Saturday, November 15, 2014

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS FROM LADY BUILDER SHOPS


The collection of Designer Ornaments are not only unique and stunning but is beautifully priced. Visit the Lady Builder Shops today to see all of the Christmas ornaments and beautiful furnishings and accessories.















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HOLIDAY BOOK LIST

I can't think of a better gift to give than a book, and I want to share a few that will be perfect for those on your gift list!  ENJOY!

MODERN COUNTRY
Inspiring Interiors for Contemporary Country Living
By Caroline Clifton-Mogg
QDS, $45.00
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass



Warm, beautiful, and French.  This book is absolutely beautiful! If you love French, this book is for your library.

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BLUE DOG SPEAKS
Inspiring Interiors for Contemporary Country Living
By George Rodrigue
Sterling, $17.95
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass


Who wouldn't love a book of Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue?  Over 500 pages of Blue Dog love!

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Beach House Baking
An Endless Summer of Delicious Desserts
By Lei Shishak
 Skyhorse Publishing, $24.95
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass



This book has already earned a prominent place in my kitchen.  Who doesn't love a wonderful and hearty dessert?

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WATER-BASED TEXTURING
Techniques & Inspirations for Artists,
Teachers, and Craftsmen
By Tucker Stouch
 SchifferPublishing, Ltd., $24.99
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass



Those of you that have followed my blog know that I love art, especially painting and sculpture.  This will be your new go-to book on texture.

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PPL-SPLIT BRAIDED BASKETS
Exploring Sculpture in Plain Oblique Twining
By David W. Fraser
 SchifferPublishing, Ltd., $24.99
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass



Stunning photographs of sculpted baskets. I had a time choosing a favorite. 135 pages of beauty.

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COLORING ANIMAL MANDALAS
By Wendy Piersall
 Ulysses Press, $10.00
Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield
Author, Splendid Sass




Seriously, who doesn't love to color?  I know tat I do! Pages of beautiful drawing await you in this book.

 PURCHASE HERE



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Monday, November 10, 2014

A WINNER AND THE ROOM FOR THE DAY

The winner of the beautiful pumpkin trio from the LoveFeast Shop giveaway is Debra C!  Debra, please send your full name and address!  Thank you to all of you that entered!

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This beautiful room was designed by architect Douglas Burdge for Emily and Brian Sullivan.  ENJOY!

Traditional Home Nov/Dec 2014

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Monday, November 3, 2014

LOVEFEAST SHOP VELVET PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY

I hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for the holidays!

I am so excited to be hosting a giveaway for LoveFeast Shop!  I am certain that many of you are familiar with the beautiful velvet and linen pumpkins with natural stems.  If not you are in for a huge treat!  Chris Ann and Kristin have been generous enough to offer a linen or velvet pumpkin trio to one lucky winner!



And their adorable hearts, mushrooms, and acorns.




To enter, visit LoveFeast Shop and come back and let us know which trio you would love to win! To earn more entries...

Follow The LoveFeast Shop here...
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Tweet about the giveaway, and come back here to leave a comment with your twitter name (@ your twitter name.)
Follow LoveFeast Shop on Twitter here.
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Don't forget to leave a separate comment for each!

This giveaway is limited to US readers only.

While you are there, visit the entire shop and see what this ladies have to offer.  Below are just a few!





GOOD LUCK and be sure to leave your email address!  Winer will be notified on Sunday, November 9th!

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

ASSOULINE'S NEW FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE CELEBRATION

Last evening, to celebrate Assouline's greatly anticipated and lavish international flagship boutique and 20 years of Assouline, Martine and Prosper Assouline shared the evening with guests Mr. Valentino Garavani, Mr. Giancarlo Giammetti, Andre Balazs, Hugh Grant, Kylie Minogue, Anne Hathaway, Tamara Beckwith, Georgio Veroni, David Downton, Tim Jeffries, Mario Testino, Suzy Menkes, Carlos Souza, Duchess of Marlborough, Prince Constantine of Greece, Roland Mouret, Charles and Pandora Delevigne, and authors Nicholas Foulks, Vivienne Becker, Serdar Gulgun, and Jean-Pascal Hesse. Celebrated also was the launch of their newest publication, Valentino: At The Emperor's Table.

The party took place at the referbished 196A Piccadilly, London, a building designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1922.  Sponsored by Krug champagne and "Patanegra" Jamon, guests were treated to the premier of the Aerial Oxygen Cocktail™.  made with 99% oxygen and infused with a sophisticated blend of herbs, vitamins, and gemstone elixirs.  Chico and The Gipsy Kings provided the evening's musical entertainment.
Below I have shared several of the images from the evening, provided by Getty. ENJOY!





















 
Congratulations to Assouline and to Valentino Garavani.  
Thank you to Beatrice Saffre with Assouline for sharing the event with me.

Coming soon to my shop ~ Pure white linen hemstitched towels, dinner napkins, and cocktail napkins!

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