by The Perennial Style | Mar 31, 2014 | Dwell, Events, Uncategorized
Contemporary design has always been a favorite of mine when I dream of my future home. I just love the chic and simplistic aesthetics of a modern home. This past week, we attended the Pohlenz Dallas – Valcucine opening hosted by Modern Luxury in the Dallas Design District. Scott Pohlenz is a licensed architect from Tulsa who has worked throughout the states and Europe to design beautiful rooms, while providing a white glove service to cater to individual requests. I had the pleasure of meeting Scott at the opening and was extremely impressed with his new Dallas showroom. Valcucine, the anchor line for Pohlenz, focuses on providing quality and contemporary designs, while remaining environmentally friendly with their 100% recyclable kitchens. My close friend, David Arnwine, has been named showroom manager for the new Dallas location, and with his experience in the interior design industry, I have no doubt clients will be more than impressed with their final result! As a lover of fashion, I was head over heels for their contemporary closet designs (which were fully stocked with Edo Popken clothing) and plan on using David’s expertise when I buy my first home! Take a look at some of our pictures from the event and be sure to check out the Pohlenz portfolio here for more home design inspiration and services!
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Ellen: Stella and Jamie Leather Sleeve Dress // Metal Plate Belt // Gianmarco Lorenzi Slingbacks (similar or look for less) // Kendra Scott Earrings // YSL Handbag // NARS Lipstick
Janie: Silk Blouse (similar) // Leather Mini // Thomas Wylde Wedges (look for less) // Vintage Gucci Handbag // David Yurman Bracelets // Kendra Scott Earrings
by The Perennial Style | Mar 26, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
I’ve always been a big fan of classic shapes and bold prints, which is why Lilly Pulitzer is one of my all-time favorite designers. Lilly has mastered the classic sundress, and I must say I could buy them all! Whether it’s my love for the preppy look or the nostalgia it brings from my days at boarding school, Lilly Pulitzer is my number one designer for Spring. This dress is one of my newest favorites from her collection. The pop of pink on this turquoise dress was what sold me on the print, and I am absolutely loving the exposed zipper on the back! This dress is the perfect piece to wear to any occasion from bridal showers to derby parties to weekends at the beach. Click here to add it to your closet!
Lilly Pulitzer Dress // Lilly Pulitzer Necklace // Kendra Scott Earrings // Jessica Simpson Wedges // Tory Burch Bag // Hidalgo Rings // Judith Ripka Ring // Rolex Watch // Aviators
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by The Perennial Style | Mar 25, 2014 | Events, Style, Uncategorized
This past Thursday, my sisters and I had the pleasure of attending the Brunello Cucinelli grand opening party in his new Highland Park Village location. Brunello Cucinelli started his company in Italy in 1978, and continues to serve as Creative Director and Chairman for his line which specializes in luxury goods for men and women. We had so much fun at the event listening to (the charming) Brunello speak about the history of the company, his inspiration, and how his passions have created this beautiful line of apparel. We fell in love with his newest collections and were inspired to add more neutral tones into our wardrobe for Spring. Take a peek at some of the pictures from the event and be sure check out Brunello Cucinelli’s newest collections below:
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What We Wore:
Blair: Dress (similar) // 7 for All Mankind Heels (similar) // Gucci Handbag // Teardrop Necklace // Tiffany’s Necklace // Judith Ripka Earrings // Ashley Pittman Bangles // Rolex Watch
Ellen: Cropped Sweater // BCBG Bandage Pencil Skirt // Baldan Wedges (similar or look for less) // Gold Chain Necklace // Ear Cuffs // David Yurman Bangles
Janie: Dress (similar: this or this) // Prada Pumps (look for less) // YSL Bag (similar) // David Yurman Bangles // Kate Spade Studs
Check out some of our favorite Brunello Cucinelli looks:
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by The Perennial Style | Mar 12, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
When I think of a navy dress and a denim jacket, the word classic comes to mind. Despite all the fads that come and go, these are two items that always remain in style. What I love most about this look is this After Pant’s Paris jacket I snagged at Gregory’s a couple years ago. The jacket maintains the same all-American look of denim, but the padded shoulders gives it an updated twist – see this similar one I found for the look for less. I paired it with this fun and flirty seamed skirt dress for drinks in the Arts District with a girlfriend.
