Red Envelope is teaming up with the Empire State Building to design weddings for three lucky winners of the Empire State Building’s 20th Annual Valentine’s Day Contest. They’ve asked me to select some of my favorite gifts from the site as inspiration for the events. There are so many great things, it was tough to narrow down my choices, but here goes:
How cool is the wine carrier?? If you have any favorites, please share them with us!
Anne Pope was our ambassador to the Southern C Summit, held recently in Nashville . She had a ball networking with the many talented and creative fellow speakers and attendees! Here’s a quick snapshot of her favorite takeaways:
Anne Pope, Jackie Thomson, Christie Doss, Libba Osborne and Carrie Morey at the Southern C Summit
Author, food stylist and blogger extraordinaire, Libbie Summers’s blog saltedandstyled.com is a new must-read. Loved meeting Libbie and artist Katherine Sandoz. Also enjoyed Jamie Meares of the uber-chic I Suwanee blog and Furbish Studio in Raleigh, and Rowanne McKnight of Nashville-based Style Blueprint. There were SO many great folks – it’s impossible to name them all!
Grey Ghost Cookies should be on everyone’s holiday shopping list. (Cinnamon Pecan is especially awesome!!)
Carrie Bailey Morey was serving up her signature biscuits out of “Beatrice” her RV. Carrie’s new book, Callie’s Biscuits and Southern Traditions, is in stores and she is taking the gospel of southern food on the road for a pre-holiday media tour. Look for Carrie in your home town calliesbiscuits.com!
As y’all know, we are all about the little details at a party. Cocktail napkins are one of those special somethings that add personality to events – from a drinks party for 6 to a wedding bash for 600. This month’s Elle Decor (one of my favorite mags!) features a great array of cocktail napkins on its ETCETRA page (below). The Mark & Graham monogrammed napkins are a great price point – what a nice hostess gift! I’ve also chosen a few of our own pics to share. Linen cocktail napkins are especially elegant when embroidered with a motif of monogram, but paper can be fun and certainly easier on the budget. If you have a secret source, please comment below!
Recognized as one of the nation’s leading tastemakers, Tara Guérard has earned a widespread reputation for her ability to create spectacular settings celebrating life’s most anticipated occasions. As the visionary and founder of Tara Guérard Soirée, she is best known for her distinct style that honors the storied traditions of Southern hospitality paired with a modern aesthetic and flair for the unexpected.
