Off to another fun day in NYC... photo shoots and more parties this evening! Happy February... here's hoping for an early spring!
*images via elle decor, pamplemousse design, nate berkus, amy neusinger, mi casa revista
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Showing posts with label white. Show all posts
FEBRUARY LIGHT...
February may conjure up tones of pink + red for most, but for me it's all about cool winter neutrals and bright natural light...
Off to another fun day in NYC... photo shoots and more parties this evening! Happy February... here's hoping for an early spring!
*images via elle decor, pamplemousse design, nate berkus, amy neusinger, mi casa revista
Off to another fun day in NYC... photo shoots and more parties this evening! Happy February... here's hoping for an early spring!
*images via elle decor, pamplemousse design, nate berkus, amy neusinger, mi casa revista
FRESH START
I'm supposed to be taking a little time off today, but I couldn't resist a quick post to welcome in the new year with some images that feel like a breath of fresh air and serve as a reminder for a few goals I have for 2011...
*1. Create a new, beautiful, relaxing space for myself... After a pre-holiday breakup and move-out with the (ex) boy, I'm ready to find a lovely little apartment just for me and a space that I can call my own again... and decorate any way I like!
*2. Simplify my surroundings and my life... So many of my boxes are packed with trinkets and treasures... it's time to purge the trinkets and hold on to the treasures so that I can refine my home and surroundings.
*3. Be happy with what I have... As a decorator, it's so easy to want to constantly be changing things up, investing in new pieces, trying new color schemes, but this year I want to create a space I love and keep it that way. For a whole year. (Ok, maybe switching out some pillows and minor decor). It's also a roundabout way of curbing some spending!
*4. Complete my closet... While going through the options for new year's attire I realize I've finally hit that point where I actually have a dress for every occasion (barring an invite to the royal wedding, of course). I want the rest of my closet to feel that way too - and it practically is. Making a list of a few more investment pieces and necessities to purchase will help keep me focused on what to spend on, and what to let go.
There are plenty of other resolutions and goals for 2011 on my plate this year, but I like these because they serve a greater purpose for me - a fresh start and living a more focused, simplified life. Here's to the new year!
*images via: skona hem, nickey kehoe, pintrest, and unknown.
*1. Create a new, beautiful, relaxing space for myself... After a pre-holiday breakup and move-out with the (ex) boy, I'm ready to find a lovely little apartment just for me and a space that I can call my own again... and decorate any way I like!
*2. Simplify my surroundings and my life... So many of my boxes are packed with trinkets and treasures... it's time to purge the trinkets and hold on to the treasures so that I can refine my home and surroundings.
*3. Be happy with what I have... As a decorator, it's so easy to want to constantly be changing things up, investing in new pieces, trying new color schemes, but this year I want to create a space I love and keep it that way. For a whole year. (Ok, maybe switching out some pillows and minor decor). It's also a roundabout way of curbing some spending!
*4. Complete my closet... While going through the options for new year's attire I realize I've finally hit that point where I actually have a dress for every occasion (barring an invite to the royal wedding, of course). I want the rest of my closet to feel that way too - and it practically is. Making a list of a few more investment pieces and necessities to purchase will help keep me focused on what to spend on, and what to let go.
There are plenty of other resolutions and goals for 2011 on my plate this year, but I like these because they serve a greater purpose for me - a fresh start and living a more focused, simplified life. Here's to the new year!
*images via: skona hem, nickey kehoe, pintrest, and unknown.
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
White is blanketing many parts of the world right now (save Australia!) but my heart just melted when I saw Pia's stunning photos of the recent snow in Amsterdam. Having so enjoyed our honeymoon trip there, seeing the streets the hubby and I strolled down and the canals we sat by now awash in white makes me wistful for a wintertime visit. It would be amazing to experience the city in this beautiful state.
images by pia jane bijkerk
Le sigh.
images by pia jane bijkerk
Le sigh.
White Out
Every time I think I'm done, I'm completely bought into the dark floor craze, bright whitew suddenly start looking so appealing again!
images via cherry blossom and door sixteen
It might have something to do with the fact that we've dipped under 8-hours of daylight, but there's also something just so inviting about the blank slate that a whitewash provides. When anchored by stunning hardwoods and the right plush accents, the white still feels amazingly warm and most importantly, nice and bright.
