Momtrepreneur Spotlight: Sandy Saccullo of OneClique Shoes

What if you could click your heels, and magically multiply your shoe collection?

Enter my (sole)sister-in-law Sandy Saccullo to make all of your shoe math dreams come true. As Founder and President of OneClique , Sandy offers a stylish and affordable shoe collection that you can mix and match to your heel's content. Thanks to the innovative Clique Latch System, you're able to take your shoe-drobe to exponential limits with a simple click. Watch this video on how it works:

When I first met Sandy, a little over eight years ago, she was barefoot and pregnant. Literally. She opened the door of her apartment in her third trimester maternity clothes, gathered Eric and I into a hug and proceeded to ask us if we would prefer to order in Shun Lee or PJ Clarke's. I liked her instantly.

Although it's an understatement to say that a lot has changed over the course of eight years, one thing has remained constant. I am lucky to have her in my life, not only as a sister-in-law but as friend, mom-spiration, and support force.

Sandy is The. Best. Networker. Like, ever. I always joke with her that if all else fails she should ask people to pay her for the connections she makes. It's such an innate ability for her that it's sort of astounding. I don't think she even considers it "networking". It's just that easy for this girl to befriend others. 

It's because of Sandy's "networking" that I landed at Cullman & Kravis, Inc. where I spent five amazing years learning more about interior design than I could have ever hoped. Sandy was also one of the people who convinced me this past winter to just go for it and start Lindsay Saccullo Interiors. If she could start a business, so could I. What did I have to lose? (Don't answer that!)

A few years ago, Sandy told Eric and I she had an idea. "There should be a way to change the style of your shoes, without buying a whole new pair. You should be able to create the styles you want, when you want them." Amen to that sistah! Surely this is a daydream all of us shoe-lovers have had at one point or another. But we haven't actually had the motivation or confidence to make it happen. A busy mom of two, Sandy had been out of the work force for awhile, but was determined to build the brand and bring it to market. And did she ever. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response, the shoes sold out within just a few months of their soft launch.

Needless to say, the past few years of building the business have been a roller coaster for Sandy. I think all small business owners can relate. But when you find success, it's that much more rewarding. The shoes have already been featured in Oprah Magazine, Refinery 29,  and People Style Watch (just to name a few!). I can't wait for more inventory to come in soon, so I can get me some more shoe separates and watch OneClique take the shoe world by storm - again.

As if this incredible shoe-vention wasn't enough to basically make your life, when you shop with OneClique you are also changing the girl world. Sandy and her co-founder Stefani (also a fab momtrepreneur!) stand strong behind the premise of the company: all girls are welcome. The brand inspires individuality, works on putting a stop to girl-on-girl bullying, and fosters a destination for girls from all different walks of life - one clique for all. They have plans to further develop this heart and sole of the business through their Sole Sister campaign this spring.

Since Sandy is one of the most stylish moms I know, I was flattered when she asked me to decorate and style her new petit a.p.t.. Stay tuned for the reveal!

In the meantime, join the clique

~L.S.

Chicest Momtrepreneurs Ever. OneClique Founder + President Sandy with Co-Founder + Creative Director Stefani.

Chicest Momtrepreneurs Ever. OneClique Founder + President Sandy with Co-Founder + Creative Director Stefani.

Definitely my favorite kind of math.

Definitely my favorite kind of math.

The OneClique Team modeling some options. All so different, equally gorgeous. All girls welcome.

The OneClique Team modeling some options. All so different, equally gorgeous. All girls welcome.

Yes please.

Yes please.

Deskorating @ le petit a.p.t. with the alex top + grace heel. 

Deskorating @ le petit a.p.t. with the alex top + grace heel. 

Follow @onecliqueshoes on Instagram here. 

Follow @onecliqueshoes on Instagram here

Enough Said.

Enough Said.

Get a newsletter notification as soon as the shoes come back in stock here, before they sell out again!

Get a newsletter notification as soon as the shoes come back in stock here, before they sell out again!

Great Huffington Post article here. Decorating side note: love this little accent table! Similar here. Also love the flared jeans + platforms. I'm really into this trend coming back. Who's with me? 

Great Huffington Post article here. Decorating side note: love this little accent table! Similar here. Also love the flared jeans + platforms. I'm really into this trend coming back. Who's with me? 

Office to Outtie

Office to Outtie

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Avery's City Chic Gallery Wall

I know we see gallery walls ad nauseum, cluttering Pinterest and just about every other interior design blog, but I personally just can't get enough. Are you with me?

