Showing posts with label pink. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pink. Show all posts

RASPBERRY DREAMS

Could we all just pause for a moment in this hectic day to worship at this altar of raspberry trimmed with gold?
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When I was in Las Vegas for market, I attended a panel that Tobi Fairely was speaking on. She mentioned that the best way to infuse color into a home is to do a monochromatic palette because it reads more as a neutral when you layer the same color (maybe different hues) on top of each other. I think this rule applies to this Miles Redd interior perfectly. Is it completely over the top? Sure. But the fact that it's all one shade makes it a little easier to digest.

But, let's be honest. All I really want are those walls.

GET HAPPY!

I thought we'd start the week off with something fabulously cheerful...
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These chairs! I mean, really... wouldn't they put on a smile on your face every morning? I'm not one to usually insert pink into my interiors, but these Casala classics are just too good! They're making me want to snatch up this pair for my own.

This home belongs to artist Kirra Jamison, whose pieces are pretty damn perky themselves:
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What do you think?


*image via the design files, shot by daniel mahon for kirra jamison.

FROM FANTASY TO FÊTE: LA VIE EN ROSÉ

Camille Styles here, with today's (girly, flowery and very, very pink) fantasy turned fête...

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I created this inspiration board as the jumping-off point to the prettiest of get-togethers... bachelorette party, anyone? A rosé wine tasting with yummy cheese pairings is set at a table adorned with garden roses and a simple, organic vibe. Celebrate the long days of summer with an al fresco affair that goes late into the evening...

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A beautiful wood farm table is the canvas for crisp white linens and a cheesecloth runner. Summer blooms in shades of blush pair perfectly with all that pink wine.

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Each bottle of Rosé is also paired with a simple seasonal appetizer, like my peach + ricotta crostini (seriously, it's a new summer staple.)

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When putting together a cheese tray, I try to follow these rules of thumb: Serve one to two ounces of cheese per person, include a mix of fresh, aged, soft and hard cheeses. Arrange – and sample – the cheeses starting with the freshest and lightest, ending with the ripest and most intense. Take a peek at one of my very favorite cheese displays.

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To set up the tasting, create beautifully scripted labels that identify each wine and offer some suggestions on what flavors might make delicious pairings. Don’t forget to provide plenty of glassware for each guest to try multiple wines!

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The loveliest pairing of all? A day spent with your best girlfriends and great wine. 'Cause really, that's all you need for the perfect fête!

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*inspiration images: {row 1} centerpiece, lisa lefkowitz, & parasol, both via snippet & ink; place card, martha stewart weddings {row 2} 100 layer cake {row 3} rosé cart; calligraphy, linea carta; pie, tara donne {row 4} marzipan cherries, martha stewart weddings; escort cards, lisa lefkowitz; orchard, elizabeth messina.

*photography: michael bullock / coordination & styling: camille styles / floral & event design: kristen caissie / furniture: liv by design + austin’s world of rentals / calligraphy: pretty pen jen

ROOM OF THE WEEK 6.9

I know it's not exactly a full room...
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But this is exactly where I want to be right now! This light-filled space has just enough playfulness about it (I mean, those flamingo pillows!? yes please!) mixed with fresh modern elements and plenty of white. I'd lounge all day... and wouldn't even have to close my eyes to pretend I was on vacation because this all screams beachy cool to me.

*image from living etc via the decorista

HAPPY (ROSE-COLORED) WEEKEND...

Ahhh, Friday. I thought you'd never come! It's been a long week balancing travel and deadlines, and I'm looking forward to a fairly quiet little weekend...
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Before I get to unpacking and weekend chores, I think a little sleeping in will be in order.
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After that? I'm looking forward to some one-on-one time with a few very important ladies in my life! Setting the table for hours of conversation and catching up.
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And, while I'm at it I'll do my best to put on some rose-colored glasses and make it a very happy little weekend! I wish the same to you!
xo cassandra

PS - Due to blogger's crash yesterday we lost almost 200 entries in our cococozy giveaway! If you entered before, please go back and enter again, and I'm sure blogger apologizes for the inconvenience (although I haven't heard an apology yet...)


