11.26.2011

Fun, Festive & Fabulous!

Our annual Women's Shopping Night is our night o' fun at Derby Farm!  Come alone, with a friend, or with a group—we know you'll have a great time! Coming up this Thursday, December 1st, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
  • Free hand massages by our recently returned friend Lisa Goldfarb (finally back in the states after 4 years in Ireland!)
  • Bubbly, treats, and, at last: those decadent truffles made by our secret chocolatier (my husband Ned)
  • 10% off all body care products
  • Door prizes including a gift certificate for a free 1/2 hour hand massage and a free flower arrangement
  • Gift registry for you to fill out with "suggestions" for your special gift giver!

Healing Argan oil—a new addition to our body care lines!

11.20.2011

Thanks for the Flowers

Celebrating loved ones with Thanksgiving flowers is one of my favorite times; remembering that in our all-too-hectic lives, we have few opportunities to enjoy a leisurely meal surrounded by beloved friends and family. We often use kale, artichoke, mini pumpkins, rosemary, and seasonal berries in our centerpieces to reflect the harvest notes of a Thanksgiving table.


This lush mantel arrangement is actually from a fall wedding last year, but the colors are similar to ones we love to use this time of year—dusky purples, soft greens, highlighted with sparkly orange and magenta hues. A long and low arrangement like this can easily move from table to mantel and back again. 

 I have a soft spot for these tiny arrangements in twig baskets which can be put just about anywhere. They are surprisingly complex, with just a few flowers, some leaves, berries and twigs, almost like little fairy houses for the table.

11.17.2011

Vintage Bling


Tonight we're holding a workshop with the dynamic and ever-creating Lilla Rogers, who will be introducing her Ruby Violet line of embellishments, necklace kits, cuffs and stamps. I wish I had a photo of Lilla's iphone—her bejeweled case exemplifies her exuberant approach to design! With Lilla's embellishments and a bit of glue, you can add some decorative spice to even the most everyday parts of your life. Festive, fun and fabulous—just the way we like things at DerbyFarm.