ande's edition

18 June 2013

Tea Party Wonderland hosted by Rococo Cat Studio

Here at Rococo Cat Studio we've hosted many tea parties in the past and have decided that we're going to offer our vast collection of tea party accoutrements & party planning services to the public.

RCS is now offering Tea Party Planning, Decorating & Serving.

We have a large stash of linens, teapots, cups & saucers, silver and more decor for traditional english teas and will decorate for themed parties as well. We provide the Tea selection, Treats & Delights from our very own kitchen; we design invitations, floral arrangements, tablescape decor, etc. to your specifications so that you can focus on having a great time with friends & family.

We'll even help you find the perfect tea party attire.... dresses, hats, accessories.

Want to experience an RCS Tea Party...call me to find out more!

images via: The Frosted Petticoat

08 June 2013

Watercolor Wallpapers ...the latest modern looks from LA

I was perusing some photos of the Maison de Luxe when I was stopped in my tracks by the incredible Watercolor Wallpaper by Black Crow Studio…

Presented in a room by Wendy Schwartz Design, the large scale, non-repetitive pattern has a strong color palette which makes it feel like living art on walls. Artist Karla Davison specializes in this technique, where her bold applications of color blend together as if created by delicate watercolor paint.

This is fabulous inspiration! I've got to bring this to the drawing table ....some experimenting is in order!

If anyone local is interested in wallpaper like this please contact me. Our studio will be producing some samples for all to see.... the latest looks from LA {and I dont mean lower Alabama : p} could be in your home!

I'm totally flipping out over this color saturation. It's AMAZING.

Would love to see this hand-painted ....with a softer touch, more a 'faded from time' effect....

sepia tones and grays, with beams of sunlight brought through the branches.

via house to home

Love this three panel art installation for its color. I could see this done as an abstract with less solid reference to a face and more focus on the color and line.

via French by Design

Popping in some fab fashion inspiration. I love this skirt and blouse!

Happy Saturday!

24 May 2013

Decorator Challenge

Since my Mother is a painter....I have a great appreciation and LOVE for decorating with Art.

These large scale black and white abstracts are perfect accents for these daring color palettes.

My hope is that decorators will take the time to seek out local artists works instead of production line art and put more focus on purchasing quality Art for their clients that is to be treated as an investment.

So there is my 'Decorator Challenge'! Come on you can find it!

Say NO to fake art and YES to your local artists.

And I love this colorful abstract and of course the pink animal print sofa

Happy Friday Decorating!

Here are some of my favorite fashion item must haves.

Now this is a perfect work outfit...when you work in an antique mall!

LOVE these glasses!

Happy Friday to All.

17 May 2013

A Kitchen Well Done

A beautiful back splash is just the beginning in this 'kitchen well done'. Every detail has been thought through. The floors, cabinets and counter tops keeping the most lovely neutral hues. And I adore that valance and the glass pane cabinet doors. A contrast of a dark wood island against the cream cabinets is a really rich feeling feature that plays up the beams above.