crimson

Just in time for an epic Iron Bowl, one of our favorite blogs pulls together a lovely color inspiration story of scarlet, crimson and vermilion. Roll Tide and Happy Thanksgiving from Matt Clinton Designs!!

simply exquisite

The newest addition to our library arrived recently. Aptly titled "The Encyclopedia of the Exquisite," the book's elegantly alphabetized entries explain curiosities and commonplace. From the origins of confetti to how to make the perfect omelet (a la Julia Child), Jessica Kerwin Jenkins' compilation of luxuries is highly entertaining and an excellent holiday gift. The book has been featured in the November issue of Vogue and on Daily Candy's highly popular Gift Guide. Naturally, we have them here at Matt Clinton Designs, a few copies wrapped and ready to gift.

trending: adirondack

Elle Decor's November issue landed on our desks this morning and we're loving one of their top trends: Adirondack-inspired style. Being in Alabama, many of our clients and friends channel this cozy Americana decor in their camp houses, hunting camps or mountain retreats. Matt Clinton Designs carries one fabulous line of fabric by Eric Cohler for Lee Jofa that is spot-on to this trend (pictured above)...just add hot chocolate and a roaring fire, and these rainy-day blues might disappear!

sarah bernhardt

Just about every lovely lady we know adores peonies (the Sarah Bernhardt variety is pictured above). We have a grand order arriving in early December to send along to a few lucky folks who have been given a Flower of the Month membership as a Holiday gift (more on that soon - for immediate details, feel free to call the shop at 205 464 0488). We also have a handful of special customers who have reserved a few stems. Let us know if you would like to get in on the action...these beauties only come around every once and awhile!

light up

Matt Clinton Designs loves NEST and we are thrilled to share that their Holiday Candle has arrived! It is - hands down - the BEST holiday fragrance on the market. It is the reason we started carrying the NEST line (seriously...). If you haven't experienced it, you must stop by the shop and try it. The image doesn't do justice to the packaging - the rich red velvety box and gold designs pretty much eliminates the need to gift wrap. Not too Christmas tree-y, not too sweet, the blend of mandarin orange, pine, cinnamon and eucalyptus is all we need to put us in the spirit.

a glam fete

Today, the Matt Clinton Designs team spent the morning staging a New Year's Eve fete for Tuscaloosa Magazine. Inspired by the Black and White Ball, we accented our palette with gilded accessories, bubbly libations and sugary confections. Many thanks to everyone that helped us pull the "event" together...keep an eye out for the piece in Tuscaloosa Magazine's Holiday issue!

black and white ball

We love this shot of Candice Bergen at Truman Capote's Black and White Ball in 1966. These images from the evening (compliments of Habitually Chic) have inspired a glamorous entertaining concept we're designing for a Tuscaloosa Mag shoot tomorrow. Details to follow!