G’day everyone, I hope you are enjoying the long holiday weekend ~ what a blast we had at our Fourth Party yesterday with friends and family, it was a huge success !

I’m so grateful to the many sponsors that support this blog – it’s time to give my newest partners a big thank you, so please welcome these new summer sponsors.

Pink Pig Westport, a lovely online boutique with an inspiring collection of linens, furniture and antiques.   Pink Pig is also a store located in Westport, New York, founded by Debbie, a long time Manhattan resident living the chic life who daydreamed of relocating to the country, and followed her dream !  Read more about Debbie’s inspiring bio here.   

Grain sack pillows  ~   Antique finds  ~  Cottage style furniture ~ Jewelry

Home accessories  ~  Candles  ~  Apparel  ~  Garden

Stay up to date on all the new arrivals by following the Pink Pig blog !

Fantsy Facade, an innovative solution for upgrading your clinical looking medicine cabinet by offering frames custom made for your bathroom.

10 different molding styles and 11 colors are available, here’s just a few:

The 20% off Classic design sale ends today, so hop on over to take a peek at Fantsy Facade and transform your ordinary recessed medicine cabinet (use the code LADYBUG).

Saffron Marigold offers luxurious hand printed linens for your bed, tabletop, or living space.  These unique linens are printed by artisans in India with the traditional wood blocking technique to create the most intricate patterns. 

Saffron Marigold’s linens make the most wonderful gift for you or your home, with 50 % off shipping for all US orders for a limited time. 

Xpresiv Designs is a fantastic source for personalized vinyl lettering for your home, whether it’s design elements like chandeliers or scroll signs, or some of your favorite quotes for your walls, mirrors, or doors, with 22 fonts available for customizing your own design. 

They are offering all CG readers a 20% discount when you use the word CENTSATIONAL at checkout, plus shipping is only $4.95.  Check out Xpresiv Designs online shop right here !  And stay tuned for a special giveaway, coming up later today !

No doubt you’ve heard of Ruby Lane, but take a peek at the sister site Ruby Plaza, a home for individually owned shops offering hand crafted items, fashion, accessories, reproductions, and collectibles.  There’s always something new at Ruby Plaza!

Simplify 101 is your online source for organizing and controlling the clutter in your home.  

Offering online organizing workshops, where you work at your own pace, and professional organizing services are available.   Sign up for the organizing newsletter and weekly quick tip right here !   Life is simpler and more fun once you’re organized, right ? 

Thanks so much to all of you who click over and shop these worthy businesses ~ they truly help to keep this blog going . . .

Another great giveaway coming later today, yay !

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A big thank you for all those who linked up to the Stars & Stripes Party this week, you all amazed me with your creativity !  I loved visiting your links and seeing how you style your homes, thank so much to all of you for sharing, it was a lot of fun !

Here’s just a few of the patriotic treats, projects, and displays that stood out to me . . .

Red, white, and blue tablescape and hutch display at Sweet Something Design

Simple glitter letters on shelf with flags from Eighteen25

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Greetings everyone, welcome to the Stars & Stripes Party !

Don’t you just love the Fourth of July ?

I do!  It’s truly one of my favorite holidays.  There’s something about the traditions of barbeques and fireworks, and all that red, white, and blue that gets me in the mood to celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave.

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Today I have another designer in the spotlight:  New York based interior designer Doryn Wallach, a veteran of several design firms and also a contributor to ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. 

Doryn’s goal in designing for her residential and commercial clients is to create a unique, beautiful and workable interior that improves their quality of lifestyle.  She has quite the eye for mixing traditional and modern styles, elegance with comfort, and plenty of pattern and texture for interesting interiors.   Doryn was kind enough to send along some pictures of her most recent project, and also answer a few questions for me!

Q:   I love your mix of traditional style with modern glamorous pieces, your spaces are so elegant, yet comfortable too.  How do you begin the process of decorating?

“I always start with the bones of the home because you shouldn’t stray too far from the style, but you can always add a "twist". For example, in a Nantucket cottage, you may want to bring in beautiful linen fabrics and modern caned chairs, but throwing in a fun wallpaper or oversized modern light fixture can glamorize it a bit and make it feel a little more modern.”

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