tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39166577465639899112024-03-18T19:43:00.302-07:00Toujours Magazinetoujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-63531552764220633532012-08-03T10:45:00.000-07:002012-08-03T10:50:10.898-07:00Beauty Attracts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">What attracts us?</span></i></span> <a href="http://www.lexus.com/?srchid=sem_K845_p3681661" target="_blank">Lexus</a> put on quite the party themed with the laws of attraction this week to introduce the new Lexus LS and we had the inside scoop with designer <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/" target="_blank">Jonathan Adler</a> and creative director <a href="http://www.simondoonan.net/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Simon Doonan</span></a>, who co-curated the event.</div>
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Toujours Editor-in-Chief Meghan Beierle-O'Brien and Design Editor <a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Emily Ruddo</span></a> giddy after interviewing Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler. They were so cheeky and fun - great interview, which will come out in the next issue of <a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Toujours</span></a>!</div>
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The VIP space filled with great <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Jonathan Adler</span></a> decor:</div>
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All sorts of anticipation brewing as the Lexus is about to be officially revealed:</div>
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The LS revealed. </div>
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We got to take a look inside the LS Hybrid, which we will reveal next week - so fabulous - the attention to detail on this car is impeccable. And sensational photographer <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_von_Unwerth" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Ellen von Unwerth</span></a> photographed celebrity power couples, such as Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan, Jaime King and Kyle Newman, & Jason Schwartzman and Brady Cunningham with the new LS. </div>
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Check out one of our favorites with Schwartzman and Cunningham:</div>
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Side view of the LS with great von Urnwerth shots of Adler/Doonan, Schwartzman/Cunningham, and King/Newman in the background</div>
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Not a bad spot for a party...</div>
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Our new adoration, Kudra, who founded <a href="http://www.tailoredgood.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Tailored</span></a>, which donates money for every suit purchased to challenged communites:</div>
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How much do you love that suit lining? We spotted him from across the room...</div>
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might be the closest they get to driving one anytime soon!</div>
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Parting shot - loved the combo...definitely attracts</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">We are heading up to San Francisco this weekend for the launch & exhibit of the 2013 Lexus LS curated by the ever talented Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan! We'll also be doing some scouting and shopping while we're up there - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><i>Have great tips on your favorite shops in SF? Let us know!</i></span>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-35688300674357508182012-07-25T13:42:00.006-07:002012-07-25T13:50:30.466-07:00Jonathan Adler Giveaway Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Congrats to our winner of the fabulous $250 Jonathan Adler Giveaway!</span> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Curious for more about Jonathan Adler and the new Lexus? If you want in on the scoop, make sure to check back to hear about our exciting trip to San Francisco for the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">art exhibit and launch event for the all-new 2013 Lexus LS curated by Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan. We can't wait to see the exhibition, which will feature art by some of the world's rising photojournalists who capture the magnetic qualities that make something an object of desire. We’ll also get to see original art by Ellen von Unwerth and get a peek at the new vehicle! Exciting stuff!</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">Q: Which photographer created the cover image that appeared on the first issue of Life Magazine?</span><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">A: Margaret Bourke-White</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Q: In what year did Simon Doonan become creative director at Barney’s New York?</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://issuu.com/toujoursmag/docs/toujoursmag-005?mode=window&pageNumber=17" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Lulu Powers graces our summer cover and gives us great tips for al fresco entertaining.</span></a> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Our cover was shot by the fabulous photographer </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.jaymiblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Jaymi McClusky</span></a>!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Artist </span><a href="http://www.sashakinens.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Sasha Sullivan</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> gives great tips for updating your mantle for a breezy, beautiful look.