February 9th, 2012
Some yummy, stylish treats for Cupid’s holiday! Who doesn’t love pink and red?
A cute tote or sexy clutch…
I love these Swanson wines (and WHY can we still not ship wine to MA???)
Some bling from the Tony Duquette for Coach (freakin’ love the line) or some diamonds AND pearls (faux, of course) from Lauren Elan.
Some framed prints with lovely sentiments from Rockett St. George and JSGD.
Why torture yourself with uncomfortable sexy get-ups when you could look cute AND alluring in this polka dot set from Madewell,
Instead of roses, how about some rose scented delights from Diptyque and Body Shop (paired with a massage, of course)
Who would love to get red and pink shoes for Vday??? I mean really. Jcrew heels or amazing colorblock flats.
The way to HIS heart is surely through his stomach- make him Vosges bacon chocolate chip pancakes or sweeten him up with these beer and pretzel caramels (for real!)
Nothing is sexier than a good laugh…and a bit of truth. Like this gum states.
You don’t have to spend a fortune (THIS SUBTLE HINT IS FOR YOU ANDREW BRADLEY STEPHENSON GATES) to be romantic- whip up breakfast in bed for your honey or surprise them with a bubble bath, champagne and candles!
I wish I could wear this outfit for the holiday that combines sexy, sweet and tough all in one!
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February 8th, 2012
I seriously almost dropped to the floor in a seizure yesterday when one of my e-design clients (yes, we do that–A LOT, actually) emailed me that her wedding was featured in the Southern Living Weddings available now. We knew this couple loved Parisian style since they had their first date IN Paris (seriously, how romantic is that?) and we are using that as a jumping off point for the decor of their home. But to see THIS really solidified the look we are going for- casual Parisian elegance with a smidge of Southern goodness. The incredibly personal event took place at Tuckahoe Plantation in Richmond, Virginia (the groom’s family homestead-I die) and was chock full of amazing details like the fact that the bride learned to letterpress to make her own invites, her ring is a family heirloom from the groom’s family, her father married them and they drove off in a turquoise Mustang that the bride and her father spent a year restoring when she was 15. I can’t make this up, people!
Without further ado…(all photos by Katie Stoops)
Note the toile… and the insane rings.
Could not love the color of the porch ceiling more.
See- the toile on the envelope liners. Simple and perfect. Especially all those stamps!
Really loving the pink stripe ties- and the varying greys int he suits on the groomsmen. Much appreciated by them I’m sure to not have to buy/rent a suit. And it looks good to boot!
Say WHAT?!
This is where I start flipping out…
GAH! Perfection!
Toile lined gift boxes with Parisian macarons!!!
Could they BE any cuter?
Divine.
Those tin cans are covered in blue toile. Oh yes they are!
I can’t wait to show you their place once it’s done! :)
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February 7th, 2012
I cannot tell you how many people ask me how to hang a good gallery wall. While I do them for clients a lot, I can’t quite fly out to help all of you (unfortunately so, would be fun) so in comes this GENIUS idea that a client of mine sent me that I had to share. The Picture Wall Company sells sets of frames (chose your finish) along with grids for marking out where to hang each one on the wall. You simply print the photos at the size to fit each frame and VOILA! You can use multiple sets, change the layout to go up stairs walls and so on. This is so helpful for those who don’t want to just wing it like I do. It’s been said many times, but gallery walls are such a great way to display tons of family photos without cluttering surfaces with stand up frames (which is a pet peeve of mine). I put them in in nearly every project and my own last three homes have had them up in various spots (first in the foyer, then in the dining area of the loft and now in the hallway- pics to come!)
Some images form the site of the product in action…
A clean grid look great in spaces like kitchens and hallways…
(via HERE)
If you prefer a varied look, you could always replace a couple frames with organic shapes items like letters, vintage items or other antique frames like in this image from Pottery Barn below.
Instead of all photos, mix in colorful art prints in some of the frames too
(via Domino)
(via HERE)
This stupid blanket haunts my dreams….
This would take a lot of patience. And time.
(via HERE)
In other news, after weeks and weeks of waiting my new Duralee navy velvet sofa arrived yesterday. It’s amazing how grateful I am to have a sofa again after 3 weeks of living without one. AND the thing is pretty darn rad. I was super nervous because if you follow me on Twitter, you know I was having major anxiety about going with the navy velvet vs grey linen. it was like trying to decide between Harvard and Yale. Or Ryan Gosling and a basket of puppies. I went with the riskier choice and I think it looks really FUN. I contrast welted it in navy linen to mix up the texture a bit and give it cleaner lines. While it is now obvious to me that I need to invest in a lifetime supply of lint rollers, I do love it. Will post pics once the room is done!
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