David Stark Holiday Collection at West Elm

Here's a video from West Elm's site about David Stark's Holiday Collection. He's taken everyday pieces and re-purposed them for a totally fresh take on holiday decor. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the newspaper lamp shade. I might have to pass on that one. However, the flowers are super cute and I love how he uses the garland as gift wrapping. These touches really make items seem personal and crafty without coming across as cheesy or cheap.


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David Stark Holiday Collection from west elm on Vimeo.

The New Holiday Collection at West Elm

I'm in love with West Elm's new holiday collection! It's so beautiful I honestly want to buy up the store.  Their fall/winter entertaining collection is truly something you could make work all year. The lines are clean and simple. The prints are playful and whimsical yet very very chic. I love how they use metallic in a way that still feels unfussy and earthy.

Here are a few of my favorite pieces that you can use now, throughout the holiday, and in many cases throughout the year:

I'm I the only one that finds birds kind of creepy? I thought these would be great year round but especially at a very grown up Halloween party.

Love the use of metallics here. Gold and white is just so versitile. These would look fabulous as for Thanksgiving or Christmas entertaining.

Obviously these are great winter plates, but they may also work for Halloween. I have this whole black and white with red accents Halloween party idea in my head just waiting to jump out. Who says you can't move away from the traditional orange and black and do something a little unexpected. Maybe that will be my next post!

More fun usage of metallics.....

Simple and lovely details...

A couple fun holiday themed serving trays....

A new look at the fall harvest table. These recylced spanish glass bottles do double duty as candle holders and bud vases.

Later,

Guru

Cafe Saint-Ex Labor Day Pig Roast and Block Party

If firing up th grill sounds like way too much work on a day where hard working Americans everywhere should be taking it easy, let someone else turn the pig at Cafe Saint-Ex's annual Labor Day Pig Roast. This year's event includes a BBQ sauce competition, live bluegrass from Dry Mill Road, interactive arts for kids, barback olympics and more! Come out and support a great cause, the Fillmore Arts Center.

For more information please contact Ashley@saint-ex.com !

Labor Day Pig Roast and Block Party

Cafe Saint Ex

1847 14th Street

September 6th, 11-5

To Do List: 2010 Labor Day Weekend Edition

Dear Metro,
Thank you for stranding me in Silver Spring for the holiday weekend. No, don't worry about me. We have a farmer's market, a Starbucks....make that two Starbucks, and a very colorful fountain. I'll be just fine...

;) I love Silver Spring and here's what's happening in good old DSS this weekend:

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Get up and get your workout on at the first Sunday morning Early Bird Fitness event.

Don't be a mashugana. Come out to the Jewish New Year celebration on Sunday from 2-5pm. Two words-MOON BOUNCE.

Get your car washed at Whole Foods to benefit the Salad Bar Project.

Then, of course, there's the Farmers Market and that other little market up the street on Fenton.

Here's whats happening at other spots in and around DC:

This really needs no explanation....Labor Day Burger Eating Contest at Whitlow's on Wilson Bar and Grill.

Get the blues Saturday from 1-7pm at the annual DC Blues Festival. The event features live local and national acts at the Carter Barron Amphitheater.

National Symphony Orchestra's free concert on the West Lawn of the US Capitol Building Sunday starting at 8pm.

Jazz, check. Wine, check. Let the Herndon Labor Day Jazz &Wine Festival be the perfect ending to your holiday weekend. Monday from 12-6pm.

Mmmm...pie. Sunday Bethesda Central Farm Market will be holding the First Annual “Bake Bethesda a Pie” Contest.

Get a special 20% off Labor Day Discount on DC Metro Food Tours’ Little Ethiopia Tour this Saturday.  Email sharone@dcmetrofoodtours.com to reserve your spot

Looking to get your party on? Don't miss DJ Skribble at Eden on Sunday and be sure to stop by by Lima's Labor Day Bash.

Go here for a list of labor day events in and around DC!

Later,

Guru