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favorite beauty tips — Alyssa Rosenheck Photography

When it comes to beauty products, Mom and I are probably the two most low-maintenance people in the world. But we come by it honestly! My grandmother has washed her face with the same Pond’s Cold Cream and used the same Oil of Olay moisturizer for her entire life! We both have super sensitive skin, so when we find something that works, we stick with it! Mom swears by her Cetaphil Cleanser and Cetaphil Moisturizer and is a devotee of Estee Lauder Foundation and Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara.

I’m also a big fan of keeping it simple. I love Acure Seriously Glowing Serum and Burt’s Bees Renewal Day Lotion. I’ve switched between so many different make-up brands over the years, but I always come back to my old faithful Bare Minerals Original Foundation and Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara topped off with Mineral Fusion Illuminating Powder, which I grab at Whole Foods.

During the summer, we load up on Kiss My Face Spray Sunscreen, which is light, non-sticky and protects very well!

Find the Perfect Makeup Brush

Beauty with Neiman Marcus

Tom Ford Beauty

Click on the links below see what FOUR of our FAVORITE BLOGGERS are wearing!

Annie, Most Lovely Things

Brenda, Brenda Kinsel

Cindy, Rough Luxe Lifestyle

Kristy & Beth, Design Chic

Mary Ann, Classic Casual Home

If you’re planning your Summer vacation, make sure to grab a copy of THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM , one of Southern Living‘s best beach reads, to slip in your tote.

The Secret To Southern Charm Tour

September 13: Chapel Hill, NC Library,

Who Am I?
September 13, 2018
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
– OVERARCHING QUESTION: How do our favorite books about self-discovery help us navigate our life’s journey?
- Diane Chamberlain, author of The Dream Daughter
- Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of The Secret to Southern Charm
- Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings
- Lloyd Kramer, Director of Carolina Public Humanities, will moderate

September 21: Cashiers, NC Library Event, Details TBA

September 21: Chattooga Club Speakers Bureau Event, Cashiers, NC, Details TBA

October 3: Houston, TX Women’s Club Breakfast, 7 am

October 4: Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon and Purse Auction, 11 am-1 pm, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

October 11-14: Poppy Con 2018, Tall Poppy Writers Retreat, Chicago, IL, private event

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FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAM AND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE

House Tour: Georgetown Row House Beauty

If, like us, you were loving interior designer Sarah Bartholomew’s house we toured here and here you will flip for this gorgeous Georgetown row house tour, too. Every room is more beautiful than the last! Take a peek!

MORE ABOUT The Secret to Southern Charm Book 2 of the Peachtree Bluff Series:

Leaving fans “practically [begging] for a sequel” (Bookpage), critically-acclaimed author Kristy Woodson Harvey returns with the second novel in her beloved Peachtree Bluff series, featuring a trio of sisters and their mother who discover a truth that will change not only the way they see themselves, but also how they fit together as a family.

After finding out her military husband is missing in action, middle sister Sloane’s world crumbles as her worst nightmare comes true. She can barely climb out of bed, much less summon the strength to be the parent her children deserve.

Her mother, Ansley, provides a much-needed respite as she puts her personal life on hold to help Sloane and her grandchildren wade through their new grief-stricken lives. But between caring for her own aging mother, her daughters, and her grandchildren, Ansley’s private worry is that secrets from her past will come to light.

But when Sloane’s sisters, Caroline and Emerson, remind Sloane that no matter what, she promised her husband she would carry on for their young sons, Sloane finds the support and courage she needs to chase her biggest dreams—and face her deepest fears. Taking a cue from her middle daughter, Ansley takes her own leap of faith and realizes that, after all this time, she might finally be able to have it all.

Harvey’s signature warmth and wit make this a charming and poignant story of first loves, missed opportunities, and second chances that proves why she is the next major voice in Southern fiction” (Elin Hilderbrand, New York Times bestselling author).

In Good Taste: Paul Bates Architects

So, yesterday was the big day.

Well, I guess maybe not the big day. We didn’t get married or have a baby or move or publish a new book or anything.

But we bought school supplies, and, in our family, that’s a big, huge deal, a fresh start, a new beginning.

In buying school supplies, the details are everything. And what you pick is the foundation for the entire year.

In that way, buying school supplies is a whole lot like architecture.

The plan is the start, the foundation for all the good to come.

And the details are everything.

As you can tell from these fabulous photos, from the traditional to the very modern, Paul Bates Architects know all about the importance of details.

Their good taste, evident in each one of these stunning houses, truly speaks for itself.

From blonde wood beams that pair perfectly with steel windows,

To library paneling so beautifully executed it speaks volumes of its own,

Each architectural detail breathes life into the space.

Indoors and out, good taste abounds. And, like back to school shopping, every space feels like a new beginning.

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day! We always love it when you stop by!

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If you’re planning your Summer vacation, make sure to grab a copy of THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM , one of Southern Living‘s best beach reads, to slip in your tote.

