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J U N E 2 0 1 2 Part I

The inaugural pre-launch of the MANIFESTO MAGALOG was designed to paint a picture of the Society Socials and illustrate who we are as a brand before there was even a website to share. Thanks to the support of so many designers, bloggers, the media, and more, we’re approaching our one year anniversary, and I’m honored, humbled, and over-the-moon excited to show you who the Socials really are.

This issue of the MANIFESTO MAGALOG will include the same entertaining tips, decorating advice, and shopping round-ups you’ve seen before, as well as a new peek into the homes of the very people who make this all possible!

You’ll also find a sneak peek of our forthcoming designs that will debut in part II of the MANIFESTO MAGALOG in July.

I hope you enjoy and as always with a full and infinitely grateful heart, I thank you for making Society Social a reality!

Cheers, Roxy

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C O N T E N T S

GREETINGS FROM OUR FOUNDER

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THE KEY TO A SENSATIONAL SOCIAL

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D E C O R A T E

DECORATING TIPS FOR EVERY HOME

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MEET THE REAL SOCIETY SOCIALS

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S N E A K P E E K !

F R O L I C

AMY’S COCKTAILS

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SHAKEN, STIRRED, AND STYLED

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THE SOCIETY SOCIAL HOSTESS

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15 TIPS FOR BIG ENTERTAINING IN SMALL SPACES

THE TEAM & SPECIAL THANKS

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Don your caftans and raise your glass to two of our favorite tastemakers, Kelly Ottinger and Erika Brechtel!

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COTE D’AZUR PRINT

She’s the must-have maven who shops the market in supreme style and she’s joining the social to show us how to command a cocktail cart fit for the Cote d’Azur.

Kelly O., Interior Designer

kellymarket.com

ENTERTAINING IS FUN BY DOROTHY DRAPER

WOVEN PORCELAIN TRAY

IKAT COCKTAIL NAPKINS

WARWICK GARDEN SEAT

HORN BOTTLE OPENER

THE SOUTHSIDE

GOLD ICE BUCKET

WHITE FISH PITCHER

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG CAFTAN

KENNETH JAY LANE PAVE SUNBURST EARRINGS

TORTOISE LINK BRACELET

TURQUOISE COCKTAIL RING

REBECCA MINKOFF SANDALS

CASTER SUGARTHE HOSTESS BAR CART (PURPLE)

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She’s a marketing magician whose eyes dance with delight at the sight of chic design and she’s bringing her sassy sophistication to a social SoCal style!

Erika Brechtel, Graphic Designersmallshopstudio.com

BOXWOOD TOPIARY

BLACK STRIPE NAPKIN RINGS

JUNGLE DINNERWARE

POWERSTONE SQUARE TRAY

CRYSTAL BOTTLE STOPPER

MAMIYA WEST HOLLYWOOD PRINT

THE HOSTESS BAR CART (BLACK)

ORIENTAL SUGAR CREAMER SET

BLACK COCKTAIL RING

HOSTESS GOWN

H O S T E S S

MONKEY CANDLESTICK

COLOR EXPLOSION SERVING SPOON & FORK SET

BRIGHT IKAT URN WANDERLUST COASTERS

ZEBRA BRACELET METALLIC GOLD ZEBRA JAR

NICOLE COHEN ART PRINTS

PRINTED COCKTAIL NAPKINS

OMBRE CAPIZ PLACEMATS

THE DUCHESS

CERAMIC PAINTED JAGUAR

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BEH IND THE SCENES V IDEO! PLAY!

