Time for a little change of pace!  I love fashion and thought I would share a couple of items from two European brands that are so chic, there is something for everyone, especially petites, which is what I am.  I have trouble finding clothes that fit me properly and usually find the petite sections are woefully short of chic clothes as compared to regular sizes.  I can wear some regular size shirts, but, trousers, coats, bathing suits and sweaters usually have to be cut in a petite size.  I included a couple of handbags, because, well,  I LOVE LOVE handbags as I'm sure you do too. 

How do you find your clothing?  I also find sizes vary from brand to brand, which is apparently normal.  One reason I love Chico's is that you can buy your sizes in 1, 2 or 3!! How great is that?  Let me know any shopping secrets you may have, I would love to hear!


Check out BODEN USA and LAREDOUTE:

FROM BODEN USA::

This bag just ROCKS!!

Can you tell I LOVE DOTS?? LOVE!!

Thank you Diane von Furstenberg - the wrap dress is versatile, flattering and sexy - 'nuff said

A tweed jacket to go with my entire wardrobe? yes please!

 FROM LAREDOUTE:

A sexy black dress is a MUST HAVE for any wardrobe -

I LOVE a handbag in red, so pink is just as pretty and flattering to ANY color in your wardrobe...plus the flowers, adorable

A sweater jacket for cool nights in spring or  fall - perfect

Bootcut jeans flatter EVERYONE, these are a must have for tall and petite alike -(images bodenusa & laredoute) How do you like?  I love all these - which is your fave?? For more fashion inspiration go here and here and for even more visit my Fab Fashion Pinterest page which is proving to be one of my most followed!! Don't forget to check out my design services if you  need some help refreshing or styling a space!! Thanks for stopping by - have a GREAT rest of the week! xoxo

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Hello blog world! How are you? I have been nursing the cold (or flu) from HELL for the past two weeks and I'm still not 100%!  I will do some yoga today and try to get back into my fitness routine, as I haven't exercised for the better part of two weeks and I'm used to moving or walking every day.  

I haven't had much inspiration lately either for blogging, so when the notion strikes me, I will post.  How are you?  Any new ideas or things going on you would like to share here? Please feel free and thanks for stopping by!

Would you like to stop in and have a cup of coffee or tea in this bright, beautiful Scandinavian kitchen?  I love the fact there is NO clutter here at all.  It looks so fresh and appealing to me.  Would you like a kitchen like this or would you add more - more color, texture or stuff?  Do share...

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Well, here we are in 2014 and I am only now just posting.  Its hard to believe I started this blog over four years ago!  Wow, time has flown in many ways, but its also moving slow.  I am still trying to decide what, who, where and the how of this blog, so in the meantime, I wanted to go back to an early post and see what I was doing.  This is a great company based in West Virginia and if you love glass, you will love this.  I once visited Venice, Italy and got to see glass making in the process and it was fascinating.


What are your plans for the new year?  I don't do resolutions as its a cliche for not getting anywhere or getting anything done.  Too much pressure.  I am nursing a head cold right now, so my energy level is nil. I do hope you have a great year and are able to move ahead with plans, dreams and resolutions.

I would like to thank my loyal readers for stopping by and keeping me going, I appreciate your support!!


From March 2010:

Thought I would write about a little bit of Americana and what better than the iconic Blenko Glass Company in Milton, West Virginia? My mother had the Spring Green Water Bottle on display in our living room when I was a child and I always loved it. Years later, I spied it in a store and bought it as a wedding present for friends.

William J. Blenko founded the company in Kokomo, Indiana in 1893 having left the East End of London where he was born and learned the art of glassmaking starting at age 13.  He came to America in 1893 to start a business selling stained glass windows.  The only countries manufacturing the glass at that time, were Germany, France and England. Thanks to William's entrepreneurial spirit, the company has continued to flourish.

This is still true today - his family has kept the company going and I like to think that supporting American-made products never goes out of style.  You can even tour the facilities in Milton, WV at Blenko's Visitor Center.

Aren't these gorgeous? and very affordable!  (I added a couple of new products)

Fire and Ice Vase ($200)

Blenko Water Bottle ($46) For more information, visit http://www.blenkoglass.com/ Which one would you like for home? (my favorite is the Water Bottle) (images) ------------------ For design services, please contact me for rates at  monacointeriors76@yahoo.com

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