Color Day: Be My Valentine (Red & Pink)

Last week, our color day focused on shades of pink.  This week, we will add in a bit of red (and lots of hearts!) to give it that super Valentine's Day feel. We generally avoid wearing these colors together any other time because, well, they just look like Valentine's Day. So, with that, this is about the only time of year that we consider it truly acceptable. But, regardless of what we think, these colors are romantic and traditional and, when combined, give things an overall happy and delightful feel that we can't help but enjoy.

Valentine's Day Red, Pink, and White Color Inspiration Board

Images from: ThePathLessTraveled, Nella Designs, Wedding Cabaret, The Slightly Obsessive Bride, Elizabeth Anne Designs, The Perfect Palette, Wed Loft, All Women Stalk, Cactus Creek

    XOXO

     Jen & Saira

Color Day: Dreaming of a White Christmas

Here in NJ it is rare but, on occasion, we are lucky enough to wake up Christmas morning to a soft dusting of snow.  A white Christmas is something we always dream of and it certainly helps to add to the magic of Christmas. We're dreaming of a white Christmas this year, so it's only appropriate that our last color day before the holiday represent just that! Glistening tree tops, sleigh bells ringing and fluffy, white, blankets of snow are part of what makes this season so beautiful. You can go with cool white and silver for an icy mix or warm white and gold for a fire-side glow.  This board shows a little bit of both worlds with a mix of cool and warm whites that captures the essence of candle lit, cozy snowy evening.  

Winter White Christmas Wedding Inspiration Board

Images from: The Wedding Decorator, Chandra Keel, Wedding Wire, Style Me Pretty, One Wed, skimbaco lifestyle, Artessen, Be Different Act Normal, Enchanted Dream Weddings,  Kelly Hicks Design, Wedding Paper Divas



May all your Christmases be white.



XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Forest Green and Gold

Today's color day is inspired in part by Jen's Christmas tree, but really just the holiday season in general. Pine trees are majestic enough to begin with, but add twinkling white lights, delicate gold garland, and glittering ornaments and they transform into fabulously beautiful focal points for any room.  Forest green and gold are rich, warm, and regal colors not just for making a gorgeous Christmas Tree, but also for creating a luxe look for any holiday decor, dinner party, or winter wedding.

Forest/Emerald Green and Gold Color Inspiration Board

Images from: DavieandChiyo, Polyvore, Zimbio, JenniferaBoston, thisnext, shoeperwoman, yourperfectday1,   MyWeddingReceptionIdeas, Stylish Wedding Ideas

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches! XOXO Jen & Saira

Color Day: Red, Black, and Khaki

December is finally here and that means today is the first day of our 12 Days of Christmas promotion!  Please start commenting and you'll be entered into our random drawing to win a great little prize from a local artist or crafter.  We have things to give away from cards to candles to prints, soaps, jewelry and more! 

Now, in the meantime, to get us into the holiday spirit here is a color board that says Christmas with style.  One look at this color board will leave you longing for a snow day where you snuggle up with a warm blanket and sip cocoa by the fireplace. Red is a signature shade of the holidays and it very vibrant, but here it is toned down with the neutral khaki, black, and white to create a rustic, country look with a level of sophistication that we think even the people over at Burberry would be pleased with.

Khaki, Red, Black, and White Inspiration Board

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Images from: designandink, ootch, hankandtillie, cottonbirddesigns, lovegrowsbygiving, sewnnatural, anniewhere, pattisprimitives, boopteylu, inburberry, with this ring, modcloth     

May your days be merry and bright!

XOXO

Jen & Saira       

Color Day Themes: Turkey Day Delight

Since 1863, Thanksgiving has been celebrated each year in the United States.  Often overshadowed by Christmas, Thanksgiving doesn't typically get enough credit and many might look at it as the day they can finally start playing their Mariah Carey X-mas CD.  While we do love Christmas, we think Thanksgiving is just wonderful and deserves equal celebration.  Tell the people in your life you're thankful for them and go ahead and gobble up some yummy food.  Traditional thanksgiving day foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce that is shaped like the can, delicious pies -- these are things we look forward to all year!  Don't forget to wear your stretchy leggings so you have plenty of room for that extra helping of stuffing!