THE TEAM SPECIAL THANKS

Lawrence Te

Photographer athesisinprogress.com

Adrienne Yancey

Graphic Designer adrienneyancey.com

Styled Creative

Styling Philadelphia, PA

Amy Mikkelsen

Writer, Photographer yoursouthernpeach.com Atlanta, GA

Chelsea Costa

Contributor lovelyindeed.com New York, NY

Becca Goldberg

Suite Paperie, Contributor New York, NY

Katarina Te

Intern Atlanta, GA

Shauna and Stephen Alterio

Something’s Hiding in Here, Location

Kimberly Lewis

Kimberly Lewis Home, Wallpaper

Elizabeth Johnson

Pretty Smitten, Props

Kate S. Jordan

Scouting katesjordan.com

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BIG E N T E R TA I N I N G IN SMALL SPACES

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1. Don’t be afraid to move your furniture around or even remove it from a room to create a space perfectly fit for your specific entertaining needs. Dance party? Lose the coffee table.

2. If you’re pulling from your desk to the living room for extra seating, a pretty ribbon or custom seat covers can unify a mismatched look.

3. Not having an extra coat closet doesn’t mean you should relegate your guests’ belongings to a sloppy heap on the floor. For a couple dollars buy remov-able, reusable, and temporary command strip hooks to position by the door for coats and bags. For a super special touch, spray paint them a pop of color or add a name tag! A small gesture but one that will not soon be

Our classic Piper features a removable bow that comes in 11 colors of your choice. Dress her up or down just as you would yourself!

4. Take it outside! Start with pre-dinner cocktails on a rooftop or any outdoor space. The change of venue from cocktail hour to dinner table will add the type of delightful ceremony that contributes to the making of a memorable event.

Cocktails with a fellow Manhattanite designer, a rooftop in Chelsea, and flags flying highball style!

DIY drink tags by Suite Paperie

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Fresh blooms are the type of decor that you don’t have to take down when the party is over. Photography and styling by Camila of Effortless Style.

5. Free up precious counter and tabletop space by keeping the decor minimal or go big, but scatter or hang when you can.

6. For a social big or small, take the time to procure a household guest book. Your visi-tors will feel as if they are signing in to quite the event, and you’ll have a lovely memento for years to come.

7. Opt for vertical serving dishes! Food on display can be artful and a platter that takes up less area is perfect for avoiding a cluttered table.

8. Fill your sink with ice, display a DIY drink menu in an on-hand picture frame, and you’ll have an instant beverage station.

9. Don’t like going sans sink? Display your beverages on a side table or invest in a bar cart that can serve as a buffet for not only booze but also food and snacks. Find one on casters with stem ware and wine racks and you can serve a post-party storage need as well.”

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The Draper Accent Table in bronzed croc.

10. Often times dishes pile up from course to course and can be quite an eyesore for a small kitchen. Whip up finger foods for appetizers or desserts and eliminate the need for additional china and utensils.

11. Label your cupboards. Limited countertop space doesn’t lend to displaying all your glass-ware and dining necessities so make it convenient if guests have to help themselves to a teacup or extra silverware. You’ll make your job easier as the hostess and the scandalous table topic will go on uninterrupted!

12. Invest in multi-purpose furniture; think folding, mobile, and easy to store!

Smoked Salmon with Horseradish and Dill Aioli

See our blog, THE SOCIAL DIARY, for the original recipes by our contributor,

Amy Mikkelsen

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After the guests have gone just fold down The Dinner Party Table and style as an entryway table. It folds down to 7 inches!

13. Skip the beer, wine, and assorted spirits and serve up a signature cocktail. You’ll need less glassware and less space!

The Hostess Server in pink.

14. A small space can be cozy and inti-mate, but it can also get warm fast. Turn down the thermostat just a few degrees lower than normal to accommodate for all the hot bodies!

15. It can feel silly to dress up when entertaining in a small space that has doubled as everything from a living room to a bed-room, but take the time to dress yourself as you would your party. The hostess sets the tone for the entire evening so answer the door as sparkly as you expect your evening to be and your guests are sure to follow suit.