</span> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Designer Emily Ruddo of </span><a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Armonia Decors</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> sets your summer table</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Interior design by </span><a href="http://www.sfadesign.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">SFA Design</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> will inspire you to create a cabana! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Designer Molly Luetkemeyer of </span><a href="http://mdesignla.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">M Design</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> shares her perfect getaway</span>. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Check out the issue now by clicking </span><a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">!</span></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-16745097158789748752012-07-18T13:41:00.004-07:002012-07-18T13:54:56.747-07:00Great Giveaway - Jonathan Adler Gift Card!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Designer </span><a href="http://blog.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Emily Ruddo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"> of </span><a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Armonia Decors</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"> gives great tips for creating a festive, easy Fourth of July party! Here are some extra photos and tips for great decorating.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Giving your guests a little snack while they eat is always a good idea - and we love how </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Emily</span></a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">garnished the glass with a slice of watermelon!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Simple roses and peonies make our dessert table sing! And just throwing simple Red Vines in a glass and finding red and blue M&M's help round out the theme.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">We love the tropical outdoor blue table cloth paired with red and white polka dotted napkins </span><a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Emily</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"> chose! And these little shells are a great way to keep your napkins from blowing away.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">We love </span><a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Emily's</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"> cupcake fruit toppers - a healthy and pretty way to decorate - we only use food coloring in non-edible decorations! </span></div>
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<i>Hoping to share some Friday inspiration today. Get excited to start at your own beginning - this weekend!</i></div>
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We had such fun photographing all the projects for <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1616300163"></span>this issue of Toujours Magazine<span id="goog_1616300164"></span></a>! Check out some of the fun photos below of the Toujours team horsing around behind the scenes...</div>
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<i>Art Editor <a href="http://www.sashakinens.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Sasha Sullivan</span></a> and Art Director <a href="http://snugglekittens.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Dana Beierle</span></a> give a nerdy pose for editor-in-chief <a href="http://www.meghanbob.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Meghan Beierle-O'Brien</span></a> on the <a href="http://issuu.com/toujoursmag/docs/toujoursmag-issue4/82" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Viewstruck article</span></a>.</i></div>
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<i>Dana perfects the chess board to be perfectly messy</i></div>
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<i>Sasha styles the book shelf for one of our favorite shots that day</i></div>
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<i>Architect <a href="http://www.lcmstudio.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Lise Matthew</span></a>'s son holds up a print for co-founder/photographer <a href="http://www.greycrawford.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Grey Crawford</span></a> to check placement before we hang a print on the <a href="http://issuu.com/toujoursmag/docs/toujoursmag-issue4/99" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Good Neighbors</span></a> shoot.</i></div>
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<i> Sasha walks with artist <a href="http://www.stuartrome.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Stuart Rome</span></a> between locations for the <a href="http://issuu.com/toujoursmag/docs/toujoursmag-issue4/35" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Inside Art</span></a> shoot</i></div>
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<i>Sasha holds up a light reflector in front of <a href="http://www.stuartrome.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Stuart Rome</span></a> and <a href="http://alisonrossiter.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Alison Rossiter</span></a> on the <a href="http://issuu.com/toujoursmag/docs/toujoursmag-issue4/35" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Inside Art</span></a> shoot for photographer Meghan Beierle-O'Brien</i></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-60736889527698973592012-04-24T12:47:00.000-07:002012-04-24T12:50:31.959-07:00Inside Art Photo Shoot Extras!!Having spent the day with artists <a href="http://www.alisonrossiter.com/" target="_blank">Alison Rossiter</a> and <a href="http://stuartrome.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Stuart Rome</span></a>, which are featured in <a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">this issue</span></a>'s <a href="http://issuu.com/toujoursmag/docs/toujoursmag-issue4/35" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Inside Art article</span></a>, we couldn't resist posting some extra shots from the shoot. They are both so talented, and Editor-in-Chief Meghan Beierle-O'Brien and Art Editor Sasha Sullivan had the best time exploring Alison's art studio in Manhattan, and took way too many photos to fit into the article! So, here are a few more of our favorites. If you haven't already seen the issue, click <a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">here</span></a>!<br />
