“Book cases are a canvas to create your own painting –  whether you’re Modern or Traditional  fill with treasures, photos, cherished books and enjoy the view!”

Yesterday I had the thrill, once again, of being on Urban Rush, a Canadian entertainment talk show hosted by Fiona Forbes and Michael Eckford. I adore these two – welcoming, witty and smart, thanks for letting me share the set!

Also, thanks to Blue Owl for generously lending a few of their lovely pieces & thanks to fabulous Sarah for being a great schleper and assistant!

Your  Style Statement is as useful as you make it. It’s like a muscle that builds over time, enjoy getting in shape with these 10 Style Statement reminders:

1. Post  your Style Statement on refrigerator door, in your car or on the bathroom mirror.
2. Write your Style Statement in your day timer and use as a focal point.
3. Are you procrastinating? Apply your second word. Remember your second word is often a stretch, be brave and go for it.
4. Go through all your accessories and let go of whatever is not your style.
5. Watch your proportion. Style Statement is based on the 80/20 principle, too much 80% can create inflexibility and too much 20% leads to burnout.
6. Your second word is your fragrance, just the right amount is lovely & detectable but not overwhelming. Are you wearing your  fragrance?
7. Your foundation word represents your basics in the visual world – sofa, dining set, suit or dress. Keep this in mind when you’re shopping.
8. Your 20% is your accessories – jewelry, throw pillow or art. The twist that brings things to life, be creative.
9. Feeling uncomfortable? Ask yourself, “How can I apply my Style Statement in a graceful and powerful way?”
10. Read Manifesto of Style daily.

NOTE

• Hunting & gathering for beauty is an experience for you and a expression of you.
• The contrast of color and texture adds depth and surprise.
• Rebecca’s home is a true reflection of her, art meets science.
• Nature is beautiful and free!

For years, I’ve loved the magazine Real Simple–its ingenious combination of elegance and simplicity, and the way it delivers on its promise to make readers’ lives easier. So it was incredible to be asked to contribute to a big design article in the March issue (on newsstands now!) called “3 Steps to Naming Your Style.” Real Simple did a fabulous job on the art for the piece, and I am so proud to have been a part of it.

Here’s some advice I provided for the article:

“Imagine that real-world constraints don’t apply. Picture your dream home. If you could live anywhere in the world, would you choose a loft in New York? An English manor? A tree-house in the tropics? Then think outside of the home: if you were invited to the Oscars, what would you wear? This moves you beyond the limitations of your own lifestyle and budget and into a new realm of creativity.”

Check out the full article here.

And check out Real Simple online, too–great daily advice for simpler living.

Thank you so much, Danielle Claro of Real Simple, for the wonderful collaboration.