What does Valentine’s Day feel like? The soft petals of a rose, the warmth of someone’s touch, goose bumps, the slippery and smooth feeling of silk, the tactile texture of velvet, the heat of a candle, the hard sharpness of a cut diamond and the tickle of a feather. Find ways to integrate touch into […]
I think there’s nothing more beautiful than marrying rustic and refined elements. Below is an inspiration board titled ‘weathered chic’. (top row) – Image via House Martin; tabletop design by Dining by Design(2nd row) – Image via Artfool; Curtain tie by Botanicals Chicago; Image of gourmet cheeses source unknown(3rd row) – L.A. Burdick birthday cake […]
top left Godiva’s (reproduction) Decadence Suite – to be created at Manhattan’s Bryant Park Hotel. Enter a chance to win a Valentine’s get-away here.top right A totally romantic image via Experiential Events2nd row A valentine’s day table by Colin Cowie3rd row Aaaah – a stunning view via flickr4th row A valentine’s day table by Colin […]
The thought of Valentine’s Day conjures up tastes of cinnamon hearts, champagne, chocolates, strawberries and aphrodisiacs like oysters. But despite the diversity of sweetheart-themed foods, the focus on this very special day is often dessert, which is why my ‘tastes of Valentine’s Day’ is super sweet (well, except for the oysters). The Tastes Where to […]
One of the images featured in my Fab Fascinators story inspired this latest story board. Golds, reds, browns and blacks combine to create a feeling of vintage decadence and luxury… Inspiration Board Where to buy (from left to right) Top row:Cigar/Cigarette/Candy girl – image source unknownNina ZupancWild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup – 11 flowers for […]