Melanie guest blogs for CIRCA!

CIRCA is the leading buyer of fine jewelry in the re-sale market. Check out Melanie Fascitelli's blog about her favorite piece of jewelry here!

XOXO,
Clos-ette

In case you missed Clos-ette's debut on QVC, be sure to check out our VERY popular traveling jewelry case on QVC.com!

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space. Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design. In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to retailers near you. Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more. For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com.

So Far So Green...It's simple!

Everywhere you look these days, it seems that there’s a new way to go green. But trying to understand the importance of water conservation and indoor air quality and how to improve them can seem like an entirely different language. So Far So Green is the first free email newsletter and website that promotes green products and services that you’ll actually want to use. It’s a straightforward green guide for anyone trying to do their part without drastically changing your lifestyle.

Many products and services don’t seem readily available or accessible for the busy lives we’re accustomed to today. Plenty of companies are trying to jump on the green bandwagon, when their practices and products don’t actually reduce their carbon footprint. So Far So Green helps you avoid this “greenwashing”. They’ll do all the research for you – filtering, vetting, testing - in order to bring you the green products and services that really work.


Launched by a founding team member of Gilt Groupe and fashion industry insiders, So Far So Green offers a new way of looking at green that combines style with an environmentally conscious attitude. So Far So Green was started by Lara Meiland-Shaw and Rachel Wolkowitz. As an expecting mother, Lara found herself much more aware of the household products she was using, what she was eating and thinking about the future of the environment for her children. Rachel was always aware of the importance of taking care of the planet, but over the past few years she felt it her duty to also do more.

As a brand they committed to the idea that going green shouldn’t and doesn’t have to be so hard. They created a “how green” system by taking a product’s entire lifecycle into account. They do all the research in order to bring you only the best green products and services.


Clos-ette’s now received four So Far So Green newsletters and has learned about four great new products – with coupon codes! We didn’t even have to lift a finger – we just signed up for the So Far So Green newsletter on www.sofarsogreen.com. There will be 5 emails weekly, each with a specific target. Monday – Kids, Tuesday – Products, Wednesday – Ask the Expert, Thursday – Travel/Luxe, Friday – Local Services. Most will have discounts and access to perks attached to them. It's green made simple.

To start doing your part, all you have to do is sign up for the newsletter at www.sofarsogreen.com. Or become a fan on Facebook.

XOXO,
Clos-ette

In case you missed Clos-ette's debut on QVC, be sure to check out our VERY popular traveling jewelry case on QVC.com!

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space. Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design. In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to retailers near you. Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more. For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com.

Allison Aston Communications represents Carolina Herrera and Tory Burch!

When you promote your products or brand, you can’t leave it in the hands of just anyone. Allison Aston, owner of Allison Aston Communications had held the top public relations positions at companies like David Yurman and Roger Vivier before venturing out on her own.

With two kids to juggle and countless clients, including Tory Burch and Carolina Herrera, Allison’s day is booked solid. Each tactic Allison uses changes based on client. Her days consist of meeting with editors to talk to them about different things she’s working on and meeting with clients trying to come up with new ideas and strategies. Key strategies include focusing on product placement, press events, launching products, promotional parties. Her goal is to have your product placed front and center.

With abundant communications agencies, how does Allison Aston Communications stand out? Boutique agencies, such as Allison’s have such an important place in the industry. At a lot of the big agencies, attention is spread thin among many clients, rather than devoting extra time to individual clients and their needs. Allison’s company is personalized with one on one care from a professional who’s been in the business for years.

Most recently, you may have seen the work of Allison Aston Communications at fashion week. She did seating work for Carolina Herrera and Tory Burch last season. She also helped launch Veronica Beard and her line of jackets. She did presswork and event work for Adam Lippes’s brand, Adam. Additionally, she helped launch Baby Bespoke, a cashmere line for babies and worked with high-end retail store, 25 Park.

Get in touch with Allison Aston to assure the most elite press for your business! She can be contacted at allisonaston@hotmail.com

XOXO,

Clos-ette


***CATCH CLOS-ETTE ON QVC!!!*** We don't want you to miss out on our QVC debut! Tune in on June 2, 2010 at 9am EST on QVC for Clos-ette Too's initial launch. We will be selling our coveted traveling jewelry case on QVC's show, My Time with Mary Beth. Mark your calendars! If you miss it, the product will also be available on QVC.com.

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space. Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design. In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to retailers near you. Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more. For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com.

Clos-ette can solve your hoarding lifestyle

Saving stuff, in moderation, is normal. Saving beautiful, useful or sentimental items is normal, but seeing beauty and utility in your 10 year old ripped and stained Marc Jacobs shirt is not!

Hoarding is a disease - even amongst the privileged, high-end shopper. If you are holding onto old clothing and accessories for years, hoping it will come back into style, you are definitely crowding your closet. And crowding your closet will make it nearly impossible to find those items that ARE wearable today.

