With Gratitude and Many Thanks!

Although life doesn't always turn out the way you had planned, you can't let those disappointments get the best of you. You also can't let the disappointments blind you from the good that does happen in, let's say, your career life. Case in point, recently I've hit a few milestones in building my social media presence (such as acquired 2000 likes on my Facebook page and 5000 followers on Twitter!) along with being featured by a few other bloggers - from home styling to Pinterest features - plus being invited to be a blog ambassador for up and coming new Design Network and hired to create graphics for two website redesigns! I never would have guessed when I left the brick-and-mortar world of visual merchandising in retail (almost four years ago now!), that those experiences plus my design style eye would lead to a whole different world of opportunities ... and for that, I am humbled, honored and grateful...

Many Thank You's to...

 I am grateful to be selected and listed on Designer Carla Aston's Directory of "Must Follow Interior Design Pinners On Pinterest" !!! Check it out! There may be some NEW to YOU pinners to follow as well. Thank you Carla! I'm truly honored!

 FLOORED! Thank you FlooringHunt.com for featuring me as one of your Top 12 Decorators and Designers to follow on Pinterest! In some great company along with Emily Henderson, Holly Becker, and Paloma Contreras to name a few! -- See ALL here: 12 Decorators and Designers to follow on Pinterest! 

-- and Join me on Pinterest here: Lynda | Focal Point Styling

 Ralph Lauren Home - Joined Pinterest this June and is following me! Thank you! I'm honored!

  5000+ Followers on Twitter! Woot!! Thank you!

2000+ Likes on Facebook!

 

I was happy to be invited to participate in a Focus Group panel, and thrilled that it lead to being invited to become a Brand Ambassador for the Design Network! Look for my post coming up in July! You can start to watch + join + share by clicking: the Design Network.

 

 Thanks for featuring one of my coffee table styles in your post how to Style A Coffee Table at Beneath My Heart - during the "How to Decorate 5 Day Series" hosted by Beth Crabtree Hunter of Home Stories A to Z - You can read at How to Style A Coffee Table

Grateful to have been invited to be one of three Happy By Design pinners for HomeGoods to Host a Pinterest Party - coming up in August!

Thank you Lucky magazine for featuring my Jewelry Organizing With Teacups as part of your 75 Creative Ways To Organize Your Jewelry 

Thank you Mitzi & Leslie! Here is one of seven new graphics I created for the redesigned website of MitziBeach.com. Read and see more on her site!

Happy to be part of the Hadley Court Blog Team as a Content Contributor - Noted as Top 25 Home Design Blogs To Follow For 2014!

 

Especially thrilled to be attending the upcoming Design camp as a Guest of Lori & Kelli's - during Summer Market in Las Vegas, happening at the end of this month!

 Also grateful for a few other invites in the works -

Blog for HomeGoods and Fall HPMKT, as well as local invites to write for local magazine, East Valley Magazine plus may be doing a little special merchandise presentation locally at Sweet Salvage! So stay tuned and THANK YOU for keeping up with me and Focal Point Styling!

Always look at the bright side!

Thanks for stopping by!

Serving Up Summer Beverage Ideas

Hump Day is a great day to share some summer beverage ideas - especially cocktail recipes and even kid friendly lemonades - it gives you something to look forward to in just a few days for the weekend. Today you're invited to join me over at Hadley Court where I'm sharing some of my favorite pitchers, dispensers - even a little history on my guest post. You'll also find links to summertime drink recipes such as Lemonades, Mojitos, Sangrias and also the latest summer beverage trend: Infused Water. Enjoy the read at: Summertime Entertaining - Pretty as a Pitcher!  Here's a peek at some summer ideas  you'll find to quench your thirst to serve up summer...

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Time to entertain - or just kick back and relax with a refreshing fruity beverage...

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Dispensers and Recipes...

 

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Beverage Chiller Ideas...

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 Pretty pitchers, filled with sweet and tangy beverages like this Vodka Mint Limeade...

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Fruit Infused Waters - Great way to stay hydrated with flavor!

Cheers!

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the post at Hadley Court!

Summer Entertaining Ideas

This week, the long Memorial Weekend kicked off the start of Summer Entertaining outdoors! And with so many opportunities to choose from, it can get a little tricky planning those outdoor gatherings – from pool parties to a backyard birthday bash – movie nights to the family barbecue - daytime bridal or baby showers – to even relaxed sunset engagement parties to an intimate outdoor wedding. One commonality between all of these outdoor summer soirees will be the need for recipes, trays and barcarts. Visit Hadley Court today, where I am sharing with you some of my favorite Summer Entertaining Tips in my guest post: Summer Entertaining - Recipes, Tablescapes, Trays + Barcarts. Here is a peek at some ideas & tips you will find...

Tips for Summer tablescape ideas, including setting up buffets...

Tips for stocking up the barcart - and it's many other uses...

Tips to keep cool & fresh...

Grilling tips...

Tips for using trays...

Even a tip on how using trays can create a teachable moment...

For much more tips & recipes on Summer Entertaining, please visit Hadley Court blog today.

Thank you for stopping by and happy Summer Entertaining!