… The Good Life. Everyone has their own definition of what that actually means … but whatever it is – revel in it! Poplin & Queen hit 1,000 facebook fans this week, and I’m overjoyed. However, I’m beginning to wonder if it’s time for me to start moving all my social media over to Poplin [...]
Posts Categorized: Weekend Wishes
I Hope Your Weekend is Full of …
… planes, trains, and automobiles! I hope you’re taking that last little getaway! I can tell you right where I’ll be — the beach, and wearing all the seersucker and white I possibly can! Have so much fun on this holiday! I’ll be back next week with some Poplin & Queen updates and some collage-football-fashion [...]
A Little Time Off … But Not Really.
Let me clarify: I’m not on vacation. Let’s call it a blog-holiday. I’m using all of this week to gather inspiration and new material for the new blog season. Also, I have a few on-site interior design projects for Poplin & Queen that require all my focus and attention. What does this mean for you? Pictures to [...]
Look, Mom! We’re in Society Social!
I was flying all day yesterday, but I didn’t mind the airport one bit. I was way too fired up to discover that the new Society Social Magalog is out — and Poplin & Queen is in it! You can flip through it here to find our tips for social graces online and at home. [...]
I Hope Your Weekend is Full of …
It’s like that time Carrie Bradshaw talked about “Secret Single Behavior” or S.S.B. You know, the stuff you do that no one really knows about, but it feels great. I think Ms. Bradshaw ate saltines while reading Vogue. Well, I eat ice cream and read US Weekly. Don’t even act like you’re not interested in the [...]
I Hope Your Weekend is Full of …
Flirt it up this weekend! For a fun summer playlist … Check out Tory Burch’s blog for the best songs from all the eternally-preppy Wes Anderson movies … here. I’ll be back on Monday! xoxo, Shannon Images via here, here, here
I Hope Your Weekend is Full of …
… Organization. I’ve been decorating my sister, Alli’s, new apartment for her while she does all her wedding prep. I walked into her current closet, and about died. I have never seen a closet quite so packed. We had ourselves a Sex-and-the-City style clean out this week. She needed it, and now I’m encouraging everyone [...]
I Hope Your Weekend is Full of …
Good morning! Happy Friday. This week flew by … always a good thing. I’m off to Chapel Hill today with — who else? — Lindsey Cheek. We’re stopping in Raleigh first for some shopping time at Furbish, and then some adventures in fabric at a few showrooms. I cannot wait to be listening to bluegrass [...]
I Hope Your Weekend is Full of …
I have a mini-accountablitiy check to insert in this post. A few night’s ago, my book club discussed The Great Gatsby. It’s safe to say it’s a favorite of many, and that we will all be in ticket lines next December to see Baz Luhrmann’s movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Carrie Mulligan. The first time [...]
I Hope Your Weekend is Full of …
TGIF, everyone. In case you haven’t heard the news, Lindsey Cheek and I went into business together. Our company is called Poplin & Queen. We do two very distinct things: First, we offer full service interior design/decorating and e-design; Second, we consult with boutiques and other companies on social media. This means that we can [...]



