Dear God, Is this what heaven looks like?  Because when I saw this fabulous shoe wall in Ballard Designs…. I heard angels singing…. cause I’m looking at some pretty amazing stuff here.  If only I had a closet big enough… do you take prayers about shoes? Lauren Shoe Storage, Printed Wedge, Snakeskin Sandal, Purple Pump, [...]

Dear Sleep, I miss you!  With the next issue of High Gloss coming out April 7th and the National Stationery Show creeping up on us for our new collections debut… all nighters are in order and I’m afraid I would be seeing you much in the next few weeks.  But frankly, who can sleep with [...]

Dear Heart, I’m not sure how many more images and stories I can bare to see from Japan.  It’s time to start acting and stop watching… and a great place to start is shopping.  That’s right, it may sound unconventional but with so many designers and artists donating proceeds to relief…. I know a perfect [...]

Dear Nonsensical Me, Why is it that you always want what you can’t have?  Here you are completely obsessed with a vintage rental company in California, Found, and you live in Nashville.  You realize that all the looking on their fabulous site, perusing their amazing refinished finds and clicking through the Found blog to see [...]

Dear Green Thumb, Perk up little guy… hibernation is over.  The leaves are sprouting, the sun is shining and the dirt is calling our name.  There’s a lot to do out back, so I’m going to need you in tip top shape… no complaining, no pouting… we are running on pure adrenaline now!  Ready – [...]

Dear Antagonist, Try all you want, but you will not get under my skin.  Poke, pick and nag and keep it coming because I’m cool as a cucumber. Write more… Type less, Lauren Belt, Burberry Clutch, Leather Cuff, Valentino, Grand Necklace,

Dear Psychiatrist, I believe I have some serious deep rooted issues that you will need to sort out.  It seems I’m in need of a rug for my newly renovated bathroom and my tastes are all over the place… could it be multiple personalities, am I schizophrenic?  From cowhide, to antique, to modern… to crazy!!!!  [...]

Dear Leprechaun, What’s the deal?  Do you have a problem with Italians or something?  Ever since St. Patrick’s Day last week, I’ve been following the rainbow and have yet to find a pot of gold anywhere… and this lady needs a lot of stuff.  So, why don’t you cut this Jersey Italian girl some slack [...]

Dear Linen, It’s time for us to get acquainted again.  With fears of wrinkling, dry cleaning and looking messy, I have stayed away for far too long.  I’m ready to welcome you back with open arms and embrace your free spirit… that’s if you will have me? Write more… Type less, Lauren DVF Wedge, Restoration [...]

Dear Blemish, Of all the places on my face you could have appeared, did you have to pick the very tip of my nose?  It’s like Rudolph in the middle of March and frankly your timing could not have been more inopportune.  Your lack of decorum is downright unnerving at this crucial time and I [...]