Tumblr (3.0; @thestylemaniac)http://www.stylemaniac.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1m8rkO2q1qaov3to1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The first-ever <a href="http://comcastspectacorfoundation.org/6100/FashionShow.asp" target="_blank">Flyers Wives Fashion Show</a> featuring <a href="http://www.nicolemillerphiladelphia.com/" target="_blank">Nicole Miller’s</a> new Artelier line, <a href="http://lagos.com/" target="_blank">Lagos </a>jewelry and an orange glow from the chandeliers to the shoes. All to benefit Comcast Spectacor Charities. See more on the Style Maniac Blog and Maniac Finds on Tumblr.</p> <p><em>Photo by Doreen Creede / Style Maniac</em></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/17261516102http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/17261516102Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:38:37 -0500dresscharities<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyu01g6f8e1qaov3to1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>THIS MONTH ON STYLE MANIAC: </strong></p> <p><strong>Let’s Hear It For The Girls</strong></p> <p>For all the things we are, for all the things we can be, a celebration of women from A to Z.</p> <p><em>Photo of my grandmother (2nd from left) and her girlfriends from Style Maniac archives.</em> <a href="http://stylemaniac.blogspot.com/2012/02/lets-hear-it-for-girls.html" target="_blank">Read more on the blog.</a></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16984533705http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16984533705Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:12:00 -0500live... with style<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyl0na5iP11qaov3to1_r1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>BLOG BIRTHDAY! </strong></p> <p>The <a href="http://stylemaniac.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Style Maniac Blog</a> turns 3 this month!</p> <p><em>Cake by Christine Marvin/<a href="http://www.marketofchoice.com/" target="_blank">Market Of Choice</a></em> <em>photographed by <a href="http://erichmcvey.com/" target="_blank">Erich McVey</a>, as seen on <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/12/31/new-years-eve-inspiration-by-erich-mcvey-photography-a-b-creative/" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></em>.  <em>First spied on <a href="http://pinterest.com/scarletsun/" target="_blank">Lina Widiasana </a>/Pinterest.</em></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16723689602http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16723689602Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:57:00 -0500style maniac sites<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyh9tqZv1P1qaov3to1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Scenes from the first three episodes of <strong>Chef Secrets for Home Cooks,</strong> a new Style Maniac video and blog series.  Featuring (clockwise from top left) chefs Joey Campanaro (<a href="http://www.thelittleowlnyc.com/" target="_blank">The Little Owl</a>, <a href="http://markettablenyc.com/" target="_blank">Market Table</a> and <a href="http://www.thevillagebelle.com/" target="_blank">Village Belle</a>), Peter Woolsey (<a href="http://www.bistrotlaminette.com/index.php" target="_blank">Bistrot La Minette</a>), Jason and Michael Brunetti (<a href="http://www.pizzetteriabrunetti.com/pages/index.html" target="_blank">Pizzetteria Brunetti).</a> (And that’s me, Doreen Creede/Style Maniac middle left.) More on the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/thestylemaniac" target="_blank">Style Maniac YouTube</a> channel and the blog.</p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16597931558http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16597931558Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:15:00 -0500eatChef Secrets for Home Cooks<p>Introducing <strong><em>Chef Secrets for Home Cooks</em></strong>, a new series from Style Maniac that brings the tips, tricks and techniques of top chefs into your kitchen.  Watch the videos on the new <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/thestylemaniac" target="_blank">Style Maniac YouTube channel</a>, plus find out more on accompanying <a href="http://stylemaniac.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog </a>posts. Enjoy!</p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16597563138http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16597563138Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:08:57 -0500eatChef Secrets for Home Cooks<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HIJ-2mpNxG0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Chef Secrets for Home Cooks</strong></p> <p>Episode 1: Chef Joey Campanaro (The Little Owl, Market Table, Village Belle) cooks his version of Baloney & Cheese, turning an ordinary sandwich into an extraordinary treat.</p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16597309295http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16597309295Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:04:24 -0500eatChef Secrets for Home Cooks<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/thestylemaniac">Style Maniac's YouTube Channel</a>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16597091476http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/16597091476Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:31 -0500style maniac sites<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8ezirEyh1qaov3to1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8ezirEyh1qaov3to2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Pajamas and pancakes; lazy mornings and late brunches; cozy rooms, card games and good causes.  This winter I’m hibernating in style with these Comforts Of Home.</p> <p><em>Photos via <a href="http://www.toast.co.uk/" target="_blank">Toast.co.uk </a>with effects by Style Maniac / <a href="http://www.foodinjars.com/" target="_blank">Food In Jars.