See our blog, THE SOCIAL DIARY, for the original recipe by our contributor, Amy Mikkelsen

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CAMILA PAVONE“My number one tip for en-tertaining is fresh blooms! I try not to worry too much about the perfect table set-ting, but I do love placing some fresh flowers on my dining room table for meal time and in my entry way to welcome guests. I always run to my local Fairway and pick up a colorful mix and then go to town at home with some floral foam. The floral foam really helps your finished product look like something a floral designer came up.”

blog.effortless-style.com

THE KEY TO A SENSAT ION AL SOC IALA hostess at ease is a sparkly Society Social hostess indeed! Answer the door a fluster and your mood will surely dampen your merry-making revelries. We asked our favorite bloggers how to entertain with the sophisticated swagger that will take you and your guests to the tops of tables and to the bottom of your highballs!

VICTORIA H. “My top tip for a sensational social is to be original and organic in your planning. No one likes a social where ev-erything is stiff and perfectly set into place. Have some fun with the decor, add in bright colors and special detailed touches but most of all make it about the people you have invited!”

asubtlerevelry.com

CAMILLE STYLES“When I'm hosting a cock-tail or dinner party, I always turn up the music just a little too loud. It instantly changes the energy in the room and makes it feel like a real party. If I'm lucky, it might even inspire a little after-dinner dance party!”

camillestyles.com

CASSANDRA LAVALLE

“Entertaining at home is all about making your guests comfortable! Let them keep their shoes on, or take 'em of. Give them plenty of places to sit, eat and set their drink. Put together a great playlist that doesn't overpower con-versation, but sets the tone for the party, and ALWAYS do something to transform the house into a festive space - even if it's as simple as using fun dishes and lighting tons of candles!”

cocokelley.com

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ERIKA JOHNSON“Always keep a stack of fabu-lous letterpress thank you notes on hand.  You never know who might pop by with a bottle of bubbly!”

radiantrepublic.com

GRACE ATWOOD“Know that rule about tak-ing one piece of jewelry off before you walk out the door?  When I'm entertain-ing, I do the exact opposite, adding on at least one more piece of jewelry than I think is necessary.  As the hostess, you have to sparkle!”

stripesandsequins.com

A PIECE OF TOAST"Making people feel comfort-able with an environment that's coordinated (for the hostess' sake) but not stuffy (for guests). We've all been at a party where the atmo-sphere feels up tight or too formal and its no fun when you feel like you can't be yourself at a soirée!  We keep drinks and food casual but delicious - imported beer, sangria, addictive dips, and filling sliders - and make sure to have a wicked good playlist going.  Guests sit can kick back and we always make sure to be having as much fun as everyone else!"

apieceoftoastblog.com

LINDSAY DRESS

“To be a gracious host, a well stocked bar is non-negotia-ble. Nothing puts guests at ease like their favorite mixed libation.” 

sadieandstella.blogspot.com

LILI T.“"I love a DIY or build-your-own food or drink bar. Everyone gets involved and engaged while choosing exactly they want! It’s such a fun way for guests to gather and try various flavors, top-pings, and drinks!

swanky-chic-fete.blogspot.com

COLLEEN N.If you’re hosting a dressed-up cocktail party, forget the evite. Mail simple but chic invitations instead. Paper invitations lend formality, giving the hint your fete is a pearls and heels occasion!

therecomesayes.com

VICTORIA MCGINLEY“Don't be afraid to purchase pretty dishes, bowls, vases, and glassware from antique stores, garage sales, you name it. I used to think to myself, "When am I ever going to use this?" but have found over the years that transferring store bought goodies—dips like hummus or pesto, olives, breadsticks, you name it—into a more interesting looking vessel instantly elevates the feel of the food table. It doesn't matter how much time you spent actually making a food item...Guests eat with their eyes first!”

vmacandcheese.com

SARAH TOLZMANN“My friends and I always play games at our cocktail parties. Pictionary and Scategories can get pretty entertaining as the cocktails keep clink-ing!”

notetoself.typepad.com

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FIT FOR OUTDOOR FROLICKING!

OUR SIGNATURE FAUX BAMBOO!

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+ BAR CARTS TOO!

H O L D O N T O YO U R H I G H BA L L S, T H I S I S J U S T T H E B E G I N N I N G !Our new bar carts and goodies galore will be making their debut in the Magalog II Part II this coming July!

