An English Hunting Weekend! I love the idea of a wedding on a blustery autumn day during hunting season in the English countryside. Now, I don’t think it is necessary to actually take up arms on your wedding day but infusing a few of the traditions into your nuptials would make for a very chic […]
But this year I sure do have hayfever! It’s supposedly one of the worst years for allergens to date and I for one would like to do something about it. That’s where one of my personal heroes, Rosemary Gladstar, comes in. I found this recipe for a tonic that relieves sinus congestion in her amazing […]
This weekend pickle it! My mum always keeps a jar of her bread & butter pickles in the fridge and I have tried to follow in her footsteps and make sure my pickle jar is always full. These pickles are kept in the refrigerator so there’s no need to go through the whole canning process. […]
Spring is upon us & what better time to start serving up some refreshing drinks? These should be served in the garden with tea sandwiches! 1/2 Cup Caster Sugar 1/2 Cup Water 1/4 Cup Rosewater 1/2 Cup Gin 2 Cups Prosecco 2 Cups Soda Water Ice Cubes, to serve Pink Rose Petals, to serve Place […]
Shades of White This week I was really inspired by the effect of white on white. We’ve had so little snow this year, perhaps I am just longing for that serene feeling I get when the whole world is blanketed in white. I love the way a simple touch of grey, like the trees on […]
This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kerry Crawford to find out about a few of her favorite things! Kerry is an uber-talented visual artist and makeup artist extraordinaire. We can’t get enough of her beautiful work and are thrilled to have a glimpse into what inspires her. So, without further ado, […]
Today’s a chilly, blustery one in NYC and it makes me long for a weekend full of cozy sweaters, good books, and delicious nosh. Here’s what I’m thinking… This sweater from Kaufmanfranco (a girl can dream right?) Anne Sebba’s new book about Wallace Simpson. and Linguini with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme Mushrooms from Nigella Lawson […]
For his final collection with the fashion house, Raf Simons wowed the audience at Milan Fashion week with soft floral-inspired hues not regularly seen in a Fall RTW line. Encased by museum display-style plexiglass boxes, deliciously romantic floral arrangements, by florist Mark Colle, peppered the stage and punctuated the striking colors and fabrics used throughout […]
This weekend pamper yourself! I have been a longtime fan of floral and herbal remedies and I thought I’d share a fun and easy project that I came across recently with you. Here’s how you make an herbal sleep pillow… First Mix : one part dried chamomile one part dried hops one part dried lavender […]
Happy Thursday! We’re introducing a new weekly post called Weddings Inspired By… where one of us, from the P&P team, puts together a few ideas for a wedding design inspired by something, be it an object, idea, film, or color palette. This week we were inspired by… Fine Art The Dress Elie Saab Alice & […]