*images via unknown, skona hem, and pinterest

ROOM OF THE WEEK 3.17

It's time for some fresh, fun glamour for this week's Room of the Week! I'm totally swooning for these adjoining rooms and the way the bright pinks + patterns are playing off each other while traditional pieces and modern lines mix in seamlessly...
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Do you recognize the fabric on the sofa? It's a fun little Josef Frank print, which I seriously covet. I love all the gilded details too (of course!) and can you ever go wrong with that simple acrylic coffee table? I think not.

I had to point out the art in the dining room because it really connects the two areas together. The designer made an obvious choice to have the rooms really compliment each other because the area definitely could have been treated separately, but by bringing them together it opens up the whole house and makes the space feel  much larger.
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I never would have chosen such a pop art-inspired, bold colored piece for this traditional home, but it totally works! One word for this whole space - FUN!

*images via skona hem. ps - for a great josef frank roundup, check out this article on apartment therapy!

SOFT ROCK

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I never would have pictured the home of Sheryl Crow to be so romantic, but I absolutely loved it. Out of all the rooms in her expansive manse, however, this little one called to me. It seems so cozy and dreamy - the perfect spot for an artist to create in.

And, let's just talk about the latest issue of Architectural Digest for a second - it is fantastic. I can't believe what an amazing job Margaret Russell and her team have done in updating the publication and giving it new life while still maintaining the look and style of the brand. Bravo to them!

FROM FANTASY TO FÊTE: VICTORIAN VALENTINE

Haven't quite embraced the romantic vibe of the season yet? Suffice it to say... today's post may not be your cup of tea. Camille Styles here, and this week's fantasy takes a cue from the girliest of all palettes in cotton candy, blushing peach and pearl.
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It's the month of love, so why not get inspired to host a decadently sweet afternoon tea for your most-adored gal pals? Whether single or attached, let everyone indulge their romantic side by donning a frilly frock and whiling away an afternoon, laughing over macaroons & crumpets.
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In the age of evites, a handwritten card sent to your besties will speak volumes of your affection. This vintage-inspired one by
Rifle Paper perfectly announces the Victorian vibe of our fête.
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Now's not the time for sensible eating, m'dears. Cake stands and lovely pedestals piled high with sweet treats serve as delicious centerpieces. Leafy ferns and blooming orchids add to the english conservatory vibe. Homemade macaroons sound a bit intimidating? Try this easy alternative for a just-as-pretty option.
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Serve Earl Grey from a teapot that's feminine and refined. Every hostess should learn to brew a proper cup of tea, and this seller has an amazing collection of vintage pots.
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Although I'm usually not much of a collector, I can
never have enough cake stands and apothecary jars. Just ordered loads of gorgeous pieces from this fantastic source, and I'm sure they'll be making appearances at future parties for years to come. Check out the recipes for our full Valentine's Tea menu, including radish & butter tea sandwiches, pastel whoopie pies, & rhubarb meringue cake.

*images: {row 1} food fashion friends, 100 layer cake, australia entertains {row 2} fashion is a playground, absolutely ladylike {row 3} shannon jayne via joy de vivre, mary ruffle tumblr, martha stewart weddings, brookman harris {row 4} martha stewart, bruno marchioro flickr. party images from food fashion friends.

IT'S BIRTHDAY WEEK!!

Hellloooooo party girls and boys! This weekend was a fabulous kickoff to my birthday week (with my real birthday being tomorrow!) and I can't wait to show you the photos!
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We'll also be celebrating around here with giveaways every day and lots of pretty little things, because that's what birthdays should be all about! Presents and pretties!
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(Like loads of pink balloons and dreamy party frocks!)
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So pour yourself a little glass of champagne, slip on some sassy heels, and get ready for some fun as we celebrate birthdays and get ready for Halloween too!

xoxo,
cassandra

PINK + ORANGE: A NEW TWIST

There's nothing new about the duo of pink + orange. It's been a popular choice for cheery interiors and perky weddings for years now, but it still absolutely puts a smile on my face...
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Recently, however, I've been seeing these colors in a new light. Combining this fresh and modern pair with dark old world influences and gold gives it a richness that that takes it from girlish and playful to exotic and luxurious. Personally, I'll take it either way!

*chairs via shopAD, jewelery at erie basin, interior unknown, jack & lulu stationery