Design Democracy Awards

I am so excited to tell you that Torie Jayne has been nominated for the Design Democracy Awards.

mydeco have teamed up with London Design Festival to run the first ever 'Design Democracy blog awards', championing the best design blogs in the UK. The blogs with the most votes in each category - plus one overall winner selected by mydeco and LDF - will form the official blogging task force at London Design Festival 2010, with VIP backstage access to all 200+ events. The winning bloggers will be assigned different itineraries and their posts will create four unique perspectives on the festival.

I was asked to write ‘what design democracy means to me’...

Design democracy is about giving everyone and anyone the chance to express their take on design. With the introduction of blogs this has become more prevalent than ever before and gives us all a voice; we are no longer restricted to sourcing ideas from traditional media such as glossy magazines and television. Blogs can be a celebration of design and a platform to share a love of interiors, for example, to make a house a home regardless of budget or design credentials and then to share that vision with the world. I know I have found so many inspirational ideas here in blogland and it has given me a chance to share with you, my sweet readers, all that lovely inspiration.

If you would like to see me win please vote for me on the mydeco website. Thank you darlings!



Have a sweet day!

Apartment Therapy "Homies" blog contest

Apartment Therapy is having a top "Homies" blog contest and the voting ends today (until noon EST).

"There are awards for all sorts of blogs, but no one ever pays enough attention to the shelter blogs, so we started The Homies. It's our way of surveying the blogosphere each year for the best new home design blogs and sharing what we find. It's not so much a competition as a celebration of the richness and awesomeness of shelter bloggers around the world. Join us, share your favorites and check out the ones you don't know." from Apartment Therapy.

The sweet Cristina at Fabulous finds Gal nominated me in the "Home Cooking" section. Thank you!

You can cast your votes here! (Click link to go to website). Enjoy the list of wonderful blogs!

Have a sweet day!

Some announcements!

Amy Butler fabric is now available from John Lewis and Liberty. How great is that!



Hush are having a 'Nothing over a fiver' sale!



The following sweet girls gave me the "I think you are an awesome girl" award. I am honored to have received this award from such wonderful bloggers. Thank you so much for your kindness.

Happy Simple Life from the amazing Laurel
A little of this that and the other from the sweet Tamerie
Dust Jacket Attic who has the most inspirational pics!



The creative Rachel from A little bit Vintage bestowed upon me a Friend award! Thank you!

This award is bestowed on to blogs that are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. deliver this award to six bloggers who must choose six more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award. I will pass this award to some of my bloggy friends that I find exceedingly charming…

Happy Simple Life
Dust Jacket Attic
A little of this that and the other
The bottom of the ironing basket
French Charming
Sweet as Candy

Check these lovely ladies out! You will not be disappointed!

Have a sweet day! x

I've been tagged!

I've been tagged by the sweet Oh, French!, so I have to list 10 things about myself and tag 10 other bloggers with the award. Here are my 10!



I am a Marilyn Monroe fan.



I have been sewing things since I was a little kid!



Diet coke is my drink of choice!



I am trying to get everything in my kitchen colour coordinated.



I wear these a lot! They are so comfy.



This is my first purchase from Cath Kidston, a tray I bought over 10 years ago, and is still my favorite print of hers.



I love candy! (if you hadn't guessed already)




I love bows on everything.



I love finding new and vintage trims.



I relax by gardening.

Over to the sweet bloggers:

1. French Charming - adorable finds and pics.
2. Mimi Charmante - I love her Treasures post!
3. A little bit vintage - for inspiring craft projects
4. Alluring Interiors - for, you guessed, alluring interior photos
5. Among the hedgerows - for the softest, romantic photos
6. Bella Dreams - she has the prettiest of homes
7. Bluebird Notes - for beautiful photographs and more
8. City of Dionne - for the best illustrations, among other great things
9. Daisy Pink Cupcake - for beautiful inspiration and ideas
10. In Bug's Drawers - for great stories and pics

Please check out there adorable blogs. Have a great weekend x

Thanks sweeties!

A few days ago I received the Spread the love Award from the sweet Bella at Beauty Does Matter and am honored that she chose me. I would like to pass it onto two blogs: the first is Knock Knocking who, among other things, makes the most beautiful wreaths to hang in your home. The second is a blog I recently found called Flower Patch farmgirl. She has the most beautiful taste and I especially love her garden pics.



Her Grace The Duchess of Tea, has appointed me as an Honorary Noble of the Most Excellent Order of the Blog Empire! I just love the badge with the sparkly crown on the aqua background. Check her out at Rose Tea cottage!

Lemonade stand award

I have won my first award! Given to me by the adorable Federica at Sweet as a Candy, you must check out her blog for the most gorgeous, stylish pics of all things wonderful.

I started my blog on the March 10th this year after being asked lots of questions on Flickr about where I got things from. I have enjoyed every second of blogging and have met so many adorable, charming, talented people. I want to thank you all for dropping by, posting sweet comments and becoming a friend. I hope you will continue this great journey with me.

I would like to pass this award to:

• Think outside the box, who makes the cutest felt goods, for her wonderful encouraging comments on Flickr
• HappySimpleLife, from the gorgeous Laurel who spreads sunshine with her creativity and thoughts.
• DustJacket Attic, who has the most divine pictures and for her sweet words
• Brunch at Saks, who has the most exquisite style and for the sweetest comments
• Freudian Slips Vintage for the best vintage style and for her encouragement and help

xx

Tag I'm it and I'm sharing!

I have been given this lovely badge to honor - a badge of honor! Tag!

I have been tagged by my adorable friend Laurel of gorgeous blog HappySimpleLife

Here are the rules:

Copy the logo and place it on my blog
Link it back to the person who gave it to me
Pass it on to five fellow bloggers
List 10 things about myself

Here are my 10 facts:

1. Fashion designer for over ten years
2. Moved to New York when I was 21 and lived there for 2 1/2 years
3. I have three gorgeous sisters
4. I have been with the love of my life for 17 years
5. I am obsessed with matching colours
6. I was called squirt by my family growing up but I am 5'8. I come from a tall family!
7. I am the only sister with blue eyes
8. I couldn't live without my iPhone
9. My favourite story about my Dad is the time he stood in the corner of the dining room turning a desk lamp installed with a blue light bulb on and off to create a disco for me and my friends on my 8th Birthday whilst the rest of the family was ill in bed with chicken pox!
10. My teacher nicknamed me "glitter fairy"

Thank you Lauren for your beautiful comments that inspire me daily!

For my 5 lovely bloggers:

1. Freudian slips vintage
2. Rosina Lee
3. Buebau
4. Oh for the Love
5. Pickalapoopa

Best wishes to you all!