• Much Ado About Nothing

       I had my heart set on a particular feature this week, but I can’t find the key image.  And although I have 30 or so folders containing potential posts stocked away in my computer, I’m just not feeling it for any of them right now.  The truth for lifestyle bloggers is that we do feel the need to deliver something meaningful and beautiful and somewhat original to our audience.  And as a practicing designer with my own firm, I feel a particular obligation to perform.  Excellence in design is my professional pursuit – churning out or championing mediocrity does not hold particular appeal.  So with that in mind, I…

  • Tip deLuxe

    STEALING BEAUTY We’re embarking on a new year (a new decade actually!) and you’re ready to make some changes to chez vous.  Where to start?  Everyone, even professional interior designers, need a jumping off point, a focus, a raison d’être.  It’s called inspiration.  And without it, you’ll spend the next six months going around and around in circles trying to figure out “what’s my style???”  So take a little time during this holiday break, grab a stack of magazines (remember those?) and start tearing.  Don’t think about it, just rip out what you like. Fashion layouts, jewelry ads, interiors, food features … whatever speaks to you.  When you’re done, pull…

  • Lonny

    Luxe & Lucid was on hiatus last week.  My home laptop was corrupted by a virus (good times), so I wasn’t able to blog.  Here’s a quick post until the next in-depth Luxe & Lucid installment …   Although it breaks my heart to watch so many shelter mags shutter their production, I am happy to report that one forward-thinking and stylish girl has come to the rescue in our time of need.  Michelle Adams has launched LONNY, a new online design magazine.  Currently into its second issue, the “e-zine” is winning rave reviews and already has 10,000 fans on Facebook.  I am beyond impressed with its stylish content, beautiful…