Tuesday, December 14, 2010

It! Inspiration: Christmas Eve Elegance

There's nothing like an elegant table to set the mood for a beautiful evening with friends and family. Here are our pics for the season:

It! Inspiration table from Between Naps on the Porch; Christmas ornaments from Saks Fifth Avenue; Vera Wang for Wedgwood "with love" stemware from Bloomingdale's; Colonial sterling silver candelabras from Silver Gift Store; "Trousdale" dinnerware from Neiman Marcus

Thursday, December 9, 2010

It! Inspiration: Winter Wedding


Why should Spring get all the glory? We adore winter weddings. After all, what better theme to inspire guests to cozy up with one another as the snow falls?

Winter wedding from Bentley Meeker; Snowy pinecone winter wedding cake from Martha Stewart; Stationery by Ceci New York; bouquet from Brides.com

It! Inspiration: Set a wintry holiday table

Whether you're in Palm Beach or Kennebunkport, a wintry holiday table channeling the beauty of aspen groves and evergreens sets the mood for a cozy holiday feast with friends and family.

Santa table decor from Pottery Barn; Christmas tree place cards from Martha Stewart; lollipops from Maxwell House of Design; Rosemary tree centerpieces from Interior Design

Friday, December 3, 2010

The Festival of Trees has begun! Join us at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Dec. 3-12

The It! Girls will be rocking around the Christmas tree tonight at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens! With more than 30 designer Christmas trees, Christmas carolers, a holiday boutique and more, it is just what we need to get us in the holiday spirit here in balmy South Florida — the delicious noshes and open bar during the Gala Opening doesn't hurt, either!

The event benefits the garden's Community Enrichment Program, designed to provide cultural opportunities to all populations through innovative programming incorporating the visual arts, environmental awareness and interpretive history of Ann Weaver Norton.

Family and friends of all ages are invited to the gala, with tickets available for $200 for adults (ANSG members $150) and $25 per child. Gentlemen of the Garden will present Community Days with $10 admission (children $5) Dec. 4 and 5 and Dec. 8-12.

For more information on Festival of Trees or the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, call (561) 832-5328 or email annnorton@ansg.org. To view the latest schedule of events at the garden, please visit www.ansg.org.

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a recognized 501(c)3 operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The gardens are conveniently located at 253 Barcelona Road, at the corner of Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, FL. The rare palm and sculpture gardens, exhibition galleries and artist studio are currently open Wednesday-Sunday. 11- 4 p.m.