Monday Letter — by Guest Mom Nie Nie

Dearest Sister,

Hello to you! Do you think that in order to write for Design Mom, you have to have had more than one semester in college? I have failed already as well.

I am writing you at gorgeous 78-degree weather right now, spring is defiantly here. Do you know what is so lovely about spring in Arizona? Orange blossoms. They smell so divine. I am certain when we die and go to heaven, cloud nine will smell like Arizona in March.


Stuck in a rut with cleaning? My favorite spring-cleaning ideas are as follows:
Go to target and buy Method products. Their slogan? ‘Clean naked’. Biodegradable, PETA friendly, and they come in the most beautiful colors and smells. Oh, and you can clean with Ralphy at your feet and you both won’t fall over dead with all that bleach stench. (Kinda reminds me of Dad, on Saturday mornings)


Spring music. The Marie Antoinette two-discer is a favorite. There is a 80’s-elegant fusion going on there, perfect for spring.

Not to sound like Martha S. here, but do you have a good quality mop, broom and gloves? Heaven forbid you prune up those delicate hands.


As for your wall, I was thinking you could use something by Tamara de Lempicka the Polish art deco darling — particularly ‘Girl Sleeping’…love it!

From one sister to another, what is your spring palette? Peaches? Pinks? What will grace your lids and lips? Let me know, and pray let me copy!

I still have not painted the girls room. Can you believe that! I can’t come to a decision to go with subtle colors and accessorize with color, or spice it up and use a color that will punch you in the face when you see it. What do you suggest?

Maybe you can fly down here and help me paint. We will have lunch and play dress-up with the girls. Reservations will be taken at any time.

I love you,
Kisses,
Nie