objects... found

Can't put my finger on why I love them... but I do... I love these 'foks' scarves from Celapiu

Sorry it's been so long.... check out Trove

I'm back! After a very busy season for my company, Poppies & Posies, we are finally beginning to slow down a teeny tiny bit. Whew! So sorry I've neglected the blog.... Anywho.... just had to share this amazing wallpaper from Trove Studios.

This is probably my favorite wallpaper of all time... I think it would be fabulous in a guest bathroom; with all the little opera box people staring out at you... very cheeky. Loves it!

And this in a dining room with only recessed lighting..... in a black ceiling.... I really need a house to redecorate!

Check out all of the wonderful wallpaper (and more) at Trove. They're also being featured at the Cooper-Hewitt through January.

Illustrator: Arthur Rackham

It's been awhile since my last post... mostly because I've been working so much! Last weekend my company designed a wedding at the Illustrators' Society here in New York. It's such a beautiful old building and all of the rooms and hallways are lined with fantastic illustrations. For the wedding's centerpieces we printed illustrations by the bride's favorite illustrators on vellum and wrapped them around candles. We then placed the candles around the peonies, Juliet roses, and mint we arranged in vintage bottles at the center of the table. Each table was a separate illustrator. One of whom was Arthur Rackham... one of my all time favorites. When we get photos back from the event, I'll be sure to share. It was absolutely gorgeous!

As long as you have the tent...

A little campaign furniture can't hurt.

Trunk available from Starbay

Everything else from Lewis Drake

Safari Chic

I have always been enamored with the seemingly effortless style of the safari. Being in the middle of the bush, and still able to serve high tea on the good china just sends me. That said, I don't think being in the middle of the bush is prerequisite to emulating safari style. I think a tent from east african canvas would make for very comfortable guest accommodations... hell, I'd love to live in one.

images via africa travel blog

Objects... Found

Bella in Blue

The collages and jewelry from Catwalk Paper Works are absolutely enchanting. The artist, Felicia Piacentino, uses vintage ephemera and 'paper from everyday life' to create these gorgeous works of art. I'd love to wallpaper a dressing room in prints of 'Bella in Blue.' A framed 'When I was a Young Girl' would make for a tres chic nursery.

When I Was a Young Girl

Sail Away Ring

Available from Catwalk Paper Works

Illustrator

Anyone who has ever been to my house(or seen my d*s sneak peek) can see that I have a thing for old illustrations. I'm not even sure how it started, but I am always drawn to them and especially love old children's books, as they are chock full of beautiful stuff. Here's my latest find... love the simple pink, grey, black color combo.