Food

Love Can’t Wait !

Ah, Valentine’s Day is a few days away and you are definitely feeling the love. But wait, your spouse, boyfriend, or significant other is probably going to surprise you with the same old dried out chocolates in that cheesy heart-shaped box again that he picked up at the the last minute at the local drug store. On Madison knows you don’t have the heart to tell him you were disappointed last year, so here’s a way you can drop that hint to be a bit more creative this year. Leave your computer open to this blog post so he can check out some Valentine’s Day gifts that will make you fall in love with him all over again. LadureeIf he’s going to give you sweets, why not give the best? Nothing says love more than a gorgeously packaged box of Macarons or any of Laduree’s extravagant confections.

Shoes-and-Bags-

Doesn’t he know by now that the way to a girl’s heart is a new pair of shoes or handbag? He can definitely spread the love with this chic pair of love inspired shoes from Roger Vivier. And if he’s feeling particularly amorous, the matching bag would be nice, too.

Vintage-Anyone can go to the department store and pick up a trinket, but a fabulous piece of vintage jewelry like this chic poured glass heart bracelet by Chanel says this guy has it going on.Hublot

He just got a big bonus at work and what better way to spend it than on something you will wear forever. Put this pink beauty on and you can count the minutes until you’re together again, in style. (Hublot)

Happy Valentines Day!

 

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

All of you who follow this blog know that I’m drawn to design that tends to be sophisticated, glamorous and gets down to business. but any room can benefit from a little whimsy and a dose of fun!

With that in mind, On Madison presents a collage of one of our favorite design inspirations, The Muse. ( Maybe that’s the reason our soon to open coffee & wine bar in Pasadena is called Le Muse).

product collage 1/ Brass Muse Napkin Rings– Jonathan Adler  2/ Faces Ice bucket/ Vase from “Objects to a Muse” Collection from Sieger by Furstenberg 3/ The Body Vase from ” “Objects to a Muse” Collection from Sieger by Furstenberg 4/ Mr. and Mrs. Carafes- Nude Glass 5/ Vase Tete Home Ou Femme- Philippe Xerri for Rock the Kasbah

Go on, have some fun!

 

Tiny Bubbles

Champagne Cocktailsphoto via Waiting on Martha

For you trivia buffs, champagne was supposedly created back in 1638 by a Benedictine Monk who developed what is known as the “Methode Champenoise.” This is the process of fermenting that creates those oh-so-tiny bubbles that delight us and make champagne the “je ne sais quoi” of wines.

Champagne and caviarChampagne always conjures up images of special occasions or lifestyles of the rich and famous. But it also is the perfect beverage at the holidays. Chilled glasses of champagne go really well with briny oysters on the half shell, or if budget be damned, caviar, or, really, just about anything. Adding to the pleasure of drinking it, is the fact that serving champagne can create a pretty fabulous bar cart! On Madison has scoured its archives to bring you a selection of ice buckets, champagne flutes and accessories that will definitely put effervescence into your holidays!

Champagne Caviar1/ Set of 12 Vintage Platinum Rimmed Champagne Coupes  2/ Crystal Ice Bucket 3/ Crystal Champagne Flute 4/ Red Crystal Champagne Flute 5/ Vintage Ice Bucket & Brass Stand 6/ Silver Ice Bucket 7/ Tom Dixon Brass Ice bucket, available at On Madison

Champagne Bar Cart

 

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