All shopaholics need a little organization in their lives and so do hoarders. Clos-ette will edit your closet, keeping key pieces a part of your wardrobe and cleaning out the rest. Why not sell your old designer clothes to a consignment shop to make room for new clothes? To start, try purchasing a few organizational products to help manage that overflowing closet.

Schedule an edit with us and see how Clos-ette can help! See what we can do for you.

XOXO,
Clos-ette

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space. Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design. In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to retailers near you. Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more. For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com.

Shop Your Closet with Refashioner.com!

Clos-ette has found the ideal way to truly "Shop Your Closet".

Refashioner.com offers free registration to own your own digital customizable closet. All you need to do is email them telling them about yourself, your clothes and why you need to refashion your closet and they'll send you an invitation. Next step is to take pictures of your clothing and upload them for the fashion police to price. Think high-end consignment store from the comfort of your home!

Absolutely no time to photograph your clothes? No problem. Refashioner will send out their own photographers to your apartment for a reasonable fee. Once you upload your clothing and it's priced, half the value of your garments is yours to spend immediately. You can shop as if it's a retail store, create a shopping cart, and checkout! Mailing charge is always a flat rate of $5. And while you're shopping other fashionista's closets, they're shopping yours! As soon as an item from your closet is purchased, you'll receive a prepaid mailing label and all you have to do is stick it in the box and send it on its way to its new owner!

Every time you sell an item, you earn points towards your elite status as a refashioner member. Similarly, if your item does not reflect the pictures you posted online, you earn a stain. Too many stains and you're out!

So trade in your clothes that you're sick of for brand new ones without spending a dime! Refashioner is such a clever solution to stress-free shopping!

Visit www.refashioner.com to get your invitation asap!

XOXO,
Clos-ette

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space. Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design. In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to retailers near you. Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more. For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com.

HIGH FASHION+DESIGN=MAISON MOSCHINO

One of Italy’s most iconic design houses, Moschino, has created the ultimate destination for style savvy globe-trotters. For all fashionistas in need of a reason to visit Milan...your charming, romantic suite at Maison Moschino hotel awaits you!

Moschino has combined two of Clos-ette’s favorite things to shape Maison Moschino: fashion and design. The modern hotel is located in the old neoclassical railway station on Milan's Viale Monte Grappa dating back to 1840. If you haven’t been yet, this four-story building is every stylish traveler’s dream come true - literally. The hotel consists of 65 rooms and 15 suites in addition to a bar, restaurant, gym and spa, with each room’s décor inspired by fairy tales.

Each room and suite is unique, maintaining the common theme of fairy tales, with every room more whimsical than the next.

Expect your room to completely wow you – with side chairs and bedspreads adorned in rose petals that seem to be falling from the light above, beautifully branch-shaped headboards, oversized teacup tables, and delicious pastry inspired pillows.

The imaginative and luxurious theme is carried throughout the hotel. The entrance hall, for example, features a lamp in the shape of one of the label's signature lampshade dresses. At the signature restaurant, “Clandestino Milano” expect eccentric dishes and a dreamlike menu. As Moschino describes it, “the hotel interior reflects Moschino’s distinctive style where the ordinary world is painted with a brush of surrealism.”Moschino is not the only design house branching out into the interior decorating. Diane Von Furstenberg, as Clos-ette told you, is coming out with a home line in addition to redesigning 20 rooms and suites at London’s Claridges hotel. The rooms are set to debut this June and we’re betting on bold colors and vibrant prints!

In addition, Christian Lacroix has graced Paris with his Hotel du Petit Moulin, a former bakery and Hotel Bellchasse. Each hotel is marked by Lacroix’s theatrical style, but maintains an intimate atmosphere.

Check out the rest of the pictures of Maison Moschino below!

XOXO,
Clos-ette








About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space. Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design. In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to retailers near you. Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more. For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com.

One-Stop-Shop for fabulous designs and home decorating! - Hillary Thomas Designs!

The busy lives of today’s multitasking moms (THINK 3 kids and a high power job) don’t always allow as much time as necessary to revamp the home front. So Clos-ette is introducing you to a designer that will have just about everything you need – all in one place!

Hillary Thomas is a New York City-bred interior designer based in L.A. Not only can she help anyone, with any style, remodel their home, but she’s also just come out with “a new line of decorative children’s bedding anchored in tradition and nostalgia, with a classic, vintage vibe.” In addition to her upcoming home lines that reflect her East Coast background.



Her style? She focuses on her clients’ tastes and combines them with her knack for color and decorating. She sees beauty in imperfections, creating an honest, livable and inspiring place to call “home”. She’s also always trying to reuse pieces that can take on different personalities and looks with a little retouching. So when you work with Hillary, don’t expect to have to break the bank and buy all new products to have a fabulous remodel!

So where does her inspiration come from? Growing up in New York, attending college in Florida, and now living in California, she’s drawn inspiration from all over. In New York, a city where America’s history began is tons of traditional design mixed with the new, as New York is known for a its diverse population. In California she’s challenged by the independent spirits of the entrepreneurs who live there – which allows for such a freedom of design style.