I love the personal touch that a gallery wall brings to a space, and I'm a sucker for that black and white contrast. Gets me every time. (For more about my love of black and white, visit my pinterest board here.)

And although it seems to be a trend right now, it's really not a trend. It's quite simply classic, timeless, and pretty effortless. Even more appealing, it's way more budget friendly than purchasing one giant piece of artwork. Especially if you go for the Ikea Ribba Frames, which are a fan favorite. They look way more expensive than they are (be wary of the larger sizes, the smaller are better). 

You can have fun curating it yourself, and you can build it over time. You can start with a central cluster, and expand outwards over time. You can keep it sleek and uniform, with the same sized and colored frames, or eclectic with varying shapes and sizes and different material frames. You can turn your children's artwork into a Matisse, your Instagram photography into a modern art installation. The possibilities are endless! And this, my friends, is why I love me a good gallery wall.

After some serious technical difficulties, some traveling, and some childcare transitions happening these past few weeks, I've been a bit off the map. But now I'm back and ready to reveal Avery's City Chic Gallery Wall, which features one of my favorite Peter Mendelson photos. If you missed my blog on Peter Mendelson photography, you can read it here.

So, here it is. And please excuse the terrible quality of these iPhone images. Still experiencing some technical difficulties, clearly... (or not so clearly!)

~L.S.

Top, purchased at Brooklyn Flea. Bottom by Peter Mendelson Photography. 

Top, purchased at Brooklyn Flea. Bottom by Peter Mendelson Photography

Top is a Baby's First Birthday chalkboard made with love by my sister Jillian, #jillofalltrades ! Learn how to make one here. Bottom is a custom pillowcase made by BabyBox given to Avery by my best friend. I wanted to save it from getting …

Top is a Baby's First Birthday chalkboard made with love by my sister Jillian, #jillofalltrades ! Learn how to make one here. Bottom is a custom pillowcase made by BabyBox given to Avery by my best friend. I wanted to save it from getting ruined, so I decided to preserve it in a frame and display it as art instead. 

This is actually just a paper mock up print that I inherited from an old colleague's project. I hoarded it for years and vowed to frame it for a nursery if I ever had a girl. So, here it is!

This is actually just a paper mock up print that I inherited from an old colleague's project. I hoarded it for years and vowed to frame it for a nursery if I ever had a girl. So, here it is!

How do you get your gallery on?

For more gallery wall inspiration, visit my Pinterest board here

Entrepreneurial Spotlight: Peter Mendelson Photography

I've been admiring the work of Peter Mendelson Photography for quite some time now. I first learned about him during an antiquing trip with my old colleagues from Cullman & Kravis at Hiden Galleries in Stamford, CT. We stopped in our tracks when we saw his booth, filled with these fun and vibrant images. We wanted to jump right into those beach scenes! And teleport to that little red cabin in Maine.

Since then, I have continued to follow Peter's photography. I adore how he captures scenes that some may consider to be mundane or kitschy and transforms them into clear, sharp, bright and colorful works of art. His images of objects often overlooked or taken for granted are joyful, vivid and sculptural. It's clear to me that he seeks beauty in the small details around him and finds design everywhere.

Even more impressive? This isn't his day job. Peter only discovered his love for photography in the early 2000s and is completely self-taught. I was so excited for him when I heard that the highly respected Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine was hosting an event recognizing his work at White Birch Studio in Westport, CT last month. Although I couldn't make it, I was definitely there in spirit, cheering Peter on as a fellow entrepreneur. I can't wait to continue to watch this dream live large - I know there are big things in store for Peter.

These photos would add an amazing layer of dimension to any interior. I would love to see one in all of its glorious, gritty glamour as a contrast amongst a subdued, traditional space. I could also envision a stark white wall hosting a gallery series of these candy-colored creations. Stay tuned to see how I incorporated Peter's work in to Avery's gallery wall.

Now, if only we could all see the world though Peter's lens for a day!

~L.S.

Newport, RI

Newport, RI

Bora Bora

Bora Bora

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NYC

Miami Beach, FL

Miami Beach, FL

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NYC

Europe

Europe

Europe

Europe

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Mexico

Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC

St. Barth's

St. Barth's

Maine

Maine

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Nevada

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NYC

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Maine

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Europe

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Mexico

For more info on Peter, click here

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