Saturday, November 26, 2016

Saturday Score





Welcome to this week's 'Saturday Score', a series we just launched last week 
(view last week's score here).  


This week, I'm sharing all of the "MARBLE-ous" things I discovered at Target in their holiday section.  I was immediately drawn to all of their marble and gold serving trays, serving carts and more!  For example, from the Modern Decor Mix Collection, this  $30 gold and marble tray would be terrific for appetizers, cheese, champagne.  And the gold and stone marble cart would make a fun accent table, mini bar, occasional table.  For $120, it's quite a steal for the design.    

 

Here are a few other "scores" I saw while shopping around.  I love them because of their unique design elements and their ability to provide a statement on a table, in a kitchen or as a side in a room.


The legs on this deer table are great!  Picture this in a room with coffee table books.  



These marble trees are clean and crisp.  I could see them on a bookshelf arranged with fresh greenery or on a marble kitchen island.  


Another great marble cart!  And lastly, this marble and gold cocktail mixing set.  Of course it would pair terrifically with the bar cart above.  




And as always, please follow my instagram for live updates from the shop and my happenings during my day.  I have now started shipping items that you see from Vivid Hue Home instagram.   We make ordering quick and easy, so you can simply call the shop, 860-677-0301 and we will process your payment information over the phone and ship a nicely packaged gift your way!

Cheers, 
heather 


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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Saturday Score




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Welcome to our first Saturday Score!  This is a series where we share something we feel is a "score" that we have found during our journey throughout the week.  It could be a great find for a great price or something so incredibly unique that it must be shared.  This week, I have a trio of "scores."


First, I found these Kate Spade by Lenox Rutherford Circle Red plates at Home Goods for $12.99 each.  While you can no longer find this style on the Kate Spade retail site, there are plenty of sites still selling a set of four plates for anywhere between $65 and $110.  I am personally going to use this to set a festive table for Christmas and the red trim will be perfect.  So, I consider this a "SCORE!"



I am at the craft store multiple times a week and during a visit to Hobby Lobby, I spotted this plaid salad plate for $9.99 and 50% off (as all things at Hobby Lobby are).  So, $5 for this plate that I will use as a salad plate to layer on top of my Kate Spade Dinner plates.  Score!  


And then, I was browsing through Pier One when I spotted these place mats made of faux greenery.  Of course my mind immediately went towards my holiday table. These were not on sale ($7 each) but I loved how unique they will be on the tablescape so I splurged.   And this is my number three "score" for the week.  


And here is how they will be layered on top of each other:  



 (If you've read my "5 Easy Steps for Creating a Stylish Holiday Table" then you recognize that plaid table covering).

Yes I have to admit, that even owning a gift and home decor shop, I am still continually scouring the other home stores and craft stores for the ultimate decor finds.  

Stay tuned for next week's "Saturday Score" where I'll share my fabulous weekly find!

And as always, for up to the minute updates on what we're up to at Vivid Hue, follow our instagram.  

xoxo
Heather



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Thursday, November 17, 2016

5 Easy Tips for a Stylish Holiday Table


At Vivid Hue Home, we believe in celebrating traditions without necessarily being traditional.  Many people feel overwhelmed with entertaining, especially during the holidays when there is so much hustle and bustle.   There are many factors that go into hosting a party and the table is often the last priority.

Yesterday, I filmed a segment on NBC Connecticut to share a few easy tips that will help hosts set a stylish looking tablescape with very little effort.  These tricks will help zhush up your table and have your guests oozing with envy.  I showcased two tablescapes; one for Thanksgiving and one  for Christmas.

Vivid Hue Home tablescapes as featured on NBC Connecticut, November 12, 2016

5 Easy Tips for a Stylish and Festive Holiday Table: 

1. Color: Use Non-Traditional Colors 

A holiday table does not need to use traditional holiday colors.  For example, many think a Thanksgiving table must use shades of orange and brown and that a Christmas table must use red and green.  In our tablescapes, we used blue and red tartan plaids for Thanksgiving and red and pink for Christmas. It's okay to think outside of the box and introduce colors that aren't traditionally used to represent the holiday.

2. Table Coverings: Introduce Unique Layers 

Start with a tablecloth, but then add an extra layer using items that are probably readily available in your home.  A swatch of fabric, a throw blanket or even wrapping paper all make terrific layers for a table.  For my Christmas table, I purchased a remnant swatch of vintage silk taffeta fabric from etsy.  I used this in the middle of the table for a pop of fuchsia and green.  For the Thanksgiving table, I placed a wool plaid throw blanket horizontally on the table.

Another great trick is using wallpaper or gift wrap down the center of the table as a runner.  It's inexpensive, readily available and an easy way to create a terrific visual interest in the center of the
table.
silk taffeta vintage fabric remnant 




3. Flowers: Buy Single Blocks of Color

Most people purchase grocery store flowers that are already sorted into bunches.  It's so convenient to grab a bunch and go.  One tip I learned years ago, when choosing flowers is to select bunches in the same block of color.  I tend to select all white flowers and look for ways to incorporate many different flower types of the same color into an arrangement.  For example, all white roses mixed with all white gladiolus with a pop of green berries.