Thanksgiving Inspiration Board

Images from: The Sweet Occasion, Manolo Brides, Our Wedding Plus, Raina Dawn Events, The Allan House, The Budget Minded Bride, Inspiredbythis, RitzyBee, Le Bride, Weddingbee, Social Couture, West Elm, Sophie's Favors



Have a Happy Turkey Day!



XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Cranberry and Orange

Last week we played around with some Fall neutrals, but what about the warm, rich colors of fall?  We LOVE the combination of cranberry/burgundy with a burnt or pumpkin shade of orange. So much so, that Jen used this combination for her very own wedding.  Orange is becoming a huge trend in weddings, and pairing it up with another traditional Fall shade, like burgundy, insures your wedding will channel the spirit of fall in a way that is modern and tasteful. 

Cranberry/Burgundy and Orange Wedding Inspiration Board

Images from: David Difuntorum Photography, Freed Photography, Abby Rose Photo, Kingen Smith, Tasting Memories, Joyful Heart Design, WeddingBee, Inventing Weddings, Project Wedding, Juja Crafts, Bake Your Heart Out, I Do Inspiration           

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Chocolate, Brown, and Cream

When it comes to Fall decor, you can draw inspiration from so many different colors that it can be overwhelming.  If you want your home or event to evoke feelings of hot cider and comfy nights by the fireplace, think of natural neutrals like chocolate and cream blended with a nice medium toned brown. These calming hues flow perfectly into one another and can be used to create a sleek modern look or, if you're like us, you might prefer to embrace nature and create a rustic, charming, and cozy environment.  Using earth toned shades like these can really serve to create an inviting atmosphere without sacrificing style or drama and can look incredibly warm and romantic with the glow of candle light and gold accents.

Chocolate, Brown, and Cream Wedding Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Anthropologie, ModCloth, Wedding Cake Ideas, I Do Inspiration, The Slightly Obsessive Bride, Flickr, The Knot, Brides, I Do Times Two, Ola's Dream World, Zappos        

XOXO,

Jen & Saira 

Color Day: Green, Bronze, and Silver

Earthy colors like yellow, orange, burgundy, brown, and green are typically what comes to mind when you think of Fall colors. But, your Fall wedding doesn't have to be typical.  Choosing all of those colors together can tend to look tacky and juvenile and you certainly don't want your space to feel like you are swimming in a Crayola box. So, we suggest a more sophisticated way to incorporate Fall colors into your space.  For an elegant look, choose an accent color or two and pair it with neutrals or metallics.  Here we've taken a beautiful shade of green and paired with a warm metallic bronze and cool silver, lending to the overall feeling of calm and serenity. If you choose your colors carefully you'll find your space to be inspiring, not overwhelming.

Forest Green, Bronze, and Silver Wedding Color Inspiration Board

Images from: kellyoshiroevents, Project Wedding, greenweddingshoes, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Projector, Beazuness, Modcloth, peoniesandpolaroids, weddingpaperdivas, Nordstrom, ElizabethAnnDesigns            

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Teacher's Pet (Red Delicious Apple)

Happy September, dolls!  Today's board is inspired by school tradition and the infamous "teacher's pet".  Being teacher's pet isn't easy; there's studying, class participation, and of course the time-honored tradition of presenting your teacher with "thoughtful gifts".  And, when it comes to gifts, there is nothing more traditional and formally ingrained in our minds than a ripe, red, perfectly polished apple. "Back to School" can remind you of a lot of things like paper bag book covers, pencil shavings, and plaid, but when you think of school and teachers and Fall and put it all together, you get a big juicy apple.  Luckily, here in New Jersey, we have an abundance of orchards! So, in September and October we can all flock to our nearest farm and pick our apples, which may be used to help get us to the head of the class, or better yet in pies, as place card holders, & as centerpieces. However you choose to use this fall favorite, incorporating apples into your Fall decor is a surefire way to get an A+ from us!

