I named this blog after my spunky (front left) niece who is incredibly smart and insightful, wise beyond her years. When asked what two words describe me, she simply said “cleaning and decorating”.
I found blogging quite by accident and am irrevocable smitten.
I love writing as a means to bring together all my passions in life.
• Lifting Spirits.
• Getting you through tough times.
• Making you laugh.
• Helping you understand you are worth it.
• I hope a little decorative and fashionable inspiration too!
I write about color, decorating, travel, fashion, living life and all the tangents in between. Every post is a labor of love and one of its kind.
Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you.
Happy Decorating from the inside out!

Dear Maddie,
My name is Annabelle Petriella and I am the owner of Stylish Furniture and Decor, an online retailer of home furnishings and accessories. Thanks for following us! I really like your blog and I wanted to reach out to you to see if there was an opportunity for us to collaborate in promoting your readership and my furniture store.
I launched the site a few months ago and as a veteran Interior Designer have a great passion for design and especially sourcing exciting products. Our collection is growing and expanding daily as I add new vendors. I’m also launching an e-design site (next week!), Stylish Design Services, as a complement to the retail store. It will feature a directory, of sorts, of designers for customers to choose from who will provide a design for a room virtually.
I’m looking to collaborate with bloggers like you to help promote my company and, in turn, your blog. I’ll put links to your blog on my site and two blogs. I’ll give you a unique discount code for you to share with your readers and will be happy to give you a 10% commission on any sales that you bring in! We could also discuss the opportunity to post as a guest writer on my blog, or me on yours.
I’m open to any other ideas you might have for collaboration! Please let me know if you’re interested or have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
Annabelle Petriella
202-321-4385
http://www.StylishFurnitureAndDecor.com
Hey, I would love to learn more. Thanks for reaching out to me. Please, let’s chat! Would you like to set up a time? Oh, and thanks for stopping by my blog.
I can chat tonight after 8:30. That sounds good. Tomorrow is kinda crazy for me. I love your products!
It was great chatting the other day! Hope you’re having a fantastic time at HP – from all your great pics it looks like you are
What is your email address? Thanks
Hi Annabelle! Please email me @ irma@redleafonline.com. I hope to hear from you soon. Yes, it’s both exhausting and fun!
You have been nominated for the Sunshine Award!
Please do not feel pressure to accept but if you decide you’d like to, check out our post…
http://fashionstyleguru.wordpress.com/2012/04/28/sunshine-award/
Cheers
Fashion & Style Guru
I love that you thought of me. Thank you very much! I will definitely check it out!!