Who looked FAB-BOO-LOUS?!

We saw some faboolous Halloween costumes over the weekend! But, these by far -- beyond cupcakeMAG approved!



Make-up artist/hair stylist to the stars, Cassi Hurd channeling Madonna circa 1980!



Princess Lolly from Candyland

Our very own writer, Jenny Ford AKA Marge with her hubs, Homer!










Another one of our FAB cupcakeMAG writers, Candace & her hubs as The Queen of Hearts & The Mad Hatter! 





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GLORIA VANDERBILT ~ EXCEPTIONAL WOMAN

From time to time I run across something that truly tugs at my heartstrings.  Today it is the story of Gloria Vanderbilt’s life. 



The article in Veranda magazine about this genuinely talented and driven woman warmed my heart.  She truly sought a life surrounding by those she loved.  Son Anderson Cooper, in a foreword to his mother’s book The World of Gloria Vanderbilt,  wrote “what’s extraordinary about his mother are her survival skills.”


The photographs below are just beautiful, and I hope that you ENJOY them as much as I did!



Gloria Vanderbilt 1956



Vanderbilt's present living room



Vanderbilt with husband Wyatt Cooper and their children



Patchwork bedroom in Vanderbilt's former townhouse



Vanderbilt's former Southhampton retreat



Aunt Gertrude Whitney's Fifth Avenue mansion


I hope that you have enjoyed this post on the multi talented Gloria Vanderbilt.  To read this heart warming story, pick up your copy of the Nov/Dec issue of Veranda magazine.  It is well worth the coins.


See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo


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JOHN SALADINO ~ DESIGN IN SANTA BARBARA

John Saladino and his talented staff of architects, James Taylor and Timothy Mace, and designer Nicole Hsu redesigned this beautiful east coast home. The result is a stunning estate that looks out onto the Pacific.  ENJOY!




































Get you copy of the November/December copy of Veranda magazine.  It is an absolutely beautiful issue!
John published his latest book, Villa, in 2009, and it is certainly on the top of my wish list!

See you soon,
Teresa

xoxo
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JOHN SALADINO ~ FAVORITE ELEMENTS

There is something so serene and pure about the work of interior designer John Saladino.  In this article, Saladino shares ten of his favorite elements in a newly constructed home.  ENJOY!















To read this article and to see all of the images visit HERE.

See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo

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Flowers on the Roadside

I am often so tempted to pull-over the car and whip out the pair of scissors I keep in my glove box and cut flowers from bushes on the roadside. Today I did just that. I was driving over to pick up Harry from sailing and I saw these big bright beautiful pink flowers on a huge bush on the side of the road. I did a u-turn, stopped and cut a few. They have very prickly stems so I had to use the paper bag in the door pocket which was left-over from Harry's sausage roll this morning to handle them. Although they have dropped a little bit since arriving home, I do think they look pretty in the aqua vase I put them in on our fireplace mantel. It's amazing what beauty you can discover without even spending a cent.Source URL: http://idiesse.blogspot.com/2010/10/
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Friends, I hope that you have  a HAPPY HALLOWEEN, and remember...




!!!
See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo


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Halloween Glamour!

By Candace Cabrera Moore - Contributing Writer/Fashion Week Correspondent 








Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, so with that in mind and with Halloween just around the corner, we implore you to dig in your closet and become your favorite reality star for Halloween! 


Kardashian Sisters
We love the Kardashians and think Kim, Kourtney or Khloe would be great for Halloween. Start by pulling together two of your closest girlfriends and don long, black wigs, smokey eyes, nude lips, some bronzer, loonnnng lashes, and blush. For Kim, her signature looks is an oversized handbag, leggings, boots, a tank, and a blazer (or, if you’re heading to a snazzier party, wear a body hugging dress!). Don't forget your bottles of QuickTrim!!




Real Housewives of ....
We get great entertainment out of the Real Housewives series and all are equally fabulous. Jill Zarin would be a great housewife to impersonate for Halloween. For Jill, it is all about the hair! Get a great strawberry blond wig with bangs, and add some eye liner and bright lipstick. Jill is often seen running around in cocktail dresses and sky high heels (or you could wear a figure skating outfit!). Bring along a chihuahua (stuffed animal, of course) and call her Ginger!


