Breakfast Table

  This breakfast table is a perfect setting for a bright and cheery morning. The modern perfection is made by the mix of crisp white dishes, the silverware & four tier stand and the bright purple color. The red sunflower in the glass vase is a very graphic statement at the table which brings in boldness along with the elegant features. (I thought Eames Eiffel chairs would have certainly looked better with this.)

(Images: my mother, me!)

White and Gold Event

White and Gold has always been a very sophisticated color combination for a wedding event. It brings waves of elegance into an event. I especially like the large bow on the Vera Wang wedding dress, and those shoes are exquisite!

(Image credit: Sunday Suppers, Cannelle et Vanille, 100 Layer Cake, Jose Villa, Martha Stewart.)

Suave Symmetry

Somehow symmetry really catches my eye...the perfectly aligned furniture, positioned neatly throughout the rooms. I feel symmetry comes together better in dining rooms with the long tables and straight rows of elegant chairs..."Sigh".

(Image credit: pink wallpaper, Carrier and Company, delight by design, Jan Showers.)

Neat Naturals

Bringing natural elements into a room is almost like bringing the outdoors, indoors. Usually using neutral shades like tans, grays and whites gives a rustic and antique feel rather than urban. Ex: different types of natural wood.

(Image credit: restoration hardware, west elm, Atlanta Homes Magazine, Lonny.)

Breezy Blue Event

As we watch the summer go by, we are trying to enjoy the last of our outdoor events. In this case, the color scheme is sky blue and bright white - a cooling combination that brings a restful frame of mind. There's a beautiful pattern on the cake linking to the napkin border. And last but not least the trendy J. Mendel dress.

(Image credit: J. Mendel, Martha Stewart,  jose villa, bird and banner, sunday suppers.)

Color: Fuchsia

Fuchsia is a shade of pink that is very feminine and bold- I have always loved this shade of color. It's energetic and fun and also has an element of elegance to make a place look sophisticated. These are small pops of fuchsia to a mostly neutral color palette.

(Image credit: Martha Stewart, House Beautiful, Brides.com, Living etc.)

Color: Opalescent Color Palette

 I saw this beautiful color inspiration palette by Martha Stewart, called Opalescent. Opalescent is an interesting concept- different shades of the color can be seen when the amount of light varies. In this case there are lots of pale pinks,  purples and yellows. The delightful little goodies like the candy boxes and the pyramids are perfect for a ladies event!
(Image credit: Martha Stewart.)