Guest Post w/Kendra

Hi all!   Kendra and I put together a "Summer Lovin" party shoot.  Janae Hardy, an amazing photog, neighbor, friend, blogger, and mom photographed the set-up for us. We had so much fun! Thanks Janae!  Be sure to pop over to Elsie's blog this afternoon to see that Summer Lovin guest post we did for Elsie, who is still away "honey-ing and moon-dancing" with her new hubby.  Congrats, Elsie and Jeremy!


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For those who took a hop over from Elsie's blog, HELLO, And welcome to MO stuff.


I just opened Picwick House, here in Springfield, MO, a little over three months ago.  It was a long time dream. It's so great to  finally have a space to think clearly and to meet with new clients outside my home, where I formerly worked under the name, sharon taylor designs.  Anyway, Pickwick House serves as a mini-showroom where I sell "finds" that I simply fall in love with and can't resist...mostly refurbished vintage pieces/antiques, one of a kind items, and art.  I also use it as a design house for working on my commercial and residential design projects, events, and weddings.  I host monthly workshops, and also love to host private parties for people at the store.


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Me {30 weeks along}{source Janae Hardy}

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A Picture of The Shop {snapshot by iphone}

My Home Designs {source nathaliebeardenphotography.com/}

 Summer Cocktail-ing by the Pool {source Twin Town Studios}

Summer Dining {source Twin Town Studios}

Last Summer Wedding {Kendra and I designed with LA event designer, JL Designs} {source gabriel ryan}

A Dining Room I Designed for a Client {photo by Sesha of  Convey Studios}

Thanks for stoppin in!  Hope you're having a lovely, sunshine day!

xo

sharon

Countdown Giveaway: #1 of SIX Sisters

Julie's giveaway:  Her autographed book, Domestic Vacations

sisters me, lizzie, Julie, Rosie, Jeanie, and Millie

Yes.  It's here.  The giveaway I keep talking about.  The first one is from the oldest sibling and sister that has brought our family much pride.  

Julie Blackmon{pictured above...third from the left}  If you don't know who she is, you've probably seen her work, and chances are you would recognize her unique and refreshing glimpses into domestic life.  She's a self-taught fine art photographer and her work has been much applauded far and wide.  Her photographs  look much like Dutch paintings and have graced the cover of Time Magazine, Vogue Italia, National Geographic, New York Times Magazine, and Real Simple.

I asked Julie to share some things with you and me...

Favorite Quote...  "Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats."
Diane Arbus

Currently Obsessed With...following snowstorms on the NWS animated weather radar map

What film has had the greatest influence on your style/life...everything Nora Ephron 

I'd love to meet...Diane Keaton

Favorite Snack .....  Nacho Cheese Doritoes

Best Memory Growing Up...sneaking in to wake up and play with the baby (whichever youngest sibling it happened to be) during their nap

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Julie is giving one of my lucky followers a signed copy of her first book, Domestic Vacations.   Thanks, Julie.  And thanks for being the sister I go to for advice on just about everything in my life.  One of my favorite traits of yours is that you are passionate about standing up to injustices. 

Another trait you have is that you have always been a very generous, insightful, and giving friend. 

One of Julie's greatest unknown talents is how she learned the instinct of survival in a house with nine kids...  Julie is the fastest eater I have EVER known.

Love you, Julie.

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OKay, READERS:  Here's how you do it...

Contest Guidelines:
1. To enter the giveaway, simply become a follower and leave a comment on this blog post including your email address so that we may contact you if you should be the winner.
2. Leave ONE comment on this post between today, Thursday February 3rd, and Sunday February 13th.  All winners will be announced on Monday, February 14th...my opening day at Pickwick House.

For Extra Entries:
3. Link to this post on your own blog (include the url to your blog post in your comment) to receive an extra entry. It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after blogging about the giveaway.
4. Post about this giveaway on Twitter with a link to this blog post for another entry (follow Sharon Taylor Designs on Twitter in order for us to verify your tweet). It is up to you to return to this post to enter your additional entry after tweeting about the giveaway.
5. Anonymous entries will be ignored, so please include your e-mail in your comment. Your e-mail address will never be used for anything other than to notify you if you are the winner.  If you wish to be on the Pickwick House e-blast list, you may make a request to be added.

I hope you enjoy looking at her work...website is julieblackmon.com/

sister photo by janae hardy

Have a wonderful day, loves.

xo, 

sharon