Happy Hour Friday : Elegantly Pear-fect...

Let's get classy this weekend...Let's do something different! Happy Hour Friday goes classic yet modern with a twist on the traditional martini using Asian Pear, with it's crisp clean flavor enhanced by Pear Vodka you get the "Pear-fect Martini..."

The Pear-fect Martini

For recipe info, just email us at freshtwistdesigns@gmail.com!

Trending Thursday: Good Old Brass

So excited to see the comeback of this often forgotten metal in interior design. Brass has a warm richness to it that provides a sense of opulence and luxury. I'm a huge fan of antique brass finish which is a little more dull than the polished one ... either way this metal adds drama and glamor in any space.

1. Brass Legs, Kelly Wearstler 2. Slanted Candle holders, Dwell Studio 3. Savoy Polished Brass Pendant Light  4. Henley Sculpture, Arterior Home 5. Folded Brass Wall Decor by Dwell Studio 6. Coco 23" Accent Table by Barbara Barry for Henredon 

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Brass Staircase Railing, Kelly Wearstler

Copper Light Pendant with black and white accents via

Savoy Polished Pendant Light warm up this studio/office via

Brass accents throughout this space

Freshen Up for Easter!

It's time to clean up for Easter and bring in the fresh crisp air into our homes. A color that instantly does that is the Robin's Egg Blue also know as Tiffany Blue ... so let's refresh and renew!

Tiffany Suite at St Regis

Breakfast Nook Veronica Swanson Beard

Mary Mac Donald Tiffany Blue Box Inspired

What's cooking ...

These ranges were the show stopper this weekend at the Architectural Design home show in NYC. La Cornue is a French range maker that handcrafts its stoves with French doors, enamel and brass … the design, color and detail make this range an amazing choice for both a traditional and contemporary kitchen. This eye candy starts off at $8,500...

 

 

Spring Fling!

This week, since Spring has arrived, Happy Hour Friday goes outside the box, to a mixologist out of Napa, CA : Scott Beattie.  His creations are unique, inviting, delicious works of art…

     We feature a beautiful cocktail, the Frondsong, from his cocktail book, ”Artisanal Cocktails.“                                                                                                                                                          

FRONDSONG

Trending Thursday: Saffron Yellow

I chose this deep intense yellow as trend of the week ... featured on the runways and interiors, the color is considered auspicious in several eastern faiths and works great to brighten up a space and give it a feel good - happy vibe!

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Bold & Dramatic by Mary Mac Donald

Fun office/study

Image Style Front

Great color contrast image via

Chevron Provencial chair at Etsy

Pineapple Lamp at Neiman Marcus

Moroccan Pouf at fab.com

Spring is here ... let's get colorful!!!

Spring is here and I thought why not shrug off the winter gloom with some bright and colorful ideas from the outdoors.

Inspiring Anthropologie ...

Absolutely love all Anthropologie stores for their eclectic selection of accessories, home décor and women’s clothing. Last weekend I stumbled upon the one at the Grove in LA and it was an absolute joy ... what was meant to be a quick fly-by ended up being a lingering, meandering and inspiring visit …

With a Twist Teacup

Tiled & Dotted Bowl

Capri Blue Jar Candle, Indigo

Verde Bag

Exotic Happy Hour ...

Happy Hour Friday continues...and this week it's getting wild! 

We're going outside the box, using ingredients like shiso leaf, with a mint / basil flavor, 

it's that leaf next to the sushi in Japanese restaurants.

Combining that with fresh raspberries, Vodka, & St. Germain (elderflower liquor from France) and just a touch of Chenin Blanc, a grape varietal from South Africa. 

Together, it's a little bit Africa, a little bit of the East and very much exotic!!

EASTERN CAPE

1 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Chenin Blanc

3/4 oz. St. Germain

1/2 oz. Fresh Lime

1/2 Simple Syrup

4-5 Raspberries

2 Shiso Leaves

Trending Thursdays:Into the Wild

Taking inspiration once again from safari lodges and color palette from fashion ... here are a few really cool pieces that can add character to your home and bring back nostalgic memories of the wild.

Michael Kors Collection

Magical Thinking Ikat Pillow sold by Urban Outfitters

Danish Counter Seat sold by Wisteria

Steamer Trunk End Table sold by Zin Home

Director's Chair sold at deringhall.com

Vintage Steamer Trunk Table 54" sold by Zin Home