Tag Archives: pastel

Maggie Austin

I truly believe that there are people in this world who are chiefly meant to create splendor, to amaze and inspire the rest of us and no matter what obstacles life throws in their way, they cannot be stopped from accomplishing this purpose. Maggie Austin is indisputably one of those persons. After an injury put an end to her career as a classic ballet dancer, Maggie refocused her attention to detail and the discipline instilled by years of ballet training, into creating ethereal looking wedding cakes.

Maggie Austin‘s pastries are edible works of art. Their lines are clean and the esthetic is unbelievably tasteful. Each cake is custom-made according to the theme of the wedding, the inclinations of the couple and of course, Maggie’s artistic hand.

The only issue that I see with these awe-inspiring creations is that it must be heartbreaking to make the traditional incision and thus, ruin the masterpiece. But, hey, cakes are meant to be tasted and an anniversary is an excellent occasion to order another celebratory dessert jewel .

Until next time,

Bodhi.

Image source: Maggie Austin Cake

Candy Girl

Looking at the Spring/Summer 2012 collections it is quite evident that this season is marked by a return to a romantic and delicate form of femininity and that pastel shades are playing an important role in the revival.

This spring’s trendy hues are delicious like gelato and soft like macarons: baby blue, vanilla yellow, mint green, cotton candy pink, sorbet orange and lilac. The materials are vaporous, almost transparent, with touches of lace that emphasize the softness of the pastel outfit. The shapes are fluid and smooth, suggestive of an educated elegance.

Pastels can be worn as monochromatic looks or in combinations of two, maximum three shades – vanilla yellow with baby blue, light pink with mint green are the first two that come to mind. While I love the mix that Phillip Lim presented this season, I am on the edge about the number of pale tones that can be blended at one time without looking like a box of cupcakes. The touch of black or dark blue in the clutch helps break down the outfit though, removing some of the saccharine feel and creating what could become a classic look.

1. French Connection – Pelo Drape Jacket
2. JCrew – Silk Cami
3. Anthropologie – Ridged Cream Crops
5. Badgley Mischka – Wanda Open Shank Pumps

Until next time,

Bodhi.

Spring Refresh

Pale green curtains and pillow accents wonderfully complement soft blue wingback chairs, giving this foyer both an elegant and cozy feel. ~

Season transitions usually encourage changes in both personal appearance and the look of our home. However, for financial or other non-monetary reasons, radical interior design alterations are not possible every time the weather patterns shift. Nevertheless, a few changes with great visual impact and on a low-budget are not unattainable.

Using a few pastel themed rooms for inspiration, I found that a little tempering with the bed linens and the curtains, together with a couple more porcelain or glass vases filled with tulips, ranunculus, and flowering branches could do the trick and satisfy my wish for a decor refresh.

~ An easy to do and adorable bouquet of peach poppies and hosta leaves contrasts softly with the pale interior. ~ 

~ A vintage fuchsia throw is an unexpected and playful addition to the balmy garden hues in this bedroom. ~

~ The seafoam-blue duvet is beautifully grounded by tan accents, transforming this bedroom into a soothing place for daily rest. ~

~ A statement, flowery wall might be too big of a commitment, yet two pieces of wallpaper suspended vertically as works of art are an excellent and temporary solution. ~

Primary color: Benjamin Moore – Violet Sparkle

Until next time,

Bodhi.

Image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5