Feeling a little groggy this morning, back in London AND unbelievably typing with no coffee since we are out of milk which happens to be the hugest problem of the moment since we only get milk from one source who doesn’t open until 11 (not good)! However the kids are back, Maud and Mung’s that is and boy I missed them . Last night we snuggled and snuggled and snuggled all night, at least Maud and I did, Mungy got the bottom of the bed, its so lovely to have them back pottering around, doing their daily chores and so on.
NYC was fabulous, as it always is, this time I actually spent a bit of time in Williamsburg which I loved, dashed across the ferry to the flea and then pottered around the area. Could quite see myself settling in with a store and a house and a little old cabin in the country. OK I’m dreaming but someone very wise said to me once if you don’t dream it doesn’t happen. Very good point indeed! The great thing about being out of town and going somewhere different is that it gives you time to revaluate life, what works, what doesn’t, whats not worth spending time on and so on. Now there is a clear plan A and a back up plan B- will tell more as the year progresses. In the meantime I’m back for a few weeks then off to Paris for a week where we are renting an apartment with the two M’s, I’m writing my book, buying for the store and spending a bit of time on the stand which is why I need to buck up my ideas, get off my butt and start my day.
Before I go, incredible Olympic results team GB, 3rd in the leader board AMAZING. There is a buzz permeating the air here which is quite infectious I have to say. Right that’s me done – off to grab breakfast and a coffee from Violets. I leave you with a little detail taken from Adore Magazines, latest issue.
The devil as they say is in the detail.
Glad you’re back. I’ve missed reading your posts. I just got your book a few days ago and have really enjoyed reading it. So glad you are working on another one. When is it going to be ready?
Oh did you make any special purchases in New York?
Thank you, book comes out early Spring and as awlful as this sounds only brought one thing a Marc Jacobs top from Bloomingdales – had very little time for shopping regrettably x
First I got excited because spring is next month here (Australia) then I realised you mean your spring. That’s like another 10 months
Thank you for hosting such an inspirational event. You and Graham were lovely, and I left the day feeling revitalized and ready to conquer my interiors {and others} with a new boldness and sense of self. You did a wonderful job making everyone feel welcome and appreciated. I called Hubs at the end of class saying, first: you were fantastical, and second: everything in our house is changing.
To sweet thank you so much for such lovely words xx
http://us.mungoandmaud.com/about-us/ Is this business related to you? They have such neat pet stuff!
Its not but I love what they do
Hi Abigail! I can’t believe i missed the class in NYC. Will there be more anytime in the future? Not sure if you answer questions like this but here goes – I have a 1500 sq. ft. prewar classic 5 room apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I am obsessed with dark paint, specifically gray tones – my living room is chelsea gray by Benjamin Moore, my dining room and my bedroom are Farrow and Ball Down Pipe – my foyer and entry way are wallpapered (the paper is white with black trees). I want to paint my hallway either chelsea gray or down pipe and I also want something similar in my kids’ bedroom. Is it a decorating sin to have so much dark and gray paint in one small apartment? If you say so, I won’t do it, but I can’t stop thinking about it! Thanks, Abigail!!! You are my decorating idol.
There are more indeed on the 1st December and the 27th January and in answer to your question you can have as much dark or grey paint as you want. My whole house is dark, my sister’s apartment is completely dark – it doesn’t matter the size if it works it works and it will look beautiful throughout I promise
Hi Abigail,
Are you planning to do more school dates in London in the coming months? I see you’ve got the retail and Christmas classes coming. Would love to get your tips on accessorising: where to find them and how to combine them.
Glad to hear your NYC trip was a success. Love reading your bite sized tips each morning!
Laura
Yes on the website there are classes in September and October also before we go into Christmas in November