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Alison explaining her use of expired photography paper for fine art</div>
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Alison Rossiter's work can be found through the Yossi Milo Gallery and the Stephen Bulger Gallery</div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-42022606668499656682012-04-18T09:06:00.002-07:002012-04-18T09:33:53.253-07:00Toujours Mag Issue 004: Modern<div>
Toujours Mag newest issue is live today! Issue 004 is all about modern and features beautiful designs from <a href="http://michaelbermanlimited.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Michael Berman</span></a>, <a href="http://www.daynakatlininteriors.com/" target="_blank">Dayna Katlin</a>, Max Levy, <a href="http://www.lcmstudio.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Lise Matthews</span></a>, Belida Assoc. Great design and style tips from <a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank">Emily Ruddo</a>, <a href="http://www.lulupowers.com/" target="_blank">Lulu Powers</a>, <a href="http://www.marciaprentice.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Marcia Prentice</span></a>, & <a href="http://aphrochic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Jeanine Hayes of AphroChic</span></a>! Thanks to all our contributors - we are loving all things modern this month.<br />
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Here is a sneak peek at the <a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank">Toujours Issue 004 Cover</a>, which will be live tomorrow! This issue follows all things modern - from contemporary design, an eco-craftsman, a mid-century stunner, glamourous decor, and tons of ideas so you can find your modern look….</div>
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Our cover story was shot by <a href="http://www.greycrawford.com/" target="_blank">Grey Crawford</a> and it covers <a href="http://michaelbermanlimited.com/" target="_blank">Michael Berman's</a> Palm Springs desert hide-a-way. Make sure to check <a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank">our site</a> for the new issue bright and early tomorrow!</div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-78129748692395581972012-03-22T08:18:00.000-07:002012-03-22T08:19:02.198-07:00Asia Society Gala: Toujours Table Decor!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Toujours Magazine was asked to create a designer table for this week's <a href="http://www.asiasociety.org/" target="_blank">Asia Society</a> Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Co-Founder <a href="http://www.meghanbob.com/" target="_blank">Meghan Beierle-O'Brien</a> and Art Director <a href="http://snugglekittens.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Dana Beierle</a> worked tirelessly to put together the perfect table decor. They decided on a youthful/feel and hung lit globes from a cherry blossom tree, filled tall cylinders with delicate orchids and fighter fish, lined the table with a Chinese inspired fuschia table runner, infused color, and used lots of glass and candles to create a shimmering table. </div>
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It was an amazing night chaired by benefactors Betsy and Ed Cohen and Stephanie and John Foster. And the Toujours table had the honor of hosting John Foster and his guests! We were delighted to meet talented interior and clothing designers throughout the night. And we will definitely be posting more photos of the event. But first, here are some shots of the table!</div>
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<i> The fish:</i></div>
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<i>The hanging lanterns:</i></div>
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<i>Dana lighting the table:</i></div>
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<i> The linens:</i></div>
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<i> All lit!</i></div>
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<i>A huge thank you to Penelope Dwyer of the Asia Society, who invited us to participate in the event!</i></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-4886284840447214602012-03-19T08:07:00.000-07:002012-03-19T08:07:00.163-07:00DIY Monday: Simple LovelinessWe love small DIY projects! If there are only a few steps in a project, we can definitely get on board. Here are some of our favorites that are floating around Pinterest right now….<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The </span><a href="http://www.wildsalvages.com/" target="_blank"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Wild Salvages</span></i></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">of Los Angeles are amazing up-cyclers that use remnants and found objects, revive them and then find them a new home. We adore their work! If you haven't already, definitely check out their </span><a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">article</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> on page 53. In the article we have linked here to show you some detailed instructions for your very own leftovers and a DIY project to keep you busy when it's just too cold to go out!</span></span></span></div>
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unique, personalized decorative vase.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> </span></i></span></span></div>
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length of paper you will need to cover the body of your bottle or jar. Paint on