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THE MRS. LILIEN SIGNATURE!

DECORATING TIPS FOR EVERY HOME

4These peonies are from our mom’s garden and they always add an instant boost of positive energy to any room.

Fresh flowers. An obvious that is often overlooked. Think of them as the delightful cherry on top or a spirited squeeze of lime, not entirely necessary, but why not?!

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Pillows are a fantastic way (and non-committal for those who love quick change!) to zhush up a space. Introduce a new pattern, color, or texture to achieve an instant makeover without break-ing the bank.

4Wallpaper by Kimberly Lewis Home

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ONE DUCHESS,

OUR NEW

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MAKEOVERS!

Natural elements add balance. They help ground bright colors or tone down an overly polished look.

“THE BAR CART IS BACK AND RATTAN IS NEXT ON OUR LIST!” Reinvented rattan as seen in Lonny March/April 2012 and House Beautiful March 2012.

4Interior design by Meg Braff.

4Interior design by Anna Burke. House Beautiful March 2012.

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BRING THE OUTDOORS IN WITH A VARIETY OF FLORA AND FAUNA!

A TOUCH OF FUR PLAYS UP THE EXOTIC NATURE OF OUR SASSY LOLITA RATTAN CHAIR, A VINTAGE REPRODUCTION.

White and black never tire. They serve as a neutral backdrop that allows you to change your color palette with the ease of fresh ob-jets d’art and accoutrements.

Our styling team, Styled Creative, took the same space, our Quinn sofa, our Draper bunching cocktails tables, and went to work to create two different looks. Beka and Kim are here to tell you how:

L O O K 1 :

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1. PICK PILLOWS THAT WORK TOGETHER. DON’T BE SCARED TO MIX AND MATCH PATTERNS!

2. ADD FUN ARTWORK THAT DRAWS BACK TO YOUR PILLOWS OR VICE VERSA.

3. BOOKS SPINES ARE A GREAT WAY TO ADD COLOR WHILE TURNING THE BOOKS AROUND TO SHOW THE PAGES CREATES A SOFT, MUTED PALETTE.

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4. DON’T FORGET YOUR FRESH FLOWER COMPONENT. IT CAN BE A GREAT WAY TO ADD A POP OF COLOR. ANYWAY, WHO DOESN’T LOVE FRESH FLOWERS!

5. FOR BRIGHT COLORS SOMETIMES IT’S GOOD TO ADD RESTRAINT BY USING SOME WHITE DECOR ELEMENTS ALONG WITH THE BRIGHT ONES.

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P L A Y F U L & B R I G H T !

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Having trouble deciding on a color palette for which you’re head over heels? Pull the trigger on a piece of art that you’re crazy about and pull from the colors!

WE LOVE THE BLUSH TONES AND PEACHY HUES OF THIS PRINT DUBBED “FLAMINGO MINGLE” BY COZAMIA.

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Color coordinate. Mundane items like books or even bottles of booze can turn into an art display when chosen with intent.

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4It was day two of our shoot with Styled Creative and out of sheer exhaustion and induced ridiculous, we decided to name him ‘Leroy.’ Immediate laughter ensued!

Don’t be afraid to add a touch of whimsy in an unexpected place. Choose meaningful items that will be sure to add a smile to your day and you’ll also have a charm-ing anecdote to recite to amused guests upon their discovery!

V E L V E T & V INYL!

4A mid-century modern Society Social Vintage chair plays off the novelty of our faux python Draper.

Mix it up with a vintage item or two. A found item can give a room roots and add excitement to a design scheme especially in a high contrast juxtaposition.

Mix textures! One too many slick surfaces can make a room feel cold. Adding tactile elements with contrast-ing flair gives depth and interest.

VINTAGE!

VINTAGE!

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Don’t let the name of a piece of furniture, or the lack thereof, keep you from thinking outside of the box. A desk can be a bedside table, a bar cart an accent table, and a burlap pouf an end table.

4Just add a tray to create a flat surface for books, beverages, and more!

