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Istanbul-Artistic Inspiration Abounds

July 22nd, 2008 · 3 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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Posted in: Our Travels · Inspiration Tuesdays · The Detail that made the Difference · Things We Love

Inspiration Tuesday-And the dog days of summer are here.

July 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The garden rose is a true harbinger of summer. They are one of the most spectacular flowers and have an amazing range of colors and shapes. I am reading a wonderful book called Ahab’s Wife by Sena Jeter Naslund and she writes…….
“These roses were the first time nature surprised me; for the first time she exceeded […]

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Inspiration Tuesday

July 1st, 2008 · 4 Comments

Two weeks ago we designed a beautiful wedding at a private home in Sagaponack, New York. It was a grand affair in a tent on the client’s property. We worked on the design for months and the family was over the moon with the results. As soon as all of the photos come in I […]

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The Bride’s Bouquet-Don’t be afraid of color!

June 6th, 2008 · 3 Comments

This late summer- early fall inspired bouquet uses bold color, crab apples, yarn and satin ribbon. Perfect for the bride who is inspired by bold color!

This pink an white beauty is the perfect bouquet for the bride who wants to off-set her dress with some color. In addition to pink majolica roses and pink sweet […]

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Another kind of Destination Friday-Sweet Treats

May 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments

There are so many components to a warm and successful wedding. One design cornerstone we try and illustrate for brides is to take functional basics such as the seating card table, the cocktail reception bar, a sweet station or “to go”  sweet boxes-and turn them into “destinations” for guests. Another key component of a successful wedding is the flow of […]

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