oh, how posh! daily blog

It is time to get inspired and in the spirit of spring! One of the best ways to “spring forward” is to do a little redecorating and one of the hottest colors for this spring is Turquoise.

Inspired Palette - Turquoise and olive green may not be a conventional color scheme but is is definitely working in the room above, look at how cool and refreshing this looks. It works seamlessly together in this eclectic living room. The other shades of green, white trimmings and simple sketches give the space an artistic vibe!

1. Comfortably Cottage – For a true lover of turquoise, paint the walls of the living room the serene shade. Perfectly faded fabrics, hardwood floors and antiqued furniture evoke a comfy cottage atmosphere.

2. Turquoise It Up - This look is easy to create. Take an ordinary piece of furniture from dull to stunning with a fresh coat of paint. See how this chest was transformed into a beautiful piece with a pretty shade of turquoise!

3. Bright and Girly - The combination of turquoise and hot pink is both feminine and energetic. Add white accents to keep the palette fresh. I am so loving this color combination.

4. Chic Yet Cozy – Often used in cottage style, turquoise mixes well with other favorite cottage hues, like pink, white and yellow. Painted the elegant walls in hues of blue-green. Fill the vintage kitchen with distressed furnishing, floral patterns and a toleware chandelier.

Source: HGTV.com

Enjoy the inspiration!

celebrate life in style…

Here a great recipe for you to test out this weekend for your upcoming spring parties, Peach Upside-Down Cake. Peach slices and brown sugar form a moist base for the tender, square cake – and when flipped over, that base becomes the topping. Simply delicious!

Here’s the recipe:

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1-1/2 to 2 cups sliced, pitted and peeled peaches or frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and large slices cut in half lengthwise

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/4 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup milk

Preparation

1. Place 1/4 cup butter in an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Warm in a 350 degrees F oven about 5 minutes or until butter is melted. (Be sure to watch carefully to avoid overbrowning the butter). Remove pan from oven. Add brown sugar, stirring until sugar is completely moistened. Spread sugar mixture evenly in pan. Arrange peach slices evenly over brown sugar mixture. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in granulated sugar until well combined. Add egg and vanilla, beating until combined. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to beaten butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Spread batter evenly over the peaches in the pan.

3. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan; invert onto a large serving plate. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve warm.

Enjoy!

celebrate life in style…

Calling all brides in the Charlotte, NC area.  Green Rice Gallery is the place to be on Sunday March 14th, their having a fabulous wedding show and you absolutely don’t want to miss it!

On Sunday, March 14th from 12-3pm, My great friend Carla owner of Green Rice Gallery will host Weddings with Green Rice, a collection of Charlotte’s best wedding products and services in a beautiful gallery setting!

Each vendor will create lavish displays to showcase their products displayed throughout the gallery as if the guests were attending an actual wedding! Guest are welcome to taste different flavors of cake, see a variety of floral arrangements, get to know her photographer, and pick her gown as she mingles with other brides to be.

Join the fun at Green Rice Gallery and witness this “marriage” of the best local wedding vendors Charlotte has to offer! There will be food, fun and best of all…prizes!

Participating vendors include Something Classic Catering, Classic Party Rentals, Cloud 9 Confections, music by Spintastic Sounds, David Ross Salon, Pure Romance, Who’s the Fairest, Nectar Florist, Millie Holloman Photography, and more!

If you plan on attending please RSVP by calling Carla at 704.344.0300.

Hope to see you there!

Enjoy!

celebrate life in style…

Well, wouldn’t you know it,  it’s time to put on your pretty party green outfit, mix up some Irish cocktails and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is next Wednesday March 17th, but most of the celebrations will begin this weekend with the parades. So to help you with your planning for the holiday, we’ve put together some ideas that will make your party a success.

For a beautiful table setting, I would suggest keeping it simple and chic. Here’s an idea for a beautiful and festive tablecloth and napkin (above).  Make a striking tablecloth out of chartreuse raw silk or cotton and for an added touch of color, wrap white napkins with a square of green netting or sheer organza before inserting into a napkin ring. Another great idea for your table top is a simple gray linen napkin and a shamrock leaf (below).

For some Shamrock Luck (below) – Display little pots o’ luck for St. Pat’s Day by planting shamrocks in jars, cups, or bowls. For more St. Patrick’s Day inspiration, read more… »