4We stand by our belief that it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring!

Get creative with storage. Don’t shove all your pretty baubles in a drawer even if you can.

MEET THE REAL SOCIETY SOCIALSA guide to decorating by the Socials themselves

Treat animal print as a neutral, it goes with almost everything.

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OPPOSITE PAGE + THIS PAGE

Tiffany Richey Design mashbytiffany.com Paradise, TX 2 Sisters Photography

Use command strips to hang pictures on wallpaper—you don't want to damage it with nails.

If you’re on a budget and can’t afford art or wallpaper for a large blank wall, try using a tapestry.  You can find them pretty cheap and they make a big impact.

“My #1 tip for decorating: Don’t do it drunk. Or do it drunk. What do I care? And use a heavy hand with the color pink. Shelby would want you to.”

Alexandra’s Duchesses, Blogger at Frenemom & fabulous Mommy, LA

“Due to the layout of my one bedroom charmer on the corner of Richmond, Virginia’s historic Monument avenue, my Sedgewick serves as both an entry table of sorts and a cocktail cart o fun. Because of this dual pur-pose, to me it was important that it encompassed my personal design aesthetic, but also included a certain vintage quirk factor.  I wanted to give a nod to the bar cart’s roots - including a 1950’s brass fly ashtray from my go-to antique hideaway, a warhol-esque painting of our family dog Penny Lane done by my favorite artist (Mom), and my grandfather’s cocktail shaker and jigger with which he made his signature martinis every single night.  It’s by far my favorite piece because it serves a functional entertaining purpose while also telling the unique story of each and keepsake it features.”

Bridgette’s Sedgewick Bar Cart Blogger, Gilded Fiddle, Richmond, VA

"Decorating is like styling an outfit, if you wouldn't wear it in one ensemble it likely won’t work in a room."

Heidi’s Double Bar Cart, MA

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“When your “child” turns to “tween”, create a room that will be the perfect place to hang out with friends, spend time studying, and get plenty of much-needed sleep. Before long, your  in-between “tween” will be a “grown-up” teen, so be sure to design a nice mix of playful details, pops of favorite (but mature) colors, and age-appro-priate “cool” décor (no more baby stuff!).”

Leesa’s Fifi Owner, Send in the Clowns, CA

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Brooke’s Marilyn Sofa, Sedgewick, and Society Social watercolor pillows brookeblogan.com NC

“Only buy items you ABSOLUTELY love... if you buy something just to fill a space, you'll regret it [and replace it] later.”

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Elizabeth’s Draper Owner, Pretty Smitten, CA

P Y T H O NP R E T T Y !

Tricia’s Hostess Tribeca, New York, NY

A S P I R I T E D P O P O F C O L O R !

Barbara’s Darlingtons and Sedgewick Bar Cart, NC Credit: Karen Leonard Muse, Designer, Boston, MA

Julie’s Marilyn Lounge Chair and Madison Mixer NY, NY

Melissa’s Sedgewick Bar Cart Owner, The Well Appointed House Greenwich, CT

“If you collect and buy what you love it all works in the end!”

Kristin’s Fifi Folding Chairs A bridal shower in NC!

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“Books are a great way to add height, color and interest to any space.”

The Draper Zoe Feldman Design, Inc.  Washington, D.C. | Private Residence

“Don’t decorate just to decorate. Your home should reflect who you are and be a collection of things you love.”

Julia’s Marilyn Lounge Chair Blogger, The Urban Slant New York, NY

Amber’s Hostess, Beaufort, NC

F I T F O R A H O L I D A Y S O C I A L !

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Shannon’s Quinn Blogger, Sit. Relax. Gossip.Houston, TX

When it comes to decorating, you can never have enough books, monograms, or patience.

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“When I decorate for people I usually tell them to use what they have, don’t just display it! I not only want the space to be beautiful but also be com-pletely functional. The home is where we live and I don’t want things to feel too ‘showy’ that you won’t use it. For example, If you have vintage glasses that you inherited from your grand-ma- Use them! No use in having them sit in a cabinet getting dusty. Vintage items have a story and character, they add depth to any space.”

