Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• A HAPPY ENDING // Let’s Do It!

  

  Casey and John were married on an idyllic beach in South Carolina. You would never know from these snapshots that John suffers from Cystic Fibrosis. You probabl... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HELP!! HomeMint Wants Small Shop!

  

  I am so honored to have been chosen as a possible HomeMint Contributing Editor! To win this coveted spot, I’m up against worthy opponents The Everygirl and RUE... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• THE MET // Prada & Schiaparelli

  

  En Vogue Selections from the Prada spring 1996 to fall 2011 collections Happy Wednesday! Today my “Design Under the Influence” column on La Dolce Vita focuses o... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• IDEAS // Personalizing A Nursery

  

  Julie Thigpen of Belle Maison and Modern Chic Home was the very first blogger friend I made. She is beautiful inside and out, and I am so thrilled for her that... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] The Vault Files // Feminine & Edgy

  

  The Vault Files is one of my favorite reads because Gaby totally gets me. I’m just in awe of her styling — chic, pretty, yet modern and fashion forward. It’s... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Aloha! From New York…

  

  It’s funny to be greeting you in such a way from the Big Apple, but I’m guest posting for two lovely ladies today and I chose Hawaii as my topic for both. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2012 INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• D.C. SHOWCASE ROOM // By Finnian’s Moon

  

  I know I’m always going on and on about how great my clients are, but fact is, they are. I especially love when I get to make updates to pieces I’ve done for... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• NEW YORK // To-Do List

  

  Happy Monday everyone! I’m off to New York today — hurrah! It’s been a long 2-1/2 years since I’ve been back and I could not be more excited! Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Black + Brights //

  

  I’m packing for my NYC trip next week (yay!) and realized, I’m taking quite a few bold, bright solid separates. I’m digging the way when mixed with black,... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] A Newfound Treasure // Home Necessities

  

  I’m in AWE of Anna! Her blog is beautiful and her taste is just what the style doctor ordered. And to top it all off, I can’t get over what she created for us... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• DEUX SALONS // Two Guest Posts

  

  “Still Life with Lemons” by Matisse, 1943I’m doing my “Design Under the Influence” column over at La Dolce Vita today on the Gertrude Stein Salon, featured in... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• DAVID DOWNTON // Fashion Illustration

  

  Talent Supreme Last week in my “The E List” post, I included an Oscar de la Renta perfume ad created by renown fashion illustrator David Downton. Not only does... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Things I’m Afraid to Tell You

  

  Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday! My husband scored major points. He is not the most romantic guy in the world — a tradeoff I usually don’t... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• From #LuckyFABB // SEO & Top Social Media Trends

  

  The main reason I was so excited to go to the #LuckyFABB conference is because I really wanted to learn more about social media and SEO for myself and my... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Little Bits of Lovely // Black + White

  

  Well. I really am quite speechless when it comes to Rachel’s blog, Little Bits of Lovely. I don’t think I even need to say much because the below just... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The e List // 05.09.12

  

  I walked into Target the other day, and spotted this blush/tropical green goodness of a dress (No. 2). Since I haven’t stopped thinking about it — and had to... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• INSPIRATION BOARD // Retro Citrus Bridal Shower

  

  If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I kinda get into throwing a shower (see vintage chic shower and orange/gray shower, par exemple). This... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• HOUSE TOUR // Marion House Book

  

  Boho, Family Style One of the fun parts of my job is when I get to search the web for inspiration for clients. I came across the home of Emma Reddington of... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• OUR LOVE STORY // On Studio Swoon!

  

  We were laughing when I pulled out some of the prints (yes prints!) to scan. Can’t believe how long ago that was!p.s. Not sure if you’ve ever noticed, all my... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 WEDDING

• The Designer “Rat Pack”

  

  L to R: George Nelson, Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames and Jens RisomLove this photo of the mid-century modern masters, with their... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE