I’d love for you to be one of the first!

I’m so excited about the release of my next book, Monograms for the Home: The Art of Making Your Mark.  It comes out in September but I’ve been working on it for a while now and I just couldn’t wait to share it with you!  I’ll keep you posted on book signings and speaking engagements…

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Pizzazzerie!

I am honored to be interviewed on the adorable Pizzazzerie site!  It is a great resource for party inspiration and tips and Courtney Dial is about to be fellow Gibbs Smith Author!  I can’t wait for her book to come out in March! She is giving away a copy of my book so get on…

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Bookish Style

Big horn-rimmed glasses are back in style and it is making me feel very bookish!  I love giving books as gifts and I especially love giving autographed copies away.  This year, I will be taking advantage of some wonderful local design book signings and getting my shopping done early! Here are the details: Stop by…

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Texas Pet Expo

I have passes to give away to the Texas Pet Expo this weekend!  I hope you will come see me on Saturday from 11 to 1 while I sign copies of Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animal.  Please comment here if you want a Family Pass!

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Frederic Fekkai and Tablescapes

Beth Klein at Frederic Fekkai in Dallas’ Highland Park Village is a fantastic party host!  They recently hosted a book signing for me with co-hosts Kelli Ford, Kirsten Fitzgibbons, and Todd Fiscus.  The flowers were designed by Todd’s event planning company, Todd Events, and the table tableau were set by Kelli and Kirsten’s beautiful boutique,…

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Tablescapes Launch Party

Neiman Marcus is a wonderful place!  I absolutely love their “Gift Galleries” selection of china and tabletop items so I was thrilled to celebrate the launch of Tablescapes: Setting the Table with Style at the Willow Bend store.  Neiman Marcus Willow Bend’s PR Guru Chuck Steelman asked design genius and the lady behind the RSVPCalendar…

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