GO BOLD: USING GRAPHIC RUGS

I notice so many people can't decide how many upholstered pieces should be a solid neutral and which should have a pattern. For the few clients who want to keep the sofa and chairs a solid color, they can still play the space up with a graphic patterned rug. A bold graphic pattern will instantly play up the room, just look at the pictures below for inspiration. 

STYLE IS SERVED: DYLAN LAUREN'S CANDY LAND THEMED WEDDING

As many of you may know, Dylan Lauren, daughter of the impeccable Ralph Lauren has tied the knot, and in grade A style no less. Dylan is the creator and owner of Dylan's Candy Bar, a huge and stylish sweet shop in the heart of NYC. Of course, her love of candy had to be used in the creation of her wedding theme and I must say it looks beyond amazing. It is really out of the box without being too gimmicky or crafty. Of course the Lauren's have some resources to their advantage, which I'm sure helped in creating this lovely affair, but let's face it they are the masters of lifestyle branding.

For the color scheme and setting, think Alice in Wonderland meets Willy Wonka meets Candy Land. To start, the sleek silky bridesmaids gowns were inspired by the bright color of gum balls. Candy Tree topiaries and sculpted bunny bushes graced the gardens, while the tables were dressed in teal and gold with a rainbow of floral arrangements.  The cake looked like a carousel of confection, most likely consisting of edible gold, and I loved the touch of the water-falling ombre flowers. But my favorite little detail had to be that all the servers wore little white top hats with those candy dots wrapped around them..It's all in the little touches! (pages from InStyle mag)

Another shot at her gorgeous dress...did I mention there was a 9 foot long detachable train???

 Another Candy Land themed setting designed by Dylan. It makes me wish I loved candy more..

 Candy bar designed by Dylan again for Martha Stewart mag.

Loving the vase filler here, on a invitation from Dylan's Candy Bar

Dylan with her hubby...he's not too shabby either ;)

STEPH'S BEDROOM ESSENTIALS

Your bedroom is your oasis, a place to get away from everything and everyone. Although everyones bedroom basics are the same (a bed, nightstands, lamps..etc) everyones bedroom essentials are what make it their own. Lately, I'm seeing that lamps are becoming oversized and I'm loving the idea of getting statement lamps for my bedroom. Don't follow anyones rules.. for instance, I do not want 2 traditional matching nightstands.. maybe a beautiful chest on one side of the bed and a metal console vanity on the other. Make it so it works for your lifestyle and your everyday needs. 

A cozy feeling.

Frame all things that excite you and make you happy, even if other people don't get it.

Lacquered ceiling,

A large pop of your favorite color, like this gorgeous pink color reform rug.

A bedroom console instead of a nightstand.

A bedroom console covered in cowhide!

A Mirrored piece of furniture and oversized lighting

Accessorize with your favorite objects, I love this beautiful collection of crystals.