Red Apple Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Zazzle, lehanpaperdesign, ModCloth, kellyoshiroevents, moorehousedesigns, theinspireddesignblog, Keen to be Seen, Thoughtfully Simple, Ritzy Bee, Cup Cakes Take the Cake, Inspired by This, ringoblog, This Next, Tizzalicious           

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: School Days

High school sweethearts, pre-school playmates, middle school pals, whatever the case may be, we think stories of couples that met long ago in school are simply the sweetest.  And, what better way to celebrate your relationship than to re-live those school days in your wedding ,engagement party, anniversary, etc. Back to school time reminds us of many things - pencils, books, chalkboards, school busses, and more and there are many ways to bring your past into your present with style. Make your event school themed by incorporating some lovely education inspired elements.  Try a library card catalog as a table card holder, hang handmade paper heart garland, make paper airplanes serve as sweet place cards, and don't forget the chalk and fun shades like school bus yellow!

School Days: Wedding Inspiration Board

Images from: The Sweetest Occasion, Green Wedding Shoes, Design Sponge, The Knot, Snippet & Ink, Fine Books Magazine, OneWed, kellyoshiroevents, Martha Stewart Weddings 

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Bejeweled Bliss

Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds, oh my! Jewel tones have a unique ability to add a sense of luxury and passion to any space, wardrobe, etc. Can't decide which to use?  Use them all! These regal shades flow together and compliment each other so nicely to create a sexy, sultry, naturally glamorous atmosphere. We think this rich and luxurious looking ensemble, inspired by your favorite gemstones, is fit for a queen and certainly for any Fall wedding or event.

Jewel-toned Wedding Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Pretty Chicky, Zenadia Design, The Indie Bride, ModCloth, Wedding Paper Divas, Nelle, handmadebyemy, Real Simple, Alex Sepkus, Eco-Lovely Guide





And, PS - Can you believe this is our 100th post!?

 Oh, how the time flies! It totally snuck up on us and we didn't even have a chance to prepare a speech or celebratory photo montage.

Anyway, in the next few weeks you can look forward to some fresh posts on Fall fashion and accessories, all sorts of back to school necessities, and, of course more inspiring color days, themes, and weddings!

We love writing for you and we thank you, so very much, for reading.

Here's to the next 100!

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Spices of India

Namaste!  Let's continue this week's food theme with a pallet inspired by some of our favorite cuisine. Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Curry, Tandoori anything.. we just can't get enough ethnic foods and Indian is one of our favorites! With it's rich red, deep gold, & earthy green spices, Indian food is by far the most colorful and vibrant of them all!  We love the way these savory hues play off each other and work together to create a color scheme that invokes comfort, warmth, & passion.  This is one delectable color inspiration that we're sure will add a little spice to your home, event, or Fall wardrobe.

 Indian Spices Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Macy's,  The Sweetest Occasion, Santa Barbara Chic, Anthropologie, Alfred Angelo, Urban Outfitters, Wedding Paper Divas, Project Wedding, Elizabeth Ann Designs, I Do Inspiration, Polka Dot Robot, Taste of India 

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

         

Color Day: Rose/Blush Pink & Mauve

So, we're gearing up for Fall here at PDR. And, while we certainly have some more Summer fun in store for you, we can't help but be enticed by Fall color schemes.  Typically blush/rose pink is considered a spring color, but when placed next to mauve it has a very warm and cozy feel to it, perfect for those cool Fall nights.   Blush and mauve is one of the hot color combos for this year (according to www.theknot.com) so, here is an inspiration board to encourage you to try it out and give your own little twist to this trendy color combo this season.

