"Orange Lycra"
"Boy Band"
"Cheeseburger"
Dust off your bicycle, tricycle (or dare we say?) unicycle and get pedaling… it’s Bike to Work Week!
Photos of the 2007 Pashley campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi via Got Ads
Archive for May, 2011
Tuesday Treat
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011Monday Mood
Monday, May 16th, 2011It’s Monday – what mood are you in?
Lighten Up with James Michael Howard
Luminous
Pronunciation: \ˈlü-mə-nəs\
Emitting or reflecting a steady, suffused or glowing light
P.S. We’re at Blogfest this week, basking in the glow of such luminaries as Newell Turner, Dara Caponigro and Margaret Russell… how fun!
Photo via House Beautiful
Nirvana: Part Two
Friday, May 13th, 2011
May 8 through June 12
‘Tis the season for decorator show houses and for those of you who can’t get into the city for the Kips Bayextravaganza, there’s a wonderful one in Bedford Hills, NY, benefiting Cerebral Palsy of Westchester. Nirvana, a magnificent 17-acre estate, has everything you would want and more – five bedrooms, six and a half baths, a 1,700 bottle wine cellar and even a tree house with thatched roof and flat screen TV.
Come on In!
And the best part… all the talented decorators who have transformed each room into a showpiece (including yours truly who created a flower room fit for Constance Spry!)
Buckets and Buckets of Flowers
Since we didn’t want to steal the spotlight from the number of magazines and blogs who will be covering the house in the coming weeks, we thought we’d just share pictures of our room and entice those of you nearby to take the grand tour.
A Creative Space
Where's the Tree House?
And if these pictures aren’t enough, you might find something fabulous at Deluxe, the fabulous boutique on the lower level featuring a collection of vintage couture jewelry (Valentino, YSL and Chanel – big sigh!), home accessories and furniture… we know we did!
Luxe Deluxe
Stylish Vintage Finds
For more information and tickets, visit Connecticut Cottages & Gardens or Cerebral Palsy of Westchester.
Photos via yours truly
Thursday Thank You
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
A Beautiful Rose Bower
… to James Doyle for designing heavenly havens and gorgeous gardens. His award-winning landscapes can be found all over the world, from a chateau in the Loire Valley to a family home in the Middle East. We love his approach to design which takes into account the characteristics of the home into the context of its gardens, creating harmony in the environment.
Even the Birds Have a Home!
A Heavenly Hydrangea Border
Photos via Veranda and James Doyle Design Associates
Sunny Days Are Here Again!
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011Three sunny days in a row and counting… We haven’t had a streak like this since the first week of February and spring fever has set in! We’re buzzing around and humming all the sunny songs we know: Here Comes The Sun, It’s A Sunshine Day, Walking on Sunshine and of course, one of our favorites, Sunshine…
on our shoulders...
and on our stairs...
and on our chairs...
and in our closet...
and on our bed...
and in our bookcase!
Here’s hoping the sun is shining wherever you may be!
Photos via Longchamp, Stylelinx, Belgian Pearls, Net-A-Porter, Serena & Lily and Anthropologie
Tuesday Treat
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Pink Petals by the Jarful...
Or by the Pitcherful...
Or by the Elephantful?
Ruffled ranunculus in pretty pink posies…
Photos via A Creative Mint, Pink Lemonade and House Beautiful
Monday Mood
Monday, May 9th, 2011It’s Monday – what mood are you in?
Celerie Kemble - Kips Bay Showhouse
Ladylike
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/
Polite and quiet
P.S. We spy with our little eyes a Diane James Home large peony bouquet and fiddle leaf fig trees!
Photo via The New York Times
Happy Happy, Meri Meri
Friday, May 6th, 2011
Buzz, Buzz
Two little bees had a birthday this week and received this adorable card in the mail. Having never heard of Meri Meri, we had to do some sleuthing!
Gorgeous Gift Bags
Flower Power Cupcakes
An award-winning paper design company based in San Francisco and The Cotswolds, England, Meri Meri is a wonderful source of cards, invitations, party decorations, gift bags and journals.
Thank You Meri Meri
Who knew that when Meredithe (who’s childhood nickname was Meri Meri) sat at her kitchen table 25 years ago with paper, pens, and a big pot of glitter that her whimsical creations would end up on the shelves of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus…
Pretty Princess Castle
And in a piece shot by ABC for the royal wedding (the Middleton’s party planning company is a client!)
Send Mom Some Love
Meri Meri knows how to make people happy happy when it comes to celebrations – we know our day was little bit brighter because of them. Hope your weekend is happy happy!
P.S. Remember, Mother’s Day is Sunday!
Photos via Meri Meri
Thursday Thank You
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
A Pretty Picnic!
… to the Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross for inviting us to be a Tabletop Designer for their annual Red & White Ball (sponsored by our fabulous friends at Cottages & Gardens no less!) which was held last Saturday. This year’s theme, “Help is Here”, is a constant reminder of how much a role this invaluable organization plays in providing relief to victims of disasters – whether an earthquake in China, a tsunami in Japan or tornadoes in Tennessee. We were honored to be part of this glamorous evening and had a ball designing our “picnic under the cherry tree!”
Floral Flourishes
Sensational Sun Hats
P.S. You can see more pictures of this extraordinary event on Quintessence, Shorely Chic and Material Girls!
Photos via yours truly
Alexander The Great
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Spring 2001 - "Voss" Collection
It’s no surprise that we’ve been looking forward to today… ever since it was announced this winter that the Met would be celebrating the late Alexander McQueen‘s iconic contributions to fashion, we’ve been counting the days.
Fall 2010 - The Last Collection
Rumor has it that a hundred of McQueen’s designs are artfully displayed including some signature pieces like the dresses he created with extreme silhouettes or the paired-down minimalist sheaths made of feathers or razor clam shells.
Steven Meisel Shoots for Vogue
Spring 2007 - Sarabande
Fall 2006 - Widows of Culloden
What a treat to be able to gaze upon these creations and be reminded of McQueen’s ability to deliver the unexpected, season after season. Even Sarah Burton, who worked alongside this artist and became a household name last Friday, was reminded of his passion and inspiration when she previewed the exhibit on Monday. We’re sure to be blown away!
Spring 2001 - Kimono Style
Who knows… perhaps one day Kate’s dress will make an appearance!
P.S. For more information on the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, click here.
Photos from MediaBistro, The Guardian and New York Magazine
