travel to table: Global Glamour Soiree

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Fabric Neckclace by Thief and Bandit; $39.00, Navajo Scarf by Thief and Bandit; $48.00 via My Love For You

Salvaged Navajo Rug Tote by Spool No. 72

Woven Plates via Craftmark.Org

Lanterns via Lucia Paul Design

Java Dessert Plate; Home James East Hampton

Batik Linens; $21.00

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Aug

27

Bon Voyage! Favorite Travel & Honeymoon Finds

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Your vacation is fast approaching and you are already sweating about the prospect of packing. Pulling your suitcase down from the closet, you open it up and wish it would magically fill itself (Mary Poppins style) with the perfect ensembles for your journey ahead. You always seem to overpack with items you don’t need, and then wish you would have brought those nude pumps that you swore you wouldn’t wear, and your jewelry bag is a mess of tangled necklaces and bangles because you brought your entire collection! Meanwhile your boyfriend or hubby is frustrated by the fact that your bag is bulging and you still ‘have nothing to wear and you didn’t know the weather was going to be so unpredictable!’ This year it’s time to simplify, simplify, simplify.

The best way to streamline is to find just two-three necklaces that can be layered and mixed and match with each outfit. Next, find a few dresses that won’t wrinkle, pack easily and can be worn in both warm and cold weather layered with a jacket. The frock above is perfect with a hooded addition! Don’t forget your mini travel journal that also functions as a clutch, and lastly sling on a simple canvas tote bag that will hold your passport and all your goodies, but with a fun chain accent to add a bit of edge.

1. Sail Away Necklace; $30.00

2. Everyday Treasures Notebook; $28.00

3. Till We Meet Again Frock; $235.00

4. Chain Canvas Tote; $75.00

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Aug

26

South Beach Soiree

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1. Oscar Round Cushion

2. Screenprinted Flamingo Invite: $3.50

3. Jonathan Adler Bamboo Regency Chair

4. Two’s Company Monkey Banana Bowl; Amazon; $24.00

4. Pastel Vintage Serving Platters; $18.00

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Aug

25

Inspiration to Creation: Erica O’Brien Cake Design

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It’s time for another installment of inspiration to creation featuring the always amazing cake designer Erica O’Brien. Erica creates masterpieces from both the runway and a bright sunny yellow inspiration board! Brilliance at it’s best!

inspiration board: honey and poppies; photos: tandh photography; Featured: utterly engaged; Erica O’Brien Cake Design

inspiration board: carter and cook; photography: jesssica claire; Erica O’Brien

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Aug

20

Design Files: Aisle Style

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It was time for another archaeological dig through my design files. We all know that inspiration doesn’t just surface from the latest glossy magazines, but also from the worn and torn January – December issues of the past. I stumbled upon this Avant-garde photo taken by famed Paolo Roversi, and halted. This photo encompasses perfect fashion styling and serves as great inspiration for a wedding day look. The svelte up-do, the gown, the backdrop, and the cherry red lips create a look of timeless glamour from a bygone era.