Category Archives: portfolio + press

ch-ch-ch-changes

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Many of you know of my other site, Nesting, but for those who don’t…it’s my business dedicated solely to baby + kids design. Before having my own children, it made sense to me to keep that world separate, and fleurishing was a space to indulge my francophilia and many other interests. However as you may have noticed, this blog has organically become my go to for everything-I share so much of my life here. Since motherhood, children, and all that entails consumes most of my life now anyway (and I couldn’t be happier about that), I’m merging my online identities. In addition to interior design for littles and adults, I’ve been busy styling events and editorial shoots, and am excited about the opportunities coming my way! Until my full site is developed (with services etc.), the Curious + Co. team have given my landing page a fresh new look-check it out! Of course, if you’re looking to hire me or collaborate, check out my portoflio + get in touch! Thank you all for helping me build my business…your support means so much to me. Here’s to ch-ch-ch changes!

 (random, goofy photo of me taken at blogshop by Angela Kohler)

le réveillon

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reveillon-dinner

reveillon-tablescape

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reveillon-fleurishing

 

Le réveillon is an intimate dinner we host every New Year’s Eve, and it is a special tradition for my family. The word “réveillon” means awakening, and I’ve always loved the concept. It’s an old French custom experiencing a resurgence-in the States for instance, you can’t escape it if visiting New Orleans during the holidays. Regardless of how you ring in the New Year, I hope to inspire your event! I was honored to have our fête featured on Camille Styles-check it out here!

wishing you all a happy new year!!

a huge MERCI to the talented Courtney Apple for capturing the evening so beautifully

more thanks to…Brandywine View Antiques, Lindsey Buck, Sullivan Owen, TOPS Malibu, West Elm

camille styles feature

reveillon-dinner

 

I’m so thrilled to be featured on Camille Styles, as part of their “Entertaining With” series! We collaborated on a fun and festive piece in celebration of the upcoming holidays. The réveillon is an intimate dinner we host every New Year’s Eve, and it is a special tradition for my family. The word “réveillon” means awakening, and I’ve always loved the concept. It’s an old French tradition experiencing a resurgence-in the States, you can’t escape it if visiting New Orleans during the holidays! Check out the feature here, and if you’re visiting from Camille Styles, welcome…make yourself at home!

a huge MERCI to the talented Courtney Apple for capturing the evening so beautifully

more thanks to…Brandywine View Antiques, Lindsey Buck, Sullivan Owen, TOPS Malibu, West Elm

a gilded thanksgiving

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Is it really only one week until Thanksgiving?! This season just flies by…wow. On Sunday I shared my tips for creating a festive holiday table at the Philadelphia West Elm store, as well as a fun DIY! I was thrilled to be invited by West Elm, and it was wonderful to see some familiar faces as well as new ones. My main advice was, and is, to make trends your own. In this highly styled world we live in, we are bombarded with images and ideas for everything, and it can be overwhelming at times. Use items you love, color palettes that make you happy, and focus on the details. I styled a table using some of my favorites…the organic shaped dinnerware (kind of obsessed), mercury glass, and of course, gold flatware. The gold leafed mini pumpkins add a personal detail and also make a great parting favor for guests!

Care to add the midas touch to your thanksgiving table? Here’s how to do it:

supplies:

pumpkin, gilding adhesive, cotton gloves, foam brush, wax paper, gold leaf sheets, sealant

instructions:  

apply a light coat of glue to the pumpkin, wait 5 minutes or so until it’s sticky to touch

using the wax paper, gently lift a gold leaf sheet and apply it to your pumpkin

pat the wax paper softly using th brush, releasing the gold leaf underneath onto pumpkin

carefully remove the wax paper and smooth down edges very delicately using gloved hand

repeat the steps until covered…apply a sealant (if not using a fresh pumpkin)