Custom Wedding Aisle Runners

As you may have already realized, I love customized things!  I make custom jewelry for brides and think each customized detail makes a wedding.  So, I was thrilled to come across hand painted aisle runners!  Check out Customized Wedding Creations.  They make customized wedding decor including these beautiful aisle runners!

Cargo and Company~ A Store To Adore

Have I got a post loaded with eye candy for you! I just adore this couch. The detailing in the carving is just amazing.

Indeed, all of the handpicked selections at Cargo and Company are just beautiful. It is casual French inspired elegance at its best. 

The showroom has combined a fantastic mix of lovely new pieces with amazing vintage and antique goods.

In addition to carrying such wonderful lines as Aidan Gray, Cisco Brothers, Visual Comfort Lighting, and Verrellen Home Collection, Cargo and Company has a private line of fantastic furniture.

The available color finishes for the furniture are so pretty. The soft green was my hands down favorite.

There were fun holiday touches placed throughout the store.

The soft goods, such as this pillow, were a delight to touch.  

I loved the juxtaposition of this vignette.

There is even a little something for the brightest of bling queens.

The attention to detail is exquisite.

I loved the wallpaper that was used in the jewel box of a powder room.

There is truly something for everyone.

Did you notice the gray and white awning with the words Bistro?

If you peer through the lovely linen curtains you will find the Cafe Contessa's quaint kitchen.

There is a brand new delicious menu for fall.

Wouldn't this be a fun location to meet a friend for lunch?

You will always receive a warm welcome by the Cargo and Company mascots. Pictured below is the handsome Mr. Dog. His wife, Cici the schnauzer, opted not to be photographed as she was to busy being charming.

It must be mentioned that Cargo and Company also offers delicious Matteo linens and is proud to carry several pieces of Metis Linens and French antiques.

Won't you stop in for a visit?

Cargo and Company

2915 Red Hill Avenue #F~104

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: 714~429~7733

Store Hours

Tuesday~Thursday 10~4

Friday 11~3

(weekend by appointment only)

Enjoy!

Laura

Have you entered the wonderful Metis Linens giveaway being hosted by Karena? Go visit her lovely blog. This giveaway is so good I wish I could leave a comment.

Pink and Gray For a Special Day

Kawinkidink~ a phenomenon that occurs when your blogs 400th post falls on the day of your birth.

Yes, in a funny coincidence a Decor To Adore bloggy milestone has somehow landed on my birthday. I wasn’t even aware that this would occur until 2 days ago. Mad scramble! Regular readers know that I am currently in the midst of a travel series. But I somehow think that this event calls for a celebration. If I could have any cake in the world, this would be THE cake.

Truly a Barbie cake for big girls, this magnificent creation is the work of artist Alexandria Pellegrino for Cake Opera Co. A visit to the site is a visual feast for the eyes. 

It made me think “What type of setting should this cake be served in?”. Could a room be designed to compliment a cake? I think so. This room is pink and gray perfection by Suellen Gregory.

 

But what about an unexpectedly modern take on a classic favorite?

Even a moody charcoal and coral combo would be oh so cool.

Windsor Smith adds just a touch of gray to her cotton candy colored living room.

If we wanted to go out, we could try Modern Steak in Scottsdale.

Or XIX in Philadelphia.

But I do so adore a dinner at home.

This dining area is a perfect mix of mod meets French.

I would set the table like this:

For the modernista’s, here’s a very happy tribute.

 

We could begin the cocktail hour with a cranberry martini.

Designer Betsey Johnson loves pink and gray. So much so that her former apartment was swathed in this candied palette.

I am sure she would be happy to dress all of us in a fabulous frock for the occasion.

Let’s get ready.

Sally Conran does a dressing room right.

Don’t forget your shoes.

Now for the guest list. All of the bloggers for sure. Because they can be counted on to take some great pictures.

It’s ok to bring the kids. I’ve hired a nanny to hold court in the play room.

Too bad Marilyn can’t come. She would truly be the life of the party. 

Liz can help me blow out the numerous candles on this years cake.

Let’s not forget Samantha because she’ll bring Jake. Jake. Sigh. Who else loved Jake Ryan?

At the end of the night, please help yourself to a few party favors.

I hope you enjoyed the party. You are welcome to sleep in the the guest room. 

I am off to bed for a slumber filled with sweet dreams.

May all of your champagne wishes and caviar dreams  come true.

Laura

Antiques De Provence

A truly beautiful store located in New Orleans is Antiques De Provence on Royal Street in the French Quarter.

It is set in a wonderful brick home complete with lovely lanterns and shutters in the palest tones of French Blue.

The beautiful olive jars are from the 17th through the 19th century.

The interior features fantastic plastered walls and a spectacular staircase.

 I wasn’t sure what to look at first~ the beautiful fanlight over the doorway, the linen covered chairs or the gorgeous chandelier.

I wanted all three of the Louis XVI mirrors.

I love the wire mesh doors on this bookcase. It is very similar to chicken wire but oh so much nicer. My brain is freezing up in trying to remember the correct French term. Anyone?

UPDATE: Thank you to Susan and Andrea for supplying the correct terminology: “portes grillagees”.

The French provencial bench with the rush seat is perfectly paired with the brick floor and sweet painting of the countryside.

Please just back the truck up. I will take it all.

I adore the caning featured on the fauteuils and side chairs.

Can I get a round of “oohs and ahhs” for the wire garden furniture topped by a gorgeous chandelier?

I wanted every single one of these confit jars. In days of old this would have held duck fat, a more elegant alternative to a coffee can of bacon grease.

Why is everything always extra adorable when it is child sized? I am still sad that I left this darling set in the shop.

What do I love more~ the wooden beams, brick floors, beautiful lighting or the furniture? It was almost too much goodness for my eyes to take in. 

I adored the effect of the brick peeking through certain portions of the pale plastered walls.

I hope you have enjoyed this two week trip through New Orleans. Perhaps you are now inspired to visit this truly wonderful city.

Thank you to those who are helping the Make It Right Foundation rebuild a portion of the city. Team Decor To Adore has now raised $70. Once the $300 goal is reached we’ll celebrate with a giveaway.

Tell me about your favorite store,

Laura