I guess the debate rages on!
images via cherry blossom and door sixteen
It might have something to do with the fact that we've dipped under 8-hours of daylight, but there's also something just so inviting about the blank slate that a whitewash provides. When anchored by stunning hardwoods and the right plush accents, the white still feels amazingly warm and most importantly, nice and bright.
I guess the debate rages on!
{Black & White} Tasty Tuesday
I've got my fantasy kitchen pretty well pegged in my head, but when I see such a stunning example of the always-chic black & white checkered floor, I start to backpedal a bit.
kitchen via flor blog, recipe and food image via cannelle et vanille
It's a kitchen-look so delicious it makes me want to grab a spoon and dig right in. I think I'll stick with some mini chocolate cakes in equally stunning black and white and continue to mull over my kitchen design options for now.
And just remember, despite the absolutely stunning images above, when you're cooking, your food (nor you for that matter!) have to look beautiful to taste good (but a nice presentation can always help your cause a little!)
Recipe: Cherry, Almond and Chocolate Cake
175 grams almond paste
3 eggs
50 grams butter
90 grams bittersweet chocolate
30 grams flour
2 grams baking powder
cherries, pitted and cut into medium dice
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the almond paste with one egg with the paddle attachment. When this becomes a smooth mixture, add the rest of the eggs and switch to the whip attachment. Whip this for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
In the meantime, melt the butter and the chocolate over a double boiler. When the eggs have become thick and make a ribbon, turn the machine to low and add the melted chocolate and butter. Mix until combined.
Add the flour and baking powder and mix. Fold in the pieces of cherry.
Refrigerate the batter for a couple of hours. Pipe into molds (half way up) and bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. When the cake has almost set completely, place a whole cherry with its stem on top, let the cake finish baking for another 3 minutes or so.
kitchen via flor blog, recipe and food image via cannelle et vanille
It's a kitchen-look so delicious it makes me want to grab a spoon and dig right in. I think I'll stick with some mini chocolate cakes in equally stunning black and white and continue to mull over my kitchen design options for now.
And just remember, despite the absolutely stunning images above, when you're cooking, your food (nor you for that matter!) have to look beautiful to taste good (but a nice presentation can always help your cause a little!)
Recipe: Cherry, Almond and Chocolate Cake
175 grams almond paste
3 eggs
50 grams butter
90 grams bittersweet chocolate
30 grams flour
2 grams baking powder
cherries, pitted and cut into medium dice
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the almond paste with one egg with the paddle attachment. When this becomes a smooth mixture, add the rest of the eggs and switch to the whip attachment. Whip this for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
In the meantime, melt the butter and the chocolate over a double boiler. When the eggs have become thick and make a ribbon, turn the machine to low and add the melted chocolate and butter. Mix until combined.
Add the flour and baking powder and mix. Fold in the pieces of cherry.
Refrigerate the batter for a couple of hours. Pipe into molds (half way up) and bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. When the cake has almost set completely, place a whole cherry with its stem on top, let the cake finish baking for another 3 minutes or so.
DREAMING OF A WHITE... HALLOWEEN!
With the possibility of a very big Halloween party in my near future, I'm finally getting in the spirit of the season and seeking out lots of fantastic inspiration to get me in the mood! My favorite so far? Trading in the traditional autumn color palate for... all white!
Love the way it looks with these natural textures and how easy would it be to incorporate into your current decor?
Of course a dash of sparkle never hurt either...
All this white has motivated me to rethink my costume choices as well...
A chic deconstructed mummy perhaps? I like...
*halloween decor images via sweet paul. editorial unknown.
Love the way it looks with these natural textures and how easy would it be to incorporate into your current decor?
Of course a dash of sparkle never hurt either...
All this white has motivated me to rethink my costume choices as well...
A chic deconstructed mummy perhaps? I like...
*halloween decor images via sweet paul. editorial unknown.
Monday {Whit-y} Workwear
What do you get when you combine Parsons and FIT training with stints at Kate Spade and Steven Alan? A lovely debut collection from Whitney Pozgay called Whit!
What's not to love about a flirty skirt, sweet stripes and a perfect pop or two of color? But the collection really had me at the gold lamé.
Hope you (your at least your wardrobe) is having fun this Monday dearies.
*Mrs. E
What's not to love about a flirty skirt, sweet stripes and a perfect pop or two of color? But the collection really had me at the gold lamé.
Hope you (your at least your wardrobe) is having fun this Monday dearies.
