Happy New Year!!

2013: 10 Things You Must Give Up To Move Forward

So I just came across this quote, and I absolutey adore it. It basically sums up most of my thoughts about starting 2013 right...I hope it resonates with you as well!

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New Years Entertaining: The Perfect Cocktail

Whenever you throw a party, my number one recommendation is having the house drink of the night. Your drink, just like your decorations, should fit the aesthetic of the holiday or event. For New Years, my favorite drink to make is a 'Captain Handsome.' Not only is it, hands down, one of the best looking cocktails, but it tastes amazing!

Captain Handsome

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce creme de violette
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/4 ounce limoncello
• Absinthe, for the glass
• Splash of chilled seltzer
• Brandied cherry (sold in jars at gourmet stores), for garnish

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the gin, creme de violette, lime juice and limoncello and shake well. Rinse the inside of a cocktail glass with absinthe. Strain the drink into the glass, add the seltzer and garnish with a brandied cherry.

Host A Glamorous Bungalow1a New Year's Party

People always ask us for input on throwing a well decorated party. This New Year's, have a little more fun decorating, don't play it safe - it's New Year's after all! When decorating: think fireworks, champagne explosions, and late night mischiefs.

               

You may not have realized, but champagne bottles are great decorative accents when throwing a celebration. The more you have around the house, whether it's in an ice bucket or arbitrarily placed around the house, champagne bottles can be so decorative and sexy at the same time. 

This is the only time of year we will allow confetti to be thrown all over the place. The reason being it prevails the illusion of fireworks- which is a statement of the New Year.

MORE CHAMPAGNE!! But this time we want you to notice the customization these bottles have with the New Year and drinking quotes labeled on them - we love anything customizable. 

We refuse to let any of our readers use white lights to light their rooms. Change out all your bulbs to nice incandescent yellow lights. It is sexier, brighter, and much more elegant than white lights. For this night, lets' dim them out and make it more romantic!

This week we will introduce our signature New Year's drink for you to have on your menu. Make sure you have elegant tumblers, shakers, and martini glasses to make your event even more chic. Some well decorated desserts won't hurt either!

Quote of the Week!

Pantone Color of the Year Emerald Green

Pantone has announced the 2013 color of the year: Emerald Green. This hue represents 2013 because the color reminds us of nature, grass and Mother Nature. Green is the color of growth and signifies America in 2013.  The rich tone is all about luxury, just like jewels and money.  Pantone has described the choice as "lively, radiant, and lush...A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."

So here are some fabulous ways to incorporate this lush, rich hue into your life!    
 

Interior Designer S.R. Gambrel

Today I want to share with you the work of S.R Gambrel, specifically a South Hampton home that he designed. Steven Gambrel is a New York-based designer with an extensive portfolio. What captured my attention about his work is the variety styles that he mixes and the detailing in each of his homes. Whether you are looking at a New York city apartment or a Hampton beach house he does an amazing job balancing timeless pieces, with high-style and luxury. The details in this South Hampton home are awe-inspiring. 

All photos courtesy of S.R. Gambrel. Enjoy!

The black and white entrance is a perfect prelude of what's to come

A beautiful combination of traditional

  

Red doors are great feng shui

 

Bringing the outdoors in by adding elements of wood, stone and plants

Adoring the black walls mixed with red pieces. The geometric print on the chair reappears later.

The Missoni print continues throughout the home

Detailed elements continue...Missoni details, wood chandelier and red rug

The black and white continue in the bedroom

Love the original black and white Hollywood regency style piece under the window

 

More black, white & red!

Beautiful way to chronicle your family and friends

The white boarders on the lounge furniture align with patterns inside the home