Inspiration in Stages

Happy Friday!  I don't know about you but I'm looking forward to another weekend.

Today's floral designs are from The Green Vase.  Like I've said before, I love a pretty floral arrangement.  How about paper florals?  Yes, the most realistic floral designs made out of paper!  You have to check out The Green Vase.

I spotted their arrangement on the March issue of House Beautiful - their cover issue (whoot whoot).  The woman behind this . . . Livia Cetti.  Her high style flower designs are mistaken for the real thing (fooled me).  Livia has a book, "The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers", where she takes you step by step, to create 27 popular blooms.  I would love to learn this technique!

Featured on many magazines: Martha Stewart Wedding, Bride magazine, More magazine, just to name a few.

Here are some of her designs:














Want a custom design, head on over to the website for details.

Have a great weekend!

xo,

With winter not letting up and colder temperatures upon us (mid teens to single digits), here's a look I put together to keep fashionably warm.



1.  BCBG Max Azria Stephan Pant
2.  DemyLee Kaia Cashmere Sweater
3.  Matiko Darcy Heeled Bootie in black
4.  Ella Moss - Angelo Cape

Interior Designer, Tamara Magel takes designs to a stylish yet livable space.  Her inspiration comes from beautiful and unique textiles from around the world.

Tamara opened up her design business in 2011, in Washington, D.C.  Branching into a furniture line, paint and bedding collection.  She has a showroom in Soho and has been featured in many magazines.

Here are some of my favorite rooms:

This space is so bright and clean.  Beautiful design

Perfect mix of industrial meets traditional.  That sputnik light fixture is everything. Love the cowhide on the chair

I love this color palette

Gorgeous dressing room!

To see more designs from Tamara Magel, click here.

xo,

Happy Friday!  It's so cold out today. New York has hit their low . . . three degrees. And, that's not factoring the wind condition; making it feel like -20.

For the past couple of years, I have wanted to own a pair of scalloped edge ballet flats.  I love the look!  Ever since I set my eyes on the Chloe design (sigh).  But, it has been hard to spend the Chloe price tag.  There are certain wardrobe items I'll spend money on, if I know they will become classic pieces.  Knowing how I race around NYC everyday; I would cry if I scuffed the fine leather tips.

But, patience has paid off as other designers have come out with similar styles for a fraction of the cost.

Here's the Chloe 'Lauren' Scalloped Ballet Flat:


Retails for $475.  A cute flat, made of italian calf skin.  Looks super soft and comfy.  I love the taupe color (comes in a variety of colors).

If you're on a tight budget or cost conscious, here are some others that are just as nice!

Exclusive to Garnet Hill, Born Twyla Scalloped Ballet flats are a runner up from Chloe's design.  Retailing for $118, these are a favorite of mine, with a slightly wider scallop design.  I recently learned of the brand Born, from my brother, who owns a cool looking pair of shoe boots.  Their shoes are said to be very comfortable.  I love the brown and natural color.  Too bad they don't carry black.


J. Crew's version, Harper scalloped suede flats.  An alternative to leather, this suede flat has a pointy toe.  Retailing for $128 (and better when on sale).




If you're not a big fan of suede, here's a leather version by Loeffler Randall - Milla Scallop Flat.  This version is also a pointy toe and retails for $250.  Comes in buff, cheetah and snake skin print.



Another favorite of mine, from French Sole, is their version, Jigsaw.  Retails for $150.00.  I own several pairs of flats from French Sole and love their shoes.

I'm loving the Coffee Patent and the Cobalt Blue.




They also have a wide selection of colors and finishes:



Do you know of any other designers who carry the scallop ballet flat?  I would love to hear from you!

I'm still debating which color I'll go with but have narrowed it down to Born and French Sole.

Happy Shopping!