*Mrs. E
Wedding Wednesday ~ Black {and white} Magic by Jose Villa
With another slew of friends' weddings on the docket I'm back to my old tricks - banking endless wedding shots for inspiration boards, color schemes and tips and tricks to help each bride-to-be.
When I came upon this shoot, styled by Le Fleur Weddings, it exceeded my inspiration worthy requirements. It made me do a double take. I wanted to dig into the detail of each shot - and each time I did, I spotted something I didn't notice before.
And really more than anything, I loved seeing a whimsical play on the black and white combo that went beyond the traditional look of buttoned up black tie.
photography by jose villa via le fleur weddings
And then I realized the photography is by our wedding photographer, the uber-genius Jose Villa.
No wonder it was love at first site!
Check out a recent feature on Style Me Pretty for more shots of the fabulous fete.
When I came upon this shoot, styled by Le Fleur Weddings, it exceeded my inspiration worthy requirements. It made me do a double take. I wanted to dig into the detail of each shot - and each time I did, I spotted something I didn't notice before.
And really more than anything, I loved seeing a whimsical play on the black and white combo that went beyond the traditional look of buttoned up black tie.
photography by jose villa via le fleur weddings
And then I realized the photography is by our wedding photographer, the uber-genius Jose Villa.
No wonder it was love at first site!
Check out a recent feature on Style Me Pretty for more shots of the fabulous fete.
FANTASY TO FÊTE: A PICNIC IN PARIS
Bonjour mes chéries! Camille from Style Notes here, and I'm brimming with excitement over the first post in our "Fantasy to Fête" series. Not only will we be drooling over inspiring images together; we'll actually see them come to life in real parties, complete with steal-worthy ideas for stylish home entertaining.
Since I just returned from a romantic trip to France, I've been dreaming up ways to infuse the experience of a picnic along the Seine (so quintessentially Parisian!) into my next summer soirée. This inspiration board evokes the colors of the French flag in bold red and white with plenty of stripes in the mix. A wedge of creamy brie, juicy berries & tiny splits of champagne simply beg to be packed into a basket and toted to the water's edge for a lazy afternoon. So how does it translate into a soirée à la français?
Since it's not always feasible to serve dinner on a blanket in the grass, picnic tables placed end-on-end are a perfect solution to seating a larger group while maintaining a rustic-chic vibe. Simple white linens & dishes provide a clean palette, and cheery bunches of poppies, ranunculus and anemones in mason jars provide a strong dose of color. Throw in a bit of j'en sais quois by using (very affordable!) French dish towels as a casual alternative to napkins. Bottles of wine and crusty baguettes add character to the table and simplify service for the hostess.
Nothing is more French than fromage, so for this party we designed a decadent display that doubled as a hors d'oeuvres station and artful decor. When choosing cheeses for a spread like this, seek out a variety in taste and appearance. Provide labels for each so that guests can fully savor every bite, then go to town with pairings that provide color, shape and pure yumminess. Brie with macerated strawberries, blue cheese with honey, and goat cheese with golden raisins are all to-die-for combinations. Find the full menu with recipes here, and keep in mind: the key is to keep it simple...and as effortlessly elegant as the French!
*images via (row one) snippet & ink, martha stewart, 100 layer cake (row 2) style me pretty, wedding style guide, martha stewart (row 3) style me pretty, project wedding (row 4) sunday suppers, martha stewart, cynthia warren. all other event photos by camille styles events.
Since I just returned from a romantic trip to France, I've been dreaming up ways to infuse the experience of a picnic along the Seine (so quintessentially Parisian!) into my next summer soirée. This inspiration board evokes the colors of the French flag in bold red and white with plenty of stripes in the mix. A wedge of creamy brie, juicy berries & tiny splits of champagne simply beg to be packed into a basket and toted to the water's edge for a lazy afternoon. So how does it translate into a soirée à la français?
Since it's not always feasible to serve dinner on a blanket in the grass, picnic tables placed end-on-end are a perfect solution to seating a larger group while maintaining a rustic-chic vibe. Simple white linens & dishes provide a clean palette, and cheery bunches of poppies, ranunculus and anemones in mason jars provide a strong dose of color. Throw in a bit of j'en sais quois by using (very affordable!) French dish towels as a casual alternative to napkins. Bottles of wine and crusty baguettes add character to the table and simplify service for the hostess.
