Orange Crush

A-List celebrities from Blake Lively to Kelly Ripa were spotted this summer looking lovely in sundresses and gowns of tangerine, apricot and all the shades in between. Like a warm summer sunset, these women glow, and show us that orange goes way beyond fall decor.

Orange fashion spread featured in People magazine

Below, view a special sneak preview of an our Autumn angel ornament coming out this holiday season. As part of our Angels of Inspiration, Angels of the Season collection, this adorable little keepsake features translucent orange epoxy pumpkin detailing and a glittering orange Swarovski stone!

To be sold exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores and CVS.com this winter!

Lace it Up

On the runway, top fashion designers from Prada to Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen showcased their latest designs including a collection of lace couture. Full gowns of lace over a solid print create a textured effect, while skirts and tops of peekabo lace provide a provocative appeal.

A couple of seasons ago, I designed a tree for my living room inspired by a Victorian Christmas. I draped the tree with french tassels and lace ribbon and used a hand-crocheted tablecloth as a tree skirt. This look is easy to re-create at home, and is well complimented by our goldtone and silvertone ornament collections, florals and soft pastel glass bulbs.

Through Rose-Colored Glasses

I continually see metallics appearing from jewelry to fashion and even home decor. This week, there's a new twist, with gold picking up a touch of pink for rose gold. The slightly softened hue is feminine and romantic, but emits the same elegance as traditional gold finishes.

From the pages of People magazine, jewelry designers from Henri Bendel to Lena Wald are using rose gold in their designs. Taylor Swift was also photographed wearing a rose gold metallic gown.

For Christmas, purchase some rose gold ornaments, like our scroll bulb featured below.

You can pair rose golds with other metallics as well as hues of pink and burgandy.