Deep Purple Inspiration for Fall

OTMJ Christmas Photo Shoot

End of Summer Smash

I was inspired by a cocktail that I had out in Santa Monica about a month ago. It was the most refreshing and interesting drink that I had drank in a long time. It was a Blackberry Smash - citron vodka, blackberries, mint, sour mix and blackberry liquor. I ran with the blackberry theme and dug up an old beer stein that was my grandmother's. It was adorned with what -- how convenient blackberries! I used deep purple and brown napkins and drew from some colors on the pitcher to pick out my serving pieces. I filled the stein with wheat colored giant mums and purple glads. In my bar area I filled my Jan Barboglio piece with purple glads and sunflowers.

For the party I served appetizers and the blackberry smashes. I had seared scallops on parmesean crisps, cheese wafers, pork & bell pepper skewers, artichoke leaves with aioli, and bruchetta. It was a smash! Wish you had been there!

Simon Pearce Window

I wanted to accent the blue in Simon's new signature pottery line. I found this super cool fabric that looks like it's handpainted at Hancock's. I gave it a fall flair with some oak branches that conveniently fell out of my tree at house the night before. From Vermont, they send all the wooden shaping tools that they use in making the glass. I was so luckily to be able to use those in my display. They also send a blowing rod (not sure if that is the technical term)! White pumpkins and brown leaves also accent Simon's beautiful glass and pottery. I can't wait for Simon to see it on Oct. 7!

Rosh Hasannah

Every year for Rosh Hasannah my client likes to use all white. What a celebratory color! The white lilies, snaps, irises and mums make a striking statement in her towering Jan Barboglio iron piece.

Flower Prep for Rosh Hassanah

I Heart One Kings Lane

I love my new Thomas Paul pillows...courtesy of http://www.onekingslane/. Scott Free!!

If you haven't checked out One Kings Lane. Please do...it is the typical online sample sale equivilent to Gilt..except it is for home accessories. The sales last about 2 days and they email you what the sale of the day is every morning.

I've also scored some JA Henckels knives and some Hable Pillows. If you need me to send you the link to join let me know.