a thin layer of glue either to the paper or bottle. Then carefully place one
edge of paper up the length of the bottle, and wrap the rest until it covers
entire bottle. You will have a little time before the glue sets to wiggle it
into place if it's a bit crooked at first. For the neck of the bottle, if you
choose, you can spread on another thin layer of glue, then wrap your jute or
thread around and around until it's covered. While you're wrapping, you will
need to paint on some more glue, and then again once you're done (it will dry
clear). And viola! You now can use it for flowers, succulents, or whatever
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a fabric store, make sure you buy more than what your final duvet cover
measurements are. For a queen/full, for example, your final piece will be
88" x 88". These measurements can easily be found online. For a
greener, less expensive option you can use a king size flat sheet you've got
lying around or find in a thrift shop.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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flat sheet, "good" side down. Line up your top sheet,
"good" side up, even with one side and the top (closest to where your
pillows will be). You are going to be sewing it inside out.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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edges now should line up. Use pins to secure along the top (where pillows will
be). Sew. Repeat along the side that you matched up. The third side is the same
process, but you may need to cut some excess fabric before you pin and sew. For
the bottom, pin about a third of the way from each side towards the middle. Sew
each side. What's left is where you will place the snaps. Hem the top sheet and
bottom sheet individually so it looks "finished." Now you can turn
the duvet cover inside out (which is actually the "right" way for
use). Place snaps across evenly, on the inside of the hemmed edges, and sew
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">*This modern headboard pictured above was also described in the article - here is the recap:</span><br />
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King headboard on the street in a very boring, dated stain, we grabbed this puppy
and turned it into a hip and modern piece with some matte black paint and an
eco clear coat.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">For more of the Wild Salvages, check out their website at <a href="http://www.wildsalvages.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">www.wildsalvages.com</span></a></span></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-84433279562522957412012-01-23T13:24:00.000-08:002012-01-24T05:57:26.499-08:00Issue 003: COLOR: Full of Hues to Cure your Winter Blues!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><i>Jan/Feb Edition - All about color...</i></span></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-42553084579716990952012-01-23T13:08:00.000-08:002012-01-23T16:22:51.687-08:00Behind Issue 003: Designer to Watch<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">This month we are featuring designer </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.heikejarick.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Heike Jarick's</span></a> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">colorful, elegant clothing in the magazine. When we visited Heike's studio in NYC, she excitedly dressed our Fashion and Art Editor, Sasha Sullivan, to the nines. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We had such a great time on the shoot with Heike and her interns that we thought we would share some extras and behind the scenes shots of this designer that you should definitely keep an eye on..</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Sasha in Heike's new coat available now:</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>And the matching hat...</i></span></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">the perfect light weight rain coat</span></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">To learn more about Heike, check out our</span><a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> latest issue</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> on page 51. </span></i></span></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-58358675825134932532012-01-20T09:25:00.000-08:002012-01-20T11:06:38.574-08:00Issue 003: Hint hint….<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">While walking home on a balmy (hah) night this week in NYC, I literally dropped my phone when I saw the new </span><a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06;">Bloomingdale's</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> windows. They are completely on target with the theme of our Jan/Feb Issue (going LIVE MONDAY!), that I just had to take some photos to share and see if our readers could guess our direction for Issue 003. And, honestly, after sadly seeing the 5th Ave windows taken down here in NY after New Year's, I was so happy to see such inspired, yet simple windows all over the city so soon after. While the holidays may be over, it feels like creativity is blooming….</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Winter can be so rough on your skin. This year, don't let the winter blues get the best of you and check out some of our contributors' favorite products. We are obsessed with the super natural ingredients that each of these skin care companies use and the amazing outcome they have on our skin. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The ayurvedic </span><i><b><a href="http://www.pratimaskincare.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">PRATIMA</span></a></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> line brings together the wisdom of nature and the intelligence intrinsically embedded in every ingredient to deliver organic formulas that profoundly restore and visibly transform. Pratima has customizable skin care lines and a very knowledgeable staff. The shop is in NY, but you can always shop online!