By Stephanie Mann Talking is an art form, here we create rooms to visit later when we feel nostalgic. Marballed rooms, equipt with sturdy beds, fire place and rose petals. A veranda to stand and stare over suitable gardens, the aroma from the flowers emanating through the air. The court spiraled out in front of … More The Love Dance
The days have been becoming progressively colder since the start of February. I must say being as a Minnesotan, complaining about the weather or not, we can see negative temps quicker then anyone can bat an eye. The cold has no favorites, anyone caught out there will reap heavy consequences as the chill can freeze, … More Chilly days in February 2021
The truth is, I have been styling women successfully since I was 17. Before that I loved fashion and style by proxy of my parents and family. Mom has style, just because. And taught me that there is an art to living well, and money does not have as much to do with it as … More Style Aesthetic
I am sure everyone is aware by now, that no matter if you are rich or poor, this or that, there is no advantages in the age of such confusion. We are all equally beholden unto the times. A sobering truth, watching, so confused. Dazed and befuddled, downright bamboozled. Yes, say it ain’t, so, but … More The way forward
This is a new year to reflect on what to bring into the new year, and what to leave behind. There is so much room to improve, but it’s important to be realistic. I personally want to stop making excuses and stop emotional spending on weekends when I am idle. A few ways will be … More 2021 is here!
So style and allure is the tradition of the season, we dress our homes, and in the old days, we dressed up too. The idea of a time of parties and get together’s seem distant, yet no one can deny the extra attention paid to details around this holiday season is both dazzling and inspiring. … More The Urban Suite Year End 2020
Well, there is so much to tell, lol. December has come and is waltzing into the door of the New Year, and not to fast forward time, but to say, at least we are dancing in style. I hope everyone out there is warm on the inside somewhere, and do consider friends who are not. … More Part 2 Current Events 2020
I dont need to tell anyone about this year and all, and I do mean all the revelations that have tumbled in a long with it. As a lover of history, I must say, while there may be nothing new under the sun, there sure have been a lot tucked away. In some cases, instead … More December 2020..End of the year…Whew! Holiday with Style
So, on minimalism where does it start and I began? I feel, after long standing, that my money no longer goes to clothes shoes and unnecessary expenditures, but into savings, and separating my indulges from my responsibilities. I have a responsibility to pay my bills, budget and save if I can. Better to do then … More Adulting 2020
This era, month and mood, bring me to place of introspection. The world around us are revisiting lock downs and slowly we are starting to realize, things have gotten so bad, because it’s obvious, we stopped paying attention. Letting this world zombie us, now we are looking for redemption, but who can save us from … More Eastern Suite 11/ 2020
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