Beautiful Blooms

Flowers are not only on my mind because it’s Spring but also because I had to settle on a look for my wedding. I recently put these mood boards together and sent them on to my florist. I’m completely in love with romantic arrangements that are bit asymmetrical and ‘undone’. What do we think? I’m swooning.

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Table-Top-Arrangements

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Lastly, had to snap a shot of my bedside table with the sample arrangement my co-worker Alexandra gave me a few weeks ago. It was just so lovely and I wanted to preserve the memory. Alexandra is a flower designer and operates a studio in the city. You can see more of her work [here].

Bedroom

 

Kitchen Plans

Oh my goodness, I have a long list of things to do and tons going on but I can’t seem to get my kitchen off my mind. I wish I could just “Get it done!” I can’t though, funds are going towards other things at this time. Here’s a quick board of a few design elements that I’m planning on. Already did a bit of painting over the weekend. . . can’t handle it!

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As you can see it’s okay, just needs help and appliances that actually fit the space. That will come later. Here’s to hoping something happens before summer!

 

 

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Light Fixture / Paris Map Wall Image / Wall Color – Benjamin Moore, Skipping Stone / Striped Roman Blinds Image / Cabinet Pulls

A New Favorite: Crane & Canopy

I recently discovered this new bedding company called Crane & Canopy. They specialize in high-quality, luxury fabrics, innovative bedding and contemporary designs at attainable prices. Which is just up my alley. In addition to sumptuous duvets and pretty prints their line of embroidered designs is absolutely stunning. My favorite designs by far are the classic crisp sheet sets with the colorfully embroidered scalloped edges, available in an a range of colors the coral and mint are my favorites.  Inspired by the mint embroidered sheet set, I pulled together a room that would surely welcome Spring.  I may have to make a few changes to my bedroom in order to make room for one of these sets in my home.  Please enjoy!

Crane & Canopy

1. Watercolor Peony Wallpaper / 2. Sunburst Mirror / 3. Anthropologie Curtains / 4. Swing Arm Wall Lamp / 5. John Derian Tray / 6. Creed Cocktail de Pivoines Candle / 7. Nate Berkus For Target Urchin / 8. Ethan Allen Chest / 9. Rug  / 10. Headboard / 11. Crane & Canopy Embroidered Scalloped Sheet Set

 

On another level, Crane & Canopy is committed to making a positive impact on the community. Recently they held an event with the non-profit group Safe Horizon in NYC.  They toasted to “A Safe Night’s Sleep” Initiative where from February 26, 2013 through May 30, 2013, Crane & Canopy will donate a complete bedding set (duvet cover, shams and comforter) for every bedding set (duvet cover and shams) purchased to Safe Horizon’s shelter residents as they leave the shelter to begin a future free from violence as part of the organizations.  The evening was spent sharing the amazing work Safe Horizon does all throughout New York City and sharing the impact their partnership will make in the lives of domestic violence victims. For more information on Safe or Horizon and Crane & Canopy’s partnership, please follow these links:  Safe Night’s Sleep & the Press Release for the event.

 

Are you planning to make any bedding changes for Spring? My best, Lauren

Through My Lens: February In Pictures

February

Happy March! The month when we can welcome Spring and say goodbye to winter! Although February was a short month, it was a productive month. Beginning with furniture for the wedding being sent to the upholsterer, my bookshelves getting a final coat of paint to ending it with paper being hung in my entryway. In between there were snowstorms, birthday parties and romantic evenings – remember Valentines was smack dab in the middle of the month? My how time flies. Let’s hope March is just as productive. I still have a very long to-do list!

 

How was your February? Were you able to mark anything off of your to-do lists?  My best, Lauren

 

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