So I'm writing a home design column now for my friends website/blog. I'm going to post it here first to hopefully get some feedback from you girls. This one is a little weak and disjointed. Hopefully they'll get better. 
Hello! My name is Harmony and I'm so excited to be joining the Love LuLu Mae family of bloggers as the "home design expert." I have been a fan of the Love LuLu Mae brand for quite some time and feel honored to add my small contribution to such an inspired business. Let's dive right in shall we?
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First of all let me tell you right off the bat that I'm no expert. I don't have any fancy degrees , I don't always like or even appreciate the current trends, and I can't tell you the difference between a chair designed in 1955 and one designed in 1960. Not only can I not tell you the difference, but I don't care. If I like something well then I like it. End of story. I don't care if it's IN or OUT. I don't care if it's purchased at Bloomingdales or the Dollar Store. Beautiful, stylish, and useful things for your home can come from anywhere with any price tag.
I truly believe that you should surround yourself with things that you love. While I can appreciate and admire the work of an interior designer, what truly delights me is how real people decide to design their own space. I respond to a space that represents a life and not just the hot new trend. Don’t worry about status symbols or trends unless they truly make YOU happy. Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks. Do what is right for you. If you like to hang up mass-produced posters that everyone else has…DO IT! If you think carnations are the most beautiful flower in the world then…USE THEM! Drape your entire room in circus tents for all I care. As long as it makes you happy then DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!
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Chances are if you're a Love LuLu Mae fan or customer, you have a killer sense of style yourself, both in your closet and in your home. Of course you do! To me fashion and home design go hand in hand. Just look at Agnes LuLu Mae Mile's studio!
Sexy. Sassy. Smart. Right? That room is as beautifully put together as her elaborate pieces of wearable art. I plan to feature other homes and artists with equally confident, unique, and beautiful flair. I'll be searching for those amazing deals and I'll post them here so that you all can take advantage of them. We would also love to feature your homes! Perhaps with you front and center wearing your piece of wearable art?! Please submit your photos, suggestions, and questions to:
harmonysnook@gmail.com
Thanks again to Agnes and the whole LuLu Mae team!
Until next time, Cheers! Harmony
Owner of Harmony's Nook
***photos from the late and great Domino magazine. May she rest in peace.
If it makes you happy....
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I really like this Harmony. I think it is a good introduction to your column and your decorating philosophy.
1Thanks Kas.
I can't believe how long this took me today. It's different when you're talking to a
specific audience, you know?
2I understand. Something like this would have had me in procrastination mode big time.
3Nice Harmony!
Once you figure out a formula, you'll be able to pop these babies out in no time!
4Thanks Amy.
5Harmony, this is great! It's an excellent introduction to your column and I have to say - I love your decorating style already!
You've pulled me in!
6Thanks martini!!!
7I Love it!!!! I like you philosophy on decorating!
8THANKS Tia!!!
9I love it Harm! I looked at your blogs too and I was reading the archives - they are great!!
10I'll definitely read your posts. I just moved into a new apartment and need ideas - and from what I've seen I like your style.
Thank you so much Kiki!!
11Wow, great decorating philosophy. I'm glad you don't follow trends but kudos for doing a blog about what you love. This is a great intro to people who are afraid of design but want to try. I like the positive feel from the writing.
12Great job Harm. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
13I agree with everyone else, this is a great intro!! And I don't find it disjointed in the least.
I know that blog posts are supposed to be short and concise, but if you wanted to add one more paragraph I think it would be really cool to talk a little about your style and tastes specifically. You hit on it a little and I LOVE that you emphasize that you don't follow trends or brands, but maybe a couple of sentences on what you like right now, or where you find your creativity and inspiration could be really cool to get to know you.
For example this is what I'd write for myself: I love the outdoors and I constantly get stopped in my tracks just staring at natural beauty - expansive vistas, jutting peaks of a mountain range, a bumbling creek. When I pick out items for my space I try to bring nature indoors. I love natural finishes and I want to recreate that peacefulness and serenity I find outdoors.
If you need help with it, let us know, maybe we can help you out.
But even without that, it's a great first post and I really am hooked, I totally am going to read your nook blog.
14I'm a little behind, but I agree with everyone else; this is a great introduction to your style and to your column. I like how the tone is almost conversational; it's difficult to successfully convey that kind of tone in writing.
15Thanks girls!!!!
Sy thanks for the feedback! This one is already up, but I will definitely go more into my personal aesthetic in other posts. I can't make it TOO personal though, because it's about the LuLu Mae customer....not about me.
16Ah, I see! Well I will definitely be checking up on the progress of it. It sounds very interesting.
17Thanks sweetie! Trust me I'll message you if I get stuck.
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