Posts Tagged ‘design’

for the hostess with the mostess

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

six more days and we are officially ‘back to school’, and here at the markoff group we are making the most of it ~ riding our new bicycles from Bowery Lane Bikes to and from work, popping out for an afternoon ice cream, and overall enjoying the long sunny days while they last.

however, there is no need to shed a tear, fall is sure to be filled with excitement and new inspiration ~ the foliage changing colors, autumn themed dinner parties, the new amsterdam market every sunday starting in september, and my personal favorite ~ spiced apple cider, i just simply adore it, and most of all we are obsessed with our clients new fall products and we think you will agree.

image courtesy of vosgeschocolate.com

Vosges Haut Chocolat’s La Grande Hatbox ~ a chocolate confection for every whim

image courtesy of linneaslights.com

Linnea’s Lights MacIntosh Apple will satisfy our spice apple cider cravings

image courtesy of orangeandpear.com

From Orange and Pear ~ Jill Rosenwald vases and bowls for our Saturday Night Pot Luck dinners

we are signing off for a long weekend. speak to you in september.

~ natalie

your bag says everything…

Friday, June 25th, 2010

as most can attest, i simply love handbags. i think they would even go so far to say that i have an obsession with YSL handbags. it has come to the point that i visit the YSL boutique on 57th and 5th and walk out with a new Muse or Roady that i then proceed to hide from my husband, who knows exactly what i am doing, but he humors me anyway. he gives me that look. you know the one?

the look...

i think your bag and the color of your bag speaks to your mood and feelings. it is like a pair of shoes. it ALWAYS fits. and on these hot and humid summer days that counts. most recently, i have departed from my navy blue Roady bag and into a more structure classic dove grey large Muse by YSL. I am loving how subdued and relaxed it makes me feel. i know some may say i am crazy. but it does the trick for me. i look at it and i seem to exhale, my shoulders relax, and my jaw loosens.

courtesy of ysl.com

yesterday, i had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Jennifer Hassell of Orange and Pear . she has a keen, amazing eye. i am loving everything on her site. so much so that i have departed from my YSL addiction and have purchased a new bag and a new designer. could it be? yes it could! i bought a Flea Bag. it should arrive any day and until then i am filled with nervous anticipation. i just know i will love it. i already have such plans for our new adventures. it will become my traveling companion for my upcoming jaunt to Greece and Turkey, perfect for my Istanbul market purchases.

courtesy of fleabg.com

stay tuned for more updates on the adventures of my new bag, and until then… visit Jennifer’s site and buy one for yourself.

~ natalie

inspire me

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

as everyone in the office, friends and especially my husband can attest to ~ i am sick about tear sheets. i subscribe to at least thirty publications, keep in mind that does not even include the many, many print magazines i purchase at newsstands and add in the daily blog and website perusing, and my life is overcome with advertisements, skinny girls in pretty clothes, mouth watering food, and give or a take, a few how to articles.

is this a method of procrastination? or is it my way to be inspired?

as i believe everything happens for a reason and at the right time, wouldn’t you know it, but this morning i received an email from an editor at traditional home with an attached pdf, titled ‘inspire me’

inspire me!

these two words give me my answer. yes, tear sheets, print magazines, photos, food, travel and even how to articles inspire me!

at all times i carry my ‘tear sheets‘ folder with me.

lots and lots of inspiration in this one little yellow folder

i pamper myself and get a mani/pedi with only my magazines and folder to accompany me. i read, i think, i smile, i tear… over and over again…

crinkled inspiration

the endless ideas of where to go, how to redecorate, what to buy…

more and more inspiration

and sometimes… as i revisit my little yellow folder i think, ‘why on earth did i tear this out?’

unending inspiration

i am making a bet with myself to chronicle how certain tear sheets inspire me. every few weeks you will begin to see little posts about articles, photos, or blogs that have inspired me

~ natalie

design fabulous

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Here’s to delicate springtime designs!  Small, intricate floral and funky prints are my favorite, especially when we’re kept waiting for the warm weather to kick in! Alena Hennessy’s paintings and drawings of woodland creatures and small floral patterns do just the trick – sending me into a reverie of bright sun, lush grass and outdoor fun.  You can see more of her cheerful work on T-shirts, scarves, and totes at http://www.alenahennessy.com/.

x

Aditi