Emily’s Tipple Trolley EM Interiors | San Francisco Decorator Showhouse lucitelavender.com

Photography by Sarah Deragon (Portrait) and Helyn Ospinna (Interior Image)

Natasha’s Pipers and Peanut! Blogger at Little Pink Monster and fabulous Mommy, North Potomac, MD

“When you decorate do whatever it takes to make you look around & smile when you're in that room. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, that feeling is what makes it home.”

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“Don’t be afraid to throw in a punch of color- whether it’s repainting a great piece you already own in a high gloss pop color, or painting your ceiling a hue you are not normally used to. I also love applying grass cloth to a ceiling-its amazing how a painted or wallpapered ceiling can transform a room!”

Custom Hostess, Heather Hogan Roberts, Principal, HHR interiors | Brooklyn Private Residence ivyandvine.com. Brooklyn, NY

“When decorating I love to mix high and low end piec-es. I’ve found combining vintage finds with new luxu-ries makes my home feel comfortable and unique.”

Meredith’s Duchesses thelovelyowl.com AL

Mallory’s daring Darlingtons, Dallas, TX

Mary’s Madison Mixer Santa Monica, CA firestonesisters.com

S O C A L S T Y L E !

Keely’s Custom Drapers, Blogger, Luxe and Lilies, St.Louis, MN

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Eliza’s Double, Blogger, Pocket Full of Sequins, Charleston, SC

Embrace contrast: don’t be afraid to mix colors, textures, patterns and styles. The juxtaposition creates a unique space that reflects you and is truly one of a kind.

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Custom matte art or prints.  There are several colors and textures to choose from and they can really make your artwork stand out.

THIS PAGE

Tiffany Richey Design mashbytiffany.com Paradise, TX 2 Sisters Photography

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S H O P R I N G S !

Written by Amy Mikkelsen. Recipes and photography by Amy Mikkelsen.

Society Social calls for living sparkly and this time of year shines like no other! All I have to do is step outside and I’m surrounded with colorful blooms and warm rays of bright sunshine. It’s also a season full of surprises and what social worth her weight in sparkle doesn’t like surprises? I never know what will pop up in the garden or when I’ll be caught off guard by an unannounced rain shower that is sure to put a smile on my face. Is there any better time of year to be frolicking outdoors?

Warmer weather calls for social surprises too! Invite your friends and neighbors for an impromptu day of lawn games. Prepare for your soiree by accessorizing and stocking your bar cart because a day of outdoor fun calls for sensational sippers. I’ve mixed up four dazzling elixirs that will keep your guests cool while they work the turf. Whether it’s a charm-ing game of croquet, a dashing game of badminton, a merry game of horseshoes or a blissful game of bocce ball, your spirited day of sport is sure to be a smashing success!

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1 oz. watermelon vodka ½ oz. St. Germain 1 oz. pureed and strained watermelon ½ oz. tonic water

Fill a rocks glass with ice and add vodka and St. Germain. Top with fresh watermelon juice and tonic water. Garnish with cucumber slices and fresh basil.

1 oz. vodka ½ oz. Amaretto 1 oz. orange juice ½ oz. soda

Fill a rocks glass with ice and add vodka and Amaretto. Add orange juice and soda water. Garnish with fresh pineapple.

1 oz. coconut rum ½ oz creme de banana 1 oz. pineapple juice

Fill and rocks glass with ice and add rum and creme de banana. Add pineapple juice and garnish with fresh orange slices.

1 oz. gin ½ oz. Midori melon liqueur ½ oz. Blue Curacao 1 oz. fresh lemon juice

Fill a rocks glass with ice and add gin, melon liqueur and Blue Curacao. Add lemon juice and garnish with fresh lemon slices.

BADMINTON BLAST

HAPPY HORSESHOE

BOCCE BALL

CROQUET SMASH

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by Chelsea Costa

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S E E Y O U I N J U LY !