Rose/Blush Pink & Mauve Wedding Color Inspiration Board

Images from: TheKnot, BlueFly, Brides, WeddingBee, Keen To Be Seen, The Finer Things, Forzieri,

 Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, JCrew, Zazzle, Beautifully Ever After, Aya Wedding

XOXO,

Jen & Saira         

Color Day Themes: The Beach

We liked last week's sunflower theme so much that we decided to do another theme for this week!  Sometime next May-August Jen's mom will be getting married.  Although they have not yet set a date one thing has been agreed upon; it will be a beach wedding!  With some creative thinking and mother nature providing a serene backdrop, making a beach wedding romantic and beautiful  is a breeze.  Here is an inspiration board for all you beach bums out there.  Remember these things can translate to other areas and not just weddings.  These ideas are also great for summer dinner parties and shore house decorating! Keeping it light and neutral and introducing cool, subtle colors like those of sea glass or salt water taffy is key to creating a casual and cool seaside look.

Beach Theme Inspiration Board

Images from: PaintingsbyShanon,RememberSomethingBlue, MyDreamWedding, Bridella, AinaKai, PrimaDonnaBride, Jena D Events , BlueFlairPhotoBlog, White Sands Weddings, BridalHoodBlog, Martha Stewart Weddings, AgnesLopezPhotography, Bridal Party Tees, I Do Inspiration

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Peach and Seafoam

Summer in NJ is all about days relaxing on the beach, so here's a summer color board that would make Grandma proud!  Take a walk through Jen's grandma's house down by the bay and you'll find yourself overwhelmed with seafoam and peach. Throughout the space, from the couch to the wallpaper to the dining room table, and decorative elements, it is obvious that Grandma Dee is totally crazy for this color combo, and we can't blame her! These hues are soft and calming and are truly representative of beach elements like waves and coral.  They are cool and light and perfect for your summer wedding, party, or decor.

Peach & Seafoam Wedding Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Ann Taylor, The Inspired Bride, JCrew, Anthropologie, BeDazzledbyLuiza, soradesigns, percyhandmade, dutchpearl, oneboutique, Martha Stewart, Urban Outfitters 

Sally sells sea shells by the seashore!

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Red, White, and Blue

Oh say can you see... an awesomely patriotic color board!?!



In a perfect world, this post would have gone up last week to inspire you for your July 4th parties, but alas, Eclipse swooped in and took over our posts.  But, just because our Independence Day is over does not mean that we should be any less patriotic!  So, here is a color day inspired by the stars and stripes on our grand ol' flag.  We're sure this theme would make our founding fathers' proud.

Red, White, & Blue "Americana" Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Bliss Event Group, FineStationary, TheKnot, Elizabeth Ann Designs, Flickr, Ruffled,  Live Earth, Things Festive, Project Wedding, Tammy Michelle, Fausta Store, qacreate, ikabags, bohemmarket, The Posh Event, Anthropologie           

...with liberty and justice for all!

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Black, White, and Red

The newest Twilight movie comes out TODAY and we wouldn't be prepared for "Eclipse" without a vampire inspired color day! The covers of the Stephenie Meyer Twilight books all sport the same theme, black with bold white and red graphics.  Black and white can represent opposites, Jacob Vs. Edward or Good vs. Evil for example, and red is the color of love, anger, and, of course, blood.  Now, it's easy to incorporate these shades without going totally Dita Von Teese or having your friends and family thinking you've suddenly gone "goth". These are classic colors and nothing can ever compare to the elegance of simple black and white, think 007, tuxedos, pearls, little black dresses. Choosing red as your accent ensures your space, event, etc. has just the right amount of passion and drama.

Black, White, and Red "Eclipse" Color Inspiration Board

Images from: Steve Madden, Forever21, Bakerella, HM Creative Supplies, Planet Wall Art, Name Your Wish Images, Jasmine Bridal, Little Black Book, PriceGems, Lunarrastar Jewelry, FIAZCO, The Kitchen Sink 

XOXO,

Jen & Saira