Drum Roll, Please! The Winner of the Design Hole Giveaway is:

This is a terrific book. I’m still enjoying Rebecca’s tips and inspiring drawings. So, first I’d like to thank her and Random House for donating her book, as well as Manolo’s.

And now, without further ado, the winner is:

Eileen!

Congratulations to Eileen for winning Rebecca Moses’ A Life of Style and Manolo’s New Shoes! I’m sure you’ll enjoy them.

Reminder: Fantastic Book Giveaway

On Monday, I reviewed Rebecca Moses‘ A Life of Style, a wonderful book on discovering and developing your own personal sense of style.  I found it to be inspirational, and I think you will, too.  In case you missed it, you can win a copy of that book, along with a copy of Manolo’s New Shoes! It’s a wonderful book filled with 130 illustrations of Manolo Blahnik’s to die for footwear.

To enter the giveaway simply leave a comment with a short thought about style. How important is it to you? What’s your favorite style? Are you as in to fashion as you are to interior design? Feel free to dish on shoes, too. Short or long – it doesn’t matter. No bibliography is required either.

The contest will run all week and I’ll announce the winner next Tuesday, November 16th. It’s open to everyone living in the contiguous United States (who hasn’t won a giveaway in the last 6 months). The winner will be chosen at random.

Enter now!

Book Review: Rebecca Moses Teaches Us How To Find Our Personal Style

“Rebecca Moses’ A Life of Style is a charming personal analysis of that most elusive of gifts . . . style . . . and of how mysterious and captivating true style really is. Rebecca’s passion for all things design and her talent for illustration make this book a unique voyage into the life of a passionate devotee of the art of living!” — Vera Wang

I couldn’t say it better myself. Fashion designer, Rebecca Moses‘ new book, “A Life of Style” is an inspiring read. Read More…

DH Giveaway: We Have a Winner!

We have a winner of the beautiful candle from Baroness von Neumann. First, I’d like to thank The Baroness for donating this attractive candle. I know it will make a special gift for one happy person. So, without further ado, the winner is…

Barbara!

Barbara, send me your  adress and I’ll have this candle zipping on its way! Congratulations!

Tuesday Review & Giveaway: Baroness von Neumann Candles, Dahlink

Let me begin this review by saying that the candle I was asked to sample from Baroness von Neumann is attractive. So is the box it came in. As such, it might make a delightful gift. The scent, Fete is a little overpowering. I prefer a more subtle scent. But that’s a personal thing, right?

I must admit, the Baroness’ “resumé” smells a little well, eau de poisson-y to moi.

I’m sure they’re accurate, but her press materials stress a ready-for-reality-show kind of vibe. Born in Detroit (how gauche!), raised in “Hollywood”, sent to Swiss finishing school following her marriage to the Baron John Von Neumann. He “discovered” her at a party when she was only 18.  (Perhaps Fete is a Baronessian homage to that fateful evening). Her background also includes a stint as a Dior muse, a dancer, and, “international tastemaker”. (I’d love that job title, by the way). Read More…