</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b><a href="http://www.priyameanslove.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Priya Means Love</span></a></b></i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">is a handcrafted line of products for skin, body, and hair, dedicated to radiant beauty without compromise. Their products are 100% natural - every single ingredient is natural, simple, and recognizable. Most of the PML ingredients are organically grown, and are sourced ethically, wild-harvested, and use fair trade raw materials, focusing on produce from small businesses and small producers. </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Our Co-Founder </span><a href="http://www.meghanbob.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Meghan</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> is completely addicted to the</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50424256/organic-lavanilla-body-butter-wild" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Lavanilla body butter</span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">to hydrate and</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63908895/pomegranate-eye-serum-an-intensive" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Pomegranite Eye Serum</span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">for a fresh look!</span></i></span></span>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-85486582893845193322012-01-06T07:52:00.000-08:002012-01-06T07:52:42.780-08:00Issue 3: In the Works<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLgkgA-ct214Y3cVudKHdnCW6EGeUk5gpxl-29syY8Fy5BFxAKh6ggs_QH2II_kb1GIKet3kwTT4NGG4PZpu2_uaHrHnHWZJi0lptvtuRqg2tNhb5lFGi8pw1u4lUK3AZRsZwm8WlNvE/s1600/NYNYBLOG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLgkgA-ct214Y3cVudKHdnCW6EGeUk5gpxl-29syY8Fy5BFxAKh6ggs_QH2II_kb1GIKet3kwTT4NGG4PZpu2_uaHrHnHWZJi0lptvtuRqg2tNhb5lFGi8pw1u4lUK3AZRsZwm8WlNvE/s640/NYNYBLOG.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">With a view like this, who wouldn't be inspired? We are working away on Issue 3 and wanted to share our fantastic inspirational view from the ever beautiful NYC. Amazing contributions in this issue from </span><a href="http://www.lulupowers.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Lulu Powers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, </span><a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Emily Ruddo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, </span><a href="http://www.mooreabout.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Dawn Moore</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, artist </span><a href="http://sylviaraz.com/default.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sylvia Raz</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, artist </span><a href="http://www.sashakinens.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Sasha Sullivan</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, photographer</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> <a href="http://www.bethcoller.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Beth Coller,</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> writers </span><a href="http://www.karynmillet.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Karen Millet</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> and </span><a href="http://jeffmarkauthor.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Jeff Mark</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">, Art Director</span><a href="http://snugglekittens.tumblr.com/" style="color: #666666;" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://snugglekittens.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Dana Beierle</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> and SO many more are coming together so beautifully. And those are just our contributors! Our featured designers and artists are an impressive group, but you'll have to wait to see….We are getting and excited and you should be too! Just a few weeks and you will be dazzled with design, art, and inspiration for this New Year!</span>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-38593409984729534932011-12-29T16:52:00.000-08:002011-12-29T20:11:58.118-08:00Countdown to New Years: Lulu's Kir Royale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">We featured </span><a href="http://www.lulupowers.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Lulu Powers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> fabulous Kir Royale recipe in our</span><a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">holiday issue of Toujours</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> and thought we should remind you all of this easy cocktail for your New Year's Eve celebrations! Check out the recipe below and our photo depiction of how to make Lulu's amazing rosemary and pomegranate ice cubes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xGBN6ZelX5Y/Tv0EGNGjrWI/AAAAAAAAAOo/ZBVauKfD9-E/s1600/LuluKirRoyale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xGBN6ZelX5Y/Tv0EGNGjrWI/AAAAAAAAAOo/ZBVauKfD9-E/s640/LuluKirRoyale.jpg" width="494" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Make sure to have fresh rosemary, one whole pomegranate or pomegranate seeds, and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60146194/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Ikea Ice Trays</span></a>:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.meghanbob.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jenSXYtISVA/Tv0DXLdDi9I/AAAAAAAAAOc/WA7s5OhVMV4/s640/Lulu_SetUpLR.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">We love fresh pomegranates! But to make your life easier, you can always buy just the seeds at a local health food store:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.meghanbob.