Something Crimson Something Blue... We are off to Massachusets

Inspiration Board created by Justin and Mary Marantz

We were so excited to be asked to collaborate with the fabulous Marantz team on their next walk through a wedding workshop that is taking place in Gloucester, MA on Thursday. We can't wait to share with you all of the fabulous details from our table design, inspired by the board above, paper details from Miss Wesson and incredible flowers from Yumiko (Hana Floral Design). Stay Tuned!

Interior Design Project... Area Rugs

With the new hardwood floors has come the great challenge of finding the right area rugs. So far I have ordered 4 different rugs all of which have been completely wrong (getting them shipped was easy, now I have to try to figure out how to send back). I started thinking I wanted a pattern, something bold and with color but then realized after trying a few that they took away from the design of the floor and the fabric we put on the vintage couch was competing way too much. Then I ordered a couple of natural colored rugs, but the Flor carpet tiles looked to industrial and the one from pottery barn blended too much with our coffee table and stone colored couches. So I think I have finally decided on a natural fiber rug, but the question remains gray or straw? What do you think?

Rugs I love but just didn't work...

Reminds me of Jonathan Adler's Chevron Carpet- Rugs Direct, Milliken Chevron Carpet

Wish this one worked, I am in LOVE with the colors, Anthropologie, Arcadian Garden Rug

Pottery Barn, Chunky wool and natural jute rug
Flor, Carpet Tiles

Room Inspiration, love this rug, with a small print rug in the center, next to the gray floors

New Rugs I am deciding between:

West Elm, Platinum, Jute Boucle Rug

Pottery Barn, Color-bound Chenille Jute Rug in honey

New Years Eve Party Theme... Winter Wonderland

Last week I was delighted to be asked by sister in-law to help her design the decor for her upcoming New Years party at their house. With a million different ideas running through my head I was having a hard time deciding which direction to go in. Until my visit yesterday to the shops at Evergreen Walk in Manchester, CT. From the minute I walked into the Anthropologie store until I left I was in awe of the eye candy that filled the store. The designers at that location are truly incredible!

The store was decked from corner to corner with the most fabulous winter wonderland decorations, all handmade. I was so inspired by my shopping visit to Anthropologie I thought it would be great fun to take natural elements, sticks, and wood stumps, and combine them with all white, silver, and crystals to blend natural and elegant to set the tone for an absolutely fabulous New Years Eve party.


New Years Winter Wonderland Ideas and DIY projects:

Stumps and candles to light the path from the back deck inside.
Stick Ornaments hung in the window, sprayed with Silver Glitter.
Snowflake Garland to hang in front of sliding doors or large window
Another option, a smaller version of cutting a full curtain of snowflakes
Paper Flower Balls also can be blended with paper cut snowflakes, and sticks.
carnation balls, all in white with ornament pics for shine (thanks Yumiko for the idea)
Ornament picks as pictured but not in the shape of a tree, I like simple round balls of carnations.

For the fireplace (or bar,dessert table...) I love the mix of white branches, carnations and crystals.

Fat Pig Chocolate

This just makes me smile......

Created by the fabulous Brooklyn Brothers.

An Element of Whimsy... Balloons

Via Snippet and Ink

Via Coco + Kelley

Via Amy Atlas Events

Recently I have seen balloons popping up all over the place and I am loving it! Balloons are such a great way to add an element of whimsy to your wedding or event and a really cool way to add a splash of color.

Valentines Day Board...

1. Cake, Cake Power
2. Kissing Booth Poster, by Roll and Tumble Press, Via Snippet and Ink
3. Dessert Table, Amy Atlas
4. Heart Name Cards, Via Brooklyn Bride
5. Kissing Booth, Image by Jose Villa Photography, Via Snippet and Ink
6. Bride & Groom, Via Style Me Pretty
7. Badgley Mischka, Ombre Dress, Neiman Marcus
8. Rose Clutch, Boden Usa
9. Temporary Tattoo, Via Snippet and Ink
10. Macaroons, Via Cannelle et Vanille
11. Champagne, Via Snippet and Ink
12. Red Flats, Stuart Weitzman, Via Snippet and Ink
13. Bouquet by Saipua, Via Snippet and Ink
14. Painted Heart, Via, Something Old Something New
15. Fancy Flours, Cupcake Wrappers