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Weekend Notes
Did you know that it’s really hard to get work done while in Vegas? ‘Cause it is. Something about the crowds of people, neon lights, fantastic eateries, & party-all-night mentality in this city makes it a little bit challenging to focus on email…I swear, I’ve barely even gambled! (And I’m determined to win it all back tonight!) The truth is, I have been squeezing in quite a bit of work where I can as we ramp up for our big new site launch on Monday! Stay tuned for a new design, new name, and added features that will hopefully make this blog an even more fun place to stop by and explore. What are all of you up to this weekend? Hope it’s fab, and enjoy a few of my favorite links from the week!
The next-best thing to a frozen margarita.
A year of inspiration from Jordan.
This gives “natural beauty” a whole new meaning.
Anyone else feeling the need for a cleanse?
Clean-slate rooms for the new year.
Clever uses for cupcake liners.
Love this stripey take on the classic trench.
A pretty pretty peony bouquet.
*image via Oh Happy Day!
Vision in White
January is the month of fresh starts… out with the old; in with the new! After all the excesses of the holiday season, I’m certainly embracing a simpler look for entertaining, so I thought it would be the perfect time to share a sweet little christening brunch that we planned for a client’s 8-month-old twins earlier this year. Using an ethereal palette of cream, white & silver, we incorporated gauzy tulle, ruffly blooms & huge balloons to add texture and interest. It all added up to a dreamy & modern vibe that would be fantastic inspiration for any late-winter celebration.
Pretty in Print
While it always looks elegant, what I love most about letterpress printing is how it feels to the touch… the three-dimensionality just feels so luxurious. That said, you can imagine the ogling that ensued when I laid eyes on this destination wedding welcome invitation… letterpress on the front, sewn onto gorgeous fabric on the back. Textural heaven! Just thinking of all the possible font + print + color combinations gets me giddy. It might be best to keep this invite away from me, because something tells me I’ll have a hard time keeping my eyes and hands off of it.
*image by John Dolan via The Bride’s Guide: Martha Stewart Weddings
Welcome to the Party
While brainstorming ideas for a fabulous entrance to one of my client’s parties today… I stumbled upon this. A stunning, can’t-take-your-eyes-off-it fringed wall created for Nanashi in Paris by the paper artistes at Confetti Systems. (See when our love affair began, here.) Can you imagine a more festive welcome? Makes me want to don some sequins & pop open the bubbly!
*spotted via Oh Joy!
My Words for 2011
Alright, my dears…I’ve put it off long enough. I’ve been mulling over various New Year’s resolutions for the past few days, and after being thoroughly inspired by Grace’s, Erin’s, Crystal’s, & Anne’s, I decided I was ready to put them into words. But it wasn’t until I came across Tolly’s post on creating a New Year’s word that all my thoughts started to become themes, and I was able to hone in on what my real focus is for the coming year. So, without further ado, my words for 2011…
The Well-Traveled Table
It never fails: as soon as the holiday season comes to a close, and I’ve had my fair share of hot cocoa and cozy nights by the fire, my mind starts to drift to sunny days and a getaway to some far-off locale. Safari on the Serengeti…exploring the souks of Marrakesh…gazing at the ocean in Indonesia…
Paris, Je t’aime
I will never forget my first visit to Paris. My mother & I, exhausted after hours of deciphering the underground subway maps, finally climbed a random set of plaza stairs to coincidentally stumble upon the Notre Dame Cathedral. The architecture junkie in me sent chills to my arms and (believe it or not) tears to my eyes. The frustration of the first half of the day immediately dissolved into oblivion… and I’ve been infatuated with France ever since. These Parisian Inspiration images, shot by the amazing Corbin Gurkin & featured on Style Me Pretty, stirred in me the same flood of emotion I felt on that fateful day… as I was once again reminded of my love for the french aesthetic. Be sure to check out all the breathtaking photos, but until then, enjoy a sneak peak…
Delicate Drama
Certainly there is a time & a place for flowers to to be dainty, sunlit, and bright… but a bouquet with edge is outstanding in its own bold way (such as this one by Blossom and Branch). We are absolutely blown away by all these arrangements, spotlighting flowers in dramatic, dark shades… and finding that they can put an entirely new spin on winter florals. You can count on these bad boy blossoms to make a statement in any capacity. Enjoy perusing some of the best…
Tuesday Tastings {Crème Caramel}
I know we’re just taking down the tree and polishing off the last Christmas cookie, but is it too early to say... love is in the air? I couldn’t help but peruse the Valentine’s offerings from a few of my favorite stationery shops today, and it got me thinking about a romantic meal for two. This Marie Antoinette-themed dinner party hosted by fashion designer Zang Toi would be perfect for such an occasion, and his Crème Caramel is as beautiful as his couture creations. A deliciously-light ending to a meal that will leave you in the mood for, ahem, other activities.
Follow the jump for recipe…
