Coffee Table Talk 2

Coffee table accessories follow my general rule (not broken this time) of making the best of the rule of threes. I usually, but not always, like three different objects on a surface.

I try to vary the heights and bring color at the same time. In this case, the soft fern juxtaposes the hard slick surface of the glass bowl and knot sculpture, which relates to the glass top surface of the table. All of these elements compliment the wall behind the sofa, which was crying for one large piece of colorful art. Just a few new pieces made for a transitional and alive living room.

Coffee Table Talk

Simply stated, sometimes the perfect solution to a large coffee table is one large vase with monochromatic bright color (as in the red poppies) to make the room come alive.

It shouldn't have to compete for attention with other objects. The poppies make a year round statement, but can be easily lifted out of the vase to make room for fall and holiday stems later.

Powder Room Restyled

Bathrooms are generally utilitarian spaces, first and foremost they must function well. I think they must feel clean, organized, and (ideally) beautiful! 

We achieved the crowning touch in this powder room with a natural looking silk orchid nestled in a glass wall vase wrapped in iron. The three dimensional design brings a soft element to hard surfaces and compliments the flat art on the opposing wall.

Refined Home Office: Part 2

We brought in timeless landscape art subdued in color. The addition of a wall clock anchored a weaved motif chest, holding a printer, papers, and other objects that otherwise clutter a space. Nicely contained!

An Intimate Wedding in Rustic Elegance

An intimate reception was held for a couple who chose to marry out of state and then celebrated with family in the bride's hometown. This event was all about her home and her family, so everything was designed around rustic elegance with her Midwestern roots in mind. 

 The Oak Hills Country Club had just the right ambience for our bride's celebration, featuring a spacious ballroom, lovely architecture, and plenty of seating while allowing ample opportunity for decoration.

Dessert and cocktail stations were laid out in a serpentine fashion, removing the tendency towards crowded buffet style lines, encouraging relaxed mingling and conversation.

The bride wanted the main culinary event to be focused on her grandma's homemade pies, rather than her cake. Ed LeFebvre at Cupcake Island achieved our bride's vision by thinly icing a simple three tier cake and wrapping it with burlap ribbon. This kept the spotlight on grandma's pies while the cake itself became part of the elegant rustic decor.