This week’s color palette was inspired by the watercolor of Lourdes Sanchez, a Cuban-born artist whose work has been translated into fabrics for leading designers. Her work can be found at the Sears Peyton Gallery. The Benjamin Moore colors I’ve selected are from top to bottom: Arizona Tan 2162-50, Dusty Mauve 2174-40, Autumn Purple 2073-20 an Hale Navy HC-154.
Here is a wonderful no bake white chocolate pumpkin cheesecake with pecan pie crust recipe from Bakeaholicmama.com. And if cheesecake isn’t quite your thing see her link for 100 of the best pumpkin recipes. As the holidays approach it’s fun to try new recipes on the weekends in November. Let us know what your favorite recipe is by leaving a comment!
When designing a kitchen it can be quite overwhelming, I know. There are a lot of choices to consider. Here are a few quick tips to consider if you’d like that classic look to your a kitchen. 1. When in doubt, use a white subway tile backsplash, it is a classic choice and goes with most any cabinet style. 2. If you would like to have color in your kitchen cabinets, but you are not sure how to infuse it, keep the color on your lower cabinets (like you see above) and select white upper cabinets. This keeps the kitchen … Read more
This week’s color palette of reds and neutrals is beautiful for a wedding. There are so many red flowers to choose from and foliage and berries to weave into bouquets and centerpieces. We pulled inspiration for you to get you started. And don’t forget wedding magazines and books are sometimes the best place to start to get ideas for your fall parties or holiday celebration decor. We love the books by Tara Guerard, Michael George, Matthew Robbins and Martha Stewart. Bouquet Image above via Taylored Events. Take cues from this floral combination for a gorgeous holiday centerpiece. These flowers in … Read more
We came across this company, Southern Proper Monograms, that sells single letter, two letter and three letter monograms in all kinds of sizes and we wanted to share it with you. Whether you want to personalize your front door, a wreath, your child’s room or even a gift, a monogram is always a classic detail. The monograms usually take about 2-3 weeks to make but there is a rush delivery available and the monograms arrive sanded and ready to paint. If you like the wood look they suggest applying a water sealant if you are going to use outdoors. … Read more
I love this photograph from inspiringtheeveryday.com. This blog has so many great seasonal recipes. And although these stone fruit tarts might be more of a summer recipe, take a peek at the fall and winter recipes like butternut squash, celeriac, parsnip and apple soup. With the weather getting colder and the holidays right around the corner this color palette seems so inviting and warm. As we do every Monday we’ve selected Benjamin Moore Paints to coincide with our inspiration photo.
Cold nights are upon us and an easy way to create a cozy and luxurious feel to your rooms is simply to layer in a faux fur throw or blanket. Drape a throw on your sofa or fold a faux fur blanket on the lower end of your bed and it’s as if you have transported yourself to a small luxury hotel. Pictured above, Ombre Faux Fur Throw Gray, $119, from West Elm. Below, Faux Fur Blankets and Throws, $79-199, from Restoration Hardware and Ivory Faux Fur Throw with Belgium linen backing, $395, from Calypso St. Barth. (Enjoy … Read more
As a New England based designer, Nancy Serafini has over 38 years of experience. She has received several prestigious awards for her work and her most recent was an induction into the New England Design Hall of Fame. Nancy’s own style is relaxed, comfortable and elegant, creating warm and gracious interiors. Today she shares 5 design tips to help you with those designer details that can make all the difference in your home. 1. Divide and Create Nooks with Color and Patterns– Above, Nancy took a long narrow living room and divided it to allow for a small cozy library. … Read more
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Amy Gardella’s Seaport Flowers company can create an arrangement big or small, for a wedding or for your home. Daily imports from Holland, South Africa and New Zealand allow Amy and her team to create arrangements with the most unique flowers available. Amy works with marrying texture and color with both Asian and European influences. For over 16 years Amy has been creating exceptional events and now this fall she will expand to offer interior design services. Pictured above, Amy used magnolia leaves, cymbidium orchids, peony coral sunset and mahogany (from New Zealand), as well as … Read more
I’ve been obsessed with vintage glass cloches lately. I bought several this summer from my favorite antique store in the Hamptons, called Nellie’s. I love them in a collection together on a table and I’ve been using them a lot for outdoor entertaining to cover cheeses and cakes. There seems to be a trend in weddings too with using cloches for centerpieces. Event and floral designer Matthew Robbins used similar glass terrariums and apothecary beakers in his beautiful wedding (see below) and many are following. If you can’t find vintage cloches, or you’d like to source them for … Read more
