Archive for June, 2011

Thursday Thank You

Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Cactus Hill - Mustique

Cactus Hill - Mustique

… to Ellie at Wegner Associates for co-hosting a lovely lunch with our favorite agency in New Canaan, Valerie Wilson Travel, and introducing us to the beautiful hotel properties represented by her company.  We traveled vicariously through her to exotic villas in the Caribbean and to castles in Europe.  So if you’re looking to lounge on a veranda in Mustique, dine on a dock on Lake Ullswater or stroll the beach at sunset on the Cape, you know who to call!

Sharrow Bay - Cumbria, UK

Sharrow Bay - Cumbria, UK

Chatham Bars Inn - Chatham, MA

Chatham Bars Inn - Chatham, MA

Photos via Mustique Island, von Essen Hotels and Chatham Bars Inn

Pretty Parties with Panache

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Cuban Cocktails

Cuban Cocktails

Take one part epicurean excellence, add a dash of artful presentation and a sprinkle of gracious service and what you get is a recipe for some of the prettiest parties this side of Manhattan.  If you’ve been lucky enough to attend a Marcia Selden celebration, then you know what we mean…  from delightful drinks to delicious desserts, and every marvelous morsel in between!

Tied and True

Tied and True

For thirty years, Marcia and her sensational staff (which includes her business partner and daughter, Robin) have been creating events that set the standard for exuberant, inventive entertaining in our little corner of the world.

Sensational Salad

Sensational Summer Salad

Simple Scallop Sculpture

Simple Swordfish Sculpture

Floral Fun

Floral Fun

And if these images aren’t enticing enough… how about this as the company’s mission: “to provide worry-free gatherings… designed to delight the senses, gladden the heart, deepen camaraderie and create delectable, indelible memories.”

Strawberries and Cream

Strawberries and Cream

We know we’d savor every moment at a party catered by Marcia and Robin – wouldn’t you?

Photos via Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning

Tuesday Treat

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Target - Watercolor Floral Dinnerware

Target - Watercolor Floral Dinnerware

Glamourpuss NYC Batik Leaf Scarves

Glamourpuss NYC Batik Leaf Scarves

Jil Sander "Tessuto" Flats

Jil Sander "Tessuto" Flats

A whimsically wonderful watercolored world!

Photos via Target, Glamourpuss NYC (via Kelly Market) and Bloomingdales

Monday Mood

Monday, June 27th, 2011

It’s Monday – what mood are you in?

At Home with Suzanne Rheinstein

At Home with Suzanne Rheinstein

Delightful

Pronunciation: \di-ˈlīt-fəl\

Highly pleasing

Photo via Flowers Magazine

Now, That’s Coastal Living!

Friday, June 24th, 2011
Easy Living on East Beach

Easy Living on East Beach

Today, we’re shipping an order of flowers down to the fabulous Phoebe Howard to be used at the Coastal Living Idea House, scheduled to open later this summer in Norfolk, VA.  While we’ve worked with Phoebe in the past, we’re beyond thrilled to be considered for such an exciting project.  Not only is Phoebe a divine designer… she really “gets” beach houses!  Which is a plus since she’ll be decorating this one – from bed to bath, living room to library… and more.

Beach House Dining Room

Beach House Dining Room

East Hampton Kitchen

East Hampton Kitchen

San Marco Living Room

San Marco Living Room

John's Island Bedroom

John's Island Bedroom

Sea Captain's Bath

Sea Captain's Bath

Looks like we might be taking a trip to East Beach this summer!  Do you have any terrific travel to look forward to?

Photos from Coastal Living and Phoebe Howard

Thursday Thank You…

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Pretty Pillows

Pretty Pillows

to the uber stylish Missoni family for not only creating easy to wear, fabulous fashion but the most fun and colorful outdoor collections, too!  With summer in full swing, the terrace is the place to be and when guests come over, they pull up a cushion or chair.  Now, with Missoni Home, everyone’s sitting pretty all summer long!

Playful Pool

Playful Pool

Striking Stools

Striking Stools

P.S.  How excited are you that Missoni is coming to a Target?!

Photos via Missoni Home

We’ve Got You Covered…

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Yes, it’s summer and that means you’ll be hitting the beach soon!  But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered from…

Cape Cod

Cape Cod to...

Cap D'Antibes

Cap D'Antibes

 and from

Southampton to...

Southampton to...

St. Bart's

St. Bart's

and from

Malibu

Malibu to...

and Marbella

Marbella

P.S.  OK, we know our Marbella option doesn’t allow for much coverage but come on… you’re in Marbella!

Photos via Vivre, Net-a-Porter, Browns and Harvey Nichols

Tuesday Treat

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
American Picnic Collection

American Picnic Collection

Larkspur Collection

Larkspur Collection

Pop Art Collection

Pop Art Collection

Are you ready for the dog days of summer?!

Photos via Up Country

Monday Mood

Monday, June 20th, 2011

It’s Monday – what mood are you in?

Summer Blues

Summer Blues

Composed

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpoʊzd/

Free from agitation, calm and collected

Photo via Traditional Home

Mmmm… Marvelous Melons!

Friday, June 17th, 2011
Melon Balls

Melon Balls

Summertime is melon time – fresh canteloupe with berries for breakfast, cool watermelon slices at a BBQ, white wine sangria with honeydew on the beach…  There’s nothing like the sweet, juicy, refreshing taste of melon on a hot summer day! 

Melon Room

Melon Room

Melon Vase

Melon Vase

Melon Sheets

Melon Sheets

Melon Lips

Melon Lips

Melon Bath

Melon Bath

Even melon hues have a cool and calming effect, don’t they?  Hope your weekend includes some marvelous melon time!

Photos via tumblr, Sarah Richardson Design, Tracy Glover Studio, Oh Mabeleos and Mistral