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Le Marché aux Puces de Paris-Saint Ouen(The Flea Market in Paris)

October 6th, 2008 · No Comments

I am gearing up for our annual exodus to Paris for the Maison & Objet trade show in January. It is where we buy and source anything from chandeliers to candlelight for the upcoming year. While there (aside from long cafe lunches), it is always a huge thrill to go to “The Fleas” known as LeMarche aux Puces […]

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Posted in: Our Travels · Inspiration Tuesdays · Inspiration · The Detail that made the Difference · Flowers

Anchors Aweigh.

September 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Navigating your Wedding Design.
 

Set along Barnegat Bay-we used the water as our inspiration.

Bonnett Island, New Jersey.

I loved the crushed shell walkway and the Praying Mantis was an eager guest at the ceremony!

We used local navigational charts as the back-drop for the seating card board. We purchased silver shackles from a boating website and hung the cards […]

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Posted in: Destination Fridays · Our Travels · Inspiration · The Detail that made the Difference · Events · Weddings

Summer 2008

August 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I am taking Destination Friday’s to new heights! I thought I would share a bit of my summer fun. Have a great Labor Day Weekend and we’ll see you on the other-side of summer.
LAVALLETTE, NEW JERSEY 
I visited my home away from home….Lavallette, New Jersey. I have summered there since childhood. I sneak off to my little […]

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Posted in: Our Travels · Behind the Scenes · Destination Fridays

Istanbul-Artistic Inspiration Abounds

July 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Happy Summer!! My Director of Sales and Design, Mark Rose, recently returned from Turkey and I asked him to share a bit of his trip with you. He is an amazing photographer and always in hot pursuit of all things beautiful and cultural. Here is what he has to share…..
 
Istanbul 
 
Istanbul is an ancient city steeped […]

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