Thank You Mrs. Howard

Thank you to everyone who attended the SFERRA party at Mrs. Howard in Atlanta. And a HUGE thank you to Leah Kennelly for all of your help and to Phoebe and Jim Howard for hosting!

I have been a big fan of Jim and Phoebe’s phenomenal work for a several years, and seeing it in person is better than any photo. Both have become widely recognized in the design world, and their work is synonymous with inviting, yet sophisticated Southern style.

The three-story building that houses Mrs. Howard is designed to look like a home, with each room offering a distinct look. The attention to every single detail in each room is astounding. Mrs. Howard was the ideal location for the SFERRA Lose Count event—truly a perfect pairing. Phoebe’s bedrooms are sheer perfection—refined, tranquil, and always dreamy!

If you are in Atlanta, you must stop by and see for yourself. You can also, visit their other locations. Not only will you love Mrs. Howard the store, you will also love Phoebe. Her sense of humor and honesty are both fun and refreshing. You can see more photos on All the Best Portfolio.

Leah Kennelly (soon to be mom) with Phoebe and Jim Howard

On the Road Again

I am leaving for a three week trip to the States in the morning. First stop is LA for WestWeek. I will be speaking at the Pacific Design Center on the Editor at Large panel on Wednesday, March 24th at 3:30. If you are in the area, do come by and say hello.

On Thursday it's off to San Fransisco for a few dinners and meetings. Scot Meacham Wood and Alexis Swanson Traina, along with Alison Pincus and Susan Feldman, the founders of One Kings Lane, are hosting a party to welcome me to San Fransisco. I am truly honored and can't wait to experience the City by the Bay.

Then on Sunday I head to Atlanta for the SFERRA & All the Best LoseCount party with Phoebe Howard. I am very excited to meet several of the wonderful Atlanta bloggers while I am in town before heading to NYC to enjoy Easter with our friends.

I will be blogging and tweeting along the way. If you want to know what I'm doing in real time, you can follow me on Twitter.

You're Invited to Lose Count

For too long thread count has been considered THE measure of quality linens. In an effort to demystify thread count and educate consumers about quality linens, SFERRA has launched LoseCount.com. While thread count is one factor, others to consider are fiber, weight, finish and feel (you can learn more about each here).

Aaron Stewart, Creative Director for SFERRA, suggests the following to anyone buying linens. Ask yourself these questions: Do I like the pattern? Is it within my price range? If yes, then open up the package and feel it. If you like the way it feels (at that moment—not after being washed) and it fits the other criteria, then you have found your sheets. You will find that you don’t need to buy the most expensive linens on the market to enjoy luxurious sheets.

For more information on thread count, buying linens, video tips and a bedding glossary visit LoseCount.com. On Monday I will share with you Aaron’s top tips for creating an amazing bed and caring for linens.

Once again I will host parties with SFERRA to promote the Lose Count campaign. This spring we will be in Atlanta (Mrs. Howard—Phoebe Howard); Chicago (Branca—Alessandra Branca); and Dallas (Ceylon et Cie—Michelle Nussbaumer).

Our fall parties with Kelly Wearstler and Nathan Turner in LA and Todd Romano in NYC were a smashing success. Our spring events look to be equally popular. Unfortunately, due to space limitations, both events are by invitation only. However, I would love invite 15 readers to join us.

Five (5) people will be drawn at random to receive an invitation to the Atlanta event; five (5) people will be drawn at random to receive an invitation to the Chicago event; and five (5) people will be drawn at random to receive an invitation to the Dallas event.

To enter please send an email to allthebestevents@gmail.com with the subject ‘Atlanta’/’Chicago’/or ‘Dallas’ depending on your geographical location. Or leave a comment below. Invitations are non-transferable and limited to the named guest only. The deadline to enter is 11:59 PM EST Friday, March 12, 2010. Invitees will be announced here on March 15, 2010.

Thank You Phoebe Howard!

A huge thank you to Phoebe Howard for naming All the Best as a favorite design blog in a recent Q&A with the Washington Post. I am truly honored.