As a mother, she sought out to create a stylish and durable children’s bedding line. She aimed to “incorporate high quality fabrics that are soft enough for snuggling and sturdy enough for bed jumping”. Clos-ette readers will receive a 10% discount on Hillary’s children’s bedding line “H” by Hillary Thomas Designs.

Stay tuned for the additional home lines coming soon, which are sure to fill a void in the home design space and make many designers and clients very happy to finally have some options in these categories! And be sure to visit her website www.hillarythomasdesigns.com!

XOXO,
Clos-ette

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space. Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design. In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to retailers near you. Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more. For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com .

DVF to launch a home line!

In every girl’s closet hangs a Diane von Furstenberg signature wrap dress. And if a closet full of designer clothing isn’t enough - you can have DVF all over your home! The brand already has a ready-to wear, accessories, and luggage line, but the newest addition has us so excited! Diane von Furstenberg is coming out with a home decor collection! It’s about time!

DVF has signed a partnership agreement with textile and home furnishings company Springs Global. The home collection will be available January 2011 at international department stores and of course, on DVF.com. The line includes bedding, bath, tabletop and decorative accessories.

Not to worry – your home will not be decorated in DVF’s signature wrap dresses – the products are inspired by nature and contemporary art as well as the designer’s vintage and current fashion prints. There’s nothing this fashion icon can’t do!

If you absolutely can’t wait to get your DVF home furnishings – another designer has branched out into the home décor. Vivienne Westwood has teamed up with British company Cole & Son for a collection of wallpapers – which is already available in the UK and coming to the US very very soon!

XOXO,
Clos-ette

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space.  Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design.  In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to  retailers near you.  Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more.  For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com .

NESTING NEWBIES

Although the interiors of your home may be finished and your rooms are all neatly organized, the next step is to actually run your household! Nesting Newbies is a Digital Shelter Magazine that features quarterly digital shelter magazine, online cooking segments, and informational blogs aimed at showing those who are new to nesting how to cook, entertain, and decorate.

Jodi Murphy and Lea McIntosh started Nesting Newbies after combining their individual passions for design and cooking. With great relationships with photographers, foodies, stylists, and interior designers after working in the magazine industry, the idea was an instant success!

For those twenty-somethings and thirty-somethings who are insecure about running a household…Nesting Newbies is for you! Nesting Newbies covers everything you need to know: how to recreate a table setting, how to makeover your home, and even the cooking basics that you may be unfamiliar with! There are special cooking online episodes hosted by their Nesting Newbies chef, Lea McIntosh. They’ll post recipes from the episodes on their blog afterwards. As the magazine grows, expect guest celebrity chefs to help out Lea in the kitchen!

Jodi has been working with and writing about luxury design for a decade and loves to share with her readers how designers transform their clients homes to positively influence their lives. In Nesting Newbies, they strive to share ways to transform a space by taking inspiration from high-end spaces and creating your own practice and budget-conscious version.

In the Winter issue, they launched their Bluebird Bag contest. It’s a swag bag of great items and there’s still time to enter to win until March 16!
Be sure to check out the Spring issue that will have a new feature called “Nestimonials” where they interview design bloggers and get their points of view on a variety of topics. So check out their website at www.nestingnewbies.com and become a fan on facebook!

XOXO,
Clos-ette

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space. Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design. In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to retailers near you. Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more. For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com.

David Haag Workroom

The options for furniture and finishes for your interiors are endless, but finding the perfect window treatments to accent your room can be a challenge...





So the next time you run into this problem...David Haag is your guy! These window treatments were made by David Haag and he is THE BEST in the business. How gorgeous are those window treatments?

David Haag owns a curtain workroom in Manhattan, which includes everything from curtains to upholstery, etc. These are not your everyday curtains. Not only has he been featured in magazines like Elle Decor, House and Garden, and House Beautiful, but he has worked with renowned designers such as Irvine and Fleming, Sam Blount, Richard Keith Langham, Albert Hadley, Todd Klein, Miles Redd and so many more. He can work with your decorator to help design the perfect window treatment and you will not be disappointed! Contact him at david@davidhaagworkroom.com or call 212.741.8557

XOXO,
Clos-ette

About Clos-ette Living:
Clos-ette Living is a weekly newsletter sharing thoughts and discoveries from Clos-ette LLC founder, Melanie Fascitelli, on the latest from up & coming and leading designers in the home décor space.  Clos-ette was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in organizational design.  In addition to custom designed closets, Clos-ette also offers broad design solutions via media initiatives including a published book, “Shop Your Closet,” newsletter, blog, and forthcoming TV series and via retail initiatives including product line offered online, and coming soon to  retailers near you.  Clos-ette works with clientele around the world and has been featured in publications including Vogue, HouseBeautiful, Elle, New York Times, and many more.  For more info, email Clos-ette at info@clos-ette.com or visit the website at www.clos-ette.com .