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YliYowyaovc/Tv0DWcH1QzI/AAAAAAAAAOU/2lIIIgiEn9w/s400/Lulu_pomegranite.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">The end result: Beautiful festive ice cubes!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.meghanbob.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bMx6avq6uwM/Tv0DVVRn1qI/AAAAAAAAAOM/cjqwVi8_F8c/s640/Lulu_KirRoyale_IceTrayLR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> Happy New Year from the Toujours Team!</span></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-77412247902600323722011-12-25T04:00:00.000-08:002011-12-25T04:00:04.911-08:00I’ll be Home for Christmas. My Home!<div style="font: 16.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 16px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">By our Editor-at-Large </span><a href="http://www.mooreabout.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Dawn Moore</span></a></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.meghanbob.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="420" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QsAN8I3iJrY/TvbTxn2ZEcI/AAAAAAAAAOA/awpALr7C0UU/s640/VintageApron_DawnLR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Christmas glamour just isn’t what it used to be.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I mean, how do you compete with a vixen-meets-hausfrau cocktail apron designed of black net and velvet? In 1965, my mother was definitely at the top of the glamour food chain.</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Our annual open house featured silver rococo chafing dishes simmering sweet and sour meatballs; Sheffield trays with pigs in a blanket, slices of fruit cake (Mom made in September!) on handpainted porcelain platters and a massive sparkling American cut glass punch bowl with 24 matching cups with eggnog...all atop a Poinsettia print tablecloth. The tree – which morphed over the years from traditional evergreen to modern white mystery-material – twinkled in the corner with hundreds of gifts she wrapped herself in shiny red and green, spilling below.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There’s pictures of my Hollywood parents and their guests in crisply tailored suits from Sy Devore and cocktail dresses from Don Loper wrangling cigarettes and Manhattans with studied grace.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So, no pressure on me to hit that “ten” on the swank-o-meter. None. Oy.</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">With fluctuating careers and bank accounts, who wants all that stress? I certainly don’t. So, last year I gave in to the Pot Luck Christmas Day Soiree. Here’s the deal:</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">1. Throw some twinkle lights on the bookshelves, fireplace mantel or refridgerator. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">2. Use cocodot.com to create cool, free e-vites. Uber easy. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">3. Tell guests no presents – food only! No kidding! </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">4. Get from them what they’re bringing, and set the table for the “buffet.” (I still have to control how the table looks. Come on.) Stick notes on the plates specifying whose dish is going where. Et voila!</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">5. Stock up on champagne, wine and whip up a batch of booze-free Cranberry Punch. I keep trying to serve eggnog, but always wind up drinking it all myself. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">6. Have someone with better taste in music than you, assort a playlist – Lulu Powers has some great ones!</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">7. Wear jeans and fun holiday foot attire. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">8. Find wacky little trinkets – books, CDs, candles – around your house that you think your friends would enjoy and wrap them up. ANNOUNCE your little re-gifting scheme and distribute! </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">9. Light a zillion votives. </span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">10. Enjoy the genuine love that glows from being with your friends just because you want to be.</span><br />
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Sans cocktail apron.</span></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-58075929557594608422011-12-15T13:49:00.000-08:002011-12-15T13:56:23.344-08:00Hot Shops: Haus Interior in LA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4PYuqtEKu9GGmVAusg8gz6nw4et97oAS10lFG5-gMMG5E33B5MTv5kRXlLCvN89nUoOkeq4ax89Pomcnimvee3JGYNi76bQczrIbrObp3OX8LJu_38i_q9pLpSF1VW9KfyNf_Ljm0kQ/s1600/Haus2B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4PYuqtEKu9GGmVAusg8gz6nw4et97oAS10lFG5-gMMG5E33B5MTv5kRXlLCvN89nUoOkeq4ax89Pomcnimvee3JGYNi76bQczrIbrObp3OX8LJu_38i_q9pLpSF1VW9KfyNf_Ljm0kQ/s400/Haus2B.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">After a great shoot for Toujours 3rd Issue yesterday, </span><a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Emily Ruddo</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> and I stopped by </span><a href="http://www.hausinterior.com/index.php" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Nina Freudenberger's</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> new shop in LA. </span><a href="http://www.hausinterior.com/index.php" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Haus Interior</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> already has a great storefront in NY, but the LA opening was last night and we were so glad to get a taste. Her simple color pallate, fun mix of textures and patterns, and quirky sensibility were fantastic and right up the Toujours alley. We were fawning over cable knit throws (so perfect for winter), vintage light bulbs, the rugs hung on the walls, and the window displays. Definitely check out her new shop here in </span><a href="http://www.hausinterior.com/index.php" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">LA</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> or the original </span><a href="http://www.hausinterior.com/index.php" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">in NY</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cheers! Meghan</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7EwtU7Gvd_BqU2kmz_dUFDpXlienyoExd6VOHGphSelzppA00onXcOwKiPZBx2OBGNsJQG5n6qodiyFC7Ke58kLdj-7BeD7paQYS-c05LcHr5qWIetIfOed8LjjnGOeYjYX2dIabg20/s1600/Haus4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz7EwtU7Gvd_BqU2kmz_dUFDpXlienyoExd6VOHGphSelzppA00onXcOwKiPZBx2OBGNsJQG5n6qodiyFC7Ke58kLdj-7BeD7paQYS-c05LcHr5qWIetIfOed8LjjnGOeYjYX2dIabg20/s640/Haus4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.armoniadecors.