of the personal style blogging movement! Meanwhile, Samantha ReitmayerSano was pursuing a long held passion for interior design by launching her blog, style/SWOON, also in Dallas. As often happens in the small world of style bloggers, Sam and Judy met through a mutual friend and an immediate connection was made! Some months later, the pair began collaborating on a new look for the Aldridge home that would more appropriately complement their creative, fashion-forward lifestyle. Needless to say, Judy and Jane’s wardrobes were inspiration enough during the re-design. An archive of 60s, 70s, and 80s vintage treasures was literally overflowing from the sadly inadequate bedroom closets. It became Sam’s task to focus the style aesthetic of the Aldridge home and solve the troublesome puzzle of insufficient wardrobe storage. While developing a more sophisticated concept, the duo took cues from a Tom Ford hardcover and Coco Chanel’s Paris apartment, which Judy and Jane had visited several months prior. Judy was especially inspired by the personality and charm of Mademoiselle Chanel’s abode. “Visiting Coco Chanel’s apartment was one of the most special moments that I have ever experienced”.
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