TRUE & WESSON Philosophy # 11

Believe it or not, these eggs are made of white clay by the very talented Paloma's Nest on Etsy. Each egg is hand stamped one letter at a time, so no two eggs are exactly alike. The egg arrives in its own little nest tucked inside a sweet gift box. And the quote...the quote is from Abraham Lincoln.

Easter Basket Inspiration....books

Easter is by far my favorite holiday, (not the religious one but the fabulous commercial one). The chocolate, the jelly beans, the colored eggs and most importantly the hunt. Growing up at the Smith house, the Easter Bunny put on an extremely serious hunt. The bunny did not discriminate in size or age and jelly beans and chocolate eggs were so well hidden that they were often found at Christmas. My favorite book at Easter is one that my mom passed down to me, "The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes". It is truly a book that was ahead of its time. Written in the thirties, (and written by a man), it is really the only book out there that sends the message to girls and women, that you can be anything you want to be. It is a book that I lovingly pass down to all my friends daughters. I have now passed it down to my son who is enraptured by the beautiful illustrations and that someone could have 21 children.

It makes a perfect addition to the Easter basket (or Birthday Gift) and can be found in hard cover at The Land of Nod.

Monday Typefaces...Bunnies

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Great Gatsby Inspiration... Katie and Ben

*Color Inspiration Board via 100 Layer Cake

Today I am so excited to share with you some of the details for one of my favorite couples, Katie and Ben, and their upcoming fall wedding. They are getting married in September at the Branford House Mansion, a gorgeous venue on the Connecticut shoreline. Guests will arrive for cocktail hour in the mansion then be escorted outside under the stars to a tent perched in the middle of the great lawn, surrounded by 180 degree views of the water. Katie loves the romanticism and elegance of the Great Gatsby, and the flair and sophistication of French fashion and European style, combined with the modern elegance and whimsy of the Art Deco movement, all of which have been sources of inspiration as we are starting to design this incredible affair.

Recently we started working with Erin from Lucky Luxe who captured the essence of this era perfectly in the design of the save the date. This postcard is the first taste of what is to come.

Friday Wine Tasting... Zola Bonardo

Wine of the Week
Zolo Bonarda
$9.95
My sister introduced me to this fabulous red wine from Argentina last week while we were visiting the windy city. It is incredibly smooth, with great body and great fruit. It is perfect any day of the week but on a particularly wet rainy Friday it will make staying in that much more enjoyable. This is one you will definitely want to try!

Tasting Notes:

The Zolo Bonarda with its ultra-aromatic complexity is made for those special occasions when one needs a wine to "knock your hat off." Argentina's most planted varietal, the Argentine Bonarda, like the Malbec , is on fire in the U.S.. This wine highlights the grape's characteristically raspberry aromas and strawberry jam. Smooth with soft sweet tannins, finishing with toasty barrel notes. (via hitimewine.net)

Jonathan Edwards Winery... The perfect venue for an outdoor affair

We are excited to feature Jonathan Edwards Winery today, another one of Connecticut's amazing vineyards and a premiere destination spot for hosting your wedding or private event. Connecticut really has some of the most unique venues on the east coast. Most of the weddings and big events at Jonathan Edwards are held outside underneath a tent set amongst the vines. However, there is also the option of reserving the barrel room, as pictured above, for a rehearsal dinner, small wedding or intimate dinner party. It is one of the most beautiful venues in the state and Erica the face in the tasting room and behind events at the winery is an absolute joy to work with in the process.

The vineyard also hosts daily tours and tastings in the tasting room along with an incredible calendar of events all year long. For an up to date schedule check out their events calendar online.

Friday Business Cards.....wine???

Ok, so it's technically not a business card but it certainly has the potential to be an amazing one! 

Label created by Talia Cohen.

Silver shoes...Therapy or bling? Or is bling therapy?

I love shoes. There I said it. I adore shoes. They make me smile. Shoes can make or break an outfit in a second. I am no Imelda Marcus by any means, but, I certainly can't turn down a pair of sparkly, sexy heels. Look at Dorothy, she had some seriously rocking good shoes (whom I might add, quickly grabbed them off the witch she had just killed... like a DSW commercial). Those shoes were so powerful that they had the ability to take her home. Lately, I realized we all have wicked witches and warlocks of the west or east in our lives, who come with their own personal evil flying monkeys. But, I found that if you have a little bit of bling on your feet, everything seems to just melt away...Therapy or shoes...That is the question.

Image by Craig Fordham.

Here is a list I have compiled of some amazing silver bling for the spring and summer season.

1. Stuart Weitzman "Pipesashay" silver sequins evening sandal. $345.00 at Jildor shoes.

2. Guess "Okanerra" silver evening sandal. On sale for $99.00 at Macys.

3. Aldo "Mogalecity" silver sandal. $80.00 at Aldo Shoes.

4. Manolo Blahnik "Sedaraby" in silver. $715 at Barneys.

5. Enzo Angiolini "Minerva Heel" in silver satin. $99.99 at Heels.com

6. Stuart Weitzman "Shalimar" silver lace peep toe pumps. $189 at Bluefly.

7. Nina "Carle" sandal in silver leather. $79 at Dillards.

8. Aldo "Ingels" silver sequin heels. On sale for 42.98 at Amazon.

9. Steve Madden "Graham" silver leather sandal. $79.95 at Steve Madden.

10.Delman "Siana" silver dress sandal. On Sale for $118.00 at Amazon.

A TRUE collaboration... Chamard Vineyards and True and Wesson

Recently True Event was asked to partner with Chamard Vineyard and their owners Dr. Bonnie and Jonathan Rothberg to exclusively manage the event coordination of the venue. We are so excited at the opportunity to work at such a unique space, and to introduce you to one of CT's hidden gems.

Chamard Vineyard is located in Clinton, a quaint New England town along the Connecticut shoreline. As you enter the gates and pull down the long stone driveway it is as if you have been transported to another place in another time, it has such an old world feel to it. The winery is crafted of stones from the property and wooden beams milled from trees harvested from the land as it was cleared over 20 years ago. The winery overlooks 40 acres of vines that gently slope along the southern Connecticut coast, just two miles from Long Island Sound.

In addition to renting the winery for your private events, Director of Sales and Brand Management, Bridget Riordan, has really done an amazing job at creating a calendar of events that run all year long. Offering daily wine tastings and tours, wine seminars, a music series of talented artists and an incredible farmer's market, it has also been one of the host sites for the Dinners at the Farm series with Feast Gourmet and the River Tavern. There is always something happening at the winery that you will want to be sure to check out.

TRUE & WESSON Philosophy # 10

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