sister style

...or should I say sisters who style?  My twin sister Pam (also a stylist) was in Asheville, NC this month.  Yay me! So happy to see my sister, even if we mixed a little work with fun. 

{Pam & me. Photograph by Jim Wieland}

Asheville is beautiful this time of year and we were surrounded by fall colour & sunshine.  Though Pam has spent the majority of her career as a set decorator for films & commercials in New York and Los Angeles... she now resides in Milwaukee. Pam was in Asheville styling a photo shoot for Country Woman Magazine (city girl does country).

The magazine is doing a feature on blogger and author Ashley English.  Check-out Ashley's blog, small measure.  She's all about sustainable living ... and truly is the real-deal.  She is an incredible resource on a myriad of topics, including gardening, baking, bee-keeping...the list goes on. She also writes a "small measure" column for design sponge (check-out her recent post about making homemade chai tea).

While we were in beautiful Asheville, I found out that Asheville is often referred to as "the Paris of the South."  Who knew?  It's a little taste of art, culture, romance... hence a little hint of Paris.  So to be true to the European notion, we decided to dine at Bouchon ... a sweet French bistro with delicious steak frites & a great wine list, plus a farm-to-table philosophy.

Best of all, I was able to re-connect with my sister.  You may view Pam's beautiful work at pamstasneystyle.  She's an amazing stylist & designer.

Here's to more opportunities to work and play together again soon.

Enjoy your weekend all!!!

xo

patti

diy: drip candles

Just a quick post from my back porch with a little diy for fun...
drip candles + pumpkins.

What do you think?

{melting fun...}

{The finished result...}

Here's to more creativity & imaginative play this week!

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xo

patti

gold pumpkins

So... I thought I should officially join the ranks of the design bloggers by posting a

fall mantel

pic.

It seems a trend in the blogging world, so here it is...



{large white vase with leaves is by west elm}

I love white vases (obvi). And have been lovin' the gold + white combo in design lately.  Gilded details are turning up everywhere.  I fell in love with a gold-leaf pumpkin I saw recently...so I knew I needed to add a little gold to my fall decor. 

Since I wasn't quite patient enough for a gold-leaf project...I just picked-up a little valspar metallic gold spray paint and a few pumpkins.  In a matter of moments I had my mantle heroes - sweet little gilded pumpkins. 

I trimmed some beautiful fall maple branches from my yard to add an organic element and some fall colour.  Voila, my mantel is set through Thanksgiving. 

I played around with the configuration of props...

and zoomed in for a close-up...

 

{featuring white vases by jonathan adler}

Here's the original image of inspiration...

{via blogs.babble}

I hope your week is going well and that you're enjoying this fall season.  Seize the day and soak in the good stuff.  Must roast pumpkin seeds soon.

xo

patti

must-have maroon

According to those in the fashion-know, maroon is a major must-have colour for fall

(the word, straight from Rachel Zoe & the zoe report). It got me thinking about the colour - burgundy, bordeaux, maroon, wine...whatever you name it.  I started searching for hints of maroon in interiors and nature for inspiration.  And as always, I love finding small ways to add a pop of trend with little $$...so finding a burgundy nail colour or maroon scarf is just the ticket. Here's what I found...

{inspiration from nature}



{via c-o-l-o-u-r-world.tumblr}



{via flickr}



{via vida-eterna.tumblr}

{inspirational fashion finds}



{via tuulavintage.blogspot}



{via pshiiit.com}

{via pretty-prettythings.blogspot}



{via c-o-l-o-u-r-world.tumblr}



{via theyallhateus}

{maroon-inspired exteriors & interiors}

{source- found on pinterest}



{via sugardreams.tumblr}

{via miss-design}

Have an amazing week.  Why not listen to a little maroon 5 to get you feelin' maroon?

xo

patti

october goodness

Sorry I've been MIA for a bit...
Had a big shoot last week.  All went well.  I was doing more kids rooms...decorating with candy (Yum!)... still have to sort through the bubblegum balls, rock candy, candy necklaces, candy dots...

I brought some orange gerbera daisies home from the shoot to spice-up my mantel...



{gold votives are from west elm}

I just love fall, especially the amazing colours.  I gave-in to an October splurge and bought a bag of caramels and some crisp fuji apples yesterday.  Caramel Apples are in the game plan for the week.

I have a guest post coming soon.  Just wanted to make sure you knew I haven't forgotten you.  Will be sharing more style inspiration soon...

Have an amazing week!

xo

patti