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Emily Ruddo</span></a>, <a href="http://www.hausinterior.com/index.php" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Nina Freudenberger</span></a>, <a href="http://www.toujoursmag.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Meghan Beierle-O'Brien</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xZ1egcAAzrJaW-70vDTsCB31nR7EC75VXKDvPwSYrbs5J7CfodEfo39D7WuQKGW8sMMmV-4GhqA_EObs9LxQy5bJlZd3WQdpyUf-Skmj5zRswe6wcStrP8ie0k9wYZQ8tyQOgPwzoNk/s1600/Haus1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xZ1egcAAzrJaW-70vDTsCB31nR7EC75VXKDvPwSYrbs5J7CfodEfo39D7WuQKGW8sMMmV-4GhqA_EObs9LxQy5bJlZd3WQdpyUf-Skmj5zRswe6wcStrP8ie0k9wYZQ8tyQOgPwzoNk/s640/Haus1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUV0B2LdyNApzVlbGcdTJgw-ya82E60GRxK0Bk1-MuZiEEUasER3lq2W0iJ9bR3FABgYJfwZ0ZXDX0frCnyzzE7yvoOMLycNu3FeSF7ZPHY_GjekQ22H4yoZH-SYrUI6JyBlDPJOhg0o/s1600/Haus3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUV0B2LdyNApzVlbGcdTJgw-ya82E60GRxK0Bk1-MuZiEEUasER3lq2W0iJ9bR3FABgYJfwZ0ZXDX0frCnyzzE7yvoOMLycNu3FeSF7ZPHY_GjekQ22H4yoZH-SYrUI6JyBlDPJOhg0o/s640/Haus3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">We almost fell over laughing when we read this. </span><a href="http://www.hausinterior.com/shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=18&category_id=33" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Available in store and online.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimA2XQ29mTNwAPBbTFSorQW7LR9TPSv9HoLMqKGM3QfMWbEjQrSYvYv7eEQ-HZZsIxWz64-XXlkq1A8v5z4k5e_7PEnafNGmYYk0y2g48dmS7qpYQSdEMcYho6VpnXDZ3a6hluTvRL8TM/s1600/Haus5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimA2XQ29mTNwAPBbTFSorQW7LR9TPSv9HoLMqKGM3QfMWbEjQrSYvYv7eEQ-HZZsIxWz64-XXlkq1A8v5z4k5e_7PEnafNGmYYk0y2g48dmS7qpYQSdEMcYho6VpnXDZ3a6hluTvRL8TM/s640/Haus5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Such great textures and patterns on the walls! And I love the simple checkout sign.</span></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916657746563989911.post-45737228331281461482011-12-09T09:47:00.000-08:002011-12-09T10:25:02.525-08:00Holiday Decorating Guest Blog!<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Toujours Magazine asked East Coast designer, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.Homestyling101.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Joanne Palumbo</span></a>,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> to share her favorite decorating tips for the season. Seeing as </span><a href="http://homestyling101.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Joanne</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> styles and stages homes professionally, we thought she would be the perfect person to get more great decorating advice from this week to assure a fabulously decorated homes this season! We hope you enjoy her great ideas and make sure to check out her </span><a href="http://homestyling101.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">blog</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> for year round styling advice:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">With Thanksgiving behind us, the time has arrived to tackle the task of holiday decorating. While nothing gives me more of a thrill than a string of bright lights, as an Interior Decorator, the act of decorating for the holidays is the equivalent of walking a tight rope between the tiny twig from the Charlie Brown tale or the over-lit home of the Griswalds. So, as I stare down the boxes upon boxes of my own holiday decorations, here are a few tips to keep the décor tasteful through the season.</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">1. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Pick your vignettes.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> The first step in keeping holiday decorations tasteful is to use them thoughtfully. Try to refrain from throwing a ceramic Santa or tin reindeer on every table in your home. Instead, select several spots in your house where you would like to create a holiday focal point. Some examples of this might be a piano, coffee table, entry table, bookshelves, or a fireplace mantle. Pick several places throughout your home so visitors can feel the warmth of the holidays as they move from room to room.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQip-7LdpMFJdOaRGx5iQ3PqgDUo1b5RkaeFEUdODhRO8ejaDKb0B7fcSEkQRkiuhvlN2ePXrEKlCQX5AguyOf8FHejFnqzO64GsRlwtvUieD1BEcvLhGa1mO30x5EsmOycfKvoWWiBE/s1600/PHOTO+1+Toujours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQip-7LdpMFJdOaRGx5iQ3PqgDUo1b5RkaeFEUdODhRO8ejaDKb0B7fcSEkQRkiuhvlN2ePXrEKlCQX5AguyOf8FHejFnqzO64GsRlwtvUieD1BEcvLhGa1mO30x5EsmOycfKvoWWiBE/s320/PHOTO+1+Toujours.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">2. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Edit your space.