why manufactured housing? Try to
take any traditionally built home down the road at 65…OK, maybe 55 miles
an hour and let me know how far you get. Whether a manufactured home is
$20,000 or $2,000,000 they are built to withstand all of the potholes
and issues that we have to face every day when we drive down the road.<br /><br />There
is a misconception that manufactured homes are made with “trailer
parts” and to fix or replace anything in your home you would have to go
to a special store and get special parts. Any home that I have been in
is built with the same materials that you would find in any home (if not
better) and you can upgrade your faucets or carpet at any home
improvement store.<br /><br />While working with Patriot Homes I’ve been
fortunate to be able to visit all of their building centers and get to
know quite a few of the people who are responsible for building these
homes. They are an amazing group and really take pride in the homes that
they build. When’s the last time you saw a happy contractor at a
typical construction site? Another bonus with manufactured homes is that
you have a workforce who works at the same location every day in a
controlled environment and are supervised. Manufactured homes are built
to national – not local codes and each home is inspected by a national
inspector. Patriot’s northern plants are in areas that have a high
concentration of Amish workers – true craftspeople that take great pride
in their work.<br /><br />Designing trailers is a blast! I haven’t met a
snob yet and they have all been open to new ideas and trends. The day is
coming where trends start in the manufactured housing field and then
get picked up by site builders. MSNBC recently had a live poll and asked
people if they would buy a manufactured home. Over 85% of the people
polled stated that they would live in one if it was well designed.<br /><br />The
next time you are considering buying a new home or thinking about
investing in a vacation or retirement home, take a look at what
manufactured housing has to offer. I promise you it will be one of the
best investments of time you will ever make.<br />
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Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-21312776270508139182015-08-06T20:35:00.001-07:002015-08-06T20:35:35.780-07:00It's National Farmers Market Week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't think there is anything we love more than a farmers market... except for maybe a great find at a tag sale or spending time with my family... but back to farmers markets.<br />
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I love being in New York and the Great Lakes area this time of year - fresh picked produce is everywhere! We have been going from farm stand to local Italian markets to the farmers markets -talk about eating well!<br />
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Tonight I used some of the goodies I found to make some dishes for the pool party at <a href="http://www.thehammocksatcanandaigua.com/">The Hammocks at Canandaigua</a> - a <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> Designed community. In a few minutes we put together berry bites and antipasto skewers that were a huge hit.<br />
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It's easy to eat healthy when you have this many local choices.<br />
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<br />Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-58139055537945047232015-08-05T07:15:00.001-07:002015-08-05T07:15:05.877-07:00Pony Rides in NYC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This little girl sure knew how to have a good time on a hot Summer day - wish I could have hopped on with her! Definitely a <a href="http://www.jrlifestylist.com/">Jr Lifestylist® </a>in training.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-90059409744584509032015-07-04T14:29:00.000-07:002015-08-05T07:11:49.402-07:00Searching For America<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> I am so fortunate to be able to travel off the beaten path and discover people and places that might get overlooked.<br />
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America is truly such a special place with places like Chautauqua Institution that offer a place to be yourself and to explore ideas, be creative or just do absolutely nothing but watch the sailboats glide by.<br />
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Happy 4th of July - may you find the perfect place in your world to enjoy this freedom.<br />
<br />Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-70737000364589335632014-11-28T12:57:00.000-08:002015-07-04T14:09:53.997-07:00Stories From The HeartlandGeorge Allen, CPM & MHM, president of GFA Management, Inc., dba PMN Publishing, is one of 20 Heartland Christian Writers featured in the recently released anthology titled Stories From the Heartland. <br />
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The 215 page perfect bound book is available for purchase directly from amazon.com This collection of short stories and poems is an appropriate Christmas gift for the reader on your gift list this year.<br />
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George’s three short stories profile his late, colorful father ‘Big George’; describe his post-Vietnam personal encounter cum catharsis experience, titled ‘Making Amends’; and, an almost unbelievable happenstance meeting with a Phantom pilot who flew very close air support in the Ashau Valley, RVN, in February 1969. Anyone who’s read George’s short stories knows they’re in for a treat when they read into this collection….<br />
<br />Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-40124484783710003222014-11-22T07:23:00.001-08:002015-07-04T14:10:32.417-07:00Thanksgiving Recipes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've been busy in the <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> kitchen working on recipes for Thanksgiving that the whole family can help prepare.<br />
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This recipe for Pumpkin Rice Treats was a huge hit with the kids - you can find the recipe for this and other great ideas on the <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/recipes/2014/11/16/crunchy-pumpkin-balls">Lifestylist® recipe page</a>.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12743806.post-52448993890706120332014-11-05T07:26:00.001-08:002014-11-08T17:02:28.993-08:00The Lifestylist® Journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The amazing journey that has come with starting the <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> Brand continues to be an adventure. We have been traveling coast to coast, designing everything from intimate factory built homes in land lease communities to luxurious estates - one even with it's own bowling alley!<br />
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This year I'm learning though to take advantage of some of the incredible places I've been visiting and have picked apples in New York State, had the meal of a lifetime at Giada's new restaurant in Las Vegas and most importantly, spent more time with my grandchildren.<br />
Today I realized that I have been neglecting this blog, but in doing so I've experienced things that I never knew I could do or see.<br />
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Plan on seeing and hearing more from this <a href="http://www.theultimatelifestylist.com/">Ultimate Lifestylist</a> - I've got lots to talk about and share before we move into 2015.<br />
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