Rachel Zoe
We love tuning in to The Rachel Zoe Project and getting swept up in her world of couture. It is fabulosity at its best! Start with a wavy blond wig, add powder and a touch of lipstick. Don't even bother doing anything to your eyes, just put on the biggest pair of sunglasses you can find. Put on your highest pair of heels, bell bottom jeans, and then a button down shirt with a faux fur vest, and a long coat to finish it off. The best part about a Rachel Zoe costume is that you really can't over do it- the more, the better, so pile on the necklaces, rings, and bracelets! Make sure you have a big handbag and carry a venti starbucks cup for added effect! You will totally SHUT IT.DOWN.
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Suzani Chair at Jenny's House

I love seeing where bits and pieces from our shop end up. Here's a picture above of one of our vintage French chairs, which we covered in a suzani, in the kitchen of a lovely customer and blogger, Jenny from My Pink Door...I think it looks great in her kitchen/dining area with the fantastic black and white floor and the other mismatched chairs.Source URL: http://idiesse.blogspot.com/2010/10/
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RUSTIC ON LAKE OCONEE

Interior designer Gretchen Edwards and Harrison Design Associates created a rustic, yet contemporary interior on Lake Oconee in Atlanta, Georgia. ENJOY!



























To read more about this home visit here.

See you soon,
Teresa
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Men of Style!

You know them, we love them & their style. The world famous Guncles from Tori & Dean's Home Sweet Hollywood has now made another name for themselves - oh so stylish men! We were beyond excited to sit down and chat with them about their style and so sweet Simone! 



 


We do think you both have great style! Do you choose your clothes or do you have a stylist ? (or maybe Tori helps along the way...LOL) 


Thanks! We choose our own clothes - With our favorite finds coming from H&M and inexpensive vintage shops in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. (Although we'd LOVE to have a stylist someday!)


What does every guy need to have in their closet?


Every guy needs Vans in their closet in all styles and colors. We wear them to events and dinners as well as everyday life.


Do you have a skincare routine? Products you can be without? 


Actually yes! We use the "Perfect Skin" line from the Kardashian's... 


How would you describe your style? What would you say is different about each others style?


Bill's style is a vintage tshirt, jeans. Scout's is a go-to black tshirt or v-neck, jeans or military style pants (because a busy dad needs all of those pockets!)





Where is your all time favorite place to shop?


Our all time favorite place to shop is the Goodwill and Salvation Army where Scout's mom lives in Pennsylvania. The tshirts we buy there for $1.00 would be $70-100 in a boutique in Los Angeles.


Your precious little Simone is uber-stylish herself. What are you favorite things to put her in? Favorite brands? 


Simone is our little fashionista in training. For casual, we love to dress her in L'ovedbaby - their clothes are super soft and cozy. We also love H&M Kids and the vintage pieces her Aunt & Godmother Tori buys for her.





How has your life changed since Simone? 


Well for starters, we're so beyond super happy! We've always dreamed of becoming dads and so it feels natural for us to be parents.


My girls happen to have a fabulous Guncle. Did you ever think you would be so well known for that title you both hold? Did Tori come up with that title? We love it! 


Tori did. We love that we can show people that our family is just like theirs. Our fans give us big hugs when we see them out and about and we enjoy meeting everyone so much!


What upcoming projects can we look forward too? Can we hope for a "Guncle" reality show on your life because that would be amazing! 


We would absolutely love to do a Guncle spin-off show (wink, wink!!) Don't forget to keep up with everything "Guncle" by visiting our website GunclesOnline.com!!!!!



{ALL} things Guncle! 
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{scout on twitter}
{bill on twiter)
{faceboook}


Stay tuned for them on the next season of 
Tori & Dean's Home Sweet Hollywood! 
We just adore those Guncles! 






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KELLY WEARSLER ~ COLOR FLASH

Interior designer Kelly Wearstler not only designs residential and commercial interiors all over the world, she has many lines bearing her name such as wallpaper, textiles, bedding, linens, china, and other luxuries.

I must admit that some of Wearstler’s designs were a little “out there” for my traditional tastes, but I now look to her work for inspiration. Her use of color and large pieces of art are just a few of the Kelly’s design attributes.

Wearstler's latest book, Hue, is absolutely stunning. Filled with color and beautiful accessories and furnishings, this book is certain to be a best seller. I can’t wait to get my copy!

Below I have posted a few photographs from a few of her residential projects. ENJOY!













































To visit Kelly's website click here.


See you soon,
Teresa

xoxo
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