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Come on Over! Styling Your Holiday Home

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet Whether you’re like me, and the thought of having large groups of people over gives you hives, or you’re the frequently entertaining-type, it’s the time of year to invite folks over to fill our homes with the love, laughter … Continue reading →

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Creating Curious Displays

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Melisa

Tweet There’s a romantic crispness to the air right now. Night comes earlier and it’s the perfect time to cocoon under warm blankets in candlelit rooms. It’s my favorite season of the year. As the last days of summer disappear, … Continue reading →

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Bringing Back the Bar

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Melisa

Tweet The 50′s and 60′s are amazing examples of entertaining done right. Details mattered, inviting people over was always a big deal, and even casual after work drinks were served in decorative highballs. What drink doesn’t taste better in a … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time!

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet Last week I was out in my garden looking for interesting things to incorporate into my shop arrangements and it occurred to me that I hadn’t really explored my various succulents or other garden greenery beyond the obvious (rosettes … Continue reading →

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Floral Soapbox and Fabulous Finds

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet Made my weekly pilgrimage to the SF Flower Mart to pick up some fresh blooms for the shop. Each week I am looking for something new, something interesting, and something that inspires me. I absolutely love flowers and I … Continue reading →

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Love and Fleurs

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet Beautiful cream and brown ceramic pitcher featuring spring flowers Pink hyacinth in a vintage creamer White hydrangea in a 1960′s ceramic vase 1960′s teal ceramic handled urn vase – my favorite! Just wanted to share! Melisa Main Site

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Springtime Bouquets

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Melisa

Tweet I love this time of year for making flower arrangements. Heaps of crazy, curly jasmine scents the air of my shop. This, mixed with bundles of wonderful sweet pea in every imaginable color are stuffed into mugs, vases and … Continue reading →

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Cup O’ Love

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Melisa

Tweet I’m not a huge fan of teacups. Giant collections of mismatched china can be beautiful, but since I am not prone to shabby-chic moments, you won’t find any rose-covered dandies in my home. I was inspired to create teacup … Continue reading →

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Adam and Jessica – Married September 2009

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Melisa

Tweet Adam and Jessica were married at Ardenwood Farm in Fremont, CA. I was introduced to Jessica by her awesome sister Melissa, who kept me calm and smiling while we worked together in a rather nightmarish Menlo Park office – … Continue reading →

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Japanese Vintage

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Melisa

Tweet I found this incredible vintage handmade Japanese vase at an estate sale and have been wondering what would look best with its muted colors. I was so excited to get the deep red button Dahlias at the Flower Mart … Continue reading →

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