One of my favorite floral inspiration books is called Bringing Nature Home. Photographed by the amazing Ngoc Minh Ngo, whom I’ve had the pleasure to work with several times on projects, and floral arrangements by Nicolette Owen. Broken up into the four seasons it not only has breathtaking florals with sometimes unexpected pairings but it has beautiful calming interior shots. This is an amazing book to give as a gift or just to treat yourself. – Lynn Butler Beling As we do every Monday we have selected Benjamin Moore paint colors which are listed on the color … Read more
How to plan the perfect baby shower (hint: start with the mom-to-be’s favorite colors)
An outdoor baby shower luncheon hosted by her best friends and family is any girls dream. White Peacock Events planned and styled this pretty shower, they said, “we wanted it to be girly and elegant”, and the talented Melissa Mlejnek photographed all the fun. (Don’t forget to hire a professional photographer for such a memorable occasion so you and your guests can just relax and enjoy!) What’s the best way to start to plan a party like this? By starting with a color palette. The momma to be’s favorite colors are gray and lavender so that became the … Read more
design and travel come together at designtripper.com
I wanted to share a site that I love to browse for design inspiration and travel called designtripper.com. Created by a former publishing editor whose work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, the New York Times etc., Meghan McEwen seeks out compelling places all over the world and shares her insight and great eye for design. Looking for an amazing vacation spot surrounded by lavender fields? This site can also help you find unique places to stay. As well as her travel site Meghan has opened her own bed & breakfast called in Detroit called Honor & Folly. I … Read more
how would floral & event designer matthew robbins plan his own wedding?
You can finallly find out! Matthew Robbins‘ gorgeous wedding is featured this month in Martha Stewart Weddings. Matthew, a brilliant floral and event designer and a long time contributor at Martha Stewart Weddings (a contributor to our blog too!) also has a book to help you plan your wedding entitled Matthew Robbins Inspired Weddings. Although you can view Matthew’s wedding online in the link above this is one print issue you’ll want to actually have in your hands and scour over. Issues are on sale now so best to pick up your copy before they are gone! – Lynn … Read more
2 in 1: glass vase place card holders for your table setting under $3 each
I love browsing through the site save-on-crafts.com and finding great products like this glass place card holder. The holder has a hole in the top for your flowers and a slit in the front for your place card. This is wonderful for any season or holiday- tulips at each setting for spring… a pine branch for winter… the possibilities are endless. They are currently on sale for about $2.75 each and come in sets of 8. -Lynn Butler Beling (calligraphy courtesy Gail Brill Design)
this week’s color palette: fall greens and wispy pink
When we think of fall, I think we all lean towards rust colors, browns and golden hues but with summer not officially over for another week or so greens are still so fresh. Michael George Flowers has beautiful greens available this week like these white anemones (with a touch of pink), green hydrangea and ornithogalum. Green spider mums, autumn hydrangea with roses and kale (pictured below) are a few more options for a beautiful fall arrangement. Benjamin Moore paint colors for this palette are from top to bottom: Wispy Pink 2005-70, Handmade Paper CSP-875, Green Thumb CSP-870 and Chimichurri … Read more
eye capture art photographs on etsy
If the changing season has you wanting to freshen up your home a bit try adding a photograph from Eye Capture Art shop on Etsy.com. Owner Ginny has a great eye. We’re loving this photo above of an old sign and these are a few more of our favorites below. From landscapes to architectural details these prints ‘caught our eye’.
gather your senses with this print magazine
If you love collecting and trying recipes and you love beautiful photography take a look at the magazine called “Gather”. It is a winner of a 2013 James Beard Award and two 2013 Society of Publication Designer Gold Medals. Here is the subscription link. You can also find this print magazine at select Anthropologie and West Elm stores.