When you are searching for ribbon- whether it’s for your wedding bouquet, favors or holiday wreaths… one of my styling sources is Masterstroke Canada for ribbons. Owner, Steven Fraser, is an expert in the field and has a very extensive collection. From satin to grosgrain to velvet, you can find most any color, width or novelty ribbon you can imagine. If you don’t see it on their online store, then I’m sure they can help you find what you are looking for. I highly recommend them as the ‘go to’ source for ribbon.
Oh my gosh! I love this paint finder tool called Chip It! from Sherwin-Williams Paints. You take any photo and upload it into the Chip It! tool and it will automatically sort through hundreds of paints and find matching paint colors pulled from the photo’s color palette. Use a photo that inspires you and instantly it tells you what paint colors to use! I uploaded the tomato photograph that inspired this week’s color palette and this is what the Chip It! tool came up with….wow! How great is that? Try the link above to upload your own photos and … Read more
I had the privilege to speak with Dru Hilty, Trend Manager at Talbots, for an insiders special peak behind the company’s process of forecasting and selecting colors and styles for each season. Here’s our discussion… LB: Dru, How does a collection actually come together at Talbots? Where do you begin when you start researching for a new season? DH: A few of us work with the SVP of Design, Chris Jackson, to help create the concepts behind the collections. He leads the team, and ensures our seasonal concepts are both inspirational and support the brand-vision. Diane Basile, our VP … Read more
Kashmir Quilt and Shams, $80-425, from John Robshaw, Stella Wicker Sofa, from Maine Cottage, Palmer Sunglasses, $12, from Fred Flare, Summer Floral Crew Neck Swim Shirt (UPF+50), $165, from Parasol, Essenstial Oils Gift Set in Pink Grapefruit, $30-40, from Williams-Sonoma, Home Masala Citrine Pillowcase Set, by Dwell Studio, $77, from Layla Grace. (complete sheet set also available)
The exclusive residential community and club, The Lyford Cay Club, was recently re-done by Tom Scheerer (photograph by Pieter Estersohn). The layering of coral/peach with pink and accents of yellow is great example of how to pull this week’s color palette together. Visit Mr. Scheerer’s site to see his residential projects for so many inspirational decorating ideas! He uses a lot of striped and patterned rugs in his rooms and layers colors expertly.
Peter of Peter Callahan Catering has shared with us a whimsical cocktail for summer entertaining…the bubblegum-tini! Peter is known for his creative presentation and this is a great example. Peter fills his signature lucite trays with orange/coral, pink, yellow and white bubblegum balls to bring whimsy and creativity to serve this fun cocktail. (see recipe below) A colorful signature cocktail is an easy way to keep your wedding color palette going through the cocktail hour. Be sure to communicate to your caterer your color palette and interests and I’m sure they’ll be able to suggest a cocktail that could … Read more
“Bringing Nature Home” -a brand new book, by the very talented photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo. She collaborated with Nicolette Owen to create a beautiful and stunning book on floral arranging inspired by nature. Full of inspiration, this is a MUST HAVE book for your coffee table or reference library. Available from Amazon.
I’ve been seeing the color palette of coral combined with a pale pink here and there. Some coral’s are deeper and some a little softer. I’ve also been seeing this color palette with a touch, or an accent of yellow. It’s a very beautiful combination I think. It’s very sophisticated and feminine- but I think the addition of yellow makes it stronger, bolder and and more vibrant.
The weather is so nice lately (here on the east coast), time to stock up on some new essentials for the beach and fun day trips. Clockwise: Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain in Jitterbug, $19, from Jose Maran, Set of three Zipper Bags, $8-12, from Baggu, Marimekko Unikko Red and White Insulated Bottle, $86, from Crate and Barrel, Ali Yatch-Stripe Bateau Tee in Pink Flambe/Hibiscus, $34.50, from Talbots, Skinny Fit Straight Jeans, $19.90, from Unliqlo.
