Archive for November, 2012

November 6th, 2012 No Comments

candles don’t just have to be for birthdays

Using candles, especially in the fall and winter when days are shorter, always add excitement and warmth to gatherings. Whether it’s just an afternoon of sweets & coffee with your friends or a dinner party, candles make it seem extra special. We carry candles in over 15 colors and range in sizes from 6″ to 18″ to go with most any color palette. We had mini cupcakes yesterday in the office with hot chocolate. In keeping with our neapolitan color palette this week I put them out on a dark wood vintage tray and used pink paper circles … Read more

November 5th, 2012 No Comments

this week’s color palette: pink, white & brown

Most of us know this color palette by the name ‘neapolitan’, deriving from popular Italian desserts layering three flavors- chocolate, vanilla & strawberry being the most popular. This color combination is wonderful for parties and candy buffets. Candywarehouse.com has several neapolitan candies for you to give as sweets & favors for the holidays..and even stocking stuffers. Here’s a classic neopolitan candy bar that you can buy in bulk- a 24 piece box for $24! They even have salt water taffy and lollipops. Or if you want to do a candy buffet, you don’t have to buy candy … Read more

November 2nd, 2012 No Comments

trim your holiday tree with felt ornaments

Did you know we have felt christmas tree ornaments? I know Halloween was just Wednesday…but this is the time I’m always planning what I’ll use for Christmas decorations. We have felt bird ornaments in green and cream and felt balls in cream and red. Here are the direct links for easy shopping.  FELT BIRD ornament, FELT CHRISTMAS BALL ornament.

November 1st, 2012 No Comments

bring the outside in with ferns

Adding a print like ferns into your home can enliven your space and bring a sense of nature into your interior. Multiple botanical prints lined in a hall like pictured above is nice way to bring a cohesive design element into an otherwise dull space. Wallpaper is more of a commitment but a bold green fern print paired with whites makes a room look crisp and clean. If you don’t want to invest in wallpaper, try painting your room with a fern stencil. Or add simple fern print throw pillows to your bed or sofa. I love shopping … Read more