After Pant’s Paris Jacket (try this similar option) // LOFT Dress // Christian Louboutin Sandals (look for less) // YSL Handbag // Express Necklace // Judith Ripka Ring (similar) // Pearl Earrings // NARS Lipstick // David Yurman Bangles // Essie Polish // Ray Bans
Photos by Caroline Covets
by The Perennial Style | Mar 11, 2014 | Dwell, Uncategorized
Growing up in South Alabama, I was raised to understand the importance of having the appropriate china for any occasion. Now that I am married and nesting in my own home, my love for tableware has only intensified. I am excited to spotlight one of my new favorite companies today, Dishique! Megan Dalbey Steffen, co-founder of Dishique, and I danced together on the high school dance team back in Alabama, which is where I discovered her incredible artistic ability. After venturing to UGA for college, Megan moved to Chicago and began this adorable dish company with her husband! Since I am frequently attending showers, I definitely appreciate original gift ideas and this is my place to go! One of my favorite styles of dishes designed by Dishique would be the hometown collection. Though I am no longer living in Alabama, this plate brings a pinch of hometown charm to my dinner parties. We recently spoke with Megan about her inspiration and process behind her company – Check out what we learned!
What inspired you to create a dishware company?
My husband and I wanted to start something ourselves- a lifetime goal if you will. We wanted to grow a business and learn about the process together. We joke that I like to design and he likes to eat, so creating dinnerware was the perfect middle ground! However, in all seriousness, I’ve always had a collection of artful drawings and I wanted to put them to use. We researched many a different processes and products that we could use this art on, and decided to try decorating ceramics because it seemed like an interesting journey to both of us.
Megan and her husband, Jason
We absolutely love the custom city plates. Do you think you’ll branch out with more cities in the future? A Dallas plate would be the perfect touch to our new home.
Of course! I’m actually working on lots of new urban collections including Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, Nashville, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Louisville. Dallas would be super and I’ll certainly add it to my list! Sometimes I wish I had 4 more hands to create more! :)
How long do custom order typically take?
Our lead time for custom orders is typically 2-4 weeks. We’ve done lots of completely custom work too. For instance, we’ve made dessert plates for weddings with the couple’s monogram emblem as well as coffee mugs with adorable lobsters! The sky is the limit. If it’s something we can get our hands on, we’re typically game to try. Completely custom orders take around 4-6 weeks – depending on the quantity and design.
It says you design, create, and fire each individual item. We love a unique and handmade product. Could you tell us more about this process? Do you have a kiln in your house?
The process is fairly simple, but as we’ve learned, very tedious and tricky. Our artwork is made into special decals, that we hand apply to each item. The porcelain item then gets re-fired in a kiln so that the decal becomes part of the glaze. This makes it dishwasher and microwave safe. When we first started we knew we needed access to a kiln, but didn’t know the first thing about a kiln, let alone how to operate a kiln. So we actually drove about 2 hours to pay these fabulous, Wisconsin artsy ladies to use their kiln. It was a wild experience that we laugh about today. Once we got our samples back, we knew we were going to need to bite the bullet, so we bought our first kiln. We purchased a kiln and honestly didn’t even know how to turn the thing on…but we’ve learned, a lot! So, we currently have one kiln (and are shopping for a second) that is in our basement.
Check out some of my favorites:
My Hometown Plate
Monogram Plate
Announcement Plate
To see more designs by Dishique or to learn about hosting a Dishique party of your own, click here!
