Mercury glass has been used in decor since the 1800s, and for good reason. Its vintage shine suits a variety of styles and spaces – a couple of mercury glass vases adds a touch of shimmer to table settings, while pairing vases with candles and romantic blooms makes for eye-catching centerpieces perfect for a vintage […]

From flowers to fashion and then back to flowers, meet New York native Rachel Cho of Rachel Cho Floral Design. Jamali Garden: You were surrounded by flowers from childhood. Rachel Cho: I grew up working at my mom’s Bronx flower shop. As a little kid, I saw flowers as symbols of weekends wasted and work I […]

Spring is peony season and the season is now even longer thanks to the availability of Alaska peonies. From peony wedding bouquets to dinner table centerpieces, here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate peonies into your weddings, parties, and celebrations.   1. Peony Wedding Bouquets The inspiration for this wedding bouquet is Downton […]

We’ve rounded up some of our best and favorite ideas for vintage wedding decorations, from a vintage wedding ceremony, to vintage-look wedding centerpieces, to the grand finale, your wedding cake. See them all and the sources to recreate these vintage wedding ideas for yourself. Vintage Wedding Ceremony It’s easy to recreate this wedding ceremony backdrop […]

Meet Peter M. Krask, owner of PMK Floral Arts, and resident floral designer at NBC’s Today show. Yes, he designs those weddings for all of Rockefeller Plaza (12, and counting!) and 6 million viewers, and everything in between, from a Chinese New Year segment, to the floral decor for an interview with a president, or […]

Frank Alexander, one of the Harriette Rose Katz Chosen Few members, has established himself as an influential event designer since 2004, when he launched Frank Alexander NYC, a full service event and design firm based in Manhattan’s inspiring East Village. An expert at re-imagining challenging event sites while taking advantage of their unique design opportunities, […]

This month’s designer spotlight is on Rebecca Cole of Rebecca Cole GROW. See how you can re-create her signature “modern organic” style for yourself. Rebecca Cole, former star of Discovery Channel’s ‘Surprise by Design’, has been taking over New York City and beyond for the past two decades with her company Rebecca Cole GROW. With […]