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lynn’s picks/ color palette: yellow and white
Yellow Lattice Folded Cards, set of 10 with envelopes $12.50, from Jack and Lulu, Casual Cushion Pillows in Pistachier and White, $59 each, from Lacoste, Tidvatten Flip flop, $30, from Tretorn, Lady Papaya watch, $50, from Swatch.
yellow & white: rugs, pillows and doors
I used to have my living room painted yellow at our beach house. Although it was always lively and energetic, I did tire of it after a year or so. I now prefer when rooms are more neutral and you can add pops of color seasonally with pillows and flowers. A rug though makes a huge statement in a room and I’ve always loved patterned yellow rugs. This photo and rug are from The Rug Company. I think it’s a great example of how much impact a colorful rug can make in your room and completely change the look … Read more
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
an easy table setting idea for mother’s day
Yesterday I talked about simple table settings for Mother’s Day using monochromatic flowers and baked goods. Here’s a very easy centerpiece and table setting that will be sure to make mom smile and she’ll have flowers to take home and enjoy or plant outside. I started with a simple white tablecloth and white china so the yellow accents would pop. I picked up small white flower pots and yellow marigolds at my local nursery (pots about $6 each) and lined them down the center of the table. I wrapped striped yellow and white ribbon from Hyman Hendler around the plate … Read more
color palette: yellow and white
Yellow and white seems like a perfect palette for spring with all the daffodils coming up in the garden. It’s also a beautiful palette for Mother’s Day, which is Sunday, May 13th- so if you didn’t get a gift for mom yet, better do it this week. A yellow and white luncheon or afternoon tea and cake could be a gorgeous way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Usually when I think of yellow I think of lemons, but for this cake, baker Jim Smeal used pineapple. This cake is a fresh-coconut butter cake with thinly sliced fresh pineapple between the … Read more
afternoon in the hamptons
Looking for a few things to do in the Hamptons on a beautiful Spring weekend? Stroll through Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack, New York. It’s a wonderful 2 acre garden created by artist and writer Robert Dash. Check out their site for opening dates and hours. Bright colors can be found throughout the garden like this blue gate painted in Stark Paint‘s custom color ‘Madoo Blue’. Head out to Amagansett and make sure to visit my favorite store for antiques, tabletop and unique collectibles, Nellie’s of Amagansett at 230 Main Street, Amagansett, New York, 631-267-1000. Owner Connie Dankmyer … Read more
lynn’s picks
Clockwise: Blue Top Zip Brief Tote, $2,650, by Valextra, from Barneys, Blue recycled leather notebook, $12.95, by Paperthinks, from Kate’s Paperie, Dauphine iPad sleeve, $295, by Tod’s, from Barneys, Strappy Fluorescent Thong Sandal, $375, by Miu Miu, from Bergdorf Goodman, Bolide travel cases, $295-340, from Hermes, Coconut orange n’ cream slices, $14.99 for a 2 pound bag, from Old Time Candy.
Nolitan Hotel, NYC
One of New York’s newest hotels situated on Kenmare and Elizabeth streets in Nolita (North of Little Italy) is Nolitan. Designed by NYC based Grzywinski+Pons. There’s 55 rooms, rooftop deck, 1pm check-out and they accept pets! Rates start at $269. The interior of a guest room is within our color palette this week. Here’s a great example of how to add vibrant color to a room simply but effectively, without major long term commitment. I found a chair that comes in stock in a beautiful blue and a simple throw to copy this look easily in your own … Read more
Southern Hospitality- the Wedding of Katie and Tony Conway
Katie and Tony’s favorite color is orange- so it made perfect sense to include orange in their wedding color palette. They started with their orange and blue invitations and followed through with the palette- all the way to the orange Camaro they drove away in. (These are vibrant colors, so you don’t have to get carried away with an orange wedding gown or all orange tablecloths.) Katie and Tony wove their color palette every so delicately through their ceremony and reception…from hanging paper lanterns from the trees, that Tony (being 6’9″) hung himself with fishing wire and fishing weights to … Read more