</a></em></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/15244632963http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/15244632963Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:54:00 -0500monthly themeseatdressdecoratelive<p><a href="http://stylemaniac.blogspot.com/2012_01_01_archive.html" target="_blank"><strong>The Comforts Of Home</strong></a></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/15244217576http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/15244217576Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:42:59 -0500liveeatdecoratedressmonthly themes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx8ecy8A7U1qaov3to1_r1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Come curl up by the fire, pull over your laptop, and enjoy The Comforts Of Home.</p> <p><em>Photo from <a href="http://curatedstyle.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Curated Style</a> via <a href="http://www.myparadissi.com/" target="_blank">My Paradissi.</a></em></p> <p><em> </em></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/15244160812http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/15244160812Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0500livedecoratemonthly themes<p>Style Maniac has joined <strong>ShopStyle’s </strong>ShopSense ad network.  Check out the “Chic Clicks” section in the sidebar of the <a href="http://stylemaniac.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Style Maniac blog</a> for curated, contextual ads inspired by monthly blog topics, plus items I happen to be searching for myself. Or search for your own chic finds through the browser bar at the footer of the blog.  Have fun shopping … with style.</p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/15244021846http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/15244021846Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:37:00 -0500ad networks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvli7cPJJd1qaov3to1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sometimes the best holiday treats are the simplest.</p> <p>Image via <a href="http://sunsurfer.tumblr.com/page/36" target="_blank">Sunsurfer</a></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/13646557490http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/13646557490Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:26:00 -0500holiday<p><a href="http://stylemaniac.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html" target="_blank">Simple Sassy Sweet Holiday Treats</a></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/13646477013http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/13646477013Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:24:09 -0500holidaymonthly themes<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvli14t1Fz1qaov3to1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>via <a href="http://annetaintor.com/products/Impulse/Boxed+Holiday+Cards" target="_blank">Anne Taintor</a></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/13646397524http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/13646397524Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:22:16 -0500laugh““Your topics and gorgeous pics affirm my faith in the power of beautiful design and lovely things to be balm for the human spirit.””<br/><br/> - <em> Mary Steele Lawler via email</em>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/13646326194http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/13646326194Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:20:36 -0500quotebuzz<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltzx5rI0xd1qaov3to1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Blogs & Books: Definitely two of my favorite things.  Check the <a target="_blank" href="http://stylemaniac.blogspot.com/2011/11/blogs-to-books.html">Style Maniac blog</a> on November 4 for a special project celebrating both.</p> <p><em>PHOTO: Via <a href="http://ilikeiwishiheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I Like, I Wish, I Heart</a>/source: <a href="http://s191.photobucket.com/albums/z72/MichemilyG/To%20Do/?action=view&current=tumblr_l9nv05KsRN1qc9tx1o1_500.jpg" target="_blank">MichemilyG</a></em></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/12204355817http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/12204355817Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:08:00 -0400readwritestyle maniac sitesbooksblogs““Your blog brings me joy and inspiration.””<br/><br/> - <em> Sandra, owner of<a target="_blank" href="http://www.debutanteclothing.com/"> Debutante Clothing</a></em>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/12204304625http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/12204304625Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:06:45 -0400quotepress<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltzwyolDr01qaov3to1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A colorful, happy home filled with laughter and people I love.  Definitely some of my favorite things.  As is this drawing, a depiction of my home created on the DoodleBuddy iPhone app by my niece Kaitlin, age 10.</p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/12204212004http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/12204212004Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:04:00 -0400live<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://stylemaniac.blogspot.com/2011_11_01_archive.html">These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things</a></strong></p>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/12204078877http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/12204078877Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:00:01 -0400livelaughlearnlistenreaddecoratedresseatentertain... with style““So long after my decision to serve enchiladas on a Paris roof to Colette and the Prince, I still believe firmly in the attributes of the unexpected.””<br/><br/> - <em>M.F.K. Fisher, <a target="_blank" href="http://astore.amazon.com/stylmani-20/detail/0764542613"><em>The Art of Eating </em></a></em>http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/11140314144http://www.stylemaniac.com/post/11140314144Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:22:00 -0400eatlivecookentertain