Erika Brechtel
MY BLOGS
-
small shop [shop talk]
http://smallshopstudio.com/blog
Creative Director Erika Brechtel brings inspired lifestyle, decor, design and fashion content for you viewing pleasure.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )
-
Thankful…(A Little Note)
Thankful for this little munchkin today, that I get to be her mommy and every day be amazed at her growth and personality, be her audience as she sings and... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
PACKING LIST Thanksgiving in Napa
Off to Napa tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday, and I could not be more excited to relax, drink good wine, eat the best food in the world (yep, I said it),... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
TRAD ECLECTIC Barcelona Designer Home
Rejoice! Fave site Nuevo Estilo seems to have finally undergone a major redesign, making fabulous international interiors more accessible than ever. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
KATE MOSS in Istanbul by Mario Testino
I’m embarrassed to admit I was not aware of this stunning shoot until flipping through the December issue of Vogue under a dryer at the hair salon. I gasped! I... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
VIGNETTE A Pretty Pause
I was supposed to have a photo shoot yesterday (for The Everygirl…yay! But it got rescheduled…boo), which is always a great excuse to bring fresh flowers into... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
RECIPE Lamb Sliders with Goat Cheese & Yogurt Cucumber Sauce
The weather’s chillier, tailgate season is in full swing…time for some good ol’ comfort food! My brother and his family recently moved down here to So Cal, and... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
WINTER STAPLES Get the Look: Casual Cool
I’ve been working on building up my winter wardrobe, tweeting and instagramming a few pieces along the way. So I thought I’d post a few of my “basics” to build... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
CLIENT LOVE Grandiflora
So thrilled to announce the launch of shop Grandiflora — a custom home decor line produced at some of the world’s finest artisan facilities, and brainchild of... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
WINTER LUXE Silk, Lace & Fur
Suddenly I’m into winter. Blame it on the slight cool down here, but this solar-powered girl has finally accepted the fact that this change of season is... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
TRAVEL SKETCHBOOK A Sign of Your Time?
I busted out an old travel sketchbook recently and sighed audibly as I relived those moments in time when I sat, stared, sketched, and took it all in. Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
THE APARTMENT Black White Loft Love
I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening of new shop The Apartment by The Line in Soho, so was utterly thrilled with these first peeks from Harper’s Bazaar. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
DISCO GOURD Have a Happenin’ Halloween!
This Halloween, I decided to put the par-tay in pumpkin with a little disco ball pumpkin…Studio 54 style! Last year, I did the 2-step, paint-and-stick D.I.Y. Read more
Posted on 31 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
ALL DOLLED UP Kate Beckinsale Dresses Up
Wow…seeing Kate Beckinsale in the latest C Magazine donned in satin and sparkle has me already jazzed for glamming it up this holiday season. (Not to mention,... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
SEASONAL PINBOARD Black, White, Blush & Fur
It’s been a rough week, so I’m especially happy it’s Friday (and I can see more to come, so I may need to disappear for a bit…but I’ll be back, as always). Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
BOOK MUST Chloé: Attitudes
I’ve resisted long enough, but habit is habit…will need to indulge in the new Chloé book to be released next week. Dying to dig deep into the fashion house’s... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
OFFICE CRUSH One King’s Lane
Fourth time’s a charm? I thought the Adore Home shoot would be the last in this house, but turns out I have another tomorrow! You’d think it’d be easy by now,... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
PAPER GOODNESS Kelly Wearstler Stationery
OMG OMG OMG…I’ve died and gone to paper heaven. I can already tell I won’t be able to control myself because Kelly Wearstler’s new collection for Paperless... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS -
INSTAGLAM Tips & Tricks
Tip #1: Strike a pose! Several, actually… Lately I’ve been attempting to use my Instagram account as a way to experiment and have fun with photo styling. To do... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
RUNWAY TO REALWAY Dark Denim & Black Printed Skinnies
Not gonna lie, my jaw dropped (and is still) when first I laid eyes upon this backstage snapshot from the Versace Spring 2014 show. Read more
Posted on 11 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
ORGANIC GLAM Nate Berkus. Target. Domino.
Have you heard that Domino magazine is baaack?! I haven’t had a chance to pick up a hard copy just yet, but I have had the opportunity to browse the new... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE