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July 30, 2012 by Lindsay

E-Design: Classic & Urban

Hi… Happy Monday! Hopefully everyone had a great weekend! Is anyone else totally obsessed with the Olympics? I love watching… Like love it. I did manage to get a few things accomplished this weekend around our abode– stay tuned for those! As promised, I am showcasing my new e-design projects I have completed for clients on Monday’s.

July 24, 2012 by Lindsay

Stylish & Studded: 8 Pretty Clutches

I have had a crush on all things studded for awhile now. I thought they used to feel so ‘punk’… now I am in love.

July 23, 2012 by Lindsay

E-Design: Tropical & Modern Mix

Today… I am finally starting the new agenda I posted about back in March! I have a ton of things to show you guys and catch you up on! Although the blog hasn’t been updated very much, I have been hard at work with new e-design projects and will be showing you those on a weekly basis! Plus, I have some other really exciting and fun things coming in the next few weeks! Let’s start with a new E-Design Story…

July 2, 2012 by Lindsay

Fresh Picks: July 2012

Friends, it’s July. I have no idea where the time is going, but if you find it… tell it to slow down a bit! I have been a lil MIA still… family always comes first! Thank you all for sticking by me and my beloved blog… you rock!

June 24, 2012 by Lindsay

Swim Styles: Bold & Beautiful

Summer has arrived with all its bold & beautiful style! I adore summer-time… I love bathing suits, flip-flips, cute beach bags, bright nail polish and fun hair styles. It’s the time to relax, get a little tan, read more, play games and picnic on the beach at night with family.

June 11, 2012 by Lindsay

Giveaway: Showering with Chevron

Happy Monday! I have a new and fun giveaway for ya this week! In case you haven’t heard of DENY Designs yet, they are a “think-outside-the-box company that creates home decor accessories, supporting art communities all around the world!”

June 6, 2012 by Lindsay

Eye Spy… ME in a Magazine

Wow… I am really, really, really excited to show you something I have been keeping a secret…

June 1, 2012 by Lindsay

Fresh Picks: June 2012

Happy June! Summer is in full force… yay! As with every new month, it’s time for the monthly favorites post! It’s by far one of my favorite posts to pull together… I enjoy sharing new purchases that we love and even some items that have made it on the “wish list”.

May 8, 2012 by Lindsay

Fashion Fix: 10 Pretty Ways to Polish

Have you gals gotten into the nail polish trends these days? I love nail polish, especially in the spring & summer! I like to polish my nails bright colors to match certain outfits and swimsuits! I am such a girly girl… How about you?

May 7, 2012 by Lindsay

Giveaway: Frame It!

Happy Monday! Today, we have a great giveaway to share! Recently, the fine people at Poppy Tree Frames contacted me about hosting a giveaway and I jumped at the idea!

May 1, 2012 by Lindsay

Fresh Picks: May 2012

It’s May! We’re getting closer and closer to summer… yay! As always, it’s time for my monthly favorites post! I am so ready to relish in the new month, are you? I came across so many great things this month… some I bought, some are on my list and some I just love… but, all are worth a mention! Let’s give it a go, shall we?

April 19, 2012 by Lindsay

Rehab House: Mood Board

It’s time for another Rehab House update! I nailed down the design plan and we stuck to it…

April 16, 2012 by Lindsay

Giveaway: Light a Candle

Happy Monday! We are at it again today with another fabulous giveaway! (If you haven’t already entered the Target Privet House Giveaway, you still have time!) Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Christina from ViVO {Spa Boutique}.

April 13, 2012 by Lindsay

Giveaway: Privy to Target & Privet House

Happy Friday… And boy is it happy! Today I am drifting a bit from our new blog schedule and holding a FABULOUS giveaway… seriously like jump up and down excited as heck fabulous! My FAVORITE STORE in the entire world is sponsoring a HUGE giveaway today!

April 11, 2012 by Lindsay

Updating the Rehab House Layout

I have some GREAT news… our Rehab house is officially finished and sold! We close this week and say goodbye to the house that we gave an entirely new look! It’s both exciting and overwhelming! We are thrilled we were able to take a inhabited house that should have been condemned and made it a beautiful home worthy of loving occupants!

April 10, 2012 by Lindsay

My Target Look Book Picks

Obviously I am a Target lover. Back in March, Target contacted me and asked if I would take a look at their 2012 Spring/Summer Home Look Book… of course I was THRILLED. I quickly opened it up and FELL IN LOVE. Literally.

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Hi, I am Lindsay Milner, the designer, fashionista, blogger & mommy behind A Design Story! I am a happy wife & momma that loves all things stylish! I love blogging, interior design, shopping, having fun on the beach, making our house a home, hanging out with family, drinking coffee & running around after our kiddos.

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