The Secret To Southern Charm Tour

September 13: Chapel Hill, NC Library,

Who Am I?
September 13, 2018
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
– OVERARCHING QUESTION: How do our favorite books about self-discovery help us navigate our life’s journey?
- Diane Chamberlain, author of The Dream Daughter
- Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of The Secret to Southern Charm
- Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings
- Lloyd Kramer, Director of Carolina Public Humanities, will moderate

September 21: Cashiers, NC Library Event, Details TBA

September 21: Chattooga Club Speakers Bureau Event, Cashiers, NC, Details TBA

October 3: Houston, TX Women’s Club Breakfast, 7 am

October 4: Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon and Purse Auction, 11 am-1 pm, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

October 11-14: Poppy Con 2018, Tall Poppy Writers Retreat, Chicago, IL, private event

DON’T FORGET, THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER BY CALLING YOUR LOCAL BOOKSTORE, ANY OF THE FABULOUS BOOKSTORES ABOVE OR AT INDIEBOUND, AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE OR WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD!

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FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAM AND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE

Modern Shoreline Colonial in Greenwich

Happy Monday, Design Chic friends. We hope you had an amazing weekend full of fun times and gorgeous views.

The good news is that all of that doesn’t have to stop just because it’s Monday.

This modern shoreline colonial by Wadi Associates really is the whole package.

Stunning interiors that shirk the usual coastal feel for something all together more modern,

Statement lighting everywhere you turn,

Perfect architectural details and light-filled spaces,

Enviable flow,

A kitchen with plenty of workspace and eating space…

Oh, and did we mention the views?

Add a chic space for sleep–and a little work if you must,

And we can’t think of anyplace we’d rather wake up in the morning–or a sight we’d rather see out our windows!

Whether you’re a fan of long soaks in the tub,

Long nights on the porch, with good friends and cherished family,

Or maybe a little bit of both,

This house has absolutely everything that anyone would need to savor the summer in style.

Thank you so much for stopping by Design Chic today. We always love it when you do!

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If you’re planning your Summer vacation, make sure to grab a copy of THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM , one of Southern Living‘s best beach reads, to slip in your tote.

The Secret To Southern Charm Tour

September 13: Chapel Hill, NC Library,

Who Am I?
September 13, 2018
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
– OVERARCHING QUESTION: How do our favorite books about self-discovery help us navigate our life’s journey?
- Diane Chamberlain, author of The Dream Daughter
- Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of The Secret to Southern Charm
- Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings
- Lloyd Kramer, Director of Carolina Public Humanities, will moderate

September 21: Cashiers, NC Library Event, Details TBA

September 21: Chattooga Club Speakers Bureau Event, Cashiers, NC, Details TBA

October 3: Houston, TX Women’s Club Breakfast, 7 am

October 4: Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon and Purse Auction, 11 am-1 pm, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

October 11-14: Poppy Con 2018, Tall Poppy Writers Retreat, Chicago, IL, private event

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FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAM AND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE

Create a Living Room with Coastal Style

– serena & lily

Fall Outdoor Entertaining

– serena & lily

The New Home Line at Moda Operandi

– moda operandi

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WEEKEND SALES

Sale Up to 30% Off – horchow

Up to 70% Off – shopbop

Extra 25% off Sale Items – anthropologie

Up to 50% off – j crew

25% Off Sitewide – one kings lane

Up to 70% Off – neiman marcus

Up to 60% Off – serena and lily

New Items Added to Sale – nordstrom

Spring Sale Up to 40% off – saks fifth avenue

The Design Sale Up to 70% Off – moda operandi

Favorites for the Home – design chic

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If you’re planning your Summer vacation, make sure to grab a copy of THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM , one of Southern Living‘s best beach reads, to slip in your tote.

The Secret To Southern Charm Tour

September 13: Chapel Hill, NC Event, Details TBA

September 21: Cashiers, NC Library Event, Details TBA

September 21: Chattooga Club Speakers Bureau Event, Cashiers, NC, Details TBA

October 3: Houston, TX Women’s Club Breakfast, 7 am

October 4: Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon and Purse Auction, 11 am-1 pm, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

October 11-14: Poppy Con 2018, Tall Poppy Writers Retreat, Chicago, IL, private event

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FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAM AND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE

A Quogue Oasis Gets a Fresh New Look and More

A Quogue Oasis Gets a Fresh New Look

– hc&g

Remodelista Design Award Winners

Back to School with J.Crew

– j crew

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WEEKEND SALES

Sale Up to 30% Off – horchow

Up to 70% Off – shopbop

Extra 25% off Sale Items – anthropologie

Up to 50% off – j crew

25% Off Sitewide – one kings lane

Up to 70% Off – neiman marcus

Up to 60% Off – serena and lily

New Items Added to Sale – nordstrom

Spring Sale Up to 40% off – saks fifth avenue

The Design Sale Up to 70% Off – moda operandi

Favorites for the Home – design chic

_______________________________

If you’re planning your Summer vacation, make sure to grab a copy of THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM , one of Southern Living‘s best beach reads, to slip in your tote.

The Secret To Southern Charm Tour

September 13: Chapel Hill, NC Event, Details TBA

September 21: Cashiers, NC Library Event, Details TBA

September 21: Chattooga Club Speakers Bureau Event, Cashiers, NC, Details TBA

October 3: Houston, TX Women’s Club Breakfast, 7 am

October 4: Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon and Purse Auction, 11 am-1 pm, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

October 11-14: Poppy Con 2018, Tall Poppy Writers Retreat, Chicago, IL, private event