Posted November 14th, 2008 in Advice and Inspiration

cd0053.jpg I had to share this image from the Tribeca wedding referenced in my previous post. The bride and groom are both crazy cheese lovers and they are not fans of wedding cake. Our solution…amazing cheese stacked to look like a wedding cake and embellished with fresh orchids…again, just like a wedding cake! I even gave the “cake” a lift with a beautiful, dark wood pedestal. I thought the cheese was such a great solution and obviously a perfect ending to any lovely meal. If you aren’t big on sweets consider a fabulous cheese selection for dessert or your wedding cake! 

 

Photo by www.daverobbinsphotography.com

 

 

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Posted November 12th, 2008 in Events and Inspiration

I recently worked with Dave Robbins (www.daverobbinsphotography.com) who provided these amazing, beautiful detail shots from a wedding we designed in Tribeca. We used a range of deep plum and purple tones with accents of moss and sage green. Texture was also very important in all of the floral arrangements. There were many succulents, vines and seed pods along with fabulous orchids and other exotic accents. These are only details. We will soon post a beautiful gallery on our site in the event portfolio and we will also feature more images on the blog. I hope to write a bit about the bride and her amazing guests. She is so cool and had the most incredible special guest/family member who walked her down the aisle and performed at the wedding…more details later!

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Posted October 27th, 2008 in General

kimmy-2.jpgAutumn is a season for change and we have one of many changes to announce. Unfortunately, the fabulous Kimmy Harman is no longer working for Artfool. She recently decided to return to her beautiful home in Utah. We will miss her bright, happy spirit and her dedication to taking great care of our wonderful clients. I must personally say thank you Kimmy for opening my eyes to what a really fabulous assistant can do for an office and company!! She joined our team as my assistant and very quickly became so much more. Her commitment to the job, talent for effortlessly working with people and her great eye for putting the finishing touches on any event all make Kimmy a true gem. 

We wish you all the best and continued success in Utah. Park City is very lucky to have you!! Always remember NYC is here for you!! We miss you!!

 

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Posted October 16th, 2008 in Inspiration

We recently developed an obsession with black and white cookies. One of our wonderful clients is giving these classics away as her favor this coming weekend and both of us realized we have never stopped to give the NY favorites a real try. So, we started to sample black and whites from all over the city trying to find the best of the best.  We took the advice of many online reviews and tried William Greenberg Jr. Desserts on the Upper East Side. (http://wmgreenbergdesserts.com) These little beauties won our hearts and turned us into Black and White cookie lovers!!!  The cookie like base has the perfect amount of cake texture and the frosting is to die for! Try them out if you haven’t already!!!

 

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Posted October 12th, 2008 in Inspiration

For many years I have been a loyal and devoted fan of anything produced by Astier de Villatte. They create objects for the table and home with whimsy and inspiration but full of tradition. This balance of classic & contemporary breathes new life into everything they create. It is edgy, beautiful & timeless. Here are a few of my favorite new pieces. Have a look at the site for more fabulous objects. 

www.astierdevillatte.com

 

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Posted October 1st, 2008 in Inspiration

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Anyone that knows our studio or our work is familiar with my collection of vintage containers. I find so much inspiration in unique objects and vessels to hold centerpieces and various other arrangements. I’m always looking for a fabulous new vase, glass, pitcher, bowl or compote.

Vintage silver is one of my absolute favorite things to work with. It can be classic & elegant or extremely funky & eclectic depending on the setting & the flowers. I often use tarnished silver for an even more dramatic, vintage look.

Here are some amazing images from photographer Roey Yohai taken at one of our events in NYC. Roey really captured the amazing details in the vintage silver along with the unique shapes & silhouettes featured in these wonderful vessels. 

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Posted September 24th, 2008 in General and Inspiration

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We recently decided to feature these gorgeous little hand blown votives out of Seattle. We were waiting for the perfect event for glassbaby & it finally arrived! We used them as part of the table & room decor for a beautiful event last weekend at the Four Season Restaurant and they were the talk of the party. They come in every color under the sun and have the most charming names (i.e. first kiss, tutu, hidden moss and prom dress). They are perfect little vases if you need a small vessel, but the real magic comes when they are illuminated. They have a magical glow that really brings the array of splendid colors to life. It is always such a treat to discover a wonderful new product that adds so much to an event. 

Check out their website at www.glassybaby.com! They have a fantastic customer service team and could not be more helpful and sweet!

We are forever glassybaby fans!

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Posted September 22nd, 2008 in Press

Instyle Weddings Fall 2008

 

 

We have new work featured in the article “New Ideas from Flowers to Cakes” from the Fall 2008 issue of Instyle Weddings, check it out! Stay tuned for upcoming work in Elegant Bride and Modern Bride.

 

 

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Posted September 12th, 2008 in General

Hi there! We are so sorry for the lack of postings on our new blog but we are currently in the middle of moving to our new, fabulous, renovated space…not to mention we are insanely busy with September events!!

I promise many new posts & updates when we are settled into our new home!!

Please check in soon!!

Matthew & team

 

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Posted September 3rd, 2008 in Inspiration

caketopper.jpgJulie Taras Wallach, my friend & very recent client emailed a link to the most adorable wedding cake toppers. They are so great & I wanted to share the link with everyone. Great toppers aren’t easy to find.

I always recommend Ann Wood who creates handmade birds for cake toppers from vintage fabrics.

Julie Taras Wallach’s wedding is featured in a gallery on our site.

She used Patch NYC for her cake topper, but please have a look at this new source Julie found.

To the left is a photo from this collection. They would be perfect for bride/groom, groom/groom or bride/bride. They are custom, so you can order any combo appropriate for your special day!

Julie is one of my favorite clients ever & she owns a wonderful restaurant here in NYC…Little Giant. Please visit her restaurant. She is so talented & passionate about her work & you will not be disappointed.

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