Sisterhood of the Traveling Bedrooms... The Fab Fifties.

Every era has a defining characteristic, something that rewinds you to the days gone past. 

For me, it's a teenage girl's bedroom.  
Maybe I'm just missing having Ashley home!  


Really, if you want an accurate portrayal of the trends today,  you should just take a peek upstairs, after all aren't those beautiful babies (hardly babies ...) our future?

Over the next few weeks, Ashley (no longer my brilliant teenager) is going to take you on a journey through the decades via the bedrooms that shaped generations. 

Enjoy my guest blogger.... 
All my best,

Today, we're stating with the 1950's, a decade that often stands out as one of America's best. It was an era that was charmed by Lucy and the Cleavers, created the interstate highway system, and fulfilled the goal of the suburban dream house.

For the average teenage girl, this meant one thing.. PINK!! 

Milk Glass Lamps were 'hip'! 

Pastel colors were all the rage, gracing not only bedrooms, 

but also kitchens, bathrooms, and even tail-fined cars. 

Other bright, lively colors were also found on the floors. 

This new age brought designers to mass produced furniture. 

Plastic, glass, and plexiglass were all new materials that were introduced.

That's all folks! 

Tune in next week for the 60's!!

B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Dog)

It's no secret that I have a reputation of being a tad Cruella DiVillaish .... 

Let's face it I'm just not a dog person. 

Yet today I'm looking to loose that distinction ..

Here at the Studio I invited the staff and contractors to stop by the Studio 

with their pooches to say hello and celebrate 

"Take Your Dog To Work Day®"

And what fun we've had......

Can you believe there is actually a

'Take Your Dog to Work' SONG!?!

Download and Sing~A~Long

Every morning when you leave home 

I say 'where has he gone?'

Leave me here to guard the couch 

And chew on a rubber bone! 

But you left the radio on today 

And I heard them play this song...... 

Tell the k9's everywhere 

to lend a helping paw.... 

Joe our favorite Electrician from APEC with Cody for a visit!

You gotta take your dog to work! 

You gotta take your dog to work! 

Every dog has its day

And bones don't grow on trees!  

Cody & Kane getting acquainted 

K9's are gonna dance. 

I'll be your clutch. 

Just take your dog to work. 

Now I know a Great Dane

Who will help fly planes. 

And a poodle who works down at the mall. 

I know a St. Bernard 

Who works real hard 

Licking envelopes and answering calls! 

Here's dog eat dog, and man's best friend 

Gets time for fetchin' sticks. 

Allyson's Wally, well he has a little Napoleon complex ... she opted for Skyping instead 

Licking envelopes and answering calls. 

Here's a dog eat dog, a man's best friend 

Gets time for fetchin' sticks. 

Taylor and Kane he couldn't believe he was coming to work with her today!

Had a bath and have shots.

And I ain't, got no fleas. 

So bring your lab to the left. 

You can hug your pup. 

Pet your Pekingese. 

You gotta take your dog to work. 

You gotta take your dog to work. 

Michael and Casey who certainly knows where to hang out!  He chose our Brazilian cow hide to curl up on 

Why am I home lying around 

With the working class pedigree?

So tell Benji, and Lassie, Snoopy, Ol' Yeller,

Don't forget your leash. 

You gotta take your dog to work. 

You gotta take your dog to work. 

Intern Julianna had to settle for a snap shot share!

Every dog, has its day

And bones don't grow on trees. 

I'll guard your desk,

I'll be your guest. 

Just take your dog to work.   

and me.... with Izzy and Belly ... (aka Isabelle & Annabelle) 

and yes.... one day is enough!!!