Tag Archives: fall

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I recently had a chance to run into the West Elm store near my New York offices and loved their current collection of tabletop pieces and accessories! The colors and textures felt rich and luxurious and I had so much fun doing some fall shopping. I’m sharing some of my favorites today and luckily you can buy them online too! Above is a beautiful little glass knot in a sweet box that would be perfect as a tabletop accessory or even sitting atop a desk.

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These faux shagreen boxes are so chic! I love the idea of keeping stationery inside or even you favorite pieces of jewelry on top of your vanity. They’re available in two sizes and colors, but I love this natural finish.

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west elm knives

A set of cheese knives is a great hostess gift, and perfect for entertaining. Even better in gold! I couldn’t wait to get them home and try them out… don’t they look lovely on the cheese platter above?

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I love the way West Elm styles their merchandise, and this beautiful pile of candle holders is a great example. Look at the gorgeous array of colors… I could have bought 100!

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This sweet little owl dish is the perfect size for rings and is a fun nod to fall without feeling too thematic. They also carry a hedgehog dish which is quite cute also.

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Last but not least are these beautiful waxed canvas bags that they carry in the New York store. They have a whole section of products dedicated to New York artisans… definitely worth checking out when you are there! In the meantime, here are some of their other lovely bags.

10.17.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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We’re loving this cool fall weather, but these first few days of autumn can be hard to dress for, especially if you’ve been used to wearing sandals all summer. So just for you, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite shoes for this transition time when you can still get away with some open toes, as long as the shoes themselves have a rich texture, and deeper colors that feel more autumnal. We also think that lots of these would be great to wear to any wedding you’re invited to this season… #3 and #14, we’re talking about you! Be sure to let us know your favorite in the comments below.

1. Givenchy Nadia leather and pony-hair sandals, $1,050; 2. Kate Spade Netta Booties, $398; 3. Christian Louboutin Classic Black Pumps, $645; 4. Aquazzura Sexy Thing Booties, $565; 5. Givenchy Curved-Band Ankle-Strap Sandals, $895; 6. Christian Louboutin Sparkle Heels; 7. Sam Edelman ‘Smithfield’ T-Strap Pump, $174.95; 8. Roger Viver 45MM Belle Vivier Suede Pumps, $757; 9. Paul Green ‘Bailey’ Flat, $295; 10. Dolce Vita Brigid Flats, $129; 11. Givenchy Black leather platform sandal, $539; 12. Balenciaga Grey Suede Boot; 13. Georgie Suede Tassel Loafers, $168; 14. Jessica Simpson ‘Mera’ Sandal, $44.47; 15. Louise et Cie ‘Rozza’ Leather Wedge Sandal, $128.95; 16. Anya Suede Ballet Flates, $64.50

9.26.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Fashion, Shopping | 1 Comment
Sep 23, 2014

Considering today is the first day of fall, and since we always create custom bouquets for our Soirée brides, we thought it would be fun to share a few of our favorite flowers for the season. Now you can get most flowers anytime of year with greenhouses and Fedex, but obviously some of the lushest blooms can be found when they’re growing at their peak.

dahlias cafe au lait

Dahlias are at the end of their growing season (June through October), but we wanted to take a minute to highlight the beautiful “Cafe au Lait Dahlia” that is fast becoming one of the most popular flowers for brides. The lush blossoms can grow to be as big as a dinner plate giving them the nickname “Dinnerplate Dahlias,” and many brides are finding them a more affordable alternative to peonies.

dark red peonies

Speaking of peonies, you can’t beat the burgundy peonies (sometimes called “Buckeye Belle” peonies) that start to become available in the fall. Their rich red color is perfect for autumn arrangements. (image source)

camellia branches

And lastly, the camellia branches that you find in the fall are perfect for filling in arrangements or bouquets. We also love the idea of using unripe figs on the branches (also available this time of year) as additional greenery.

9.23.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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