Your Wedding: A Black & White Color Story

Your wedding should tell a story ~ one about the two of you and about love. A wonderful way to do that is through color. Black and white is modern and classic at once. The two colors can be accented by any third color. It's easy to work with, and you will still love it 25 years from now. Here's inspiration.

Black & White Invitation Suite

Sophisticated and striking. Tap the link below to get all of the delicious details.

Paradise Invitations at Etsy

Birdy Grey Black Gowns

Your bridesmaids will love you for selecting black dresses. If you notice here, the girls are dressed in different styles. This is a trend this year, and I love it. These gowns are priced from $99 - $129. They will love you for that price point, too! Shop the collection at....

Birdy Grey

Lily Sheer Opera Gloves

If you like the look of the sheer gloves on the bridesmaids above, these are fab and only $38 at

Free People

Personalized Bridesmaid Proposal Box

Here's a gracious way to ask your girls to be in your wedding. These boxes come in many colors. I just love them. You will find that this shop has anything you could want to put in the box.

Mod Party at Etsy

Personalized Vow Books

These are a budget buy with five star reviews. They have become a necessity these days for those writing their own vows.

Paper Bliss Designs

Agate Place Cards

Loving this idea. One for every guest, and then it becomes their table favor. They are substantial and the calligraphy is beautifully done. Many colors available.

SJ Letter Company at Etsy

Norma Kamali Fishtail Gown

The selling point to this style are the long sleeves. Not every woman loves her arms, but most women like their shoulders. This dress

is both sexy and tasteful.

Shopbop

Luxury Table Decor

You will find designer placemats and artistic accents at this beautiful online shop. Purchase a custom setting, or rent their gorgeous goods for any celebration. And at the very least, head there for fabulous inspiration.

NgLp Designs

Seating Charts & Welcome Signs

This shop is on sale right now, and they do a wonderful job with signage. Isn't this set up good  looking?

Wedding Treat

Custom Shortbread Cookie Favors

Oh how elegantly packaged and decorated! From the reviews, they taste delicious too. Handmade in Michigan, these make fabulous favors. Love that sparkling sugar border.

Stone House Oven at Etsy

Flower Girl Dress

Dress a child in black? I did it all of the time. Just add white flowers to her hair.

Fleur Dress Boutique

Feather Bow Ties

Just what the groomsmen need to be in step with the color theme. These are chic and classy, and come in a big assortment of colors. Handmade in NYC.

Mandujour at Etsy

Acrylic Table Numbers

Without table numbers your guests get lost. These make their presence known, especially on a white tablecloth. Other colors available.Love!

Z Create Designs at Etsy

Audio Guest Book Acrylic Signs

Something new in weddings, but oh so clever! These signs tell your guests just what to do. Choice of colors and ink.

Z Create Design at Etsy

Bridesmaids Getting Ready Robes

For when girls just want to have fun! This Etsy shop is a great source for bridesmaid robes, with cute styles and wonderful pricing.

Lamariee New York

Monogram Groomsmen Socks

Your guys will make their mark as best dressed in these luxe monogram socks. The set of three make a great gift. It's a classy look.

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Valentines For your Littlest Sweethearts

{ Via: Pottery Barn Kids }

With love and kisses for the littles in your life.  The creative child will spend hours coloring with the coloring pencil set, posters, and much more.

Organic Cotton Love Bug Pajama

Snug as a bug.  These soft and adorable nursery pajamas come in sizes O - 24 months. They are sweet as can be.

Pottery Barn 

 

Hearts Garland

Super cute for their bedroom or school locker. Under $20 and handmade. 

Etsy

Inflatable Snow Tube
It's Winter. You might as well embrace the snow and have fun with it. Big and little kids will love zooming down a hill or across the back yard. It' holds up to 250 lbs. Best yet select sleds are 25% off with Code: SNOWFUN

Fun Boy

Melissa & Doug Chef's Costume

For Chef's in the making. A darling set for boys or girls ages 3 - 6 It's on sale at....

 Amazon

Meri Meri Coloring Poster Set

Give the gift of love to a creative child. You get two posters. The perfect activity for a snow day!

Amazon

Mrs, Prindable's Apples

Mmm Mmm Good. I have gifted these many times from QVC. They have always been crowd pleasers for kids and and adults. And the price points are fabulous. Perfect for teachers gifts and Valentine's Day parties.

QVC

Elton Rhinestone Sunnies

Protect your little shining star with UV coating and sparkles galore. She will love these!

Maisonette

Melissa & Doug Bead Kit

For hours of fun and fashion. The wood case keeps all the beads organized. On sale at....

Amazon

Handmade Wooden Firetruck

This almost as large as life toy truck will be good for hours of fun from kids age 3 and up. It's non toxic and has a bit of a good story. What little boy (or girl) wouldn't love it?

Etsy

Personalized White Chocolate Heart Set

The only time that breaking hearts is okay. Chocolate loving kids will eat this gift up! A white chocolate heart with their name on it is stuffed with red gummy hearts. It all spells LOVE! And what fun to break this heart just once. 

Williams Sonoma

Retro Wooden Telephone

Did you just call to say that you loved them? Made from rubberwood and ever so cool. Your little one will practice their small motor movements with the spinning wheel and number holes. It's also a great way to work on number recognition. It's fun!

Anthropologie

Colored Pencil Set

Give the gift of creativity. It's perfect for artsy kids, and dinner out at restaurants. Comes with everything you see.

