Archive for the ‘Violets’ Category

June 21st, 2012 1 Comment

behind the seams at talbots: a look at the company’s creative inspiration

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

May 4th, 2012 No Comments

lynn’s picks/ color palette: lavenders and blues

Clockwise:  Aran Cashmere Pillow, (sale!) $199, from Ralph Lauren, Upholstered bed, $899-1099, comes in Debutant Lilac or Blue Bonnet, from Land of Nod. Solana leather belt in Purple, $45, from Calypso, Double-Faced Satin Ribbon, $10.99 per roll, from The Container Store, Agate cheese plates, $60-75, from Jayson Home.

May 3rd, 2012 No Comments

auntie mame! auntie mame!

My friends and I are diehard Auntie Mame serial watchers. We absolutely love the 1958 film version of Warner Bros.’s “Auntie Mame” starring Rosalind Russell. It is eye candy for the decorating obsessed and is filled with many amusing lines that we repeat over and over. I think if you know New York City at all, you might find it funnier than if you’re not familiar with New York (“well I almost had to get out my foreign visa and set sail for Brooklyn!”) But the sets are truly inspirational, so take a peek if you have never seen … Read more

May 2nd, 2012 No Comments

the wedding of hillary and will herring

Nationally recognized event designer, Tara Guerard, planned, designed and  produced this beautiful lavender and blue wedding of college sweethearts, Hillary and Will. Tara and photographer, Liz Banfield, have teamed up on two books, available on Amazon– be sure the get your copies for beautiful inspirational photographs and ideas for your wedding or special occasion! Tara is based in South Carolina, but does events all over the country. Tara thought up these unique lucite seating cards,menu cards and table names and she collaborated with the Lettered Olive to execute them. What a great idea to keep things … Read more

May 1st, 2012 No Comments

Lavender sparkling water

Now that we have longer days it’s easier to entertain friends and family outdoors. Try a lavender syrup with sparkling water for a refreshing drink. (add a touch of champagne for a cocktail) I used tall, simple, clear tumblers so the lavender color shows, but it would look very special in clear etched glasses for a special evening presentation. I always keep a few bottles of syrup and Pellegrino on hand in case someone drops by unannounced. Lavender syrup, $21 a bottle, and clear champagne basic tumbler, $21 each, both from The Product Gallery.

April 30th, 2012 No Comments

color palette: shades of lavenders and blues

This week’s color palette is shades of lavenders and blues. Did you ever noticed the different range of these colors in flowers?  The shades go from deep cornflower blue to the lavender color you find with lilacs (with more red in it). Just as in nature all these shades work beautifully together. This inspirational photograph is courtesy of Yifat Oren & Associates. Yifat is an amazing wedding and events planner based in Los Angeles. Most recently you might have read about her planning Reese Witherspoon’s wedding. Her events seem to have a controlled ease to them, making me want … Read more