Get ready for style reports!

Here we are in July once again and the Atlanta summer market will begin tomorrow! It seems to us (Linda and I) that as our familiar hotels, one by one, update and become very stylish with the interior trends we love-they become substantially smaller in the storage! That doesn't really work well for two high maintenance girls...

• 12 pair of shoes between us...where do they go?
• 2 drawers, one each. Small drawers. Oh. My.
• Small sink with basic working space for one. One.
• A refrigerator that is a "cooler", basically, not cold.

So, while our ceiling high headboards upholstered in white channeled vinyl are super chic and there are multiple outlets for Internet devices, as well as purely comfortable beds of memory foam ...two gals who have lots of "stuff" are a bit cramped!

I suppose that is the price we pay for style. *sigh*

Tomorrow begins our week long trek of three buildings, 20 floors each. We will be searching for the most unique, most stylish, newest introductions that we can find with that "oh so susan" flavor. I'll give you a report at the end of each day with photos of goods and bads, better and best! Shoe reports, color trends and our favorite picks in all categories. Check in daily and enjoy the ride with us!

Till tomorrow, then...

Atlanta Market Day 5

Day 5...both Linda and I were unusually worn today.  From the beginning of the day , we were lacking our usual energy and spirit. Nevertheless, we walked the market from 9:00am to 6:00pm. We took a little break from Christmas shopping. *sigh*

Here are a few of the things we noted for custom clients, the Bucks County Designer House 2013, and Black-eyed Susan retail as well.

Darling accent lamp with one of my favorite passementerie trims!

Great organic looking desk

 Possible bibliothec for Bucks County Designer House assignment

Apothecary bureau , another possibility for Designer House

Fabulously stylish accent table

Great TV console possibility (note wire accents lower doors)

Striking drum chandelier; good use of matt gold

Custom selection for one of my interior requests

I'd love to know which ones you like!

Tomorrow, we're hoping for our normal energy to return. 

p.s. I'm stealing a pair of Linda's shoes which might help...

Market day two

Whew! Another successful day of sourcing and order writing. These first few days are all about finding our themes and colors for next years Holiday offerings and designs. It's a lot of work and thought. we scour vendor after vendor, make our notes and review each night until we have our final plan.

While we aren't too far into the game, I'll share a few things with you!






We ordered these stylish tree skirts! I can already think of several Black-eyed Susan fans who will want one.




And how about this glamorous tablecloth for wedding cake tables? ( How long is it before my grand daughters get married?!) Actually, Linda and I are doing a wedding this spring in Salt Lake City and this will be the perfect thing. Look for Pinterest documentation on this one. Wow!







You can look for these for my 2013 organic tree! Following our lead from 2102, there is an abundance of organic themes introducing burlap, lace and rhinestone bling. So cool. Don't worry,we ordered our share.




Lastly, we found a great example of "glitter gone wrong"...what are your thoughts?!

Linda and I hit the cash and carry tomorrow morning,bright and early. I'll alert you of the latest trends and maybe even "what not to wear"!

......for now,I need to give some planning time to what shoes to wear tomorrow.

Location:Atlanta