Nothing is more French than fromage, so for this party we designed a decadent display that doubled as a hors d'oeuvres station and artful decor. When choosing cheeses for a spread like this, seek out a variety in taste and appearance. Provide labels for each so that guests can fully savor every bite, then go to town with pairings that provide color, shape and pure yumminess. Brie with macerated strawberries, blue cheese with honey, and goat cheese with golden raisins are all to-die-for combinations. Find the full menu with recipes here, and keep in mind: the key is to keep it simple...and as effortlessly elegant as the French!
*images via (row one) snippet & ink, martha stewart, 100 layer cake (row 2) style me pretty, wedding style guide, martha stewart (row 3) style me pretty, project wedding (row 4) sunday suppers, martha stewart, cynthia warren. all other event photos by camille styles events.
ROOM OF THE WEEK 6.10
I just started collecting some inspiration for a new client last night, and this gorgeous space caught my eye...
The mix of high end glamour with a minimalist sensibility is so, so perfect. The light in the room doesn't hurt either! Those perfect pouf ottomans are insanely gorgeous!! Also loving the mirrored fireplace screen - it adds such a perfect touch, don't you think? The only suggestion I'd have is adding a few more classic or rustic touches to balance the retro-modern feel. And... perhaps a larger coffee table? What are your thoughts, my dears?? You know I always love to hear from you!
*room design by kristen hutchins
*room design by kristen hutchins
ROOM OF THE WEEK 3.11
Apologies for the delayed room today! I thought I had the post all scheduled to go, but it never went. However, I do believe that this one was very worth the wait!
When I initially started collecting inspiration for my bedroom last summer, I was convinced I wanted to do shades of grey and coral... what was lacking was the warm wood tones in the bedroom to help pull it off. This living room is the exact feel I was going for! If only I had seen it back then... perhaps I would have been happier with bright white walls? Of course, I love my bedroom now and wouldn't change a thing, but this room is still incredibly inspiring to me.
I think what I love most is the eclectic but still very soothing collection of pieces in this room. A perfect balance of classic, comfortable and modern, with accent pieces that provide personality... like the oversized chess pieces??? I love! And, of course, a gorgeous wall mirror always helps the situation. Bonus points for those! I can't imagine how open it feels with the plethora of large windows and that mirror reflecting the light. Amazing!
And let's not ignore the fabulous pop of aqua provided by the kitchen behind, shall we? Very cool... although I'm not sure about the random lamp and lack of cabinets. Still... nothing that can't be fixed, right? And what do those pillows remind you of??? Maybe those Heidi Merrick pinks that I highlighted earlier this week? I think so!
So, m'dears... what do you think? A wait-worthy Room of the Week?
*images via deco love via mi casa
When I initially started collecting inspiration for my bedroom last summer, I was convinced I wanted to do shades of grey and coral... what was lacking was the warm wood tones in the bedroom to help pull it off. This living room is the exact feel I was going for! If only I had seen it back then... perhaps I would have been happier with bright white walls? Of course, I love my bedroom now and wouldn't change a thing, but this room is still incredibly inspiring to me.I think what I love most is the eclectic but still very soothing collection of pieces in this room. A perfect balance of classic, comfortable and modern, with accent pieces that provide personality... like the oversized chess pieces??? I love! And, of course, a gorgeous wall mirror always helps the situation. Bonus points for those! I can't imagine how open it feels with the plethora of large windows and that mirror reflecting the light. Amazing!And let's not ignore the fabulous pop of aqua provided by the kitchen behind, shall we? Very cool... although I'm not sure about the random lamp and lack of cabinets. Still... nothing that can't be fixed, right? And what do those pillows remind you of??? Maybe those Heidi Merrick pinks that I highlighted earlier this week? I think so!So, m'dears... what do you think? A wait-worthy Room of the Week?
*images via deco love via mi casa
Wedding Wednesday {Bridal White}
Wedding whites usually are all about the dress, but I'm loving other white wedding details, from bouquets, to hair accessories, to shoes.
photos via brooklyn bride,unknown, michael norwood, smitten xoxo, lisa lefkowitz
I love color, but I'm tempted to go monochromatic. Would you do it for your wedding?
Oasis
With a mind too full of details, lists, ideas and to-do's I'd like to slip away to a blank slate where I can find my own quite space, discover new inspiration and rejuvenate the spirit.
images via studio aandact, material girls and everything fabulous
A virtual oasis will have to do for now. Excuse me while I get lost in these spaces for awhile.
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