All I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS- MY FAVORITE THINGS 2011

Calypso Vanille Candle -because I no longer get the employee discount... :(

 LIFE

VIntage  Volupte Compact- one for the charge cards, the other for my fake cigarettes.

  

Babycakes Pie Pop Maker- because I should have a choice between pie and waffles for breakfast

Stubbs & Wootten Skull Slippers

A plastered replica of La Negresse

Calligaris Wien Chair- Orange please, thanks.

Chelsea by House of Harlow- to counter the proverbial throwing of shade

La Mer Crystal Ballerina Watch- need

Unearthen Sphere

To keep me in line

All flavors of cupcakes from the Cake Opera Co.

Illamasqua nail varnish in MILF

Theyskens Theory Skinny Belt

Instant Classic- for the collection

A real macaron from Laduree- this might actually be attainable now

Zara Bellowed Sleeve Sweater- Cosby meets La Baker

J-Crew Janes to wear with my sweater

Stella Mccartney Botanical Perfume- next best thing to her sold out collection.

Hope in a bottle

Thanks in advance!!!

SWEETEUR'S LATEST: A BLACK & AUBERGINE WEDDING CANDY BUFFET

PHOTOGRAPH BY  DHT PHOTOGRAPHY


OUR MOST RECENT CANDY BUFFET WAS CREATED FOR A PURPLE, SILVER, AND BLACK FALL WEDDING. WE INCORPORATED VELVET RIBBON TRIM TO GIVE IT A LIGHT FALL TOUCH. PARTY SWEETS INCLUDED CHOCOLATE-COVERED BLUEBERRIES, BLUEBERRY YOGURT-COVERED PRETZELS, ART CANDY, AND VINTAGE-BOTTLED GRAPE CRUSH SODAS., 

SWEET DESIGN: RUNWAY-INSPIRED CAKE

 

CITRUS CAKE WITH LEMON CURD FILLING BY APOLLINAS INSPIRED BY STELLA MCCARTNEY'S SPRING 2011 READY TO WEAR COLLECTION.

SWEETEUR'S LATEST: A MINIMALIST WHITE BRIDAL SHOWER CANDY BUFFET

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KYM DUDLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

AN INTIMATE BRIDAL SHOWER AT THE HOTEL DUVAL IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA WAS TOPPED OFF WITH A PEARLY WHITE SWEETS BUFFET WITH ICE BLUE ACCENTS.

PARTY SWEET DESIGN: CHEVRON CHIC BRIDAL SHOWER

STAY TUNED FOR THE SWEET DETAILS!

SWEETEUR'S LATEST: A KAWAII SWEETS BIRTHDAY PARTY

OUR MOST RECENT SWEETS TABLE WAS CREATED FOR A TWO-YEAR-OLD GIRL.  POPULAR JAPANESE DESSERTS INCLUDED POCKY STICKS, HI-CHEW CANDY, AND LAYERED JELLO DESSERTS. WE LOOKED TO THE FUN KAWAII KEYCHAINS AND PLUSHIES FOR COLOR AND DESSERT INSPIRATION, USING SHADES OF PINK WITH OMBRE TREATMENT THROUGHOUT. OTHER SWEETS INCLUDED MACARON CUPCAKE POPPERS AND HEART-SHAPED SUGAR COOKIES.

*food photography by Kym Dudley

MUST COVET: CALLIGARIS PARISIENNE CHAIR

PARISIENNE CHAIR VIA CALLIGARIS

I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS CHAIR LAST YEAR; BUT FOR SOME REASON I WANT IT NOW MORE THAN EVER. THE QUESTION IS HOW MANY? ONE? FOUR?

PARTY SWEET DESIGN: KAWAII PARTY PREVIEW

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF THE INVITATION FOR OUR UPCOMING KAWAII THEMED PARTY. STAY TUNED FOR THE SWEET DETAILS!

SWEET RECIPE: MACARON CUPCAKE POPPERS

MACARON CUPCAKE POPPERS VIA BETTY CROCKER

MACARON CUPCAKE POPPERS VIA BETTY CROCKER

A KID-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE TO THE OH-SO-POPULAR FRENCH MACARON, THIS COLORFUL CUPCAKE POPPER RECIPE IS CERTAIN TO BE A HIT WITH YOUR YOUNG GUESTS. WE WILL BE USING THIS FUN TREAT FOR AN UPCOMING EVENT FOR A SWEET LITTLE TWO-YEAR OLD GIRL. HERE IS THE EASY RECIPE AND VIDEO FROM BETTY CROCKER.

