Elle Decor and More Happy News

This month offered some unexpected and charming surprises, from getting my own bungalow in the land of heaven (no, literally my neighborhood is called "bungalow heaven"), acquiring my first flat screen monitor (thank champagne with Amelia for that one), getting to redesign an entire home on my own, to having something I'd written, published in a national magazine, Elle Decor. For as long as I can fricken imagine, I'd always wanted to break into national consumers and technically I have, so I'm letting myself feel a little proud of somehow convincing Editor in Chief Margaret Russell that my scribbled commentary on the changing media landscape was worth her beans to be selected and placed among the lucky few in her kingdom of glossy.

Very soon I will be at the editorial helm of one of the Seven Sisters, or the like. Until then, you can read up on my latest post at your daily thread.

As I write this, the phone is ringing (don't worry, not on my desk) and I'm experiencing the irritating feel of 68 degree office a/c - all the while thinking of the beautiful weather I'll encounter this weekend and all the fun I'll have scouting Apartment Therapy and Craigslist for a buffet/credenza and working on my house. Just last night, a friend helped me set up my kitchen counter and island situation. TGIF (thank God I've Friends) Click here to check out my new home.  

Keep in touch,
sarah

Feeling Framed

Finally getting to another one of my weekend projects by framing my vintage Vogue magazines. I wish I could stake claim that this creative, artful home design was my idea, but it was my boyfriend who found these original Vogue magazines from the 1930s, 1940s and 1970s. These sorts of beautiful spreads and cover ideas were not just hashed out attempts to market the lastest Hollywood starlett and film, like so many glossies today. In fact, back then Vogue didn't frequently put actors on the their covers, rather they liked models who exemplified the sophistication, glamour, precision of fashion branding that was Vogue. Here are a few that already bedeck my entry walls.

This one is from October 1, 1946.

The left one is from the 1960s (the psychadellic look was enjoyed so much by my boyfriend that he bought himself a copy too). The one on the right is from the 1940s, and is actually one of my favorites. It's summery, artful colors always make me feel a little lighter each time I walk by it in my place.

Check out these gorgeous and dramatic layouts. Love it.   

Here's a keeper. The ad actually tells you to "try Camels on your 'T-Zone'." T meaning taste and throat. Lovely.