A few other simple tricks to flower arranging:

Use a floral foam brick at the bottom of your vase.  This keeps flowers fed and also holds them in position.


Remove excess leaves and greenery from the stems of your flowers.
Place each flower into the arrangement one by one so you can manipulate the height and placement of the flowers appropriately.  


Add additional pops of colors (blocks of green or red berries).  For fun, add elements like peasant feathers to create visual interest.  



4. Incorporate Unique Vessels and Containers

Use vases and containers that are unique for the centerpiece.  I am always on the hunt for creative containers that can be used as a centerpiece.  Often, I find a great item that can be used all year.  For example, I use these elephant planters year round.  I use them for flowers, ornaments, fruit and sometimes with nothing in them at all.  They are tall and make quite the statement.  Just having them on the table as a centerpiece sets the tone for a fun and unique table scape.



A centerpiece does not need to include flowers.  For our Thanksgiving table, we created a visual by using multiple vases and containers in cobalt blue.  I use cake stands to create different levels of height.  Grouping similarly colored vases together creates a visual statement that makes a perfect centerpiece.  This can be done with any collection of vases and any color of items.



5. Layers: Placesettings and Placemats

Of course our motto at Vivid Hue Home is to mix and match patterns and don't take yourself too seriously.  We do this when it comes to placemats *and* plates.  I am constantly on the hunt for plates with different patterns and find many of my festive plates from Home Goods.  (When you know what to search for, you can discover Kate Spade NY, Jonathan Adler, Johnson Brothers and more).


In our Christmas tablescape, all of our plates were found on a budget.  The large diner plate with the fretwork edge is Jonathan Adler, the solid green plate is Kate Spade NY.  Both were bought at Home Goods for 1/3 of their original prices.  The pink plate is a faux vintage salad plate from Anthropolgie.  And the saucer on the very top was purchased at Goodwill for $9.00 for a set of 4 and sells on Replacements.com for about $99.00/ 4.   Score!  

I love using unexpected elements as plate holders.  For example, our placemat in our Christmas table is actually a feathered wreath from a craft store.  




And, we love wreaths so much, we also used a wreath as the centerpiece on our Thanksgiving table: 




So, to recap, here are our suggestions for easily zhushing up your holiday table: 


We had such a blast on NBC yesterday and look forward to our next segment (which may be happening soon--teaser).  

Here are some behind the scenes photos from our appearance there yesterday: 

Prepping the set for our Vivid Hue Home segment

Me on air with Kerri-Lee Mayland, NBC Connecticut

Live! 








And, we still can't wait to share our experience at the Set To Celebrate Event.  Here is a sneak peek of our holiday table.






It's hard to believe that it's been a year since our Holiday Gift Segment on NBC.  

We have video of the actual appearance this week and will upload to our site very soon.  

In the meantime, to view other tablescapes by Vivid Hue Home, check out "A vivid hue home table photo shoot."  


Thanks for all of your support please follow us on all social media to see frequent updates in our Vivid Hue world.

Cheers,
Heather xox
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Vivid Hue Home, for the holidays



We've got holiday on the brain, ya'll.  We'll be sharing more very soon but right now we are busy finalizing the details around the annual showcase of tablescapes "dressed for celebration" presented by the Connecticut Valley Garden Club.

This is our first year having a table.  We'll be among 25 other decorators and designers that create a tables cape.  This event is open to the public starting this Friday.  Tours are Friday 10-5pm and Saturday 10-5pm.  Tickets can be purchased online here for $25 or $30 at the door.



Please come see the tour if you're local.  I'm always amazed at the creativity at this event.  

Best, 
Heather 


Monday, September 19, 2016

Set To Celebrate Sneak Peek


I am pleased to announce that this year, Vivid Hue Home will be participating in The Connecticut Valley Garden Club's fundraising event, Set to Celebrate.

This event was started in 2011 in an effort to raise funds for a fully handicap accessible rose garden in Elizabeth Park, Hartford,  Connecticut.

Over 30 Connecticut designers are selected to decorate a uniquely themed tablescape .  The event is hosted at the Town & Country Club in Hartford, Connecticut and is open to the public.










The preview party is November 10, 2016 from 6-8:30pm and the public viewing is open the rest of the weekend, November 11 & 12th from 10am-5pm.
You can buy tickets to the event here.

I am still planning my tablescape, but think preppy chinoiserie at it's finest.  Fuchsia, plaid, greens...non traditional fall!

Here is a sneak peak of the table linens I'm considering:




I will keep you posted with teasers as I get further along with my planning.  I hope to see all of you locals at the event!!!

Best,
Heather

(All photos from the Set 2 Celebrate tables are courtesy of Set2Celebrate) .