A WONDROUS FIND: EDDIE BORGO FOR J.CREW JEWELRY

STUDDED BOW PIN BY EDDIE BORGO FOR J. CREW

STUDDED BOW PIN BY EDDIE BORGO FOR J. CREW

WE LOVE THE ELEGANT PLACEMENT OF GROMMET DETAIL ON LEATHER.

SWEET RECIPE: PINK VELVET ROULADE

PINK VELVET ROULADE- WHAT'S NOT THE LOVE? THE VIBRANT COLORS, THE SOFT TEXTURE, THE DOLLOP OF BUTTERCREAM FROSTING WITH CHERRY ON TOP? SPRINKLES CAKES CREATED THIS DELICIOUSLY GORGEOUS CONCOCTION, ALONG WITH A DELICIOUS RECIPE FOR YOU TO TRY AT HOME.

INSPIRATION: PAINTERLY SPLENDOR

WHAT BEGAN AS ITEMS FOR EVERYDAY USE ARE NOW THE WORKINGS OF A BEAUTIFUL SPREAD WITH PAINTERLY INFLUENCES. EMILY OF ONCE WED SAW THE BEAUTY IN THE GLASS CANDLE HOLDERS THAT PAINTER MICHELLE ARMAS USED TO CLEAN HER PAINT BRUSHES IN. THE RESULT IS THIS CLEVERLY REMARKABLE WEDDING ARRANGEMENT COMPLETE WITH COLORFUL FLORAL ATTRIBUTES AND ARTISTIC DETAILS.

INSPIRATION: KAWAII PARTY FOR A SWEET LITTLE GIRL

A PASSION PINK KAWAII MOOD BOARD

from left to right: 1. pink heart jelly by 5xmom 2. pinky peach mint candy via modes4u 3.amigurumi cupcakes via gems & jewellry 4. pink rilakkuma bento lunch box via modes4u 5. pink milk glass cake stand via sweet & saucy supply 6.morgan fairy retro tricycle via target 7. rilakkuma plush doll chain via my little mitts 8. passion pink jacket via janie & jack 9. stack of pink ombre cookies via partyart; 10.hata ramune strawberry soda via asian food grocer

LA FAMILLE: FIG SEASON

 

GRANDAD'S FIGS ARE COMING IN NICELY.

REMEMBERING CY TWOMBLY

 

CY TWOMBLY HAS BEEN AND CONTINUES TO BE THE FOREMOST INFLUENCE ON OUR STYLE AND POINT OF VIEW. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO VIEW HIS LAST EXHIBIT AT THE ART INSTITUTE MUSEUM, AND I FEEL TRULY PRIVILEGED TO HAVE SEEN HIS LAST GREAT BODY OF WORK. HIS INIMITABLE AND DISTINCTIVE STYLE IS TIMELESS, AND HIS IMPACT WILL FOREVER BE PROFOUND.

HAPPY 4TH! PIE POPS RECIPE

BERRY PIE POPS VIA THE COOKING CHANNEL

ON THIS RELAXING 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY WE LEAVE YOU WITH THIS BERRY PIE POP RECIPE VIA THE COOKING CHANNEL- A CHIC UPDATE TO THE CLASSIC AMERICAN PIE.

SWEET MUSE: MS. DOMINIQUE DEVERAUX

THIS WEEKEND, I WAS REMINISCED OF THE DAYS WHEN MY LATE GRANDMOTHER AND I WOULD WATCH THE WEEKLY EPISODES OF "DYNASTY". IT WAS THEN THAT I WAS INTRODUCED TO THE INIMITABLE "DOMINIQUE DEVERAUX" WITH HER UNFORGETTABLE ENTRANCES (AND EXITS) AND NOTORIOUS CAT-FIGHTS. HERE IS ONE OF THE EPISODES WHERE WE ARE FIRST INTRODUCED TO THIS LEGENDARY ICON OF 80'S PRIMETIME TV DRAMA PLAYED BY THE ONE AND ONLY MS. DIAHANN CARROLL.