Making New Friends at Mardi Gras
There is nothing like Mardi Gras to make new friends. We were standing next to two women during the King Arthur parade, and @lisastewartphotography started up a conversation about how much time and love go into making the grails and other throws that the krewes make by hand. We also talked about how exciting it is when you get one of these, especially the shoes that are given during the Muse parade. Lisa asked the woman if she was on Instagram so they could stay in touch, and she was. It turns out we were talking to one of my favorite artists that I have been following in amazement for years @muses_by_ani .
The Lifestylist Is In The News!
We were so excited today to hear that our founder Lifestylist Suzanne Felber is featured in VoyageDallas this month! If you have ever wondered how she came up with the term Lifestylist, and how she got her start, the answers are in this article. Thanks so much for the great article!
Doing The Right Thing
I've mentioned before about a great, small, women-owned business in Phoenix - The Toffee Merchant. I loved their toffee, so I talked about it. Then, when I ran out of the goodies I got at the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fundraiser, I went to Scottsdale and made a point of buying every bag I could find and brought them home. And because I love to share good things, I wrote about the new flavors I was able to try, and the really fun store that carried them. The owner of The Toffee Merchant reached out to me to thank me, and said she would love to send me some others to try. I declined, knowing that it is a small business, and every dollar counts. I was happy to buy her toffee, it was worth way more than the cost.
Smarter Not Harder
Lifestylist Suzanne Felber shares why well thought out buying and design decisions can keep housing affordable. The Mobile home, or manufactured housing industry does this better than any other industry. The latest issue of MHInsider Magazine, which will be available at the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show shares how this is accomplished.
My New Year’s Resolution for 2026: Earned Influence
Recently there was a post on LinkedIn about Earned Influence that really got me thinking. I am sure that I am not alone wondering someone else’s posts get a lot more follows or likes, and that brands consider others “influencers” even though they don’t have the work history or portfolio to support earning that title. A conversation with Lesley yesterday with the World Market Center Las Vegas really brought this topic back into focus for me - are we focusing on the wrong audiences?
Design Trends for 2025: What Worked, and What Didn’t
2025 is almost behind us, and we revisited the design trends for 2025 that Lifestylist Suzanne Felber wrote for the MHInsider magazine. Revisit what turned out to be hot and what was not in design for 2025.
Achievable Design at Solitaire Homes of Victoria Texas
Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber loves making mobile homes look like they are magazine worthy, on very small budgets by shopping at estate sales and value priced stores. This manufactured home by Solitaire Homes of Victoria Texas shows how little spaces can feel large with the right staging, colors and materials.
Falling in Love With New Orleans
The Casa is moving! After over 20 years in Dallas, Texas we have made the decision to make a move to New Orleans. We are excited to share what makes both of these Casas feel like home to us.
Doing It Herself
Sometimes it is just easier to do it yourself, or if you are Lifestylist Suzanne Felber, herself. This lifestylist shares the challenges of updating her 1940’s pool in Oak Cliff Texas herself.