Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• Book/Movie Club

  

  Recent reads to hit the screensI’m very fortunate to have met some really amazing women here, many of which are in a Book Club together. One of us volunteers ou... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Shopping for Fall: Hot Hues of Autumn

  

  Inspired by the colors of the coming season (despite the 90 degree heat) We’ve already established I’m a 70′s girl, through and through. Not the macramé... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Latest Living Room Thoughts: Organic Modern Neutral Glam?

  

  Whatever we’re calling this recent trend, I’m totally digging it…Follow up to last week’s post about using light blue to freshen up white/black/chrome/gold (à l... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [ Guest Post ] Gold & Gray: Must-Have-Now Picks

  

  Please welcome Lily of Gold & Gray! I introduced you to Lily over at Gold & Gray a few weeks ago (you can thank me later), but I wanted to be sure to... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SJP at Home, in Couture, by Testino = I Die.

  

  Need I say more? Saw this on The House of Sukio (thanks Desiré, you always rock!) and HAD. TO. SHARE. These images from Vogue have so many of my favorite... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What’s Your Angle? What’s Your Pattern?

  

  Criss-crosses and cross-angles… Working on a board for my new living room scheme, but got distracted when I noticed all of the patterned geometry in the space. Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Cool. Blue. Glam.

  

  Freshen up your neutrals with light blue walls If you’ve read this blog for a while, you know I am in a constant battle with myself; the warzone: our living... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Wearing Nudes: 5 Looks

  

  No never-nude here… Shopbop.com is having a major sale right now, so I thought I’d post some of my favorite summer neutral pieces, most of which I can see... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Get the Goods: Modern Chic Home

  

  One-stop-shop for a multitude of schemes… If you’re lucky enough to be a reader of Julie Thigpen’s blog Belle Maison, then you know she has an eye for all thing... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Let’s Play House!

  

  MOMA’s pre-fab paper toy house for the modern kid (and mom) Some kids play with paper dolls; I was the kid that played with furniture layouts in the floor... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Summer Style: Forget the Sundress!

  

  Street Gawking… Certain celebs are always a good style source for me: Kate Moss, Rachel Bilson, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie and Sienna Miller come to mind. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lela Rose’s Multi-Functional Modern NYC Loft

  

  Now THIS is bringing your work home with you… So I guess this is old news by now, but cut me some slack: I just saw it in my August 2011 issue of Lucky, and... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Portofino Call: Packing List

  

  The Italian Riviera is calling my name… I’ve done Nice, Paris, Rome, Florence and Venice, but none quite quenched that overwhelming and inexplicable desire to... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Color Crafty Nursery Ideas

  

  D.I.Y. projects that add an easy pop of color… This past weekend I was very fortunate to retreat up to the mountains with my family for a little R & R... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Uh-Oh Trend Again: ’80s Glam?

  

  Are we there already? Spotted this spread by Nico in a recent issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain, featuring model Bambi Northwood-Blyth in Gucci, Tom Ford and DVF i... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Must Reads: 5 to Add to Your List This Weekend

  

  Trust, if you like this blog then you’ll LOVE theirs… We all have our favorites that we know we just have to visit and be inspired by on a daily basis. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Ultimate IKEA Hack: O’verlays Fretwork

  

  Cool new product for your next D.I.Y. project! Yesterday, Heather over at Love Your Space featured O’verlays fretwork panels created by Danika of Gorgeous... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• More Painting Like A Kid

  

  A toddler’s “second series” Hope everyone had a relaxing weekend! Per usual, our weekend was filled to the brim with things to do and things that didn’t get... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Have a Sweet 4th of July!

  

  cake | streamers | shoes | wreath | sparklers Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Baby Boom-Boom-Pow: Birth Announcements

  

  Three stylish mommies celebrate their wee one’s arrival One of my great pleasures in working with Wardrobe Stationery is being able to create designs for big... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE