Love Notes

A Faux Bois Wedding

Our last post on Oslo Press seemed to strike a chord, so we thought we would share a few accessories that complement the wood veneer invitations. Our beloved Martha Stewart is the Princess of Faux Bois, offering everything from beautiful craft supplies to unique wedding cakes decorated in this motif, which literally translated simply means "false wood". (The French translation always adds caché, doesn't it?!) Here are a few more ideas from MSW that will bring out the nature girl in you!   ~aloha, robyn

(Photos by Oslo Press and Martha Stewart Living)

Classic Hemingway

Some artists have this innate talent to create truly timeless work. Debbie Hemingway, of the eponymous Designs by Hemingway, is one of those gifted people. I was perusing a back issue of Pacific Weddings when I came across a feature in which Debbie had created gorgeous tropical bouquets. I realized (yet, again) that her designs from several years ago are just as relevant and beautiful today, and her wiring and assemblage are as impeccable as her taste. Any florist will tell you that tropical bouquets present a particular challenge due to their bulky stems and weight, and Debbie is a master at working with just such natural elements to create unique floral designs. Most importantly, they are designs that consistently withstand the test of time.

Photo by Robie Price

Spring Flowers

Shaunna is away in NYC until next week, reportedly shopping until she drops—one of her many amazing talents. So, while she braves the icy cold, I will blog away in the Maui sunshine. In case you are fending off the cold weather, too, I thought you'd appreciate a touch of spring. We both loved Kate Spade's whimsical floral sketches on her Rutherford Circle dinnerware, which we featured last winter. The brilliant colors are brought to life in Town and Country’s floral designs, an enticing arrangement of orange tulips, red makara orchids, pink bouvardia, yellow freesia, yellow spray roses, and sugar snap peas. A chartreuse ribbon accents the base of an ultra-modern vase. Clara Confectioner’s boxed chocolates are tied expertly with a ribbon striped with fuchsia, yellow, and white. Kinohi’s contemporary invitation announces the festivities with a playful monogram. This bold, contemporary palette may be the perfect thing to cheer any winter blues, but if you'd like more on spring flowers, try MSW.