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> This might be the most important step in decorating. Edit the vignette you wish to decorate. Don’t try to squeeze the menorah in with your collection of photos and tcha chakes. Pack up some of your year-round accessories and make some room for your special holiday trinkets. Keep the accessories that are either neutral or work in the color scheme of your holiday decorations and pack the rest up!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7G_ZZqfEELtQk6TuDX8iGucl62wSSFX8lFMGYpLOxaX0OWy5mNOcgdNIkYWXrJKHnrSA9vMMdIjaf4yAHWxiJSbN5uinISJ9aT0I712hzBmUsgey6AhbiLLMdXVGz1iQ6MZFhNHSVcG8/s1600/PHOTO+2+Toujours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7G_ZZqfEELtQk6TuDX8iGucl62wSSFX8lFMGYpLOxaX0OWy5mNOcgdNIkYWXrJKHnrSA9vMMdIjaf4yAHWxiJSbN5uinISJ9aT0I712hzBmUsgey6AhbiLLMdXVGz1iQ6MZFhNHSVcG8/s1600/PHOTO+2+Toujours.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">3. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Choose your color scheme.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> Many people default to red and green or blue and white but if you are thoughtful in your planning, you can be more adventurous and change things up a bit. Why not try fuchsia and chartreuse? Green and brown? And almost every color can be coordinated with a metallic: pink and silver, red and gold. You get the idea. If you have boxes of accessories already, try to draw the color inspiration from the decorations you would like to use. Trail the colors throughout the room. And the color doesn’t need to exist specifically in the holiday décor alone. Incorporate a throw, a picture frame, some candles or books with jackets all in your selected colors and you’ll have an effortless looking jazzed up space. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://toujoursmag.blogspot.com/2011/12/toujours-holiday-decorating-guide.html" target="_blank"><i>(Toujours Agrees! Check out the Holiday Guide for more great ideas for color!)</i></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0hcXWqpszoIlsNm46JBtB4iu0Qq5RkkV0ZHuWBxYRBhGA2poyfv6LHfshJJJJKSEFMxEBqFKxd0HmeZoVX0yYCcrg0Hi6u5b0NKPoYn66G6ClH9YR1X-22FXrDy6FkGqlfKARiECS70/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="473" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0hcXWqpszoIlsNm46JBtB4iu0Qq5RkkV0ZHuWBxYRBhGA2poyfv6LHfshJJJJKSEFMxEBqFKxd0HmeZoVX0yYCcrg0Hi6u5b0NKPoYn66G6ClH9YR1X-22FXrDy6FkGqlfKARiECS70/s640/Picnik+collage.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">4. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Get the eyes moving!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> When considering the placement of your holiday décor, try to vary the heights of the objects. Don’t throw everything on the table top in your vignette. Try to hang a wreath or some stockings above the vignette and maybe add some potted plants or statues on the floor. Varying the placement of your beloved items is what keeps the holiday decorating warm and inviting. This picture shows a great example of that…I imagine that if you zoomed out, there would be a beautiful wreath on those amazing windows, too!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4OO6dtC2bf6kYZ3xsQg_i81wQ1vFsna7Q70TtWRchhW2wfcGK18QEP8AkWK8n-LRnZeE16sDW9fBNiEFJj_Vms1ChFCsq9xIDNR5Z8rabK0nFal9YQCsYGYHK23Yc2FU5bUNgvf-1kM/s1600/PHOTO+4+Toujours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4OO6dtC2bf6kYZ3xsQg_i81wQ1vFsna7Q70TtWRchhW2wfcGK18QEP8AkWK8n-LRnZeE16sDW9fBNiEFJj_Vms1ChFCsq9xIDNR5Z8rabK0nFal9YQCsYGYHK23Yc2FU5bUNgvf-1kM/s1600/PHOTO+4+Toujours.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">5. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Unexpected décor always pleases!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> Besides decorating your main vignettes, perhaps drop a few coordinated decorations in unexpected places: a wreath in the bathroom, some garland over the master bed or scented candles in the hall to keep the holiday spirit flowing!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtTngEfzaRztnKVyLE651Qh_cC1LLLU5AAEHWy_YCXZ9W_PhMwZ9rfaVfrhPlaAc50pN6aGovxMoYfXfJuqm9uZ0n0Ln4L-jW-cdWXHAwk2wyGtmbg8X6HVMtgy4vxzSc07v5HADax3c/s1600/Picnik+collage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtTngEfzaRztnKVyLE651Qh_cC1LLLU5AAEHWy_YCXZ9W_PhMwZ9rfaVfrhPlaAc50pN6aGovxMoYfXfJuqm9uZ0n0Ln4L-jW-cdWXHAwk2wyGtmbg8X6HVMtgy4vxzSc07v5HADax3c/s640/Picnik+collage2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.25in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; text-indent: .25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Enough of my babbling about how to decorate for the holidays- now it is time to get out there and tackle your décor. With a little mindful planning, you are sure to have a warm, inviting and tasteful holiday-ready home. </i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A little bit about Joanne:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="mailto:homestyling101@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Joanne Palumbo </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">is the owner of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.Homestyling101.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Homestyling101</span></a>, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">LLC, a </span><a href="http://www.Homestyling101.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">boutique Interior Decorating firm</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> in Westchester, New York. </span><a href="mailto:homestyling101@yahoo.com" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Joanne</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> is a Certified Interior Decorator and expert in Home Staging, whose quest is to find simplicity in the decorating process. She is also the author of the </span><a href="http://homestyling101.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Homestyling101 blog</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> where she chronicles her experiences and tips as a decorator.</span></span></div>toujoursmaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11330429026403613748noreply@blogger.com3