Behind the Pages: Style & Lifestyle Tips From The Love of Home Book Tour
The thing about creative worlds is that they fuse in a cohesive flow. Whether it’s the same fabrics circulating at the same time, or playing off of each other, the fashion world and interior design world are more interconnected than I believe most understand.
Off the bat, they don’t seem to be as woven together but the trends you see mirror each other. They are quite literally cut from the same cloth. All this to say, I felt it would be a fun addition to share some lifestyle highlights that I’ve wanted to share from my book tour for The Love of Home.
Going back to the beginning of this tour, I kicked things off in New York City at the New York Design Center during the 60th annual What’s Now, What’s Next. Here I was thrilled to join Benjamin Moore’s panel, alongside three other interior designers as Benjamin Reynaert led us in a vibrant discussion!
During this panel discussion, the outfit above is what I wore during that chat. Funny enough, I had bought this shirt dress about a year ago, before the book cover color was selected. When I was packing and getting everything in order, I found it hanging in my closet, and it all just worked out! From top to bottom, my Marc Fisher heels even helped to complete the look too.
Below is a glimpse into the color palette of my travel— from my clothes to even the hotel room!
In addition to my outfits, the extensions alongside that field into the creative world and provided unexpected but welcomed creative inspo including the scenery of New York City., Our time in the Big Apple may have been brief but it will leave a ‘mark’ in my memories!
New York City Lodging
From wanting to find a location that was central enough to the Book Event while also wanting to be in a great location in general, I was thrilled we went with the iconic Hotel Chelsea. This hotel offered much more beyond its address, it also intrigued me through its atmosphere and designs making it the perfect place to stay!
From spending three days in NYC with my husband, Ken, we got back and just as we got settled back home, it was time to prep and get ready for Design Chicago. Luckily, this turnaround was not as crazy since it was right in my home state.
Design Chicago Highlights
From one city to the next, the team and I took a fun field trip to the city for Design Chicago! I was so honored to be part of a Q&A session hosted by Schumacher, with the amazing Hudson Moore as our wonderful moderator. It was such a joy answering all of the thoughtful questions which was then followed by a book signing in Schumacher’s showroom.
Explore the links to my most recent must-haves mentioned above that accompanied me during my recent travels from New York City back to good ole Chicago:
Clothes:
Link: I appreciated the love this dress received from all of you in my DMs!! In case, you missed that first link on my stories, click here for the Veronica Beard Goldie Shirt Dress.
Link: I love a good pair of wide-leg pants, especially when they come in a stunning green! These Veronica Beard Mia Pleated are comfortable and flattering.
Shoes:
Link: The Zala Block Heel by Marc Fisher came in this gorgeous tan color that is right in my color wheelhouse. This made it a natural and perfect new addition that was added to my shoe collection.
Link: The other pair of shoes that have recently captured my eye were the Veronica Beard Cecile Mesh Cap-Toe Slingback. I wore these during my Q&A Discussion and kept my feet comfortable during a big walking day!
Accessories:
Earrings: You all know how much I love a brass accent! This love extends to my jewelry too, especially with these chic Tuckernuck earrings.
Suitcase: A good suitcase goes a LONG way and beyond this book tour. This is a carry-on I’ve loved taking with me during our out-of-state site visits and personal travels!
Travel:
Link: Hotel Chelsea was not your typical hotel stay! It was right up an interior designer’s alley— from the details to the general decor, this hotel was a swing and a hit. Plus, the location was also a bonus.