The orchids contributed to the beautiful atmosphere while doing double duty as a fundraising effort. Guests were able to purchase the gorgeous plants and take them home at the end of the evening. Knowing we had the baby shower right around the corner, the Social Lions saved some for themselves! Not only the flowers worked over-time, but so did a few of the silver pieces....enjoy seeing how we used them.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
From Black Tie to Babies: Decorating with Elegant Camellias & Orchids
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Bamboo View
From the pages of Architectural Digest, Domino, House Beautiful, Southern Accents & Traditional Home....inspiration on how to use versatile bamboo.
A bamboo side chair is an elegant addition
Antique bamboo chest with mirror serenely inhabits a weekend home
Black bamboo chairs complement this pale palette living room
Bamboo blinds accent this window in Sidney Poitier's home
Antique bamboo cabinet showcases shell treasures and beautiful books
Bamboo screen adds an antique element to this fabulous California room
Bamboo & bird wallpaper in Nancy Reagan's White House bedroom (photo courtesy of Architectural Digest)
West Elm's bamboo bathroom accessories work well with any style
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Bet on Bamboo
Bamboo-themed accessories add style and grace to your table. Featured here (left to right) Rogers Bamboo Dream flatware, 45 pieces for $49.99 at http://www.overstock.com/ and to-die-for chic china pattern Nancy by Charlotte Moss for Pickard China, $225 for five piece placesetting at http://www.pickardchina.com/
Tiffany & Co. offers the Bamboo bowl in crystal, available in two sizes, 6" $75 and 9" $125. The cheese knife on the right is also from Tiffany but belongs to the Social Lions personal collection. For more information on these items, visit http://www.tiffany.com/
Bamboo furniture and accessories are easy to integrate into your design. You can find something to suit your style at West Elm, ModernFurniture.com. Ballard Designs and Z Gallerie to name a few. Featured above on the left, the bamboo accent table is a classic piece that works hard keeping those fabulous books handy. The center cream porcelain bamboo lamp graces a living room, bringing a fresh perspective to a traditional room. The gold bamboo nesting tables on the right are very Paris apartment feeling but work well with this retro-chic Palm Beach style sitting area.
Have a seat. Glossy black-painted bamboo chair is part of a pair and one of Social Lions best finds. Originally painted a battleship gray, these chairs got a quick make-over with some paint and new monogrammed cushions. We use them as side chairs or around the circular table in our office. We certainly added a funky, yet personal touch to this timeless treasure.Sunday, January 18, 2009
Welcome Glow
- Social Lions Favorite: Trapp Candle's Bob's Flower Shoppe is a party-perfect candle discovered in Palm Beach. BFS is meant to remind you of walking in an open-air flower market...and it certainly delivers on that promise. When you burn it, you almost feel as though you are at a wedding or fabulous party with lots of wonderful flower arrangements...
- Fragonard's White Flowers always sets the party mood with its just-right amount of floral mystery and French fabulousness..
- Evening Garden by Virginia Anderson will transport your guests to an outdoor party in a beautiful antebellum mansion...
If you are in the mood to help set the mood, the Social Lions suggest Oscar de la Renta's City Home Candle, a blend of white & night blooming jasmine petals with white pepper and green leaves...intoxicating. Another hit for bringing sexy back is Votivo's Tuscan Olive ..a great choice for a party of two, it is sensual, earthy...everything you'd associate with Tuscany.
Having the girls over for cocktails, bridge or just plain gossip? Seda France's Clementine is a festive, fun choice which almost makes the air smell like candy...Votivo's Clean Crisp White is described as a 'lifestyle worth wishing for' and your house will smell like a crisp, Spring evening with it burning...
Maintain your sense of style despite the ups and downs of Wall Street. Having signature scents is a great way to personalize your house and welcome your guests. Invite some friends over today.