Dear Gwenni, I may call you Gwenni, can’t I.  I truly believe if we were to meet we would be the best of friends.  For one, you do a mighty fine British accent and I do love the Brits.  And of course, it seems we have the same taste in fashion…. you were hands down [...]

Dear Daylight Savings, What can I do to hasten your arrival?  These seemingly endless dreary days of winter have begun to impede on my mood. It’s time for long light filled days to fill my favorite room.  I’m ready to take lazy naps on the couch, while the sun warms my cheeks as it filters [...]

Dear Pantone, You should be ashamed of yourself.  How dare you pick a color this year, that creates drama in the Rauter household.  Apparently, the Mr. isn’t keen on redecorating in honeysuckle pink, so I resorted to sneaking around and trickery.  I just spent the last hour, looking for small pink accents that I can [...]

Dear Diane von Furstenberg, As if I didn’t already think you were a style genius… your new Vintage Collection has me bowing at your feet once again!  Using archived patterns from your first collections is absolutely brilliant and I can’t wait to get my hands on a Diane von Furstenberg “original.”  Now, I just need [...]

Dear Wallet, I have good news and bad news.  Good news, is that all the faux fur I purchased this past year, will not be sitting in the back of the closet for long.  The Fall 2011 Runway was filled with more luscious furry inspiration and as I stated to my beloved husband just a [...]

Dear Close Talker, I like you… but just back up a bit.  I guarantee you I can still hear you within a few feet of me, rather then a few inches.  I just have a thing about my personal space and honestly… you’re kinda in my BUBBLE! Write more… Type less, Lauren Glass Sphere on [...]

Dear Husband, Your sweet Valentine gift of going to the Nashville Symphony to hear Gustav Holst’s, The Planets… was not only romantic but inspirational.  Just look at all these rings you could buy me to remember our night!  I’m guessing, this wasn’t your original intention but I say, just go with it! Write More… Type [...]

Dear Coincidence, There is no doubt that sometimes art imitates life.  Just look at these images that designer, Jules Reid sent over of her home in Virginia…. it’s as if her clothing has walked straight out of the photo.  I so love seeing what inspires the creativity of others.  Thanks for sharing Jules! P.S.  Be [...]

Dear Fast Talker, I’m going to need you to slow down, back up and start over.  Let me, help you by letting you in on this little known fact… I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about!  In fact, you might as well be speaking another language because frankly, it is all Greek [...]

Dear Scalloped Potatoes, Now that Valentine’s Day is over, I must officially put an end to our relationship.  Bathing suit season is quickly approaching and you and I both know, what we had must come to an end!  Trust me when I say, I truly do love you, creamy cheesy spheres from heaven… I really [...]