Lunes, Mayo 23, 2016
Biyernes, Mayo 20, 2016
Miyerkules, Mayo 18, 2016
la fabrique déco | a giveaway.
la fabrique déco is a new online shopping destination offering a curated selection of handmade home goods such as lighting, cushions, prints, and cute kids decor to name just a few of their collections. Local montreal makers, as well as international makers abound in this new shop offering products with a minimalist aesthetic, and all products are well crafted by people who are passionate about what they create.
La Fabrique Déco is a shop only made of good things they've fallen in love with, sourced locally but also internationally because what matters for them is the handmade process as well as supporting the people who make the products. Last but not least, the goal of La Fabrique Déco is to bring independent design to homes everywhere - there's no more important place in the world than home so let's fill it with independently well-made products that last, and are handmade with love by makers passionate about their craft.
to enter to win a $500 gift card towards any la fabrique déco merchandise of your choice, simply:
• follow La Fabrique Déco on instagram.
• comment below letting us know you followed on La Fabrique Déco on instagram.
• please comment by wednesday, may 25th, 12pm PST.
• as always, be sure to leave a way to reach you via twitter, facebook, email or your website.
• sorry, this time the giveaway is for north america, only.
• we'll announce a winner selected by random number generator on my twitter account the week of may 30th, so be sure and follow along.
Martes, Mayo 17, 2016
Koenji's Kitakore Building with Designers Dog, ilil, Garter, Hayatochiri and Southpaw by Nincompoop Capacity in Tokyo, Japan
Koenji's Kitakore Building with Designers Dog, ilil, Garter, Hayatochiri and Southpaw by Nincompoop Capacity
in Tokyo, Japan
bonnie and neil.
meet creative couple Bonnie Ashley and Neil Downie, who together bring their collective backgrounds in floristry, art, textiles, furniture and set design to their melbourne studio Bonnie and Neil. One of Australia's most popular independent textile design studios, and as is very typically australian, their shop is a kaleidoscope of color and pattern. the couple is known for their vibrant ranges of unique, handmade screen-printed home accessories incorporating botanical motifs and the occasional nod to Australiana culture, influenced by their surroundings and a shared love of color.
launched in 2010 from a small pocket-sized studio with a few local stockists, these days their beautiful handmade, screen printed homewares like artwork, fantastic wall tiles and tablewares can be found in prestigious stores including Anthropologie, Bloomingdales, Le Bon Marche and Liberty. but it's their own melbourne shop (completely designed by the couple) that has me wanting to hop the next plane to australia - i can't imagine not coming away from here filled with ideas and inspiration. and fortunately for us, bonnie and neil is online and ship worldwide.
• photography via vogue living australia.
barn house infatuation.
i must be having a subliminal barn house infatuation, because here's the second one i've posted this week, albeit quite a bit different. this netherlands barn house has a much more muted color palette of dark blue & white, and i think what really grabbed me are the white beamed ceilings. my own ceilings are vaulted and have white beams, so i'm always interested when i can see what others have done with a similar framework to mine. this home was previously a farmhouse and was transformed with loads of white paint to give it a fresh, modern update - add that amazing tile floor and navy paint accents and it really comes to life. i love the white armoire in the kitchen too, and it gives me the idea that maybe that's where my own white armoire should take up residence - perfect for a unique looking storage option.
• Photography by Louis Lemaire.
Betty's Total Events New York: My Friend's Wedding Reception
Last week I attended the wedding and reception of a good childhood friend held in New York. It was held on a Tuesday because that day was significant to the couple. I thought it was quite genius because ceremonies held on other days than Saturday, will save you lots of money. More on the budget later. Let's look at how beautiful Betty's Total Events designed the place…
Real flowers were everywhere. I thought the centerpieces were glamorous and perfect. Sometimes flower arrangements with height can obstruct views of the people you're sitting across. The slim vases prevented that.
Betty's Total Events offers a wide range of services to help a wedding client get the vision they want. Some of the services include Wedding & Event Planning and Design, Centerpieces
Personal Flowers (Bridal Bouquets etc), Invitations & Custom Stationary
Candy & Dessert tables, Favors Canopies & Luxury Linens, Napkins, Chair Covers. They have on site florist that work on creating their arrangements which saves a lot of stress for a bride as it's a one stop shop…
I don't have pics of the food but can we talk about it? Listen, most wedding venues have awful bland food. I've only been to three (one was an anniversary party that I styled and a wedding that I styled) where the food was great. Betty's also offer catering services and the food was excellent. There was a cocktail hour where I sipped pina coladas and munched on a variety of finger foods including calamari. I was full but had to make room for dinner which consisted of your choice of salmon or ribs with baked chicken, some sort of yellow rice with shrimp and mussels, roasted potatoes, salad, etc.
After the wedding cake was served, there was a chocolate fountain. Did I mention champagne flowed through out the night? My friend also hired a real photobooth which was a hit all night. I know I'm not showing images of my friend, their limo and party bus etc but believe it or not….the entire wedding (which was held in Queens NY in a church with wood ceilings and crystal chandeliers) and reception and all of the stuff in between cost lest than $10,000. I could not believe it. My pictures actually does it no justice because the venue easily looked like something off tv that would set a couple back over 20K. The skylights, molding, arches and crystal wall sconces really created a romantic mood….
My friend said she made numerous calls to other Brooklyn venue sites but it was Betty's Total Events that replied to her right away. Because the location is in a residential area with virtually no parking, she was hesitant. However she is more than pleased and happy with the result and with working with them. It was then that I knew I had to do a blog post.
If you're planning a wedding and want to save money, consider Friday or Sunday ceremonies. If parking is an issue, maybe think about providing transportation for guest from the ceremony site and back. Most of all, keep an open mind.
{All images by me Samsung Galaxy S7}
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