BeSo chic. BeSo organic. BeSo YOU. ...thoughts on design, fresh interiors + style from a photo stylist.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

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

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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

Thursday, October 18, 2012

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


Monday, October 15, 2012

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





Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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