The DB Files http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:58:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Thank You Australian House & Garden http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/thank-you-australian-house-garden.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/thank-you-australian-house-garden.html#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:05:52 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/thank-you-australian-house-garden.html We are so thrilled to be in this month’s issue, with the launch of this new fabric at DB Home. This madras patchwork embodies New England classic style. You may recognize this fabric from our earlier blog about the Obama family’s Martha’s Vineyard holiday house.

House & Garden April 2010
House and Garden looks we love p48 April 2010

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Photo - Inn by the Sea

Photo - Inn by the Sea

Have a Happy Weekend.

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So true how reupholstering an existing piece can give a room such character.
Visit Rita’s column Inside Out @ The New York Times.

Image via Apartment Therapy

Image via Apartment Therapy

Image via Apartment Therapy

Image via Apartment Therapy

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The interiors are to die for and Ingrid Bergman’s wardrobe is fabulous!

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]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/indiscreet/feed.html 0 Lonny number three http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/lonny-number-three.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/lonny-number-three.html#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:23:30 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/lonny-number-three.html If you haven’t seen it yet, do yourself a favor and check it out NOW!
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]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/lonny-number-three/feed.html 0 UNICEF pledge from Charlotte Moss http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/charlotte-moss-helps-haiti.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/charlotte-moss-helps-haiti.html#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:49:49 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/charlotte-moss-helps-haiti.html Charlotte Moss has pledged $10,000 to UNICEF following the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
She hopes that her gift will be matched and exceeded by others in the design industry.
Follow the link to UNICEF for more information.
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]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/charlotte-moss-helps-haiti/feed.html 0 More Love For Lonny http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/more-love-for-lonny.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/more-love-for-lonny.html#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:51:14 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/more-love-for-lonny.html
Lonny Magazine Issue 2

Lonny Magazine Issue 2 -- Photo Patrick Cline

The second issue of Lonny Magazine is out and even better then the first.
Congratulations Michelle and Patrick!

]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/more-love-for-lonny/feed.html 2 The Perfect Diary! http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/the-perfect-diary.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/the-perfect-diary.html#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:46:52 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/the-perfect-diary.html As my obsession with paper goods doesn’t end with holiday cards, I’ve begun my search for the perfect diary. Nothing makes me feel more on top of things than a morning glance at my well-planned day. I know, I know, I have electronic calendar on my iPhone and my laptop. But something about a candy-coloured, leather-bound book can really make my day every time I look at it.

I’ve gone through quite a few diaries, and I’m getting a pretty good idea of what to look for.

For the upcoming year, I was looking at three different diaries:

Kate Spade Diary Cover

Kate Spade Diary

Kate Spade – While the illustrations are gorgeous, I’ve had a diaries with spiral binders before, and they didn’t really work for me. They were a bit too large for my bag, and the pages often fell out.

Smythson Diary

Smythson – The leather is beautiful, and of course, monogramming is always a plus for me, but this diary was out of my price range.

Debrett's Diary

Debrett’s – I was attracted to the leather cover, and all the goodies included: A shopping directory, travel info and guides to fitness, music, and websites. I ordered it two weeks ago, and it arrived today (all the way from London!). It turned out to be even better than I expected.

Etiquette Cover

I also bought the Debrett’s Etiquette for Girls, and I’m looking forward to flipping through it tonight.

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Each year I try to get them out early or at least on time, but this doesn’t always go as planned. In my search for cards every year, I’ve come across a few gems. My favourites would have to be:

-Mr. Boddington’s Studio

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-Kate Spade’s holiday card collection

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-And fellow blogger Anne Harwell (Annechovie)’s Etsy store

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]]> http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/holiday-greetings/feed.html 1 I’m Back http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/im-back.html http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/im-back.html#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:07:42 +0000 diane http://www.dianebergeron.com/blog/im-back.html Sorry for the lack of posts. The past few months have been a blur.
I was totally unprepared for all the work to come my way… It’s been fantastic, and now that I’ve got my systems in place and some desperately needed help I’m back on track.
The New Year will be filled with lots of exciting things for DBI. One project is the DB Home range and on-line store. Soon to be completed and up and running. Please join our newsletter, twitter or subscribe to our blog for all the details.

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