Pink & Green

Yesterday's post about Dorothy Draper's Greenbrier got me thinking about how much I love green and pink. It's such a cheerful color combo, so I thought I'd share some favorite photos that I found online. Have a great weekend!

I drive a pepper white and black Mini Cooper, but find myself loving these pink Minis!

but of course, pink & green cupcakes & candy...

This Tony Duquette-style foyer has painted walls, a fun gilt tree console and twig mirror. What an interesting combo.

Such a soothing color palette for a room...

1959 laminate kitchen...

The Beverly Hills Hotel is my absolute favorite. They use the green and pink color combination and it's classic and fabulous...

How about a root beer float at the legendary Fountain Room in the Beverly Hills Hotel? I love sitting at the counter and watching the old Hollywood regulars. Great to people watch. Note the signature banana leaf wallpaper.

I can't leave the Beverly Hills Hotel without pillaging the gift shop for green & pink goodies. They carry everything from pink dog bowls & beds, to little mint tins & candles.

Love this photo. Do you think they're freinds?

If you need a pink and green fix, visit these blogs too!

Pink and Green Scene: Erin searches the web daily to find bedding, apparel & home decor, all in pink and green!

Pink Martinis & Pearls: This SoCal gal loves to entertain, cook, write and finds comfort in the pink and green world of tradition with a twist of her own.

photo credits: 1. Victoria Barracks, Dave Melbourne - Flickr 2. flowers - Laura Hewings -Flickr, 3-4. Mini Coopers- Google search, 5-6. wedding cupcakes, candy topiary- blisstree, 7. Chinoiserie Foyer, Well Appointed House 8-9. Traditional Home. 10. 1959 kitchen, Retro Renovation. 11-13. Beverly Hills Hotel 14. Ms. Green & Mrs. Pink - Brennheit Bakst - Flickr. 15. Pink Fairy Shoes - The Nostalgia Fairy - Flickr.

Dorothy Draper's Greenbrier

I was thrilled to see Victoria magazine's recent issue featuring a lovely spread on the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia.

The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia -- a National Historic Landmark with classic architecture, stunning interior design, and a beautifully sculpted landscape.

(above) The Greenbrier, "back in the day"

In 1946 Dorothy Draper arrived by train to take on a huge renovation project of the hotel. Her grand vision, "Romance and Rhododendrons" was over the top!

Now over 60 years later, The Greenbrier had a face-lift in 2007. Carleton Varney--Draper's protege, and president of Dorothy Draper and Company, oversaw most of the renovations to the tune of 50 million! This includes the delightful decorated cafe (above) with lavish plaster sconces, bright floral patterns and bold stripes. A nod to his mentor! Doesn't it look yummy?

I'd love to visit the Greenbrier-- the decor is so beautiful. And being a Draper fan, what's not to love?

Monogrammed silver flatware from the Greenbrier...

The reception hall with all the Dorothy Draper hallmarks, including the original large scale black and white checkerboard marble floor.

How can one resist the pink and green color combos? So refreshing...

This is a old postcard of the original Greenbrier's indoor pool built in 1912. It is available in a reproduction art print here. The pool was remodeled by Dorothy Draper in the 1940's.

To read more about the Greenbrier, visit their website here and be sure and pick up a copy of the July/August issue of Victoria magazine. It's a beautiful spread!

photos from the Greenbrier & Victoria magazine

Your Opinion, Please

I'm sure we all remember when we first saw flash/splash animation intros on websites. It was so much fun to watch these animated 'openings.'

With so many websites to view these days, I'm finding that I want to skip the intros and get right to the site. Which leads me to this dilemma. Paris Hotel Boutique has been online since 2002. We have the above intro which moves pretty quickly. The purpose was to view the exterior of the hotel, door opens, and you enter the boutique.

If you're familiar with my site, you've seen it before. If not, please take a look here.

My question to you readers, should I keep the intro page, or remove it and get right to the boutique? Please leave a comment and/or vote on the poll (top right). Your input is greatly appreciated since you're the ones that support my site!

Eugenio Recuenco

Awhile back I did a post about fashion photographer, Tim Walker. Thanks to a fellow blogger who pointed out that I inadvertently included some photos by Eugenio Recuenco. Oops.

Recuenco is famous photographer from Madrid, Spain. His works includes film, advertising, and print media. In Spain he shoots exclusively for Vogue. His amazing work captures your imagination and every single picture tells a story.

Recuenco's personal style is known to be called ”cinematographic” and “pictorial"

These photos above could be right out of the 1920's. He captures the Art Deco era beautifully.

Note the photo on the left imitating Tamara de Limpicka's famous painting, Girl in a Green Dress. What brilliant work.

Eugenio Recuenco's work is decadent, don't you agree? You can check out his extensive portfolio here.

photos from eugeniorecuenco.com

Happy 4th!

photo from vintageantiqueclassics.com

Happy Birthday USA!

Wishing you all a happy and safe 4th of July!


Celebrate!

Cocktails Anyone?

Doing some entertaining this summer? What about using some snazzy vintage glass swizzle sticks to give your drinks "a swanky punch of style"?

above: vintage glass swizzle sticks from the famous El Morocco in Manhattan, available here

Special thanks to Lizzie Garrett at Design Watcher for including Paris Hotel Boutique in her recent article in Bon Appetit magazine! Pick up the August issue on newsstands now or check out the story here.

photos courtesy of Bon Appetit magazine

Balustrade & Bitters is Here!

Today is the official launch of the "much anticipated" site, Balustrade & Bitters. Friends Coleen Rider from Coleen & Co., Megan Arquette from Beach Bungalow 8, and other talents have collaborated on this amazing site. This online symposium features stories of new & vintage finds, the hottest new places, interviews, events, interior design and more!

I'm thrilled to see the finished product. You gals are amazing! Check out Balustrade & Bitters here...