Came across Casa de Perrin in the sneak peek of Rue Mag’s upcoming anniversary issue, LA-based Casa de Perrin is a boutique rental company specializing in tabletop and decor, a love-child of husband and wife photographer and stylist duo. I instantly fell in love with the styling of their pictures, I think you will too.
I have never seen food look this good….dont you agree? And they sure do have an amazing collection of china and stemware curated from their travels around the world.
Speaking of tabletop, my collection here at Casa Hidalgo, while probably modest compared to Casa de Perrin, is still pretty substantial. Professionally and personally I am constantly adding new plates, glasses etc, and this leads to a constant battle for storage. One day when we do our kitchen reno I hope to have enough space for it all but for now I seek out affordable ideas to store my tableware. So when I spotted this mid-century modern credenza by Charak Furniture on sale at the local goodwill I knew I had to bring it home. The manufactures note says it was made in 1961 and what I love most is how deep the storage is. There is a drawer on top and three shelves behind the sliding doors. I love the tambour doors. After bringing it home I did some research and found a very similar one on ebay for $400! I feel so good because I got this one for $56!! woohoo!
Toying with the idea of staining it darker but kind of digging it the way it is.. It looks awesome next to the forest green chesterfield. I accessorized it using some of my old stuff but want to get a more modern lamp, tray, art etc for it but for now it is super functional and I love it.
Dexter loves it too and insisted on being in the pictures.
From my casa to yours have a great week. xo
images: casa de perrin + manvi drona-hidalgo
My favorite shelter mags just keep getting better…I am loving the curated, practical with a nod to tradition, and glamorously decorated spaces suited for modern families. Yes, please.
I was instantly drawn to this home office. While I like everything about how this space is decorated, I am in LOVE with the gilt guest chairs and candle stand.. I DIE!!!
images: Veranda
Pear soup, walnut-apricot harvest loaf, a soiree that embraces the calm and reflection of the season by Will Taylor {LOVE!!!} and a sophisticated black Halloween, all featured in the latest issue of Sweet Paul Magazine, = Swooning Fall magic!
Have a great week peeps. xo
images: cristinare | Sweet Paul Magazine
Hurray for the weekend and the absolutely BEAUTIFUL weather today! Sunny with a lovely chill in the air…PUR-FECT!! Weather this good sets the mood for entertaining. Be it a simple meal comprising of the seasons harvest or a fancier affair, here are a few dinner party ideas for those hosting Fall soirees. I HEART Fall.
Have a fabulous weekend friends. xo
images: sweet paul magazine, lonny magazine, house beautiful, design sponge and style files
One of the features I look forward to while browsing through my {now digital} copy of House Beautiful is Paint Palette produced by Abby Tabak. Drawing inspiration from just about anything, Abby creates original color schemes using real shades from paint companies like Behr, Ralph Lauren, Stark and Glidden. Introducing fabulous colors like Shy Violet, Grape Harvest, Thames Mud, Wild Truffle, and Shell Coral, Paint Palette forces us to look to ordinary items {morels, porcini, cremini, ice cream flavors} that we come across in our daily lives for extra-ordinary color schemes. LOVE!!
Well done Abby and thanks so much for the fresh palettes in each issue.
And now, for the announcement you have been waiting for. The winner of the $100 Shopbop gift card giveaway. First, a HUGE thank you for all your (165) entries. The winning entry was #119. Colleen B. Congratulations.Expect an email with details from me shortly.
