Pops of Color Done Well

The world isn’t all black and white, so why would your home be? Colors breed creativity while bringing a touch of personality to your space. Have fun and experiment with variations of palettes -- pastels can create a sophisticated twist on a more traditional room, while jewel tones, for instance, add an instant dash of dramatic, glamorous flair to any space. Your home is yours and should be a place that wholly reflects your personal style and everything that inspires you. Never be afraid to add a pop of color, especially to a home office, as you never know when inspiration will strike! Trends change as swiftly as seasons, but timeless taste never goes out of style. I’ve selected a few trends that demonstrate chic, nondated ways to add a vibrant pop of color to any room.

1. Kim Salmela Dynasty 20x20 Velvet Pillow

2. Eloise 87" Camelback Sofa 

3. Easton Nightstand

4. Melrose Table Lamp

5. Marsala Pocked Sized Classics

6. Holmes Accent Chair

7. Julien Tufted Ottoman

-- Melanie Hane

310. 528. 5164.

mmhane@gmail.com

Happy New Year!

Ringing in 2017 At Home... The Ultimate Guide

A new year means a fresh start and new opportunities, but tonight we celebrate! It's time to end 2016 with a big bang, and start 2017 with a soiree to remember. With a cocktail in hand and confetti in the air, cheers to this year ending and next year beginning! Here are a few of my favorite tips to make this New Year’s Eve party your best yet.  

Drinks: But First Champagne

Champagne is the classic new years drink, so why break with tradition? However, since it’s a new year why not put a new twist on a classic? Here are some recipes to keep the champagne flowing this New Year’s Eve.

Blitzen's Bubbles from Terranea Resort

Ingredients:

 .5 oz Benedictine

.5 oz pomegranate juice

4 oz sparkling wine

6 muddled raspberries

Raspberry/mint skewer for garnish

Instructions:

Muddle raspberries in shaker, add all ingredients but sparkling wine. Shake and double strain into a chilled flute. Top with sparkling wine and garnish.

 

French 75

Ingredients :

3 ounces gin

3 ounces fresh lemon juice

4 teaspoons superfine granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups ice cubes

1 cup chilled champagne

Lemon twists for garnish

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, sugar, and ice cubes and shake to chill. Strain cocktails into 2 champagne flutes and top off with champagne. Garnish glass with a lemon twist.

 

Decorative Touches

Clocks are a great addition to the party decor because it's all about the countdown.

Start off 2017 with some sparkle(rs!) -- distribute sparklers to your party guests around the two-minute countdown and light them at midnight. 

What are some traditions that you love to liven up your NYE festivities?

 

December News

Sensational Scents for the Holiday Season

Deck your halls with luxurious, cozy fragrances this holiday season. I've rounded up the loveliest, most holiday-worthy candles that are deserving of a spot in your home. They are sure to not only brighten your house with holiday cheer, but make it feel like a lavish escape at the same time!

Let the scent of warm gingerbread welcome your guests…

Delicious Spices Candle

DIPTYQUE

DIPTYQUE

Perhaps the smell of sweet, sweet peppermint is your favorite?

Peppermint Boxed Votive Candle

ARCHIPELAGO

ARCHIPELAGO

If an edible treat is not quite your taste, opt for this warm scent, reminiscent of a wood-burning fireplace…

Winter Haus Candle 

WINTER HAUS

WINTER HAUS

Let the rich, vibrant scent of delectable berries envelop the room... 

Lafco Berry 

LAFCO

LAFCO

Here are two gift sets of mixed fragrances that simply cannot be beat -- both are sure to make anyone on your list giddy!

NEST Holiday Trio Set 

NEST Fragrances

NEST Fragrances

Jo Malone 

Jo Malone