A day in the studio – what a photo shoot is like

Yesterday, in the studio we shot a fabulous photo shoot for Jill Rosenwald’s spring line.  The shoot was styled by the chic and talented Erin Gates Design of Elements of Style and her rock star assistant, Lindsay.  I also had the aid of an awesome assistant, Maggie Emerson.  Villanova University, where I spent my undergraduate years, held a take a student to work day, and I was paired with Maggie.  Maggie will be graduating in May and entering the big bad world, but it is not all bad.  Some days you get to create fabulously, fun photo shoots.    So, guest blogging here today we have Maggie, talking about her day in the studio with me.

Maggie Emerson-

“As a Villanova University senior with 5 months until the dreaded graduation, I jump at any opportunity to venture into the professional world.  I am lucky enough to share my Alma Mater with Sarah Winchester, with whom I was matched up for ‘Nova’s “Take a [wild]’Cat to Work Day,” and so yesterday I came into Boston to help out at the studio, where we did a shoot for Jill Rosenwald styled by Erin Gates.  I had an amazing time watching everything get put together, styled, put back together, changed some more and then shot.  It was a totally valuable experience which made me actually excited about my future (as a college senior, this is near impossible) and reaffirmed my beliefs that I am on the right path for myself.  Of course I Instragramed my way through the whole thing, and here are some scenes from the set.”

Photos by Maggie Emerson

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Also. check out Maggie’s photos from her semester abroad in Paris, her blog here..  They are wonderful.

Our new sofa is here! Our new sofa is here!

We finally upgraded from the tiny, little love seat in which I brought to Boston, to this big, gorgeous, new, full size sofa!  After 6 – 8 weeks it was delivered today, and just in time.  With more than six new inches of snow on the ground this morning and temperatures predicted to be -5˚F this weekend, I don’t think I will be leaving the comfort of my living room much over the next couple of days.

Brand new with tags still attached.  It is the Oslo sleeper sofa from Boston Interiors, and I love it!  (Not to mention the price was amazing.)

Gramercy Home – shop tour

Gramercy Home, I cannot describe how much I adore this shop: amazing linens and bedding, gorgeous table settings and glassware,  inspiring bedroom and living room vignettes, and the most beautiful hostess gifts that will make you the hit of any party.  The shop truly lives up its namesake and iconic Manhattan neighborhood, Gramercy Park, while infusing elegant southern charm and spirit.  Every time I am back in Atlanta I make a point to pop in and see what goodies they have in store, and a few weeks ago I was in for a little photo shoot.  Here is a little blog window-shopping.

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The Perfect Robe

My obsessions with Gramercy Home all started with a robe.  Not just any robe, the perfect white, waffle robe with my initials monogrammed in white.  Now robes are not necessarily the most glamorous of garments, but the perfect white robe, well, that is a rare treasure.  This one met all the criteria: crisp, clean, soft and comfortable.

The infamous robe

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Inspired Shopping

All the goodies that lie within the shop seem to further emulate that perfect white robe feel.

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Linens

They change their bed linen designs every six weeks and are always plush and cool.  I just love this Liberty of London peacock print.

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And this nautical bedroom mixed with an eclectic  Indian print and pops of orange is it to die.

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Table Settings

Great table setting designs and ideas.

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Lamps and Lighting

They even carry lamps by Jill Rosenwald which can be ordered in custom colors and designs.  Jill’s studio is in that same Boston studio space as Elements of Style, Jessica Sutton Graphic Design and New Brahmin and is a ceramic wonderland.  (All these amazingly creative entrepreneurial woman in one place…there must be something in the water.)

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Goodies Galore

My mother always taught me to have a ready supply of hostess gifts and goodies in the house.  You never know when you may get invited somewhere and a good southern girl never shows up empty handed.  I stock up at Gramercy regularly.  Here are some of my favorites.

Bud vases, frames and little ceramic jars

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Monogrammed tea towels and french soaps

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Don’t forget the baby. Gramercy has a full baby and nursery section.  The knitted animals are just too cute.

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Definitely make a point to stop by if you are in the Atlanta area and tell them I said hi.  Even the map how to get there is adorable.

GramercyMap.pdf

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I hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Stuff Magazine and Elements of Style

I am beyond flattered to have my home and photographs featured in Stuff Magazine and Elements of Style, both penned by Erin T. Gates. Erin is an extremely talented interior designer and writer and the fact that her blog often served as inspiration while I was decorating my new home in Boston, makes her feature all the more flattering.  Plus, I got to shoot all the photographs for the pieces.

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I am of course psyched the cover of the issue is super cool.  I just love the lime green and brown colors.

Click through for all the photographs in the article and blog post, and a big welcome to new readers who found me though Elements of Style.