Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• [Guest Post] a Creative Day D.I.Y. Scarf

  

  Please welcome Eileen of a creative day! You guys know I love a good D.I.Y., especially when it’s something budget-friendly that looks like it cost a pretty... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• STYLE STALK Kelly Wearstler

  

  I’m embarrassed to admit that I completely missed Kelly Wearstler’s feature on The Coveteur. (Thankfully, style twin Meg** posted some of the pics last week.)... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 FASHION, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• FEATURED Girl Friday!

  

  Profiled on Move LifeStyle today! You’ve been seeing the pics from my photo shoot last month with Jennifer Daigle, now see the full feature and interview on Mov... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• BOOKS Lust List

  

  Would anyone really be all that surprised that I want/need/must have these five works of art in my design book collection? Don’t even get me started on Kelly... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Honey We’re Home (& Healthy!)

  

  Please welcome Megan of Honey We’re Home! Really excited to welcome such an inspirational woman here today! Megan and her blog are a delight, and her D.I.Y. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 LIFESTYLE

• REVEAL Office Redo

  

  That sounds a lot more exciting than it is, BUT, I am sharing a few beautifully shot photos by by Jennifer Daigle Photography of my revised office decor on La... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• D.I.Y. “Edgy Chic” Pumpkins

  

  I’ve been seeing a lot of “no carve” painted pumpkins around, and really wanted to give it a shot, using my fall look as inspiration. So my daughter and I... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• CHECKLIST Fall Fashion 2012

  

  I realize it’s mid-October, but after my month of health and computer issues, I’m ok with the fact that my fall shopping is very much still in progress. (Not... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• GET THE LOOK French Phrase Tops

  

  Peony Lim I’m guess I’m a sucker for type tees en français… FASHIONVIBE / Atlantic-Pacific / Wendy’s Lookbook / And it’s now easier than ever to copy cat this... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HOUSE TOUR Design Crisis

  

  Plus a new “Design Under the Influence”on the Breuer Caned Chair! I have been in love with Erin of Design Crisis’ style since I first laid eyes on her dining... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• FALL TREND Foxy Lady

  

  I haven’t forgotten the fox buckle worn by Claiborne Swanson Frank in that Vogue feature earlier this year. Seems like our favorite retailers have caught on:... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PRETTY IN PINK Alina Cho’s NYC Pad

  

  In my recent absence, I completely missed this APT with LSD feature on Alina Cho’s NYC home. Of course my husband would never let me do pink walls, but when... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FALL LOOK Edgy Chic

  

  11OCTOBER2012LET'S TALK:STYLENO COMMENTS FALL LOOK Edgy Chic If you can’t tell, I’m kinda diggin’ this vibe for fall… Leather, silk and sparkle…what could be... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• CELEBRATING 10 Years!!!!!

  

  Welcome to my new site! Break out the party people, today I’m celebrating 10 years of working for myself! A million thank you’s to all of my amazing clients tha... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• PROJECT LAUNCH Merely Sweets

  

  I’m thrilled to announce the launch of another fun project! Merely Sweets is a family-owned bakery here in Orange County, and they came to me after being open... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• PROJECT LAUNCH Merely Sweets

  

  To develop their brand, we started with a photo shoot, and I brought in photographer Jennifer Daigle to work with me on it. As usual, we had blast! Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• JEWEL TONES // For Your Home

  

  Alex is off sparkling on her honeymoon, and I get to fill in for her today! Check out all the jewel tone inspiration I’ve pulled together, plus a few pieces tha... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• JEWEL TONES For Your Home

  

  Alex is off sparkling on her honeymoon, and I get to fill in for her today! Check out all the jewel tone inspiration I’ve pulled together, plus a few pieces tha... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• THE SPUTNIK // and a Mini Makeover

  

  As I mentioned last week, we did a mini makeover on our master bedroom. I’ll have more “official” photos to share soon, but here’s a first look! I wanted to... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• THE SPUTNIK and a Mini Makeover

  

  Plus a new “Design Under the Influence” As I mentioned last week, we did a mini makeover on our master bedroom. I’ll have more “official” photos to share soon,... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE