Gadabout

I've been a long time fan of Hanna Nation's (yet another Charleston talent!) paper line, Gadabout. And I'm going to go ahead and throw her stationary on my birthday wish list. How fun would it be to have a personalized set??  Oh the outfit possibilities. I lean towards the dramatic and feminine...

Aren't they just the cutest??

Welcome Sarah Swanson Design

It's a good day because today I get to introduce you all (or at least those of you who don't know her yet) to Sarah Swanson Design.

I've called Sarah a "blogging" friend for awhile now.  I'm immensely proud of how far she's come and am so thrilled to include her interior design company as a new sponsor here.  Sarah's design style is all about the individual's lifestyle. She helps you find the right items for how you live your life. And let me tell you, she has quite the eye.  Here are a few of her design boards...

Told you she was good. Here's how Sarah describes her style:

"Design boards are my big focus right now.. I've priced them great because I like to be busy and love doing them. I'm really committed to making sure the client loves their space when we are done, and we communicate through the whole process..blending they're style and hopes with mine. I don't just do up a board of what I think they should do and send it off as done..we keep going until they are thrilled and excited to execute the plan. One of my clients gave me great feedback in that I don't try to change what they love, I make what they love work in their home..and that's true. Seeing my rooms won't be a cookie cutter of my style room after room.. it's all about them. I think that's where the success is :) I love the design boards because I can work with clients all over the world, and I don't think alot of people understand that. We communicate through photos, emails and updated design boards..it's such a fabulous and affordable way 
to get design help!"
- Sarah

Isn't she just the cutest? Sarah also has a new art shop, Gallery Wall, which is extremely popular. In fact, I've even shared it here on the blog before. Her original abstract paintings are all just $10 each.

$10 Each!!

{Sarah's Mom's pieces}

{as seen in Marianne's home}

And a peek at the Gallery Wall piece I purchased...

So moral of the story is, Sarah is the bomb diggity and has crazy awesome style. Her E Design Services are seriously a steal at only $150 a room. If your home needs a little pick-me-up contact her!

Q&A With Artist Lulie Wallace

One of my major [MAJOR] artist crushes, Lulie Wallace, is paying us a visit today.  You know, the girl behind all the mind blowing floral paintings gracing the web lately...

Last week I spent a morning with Lulie in her studio and chatted about lattes, painting, letterpress, and everything else under the sun.  To say that this girl is inspiring is just not enough.  Lulie's the kind of girl who sticks with you long after you leave her side... kind of like her art.  And like her, the longer you look at her colorful pieces the more you find to love.

I had a few questions for Lulie that she generously answered:

Look Linger Love: We're hopping a jet to Paris. Where do you want to go first?

Lulie: EXPLORE everything I can before I hop back on!! Museums, flea markets, food, shops... everything!!

LLL: What is your greatest extravagance?

Lulie: This sounds hilarious, but it's probably our dog! Abe is a chocolate Labradoodle and he was worth every last penny!! He is a total sweetheart!!

LLL: What would you have been found doing on a Friday night in high school?

Lulie: After seeing the Brookstone Cougars dominate on the football field, I would probably be hanging out in one of my best friend's basements. When we first got to high school, Sally's parents moved into a 70's ranch style house and totally remodeled the upstairs BUT left the green shag carpet on the basement floor because they had three high school kids and didn't want to remodel the downstairs until they all left for college. We thought that shag carpet was amazing and it was definitely our hang out spot!!

LLL: What is your favorite piece you've painted?

Lulie: Right now my favorite is this 36x36, Flowers for Cape. I think the reason I love it so much is because I changed it about 4 times before I stopped messing with it!! It was one I put a lot of work into, lots of layering and lots of time, but I think it turned out really nicely. I feel like I also like knowing the story of where it started and where it ended up!

LLL: From which store does most of your wardrobe come from?

Lulie: This is a pretty easy one. If you know me, you probably know my deep love for the store Anthropologie. I can't go through any major city without popping in!! My husband and I drove up the California coast last summer and we probably stopped in about four Anthropologies along the way. (My poor, sweet husband!!) I believe it is a very magical store!

LLL: We're heading out for girl's night here in Charleston. Where do we go?

Lulie: Monza for pizza and Cocktail Club for drinks!! Pizza is definitely my favorite food and I absolutely love the warm, cozy interior of Cocktail Club!

LLL: Who would you be over the moon to have buy your art?

Lulie: Zooey Deschanel! I love her style, her music and her perky little personality! I would be super pumped if she wanted one of my pieces!!

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Lulie is a peach. And good things come to good [talented] people. Urban Outfitters just picked up this painting and will be selling the prints in stores in the very near future!

And Lulie will soon offer stationary on her website too (I'll buy the first set!)...

And of course her paintings will no doubt continue to fly off her shelves (probably helped out by some of you!).

Thanks for taking the time to show me around your studio, Lulie. You're work is just as beautiful as you are on the inside and out.

Style Swap Recap

We all had a great time at the Style Swap event last month and I thought I'd share some of the images with you.  Jess James and Katie Kern of Circa PR did a great job of putting on the event!  I hope you enjoy the pictures (all by Michael Deininger-Bell).

Below I'm with Jess and meeting designer Lew Greene.

Below on the left is designer Emily Bargeron of Mamie Ruth (can't wait to see her present at Charleston Fashion Week). And look, the cute girl in pink picked up the shoes I brought to the swap!)

A very serious game of musical chairs...

Here I am with my friend Gray Benko. And on the right is Rebekah of The Three Divas shooting video of the event.

Below Katie announces a winner, that's designer Chelsie Ravenell of Kennith Beatrice Clothing in the middle, and on the right the ladies from Cos Bar give mini-makeovers. 

Did I mention the event was hosted at Michael Mitchell Gallery? Such a gorgeous space on King St.

And the "Best Street Style" winning look went to Mary Norton (a local and fabulous handbag designer). Doesn't she look great?

Like I mentioned above, The Three Divas got the whole event on video and it turned out quite cute! Ignore my awkward cameo though, video turns on and I freeze!

Style Swap comes to Charleston! from The Three Divas on Vimeo.

Thanks to everyone who came out! 

How Would You Wear It?

Remember when we did the "How Would You Wear It Challenge" with the bright pants trend? That was a lot of fun (at least I thought so). So how about we do another one??

Mixed Prints

{B Jones Style}

So here's the deal... I want to see how you would mix patterns.  There are a few ways to submit.  You can send a picture of yourself wearing the trend.  Or you can put together one of those cool outfit boards. Whichever you prefer.  But links to the available items you used always help because my readers like to shop... duh :)

Please send me your submissions by March 16th. I can't wait to see what you come up with.