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Notes from Nicole December 13, 2013

Home Made Simple Episode Preview: The House that Mom Built

I’m excited to share this preview of my next episode of Home Made Simple on OWN! This was a special episode where we teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to reward a very deserving single mom with a living room and a surprise kitchen (!) that are as bright as her future! Tune-in to watch myself and carpenter Thad Mills as we create a stunning reclaimed wood focal wall with an easy herringbone pattern, sunny Roman shades made from old mini-blinds, a gold leafed coffee table fit for a queen, and an easy kitchen redo with a big surprise. It …

Notes from Nicole November 28, 2013

Thankful

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday because, void of presents and over-commercialization, it’s truly all about spending quality time with loved ones, sharing good food, creating lasting new memories and reflecting on the many things we have to be thankful for. This year I’m thankful that I’ve had the opportunity to live out my dreams, I am thankful to have such an incredible group of friends who support and inspire me continually and to be blessed with a family that loves me unconditionally. I am also thankful to each of you for your readership and support. I know how precious …

Holidays & Celebrations November 22, 2013

Check out My Domino Article on 5 Easy Ways to Create an Easy & Elegant Holiday Table Setting!

I’m so excited to share my first article for Domino which is now live!! Click here to read the feature where I share five tips for creating an easy and elegant holiday table! I’m so thrilled with this story and can’t wait to share more on the blog next week including outtakes from the shoot, additional tips and info on that DIY tablecloth!

Photos by Marietta Leung…

Notes from Nicole November 17, 2013

Link Love: Inside Rachel Bilson’s Bohemian Bungalow, Michael Smith’s Chic LA Office, Our New Favorite Food Blog & More

I spent the weekend in LA with plenty of downtime to relax and browse the web. Here are a few of the must-visit links that I’m loving:

A Look Inside Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen’s Stylish LA Home
I’m loving the boho chic vibe of actress Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen’s Hollywood hills abode designed by Kishani Perera. See it in the November 2013 issue of Lonny. LINK

Haut Appetit
I recently discovered a new food blog called Haut Appetit and am obsessed! Model Elizabeth Minett combines her love of fashion and food and shares a mix of delicious recipes, …

Notes from Nicole October 29, 2013

Join me TONIGHT for a Live Facebook Chat for Home Made Simple, plus see a sneak peek of my debut episode!

I am super excited for my debut on Home Made Simple this Saturday! To gear up for the episode, I’ll be taking over the Home Made Simple Facebook Page TONIGHT at 9PM EST for a live chat! I’ll be answering questions, dishing out decorating tips and chatting about all things design! I’d love for you to join me and post any questions you have about decor and more! See you there! AND – below is a sneak peek of my first episode which airs THIS SATURDAY, November 2nd at 9a/8c on OWN! You’ll see me and the HMS team …

Notes from Nicole October 3, 2013

Exciting News! Watch Me on OWN’s Home Made Simple Beginning this Fall!

Wrapping up an interview after my very first episode:-)

Hi There! Remember me? Sorry for the radio silence y’all. The past couple of months have been a whirlwind. If you follow me on social media then you’ve already heard the news but for those who may have missed it, I’ve been in LA since August working on a TV show for OWN – The Oprah Winfrey Network! As a designer on OWN’s Home Made Simple, I’ll be helping some very deserving families transform their living spaces and will teach both the homeowners and viewers simple ways to achieve high …