Oso & Me

Piggy Paint Nail Polish Set

This is a 3 Polish and Nail Art Gift Set that your littles will adore. It's non toxic, low odor, chemical free, and water based. Those nail art stickers will be a big hit, too. Fun!

Amazon

Lover Boy Sweatshirt

Aren't all little boys? Available for both big and little guys. Get Dad a matching shirt.

Etsy

Race Car Sleeping Bag

They'll race off to sleep in this super cool sleeping bag. It comes with a spare tire (pillow) too. Perfect for sleepovers.

Maisonette

Apparis Faux Fur Set

Little girls love anything soft and cozy. This sweet set will keep her warm and stylish throughout Winter. Now on sale.

Bloomingdale's

Marie Chantal Angel Wings Sleep Suit

Sweet and soft as can be. Made in Portugal for all little sweethearts. Other colors available.

Saks Fifth Avenue

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Saturdays At Shop This

Hats off to the weekend. It's going to be another gloomy snowy one in the Hudson Valley. So I thought I'd add a little color to your day.  The fun art print is by Annie Naranian at Chairish. Enjoy these fab finds and stylish sales. 

Pretty in Pink...or red! Here's your Valentine's dinner date dress from Cynthia Rowley. It's called The Dance Dress. Love that!

No one does cozy like Splendid. This weekend their sale is on sale. Get up to 70% off with Code: GOALS

Chairish, my new favorite online shop is having a pop-up "art gallery" at Bergdorf Goodman. If you can't get to NYC, you can shop the online collection. So some unique finds, both vintage and new! 

Play the cards you are dealt! The chicest playing cards ever are from Dear Annabelle! Makes an impressive hostess gift.

Date Night Idea: Treat your date to a night out with a Sur La Table Cooking Class. I hear they are great fun. You get to eat, too! If you don't live near a Sur La Table Store, they also offer online classes.

Save up to 30% on Beauty, Bath, and Body at Anthropologie.  I found Living Proof Hair Products, Fekkai  and more.

A chic catchall: These pretty porcelain trays are the perfect hostess or girlfriend gift. And they can be monogrammed for free.  Click the photo or link to stock your gift closet.

Resolved to eat healthier this year? I loved this informative article on Goop. It all sounds so good. The Best Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Cooking Swaps for Butter, Cream, Eggs, and Flour 

Here's a fabulous jacket on sale at AllSaints for 50% off. It's super good. Ms. Shop This owns it.  The denim is the blackest of black with stylish studs.

45 Valentine's Day Nail trends For The Hopeless Romantic

I heart this little stoneware platter with a single red heart. It's darling and only $20.

Scent Stories: Do you change your fragrance with the seasons? Credo Beauty suggests that we might want to switch things up for Winter. These nine scents are more than just perfumes, they are scent experiences. 

XOXOX

Deb

Soup: A Hug In A Bowl ~ Recipes & More

{ Recipe Via Williams Sonoma }

Is there anything better on a cold winter's night than a hot bowl of soup, warm bread, and a bottle of wine? I think not. So to start off the weekend, this post features recipes, soup tools & warm hugs.

Chicken Taco Soup With Cheese Quesadillas Croutons

This certainly is a meal in a bowl. The base is shredded chicken with an assortment of beyond flavorful ingredients!

How Sweet Eats

French Onion Soup

My favorite soup, and this recipe sounds fabulous!

Sugar Spun Run

Black Bean Soup
Another one of my favorites. It's easy to put together and super healthy!

Love and Lemons

Jennifer Fisher Black & White Soup Bowls
  Pair these with the matching plates. Or they would look fab with plain black or white dishes.

CB2

  

Stracciatella (Italian egg-drop soup)

Simple ingredients create the best soup. I happen to put an egg or two in every chicken soup I create. It's good!
Gourmet Traveller

Philips 10-in-1 Soup and Smoothie Maker

In as quick as 18 minutes, you can have hot or cold soup on the table. This counter chic electric cooker can cook more than just soups. You will enjoy hot chocolate, frappes, baby food and more.

Williams Sonoma  and   Amazon

Baked Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Chowder

This recipe had me at the word "chowder." You know it is going to be chunky and filling. The sweet and touch of heat in this soup sounds perfectly balanced.

Half Baked Harvest

Farmhouse Soup and Sandwich Set

It's a little bit on sale and a stylish way to have a meal.

Crate and Barrel

Cioppino  ~ Fisherman's Stew
This dish is hard to resist for me, especially since it was made with homemade lobster broth. I do bet  chicken broth is delicious, too.

Hestan Culinary

Soup Spoons
Aren't these attractive? I would like one of each style. For $8, you can have more than one.

Fodory

Easy Spicy Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup

This recipe has it all ~ potatoes, broccoli, salsa verde, cheese,  and soup. That just can't be bad. And by the way, the spice is said to be subtle.

Half Baked Harvest

Butternut Squash Soup With Crispy Prosciutto

Here's a sweet and salty recipe that is company worthy. Besides crispy prosciutto, there are caramelized pears. Just Yum!

Williams Sonoma

Seafood Bisque

This recipe comes straight from Louisiana. It features just what a Cajun stew should have ~ crawfish, shrimp, crab, and old bay seasoning. What a treat for any seafood lover!

The Modern Proper

Split Pea Soup With Smoked Ham Hock

The recipe author strongly feels it is necessary to cook this soup with a smoked ham hock. Sounds delish, but I wouldn't know a ham hock if I saw one. Ask your butcher.

Adventures In Cooking

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