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English Romance Inspired by the upcoming Royal Wedding, I’m daydreaming about designing an English wedding fit for a princess.  I remember watching Princess Diana’s wedding broadcast live on TV when I was a little girl.  Now, my own daughters are the same age I was at that time and equally excited about the upcoming royal […]

We love finding excuses to glam up for a night out on the town and bring our favorite people together. Hosting an intimate gathering is the perfect way to share your love for good food and wine. After years of hosting intimate fall and holiday gatherings, we’ve come up with a list of ‘must-have’ essentials […]

Happy November! This month we have the Thanksgiving holiday and it’s the time for many fall family gatherings. This vision board was inspired by all of the luxe details that come with some of the traditional colors of the season–gold, silver, and green. While preparing your tablescapes, there are many simple ways to incorporate some […]

“You are my sun, my moon, and all my stars” – e.e. cummings This vision board is inspired by the transition from summer to fall.  The change in seasons gives way to hazy blue skies and closes in on us with textures and soft pastels that evoke a sense of warmth and coziness we can only […]

The return of fall brings back visions of lush greenery, cooler weather and rich, jewel-toned hues. We designed this fall inspiration vision board, filled with velvety rich textures and jewel-toned hues of green, for romantic couples looking to add a touch of glamour and bold details to their big day. Northern California is the perfect […]