Archive for the ‘Pinks’ Category

May 13th, 2012 No Comments

color palette: pink and green

There’s still nothing quite as fun as pink and green. Usually associated with ‘preppy’ many designers feature these colors in their lines still, usually with a modern take, like John Robshaw’s cotton Ikat prints (see pillow below) or a design like this inspirational photo that appeared in Lonny. But there’s still your tried and true brands like Lily Pulitzer to get your pink and green prep going. Whether for home or fashion, pink and green are always a happy, friendly color palette. Stripes, solids, patterns in anything from towels to painted walls, pink and green is still … Read more

May 9th, 2012 No Comments

my chat with ‘sweet genius’ host, ron ben-israel

I’ve worked with Ron on many cake stories throughout the years for both Martha Stewart Weddings and InStyle Weddings. We were always so busy and enthusiastic about the design of the cakes and the inspiration we had found to collaborate though, that we never really just had a leisurely chat.  It wasn’t until I started this blog that I began asking Ron about his beginnings and how he got started in the cake business. Ron has an amazingly successful cake company called Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, based in New York City and he’s added tv host and judge to his … Read more

April 27th, 2012 No Comments

lynn’s picks/ color palette: red, coral and pink

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.

April 26th, 2012 1 Comment

fresh peonies, michael george’s favorite flower!

It’s that time of year for big, beautiful blooms of peonies. Since I began the week with sugar peonies (by Ron Ben-Israel) I thought it was fitting to feature fresh peonies. These peonies are arranged by Michael George. Michael is known for his monochromatic and mono-genus arrangements with perfectly clean cut stems. And it also seemed fitting to feature his fresh peonies because they are his favorite flower. Michael once said to me, “I think of the peony as the queen of the garden and the rose as the duchess.” (I found it interesting that he had a definite favorite … Read more

April 25th, 2012 1 Comment

Celebrated caterer Peter Callahan shares one of his favorite specialty drinks with me- his cranberry-tini

“Cranberry-tinis are one of my favorite specialty drinks, their color palette is striking which is an important component of a drink, and the flavor from fresh squeezed cranberries is crisp original and refreshing. Cranberry-tinis combine the two most important ingredients in a drink, color palette and flavor. Their palette of crimson red is a powerful color and the flavor is bold and universal.” says Peter Callahan. You can find the recipe to this drink in Peter’s recently published book, “Bite By Bite”. Peter’s “Peter Callahan Catering” is renowned for his miniature savory and dessert hors d’oeuvres. He’s done several parties … Read more

April 24th, 2012 No Comments

bright paper flowers for a casual gathering

I found these fun paper flowers from Pearl River Mart– a great store at 477 Broadway in New York City (but they also have a website). They have amazing little finds for bowls, plates, serving utensils, paper lanterns, paper umbrellas etc.. If you haven’t been to Pearl River make sure to stop by if you are in Soho. These crepe paper flowers are just $4.95 per kit and the package says it makes 3 flowers (about 7 inches in diameter) but really I could make about 4-5 from the kit-very simple directions and the kit comes with green pipe … Read more

April 23rd, 2012 1 Comment

color palette: red, coral and pink

Believe it or not these are sugar flowers! These are like little pieces of art- made by the very talented pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel. I still can’t get over how real his sugar flowers look every time I see them. Ron not only has a very successful and renowned cake business, Ron is in his second season of his hit show “Sweet Genius” on the Food Network. Make sure to tune in to get a glimpse of Ron’s enchanting and enthusiastic personality. We shot these beautiful sugar peony flowers in red, coral and pink for InStyle Weddings (photographed by … Read more

April 13th, 2012 No Comments

Lynn’s Picks

LAMP: cross-base lamp, $279, from Wisteria. THROW: armand diradourian throw in raw umber, $795, from Barneys. MAKE-UP: satin luster face palette, by Fresh, $45, from Sephora.  DRESS: dottie dress, $365, from J.Crew. FLAT: by Lanvin, $495, from Barneys.  PERFUME: valentina eau de parfum by valentino, $80-108, from Bergdorf Goodman.