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Ellie, as she often goes by, writes a delightfully witty blog called Have Some Decorum. It's here that she shares her honest (and hilarious) musings on interior design, fine art, food, family, friendships and everything in between. The Vintage Contessa first clued me on to Have Some Decorum, and almost immediately, I was hooked. Through Ellie's blog, I gained a new appreciation for gilt mirrors and learned to identify good vs. bad blue and white. I didn't initially realize Have Some Decorum had a Real Housewives connection, but funnily enough, it was through this blog that I came to know and admire Yolanda.

Before I go any further, I should tell you something about Ellie: She has ALS, a progressive neurological disease sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. The 2014 ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raised over $100,000 million worth of donations, much of which went toward research. The cure for ALS, however, has not yet been found, and while Ellie is optimistic and living as healthfully as humanly possible, she is very open about the harsh reality of her diagnosis.

But Ellie is fighting the good fight. Her daughter Gracie, who grew up with Bella and Gigi Hadid, is in college now, and Ellie is determined to see her through to graduation and beyond. If you've ever read Ellie's blog, you can tell pretty quickly that this girl is her world. She loves her in a protective, all-encompassing way like only a mother can, and when the day comes she can no longer be here on earth with Gracie, she's entrusted Yolanda to step in.