A few months back, Jones Magazine asked me to be a guest editor for their September issue. I jumped at the chance (of course!), and am thrilled to tell you that the issue is on stands now with a home section created by yours truly! Thank you, Jones – I had a ball working on the project, and the spread looks like a million!

Check it out this weekend if you have a chance, and I’ll see you back here on Monday…

I’m thrilled to report that I’m moonlighting over at Chic Modern Vintage today!

For those of you who,

a) Have ever wondered how I come up with my designs, or

b) Like discovering fantastic blogs and bloggers,

this is your spot.  Please pop in and check out my contribution, as well as the fabulous world of Ms. Tonia!

Well, Miss Claire LOVES her new room! Here it is….

Here’s the breakdown – just follow the links for detailed information:

Accessories: Z Gallerie

A special note about this amazing company: They generously donated $1000 to the design of Claire’s room, and helped orchestrate the delivery as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Paint Color: Mythic Paint/’Adanna Aire‘

Bed: More Bunk Beds

Bed Linens and Window Storage Bench: Urban Outfitters

Framed Art: All Posters.com

Book Shelves: Target.com

Dresser: Home Decorators

Capiz Lamps & Pebble Rug: Cost Plus World Market

Decorative Pillows: Pier 1

Thank you for inviting me into your life, Claire! And thanks to the fabulous team at Make A Wish Foundation! I had a ball making your wish come true, and I’m thrilled that your room is all that you’d dreamed. Enjoy!

One of the dreams that I had about working in television was that I’d get to experience all of the glitter and glamour of Tinseltown.  And I have - I’ve attended a Women in Film Oscar Luncheon, served on a discussion panel with Magic Johnson, met some of my superstar idols, and traveled across this great country – all while doing what I love!  Needless to say, my wish has more than come true.   And I truly didn’t think it could get any better – until I was asked to grant someone else’s wish.

The Make A Wish Foundation contacted me about a beautiful, vibrant, 13 year old girl named Claire.  Claire suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, and her wish is to have me come to her home and re-decorate the bedroom that she and her younger sister share.  She wants a bedroom that reflects who she is: a glamour-puss, ocean loving, Mermaid-dreaming girl.  So I am charged with creating a space that will transport her to the seaside; a place that she doesn’t get to visit due to her illness.

I have to tell you all that this is a HUGE honor for me – easily the biggest of my life. No amount of fancy parties or hobnobbing could even come close to the pleasure of this experience, and it’s shown me the real benefit of being on TV: having the opportunity to share my talent in a way that touches the life of another person – a total stranger – and makes their experience on this planet a little bit more beautiful. That is what is real, the true gift…the rest is just icing.

I’m heading to her house this a.m. to install her room along with a team of fabulous volunteers, so here’s a peek at what Claire’s been working with:

My goal: turn this space into a light, bright, girlie and glamourous seaside cottage – Check back this Thursday to see pictures of Claire in her new bedroom!

I’ve been getting some mad love from my fellow design bloggers lately, and I want to extend a heartfelt ‘Merci’!

Desire to Inspire is on my own ‘Must’ list, so this is particularly thrilling – thanks, Jo and Kim!

Niki, creator of the fabulous SingleBubblePop posted my living room re-do, as well as fabulous moodboard that recreates it on a budget (wish I’d thought of that, Niki!) – check it out here.

And a huge love shout-out to Ms. Tonia of Chic Modern Vintage for featuring Niki’s post. I’m so thrilled to be part of this community of women who celebrate living beautifully!