mother mother

A snapshot of our Mother's Day peony arrangements that were sent on Friday.

toasting

We haven't quite made it to Christmas, but are already getting excited about New Years, because the Tuscaloosa Magazine New Year's Eve photos were just posted online. We haven't seen the magazine yet, but are thrilled with these images. Many thanks to Kyle Office, Spirits Wine Cellar, Letters Hops and Vine, Mary's Cakes, Madeline Passerini, Donna, Janet, Robert, Holly, Debbie, Caroline, and the MCD team for pulling this together! Here's to ringing in the New Year with lots of sweets, bubbly, friends and family!

tour de noel

The Arts 'n Autism Home for the Holidays home tour is tomorrow! Here's a snap shot of Matt's trunk this morning...we're polishing off the odds and ends of our decorating adventures. We anticipate droves of folks to come out tomorrow - it's an event not to be missed!

did ya see?

The Arts 'n Autism Home for the Holidays tour is on Sunday! We've been up to our ears in cedar and glitter decking halls and trimming trees. Check out the article in today's paper for more info. The image above is of the Tucker home, compliments of Tuscaloosa News photographer Dusty Compton.

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.

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!

adding flair to your library

Matt Clinton Designs' selection of books are our go-to resource when we're generating ideas for a project. Instead of keeping our library private, we picked up a few fun reads at market this past summer that our clients and customers have been scooping off the shelves for their reading pleasure, as well as thoughtful gifts for friends and family. A few of our current favorites are above. Pulling together a small soriee? Flair, a fun compilation of party planner Joe Nye's favorite tablescapes is a great source to get your creative juices flowing. Consider yourself a fashionista and planning to visit, er...dreaming of visiting, Paris? Check out Pairs Vintage Couture. Want to be surrounded by classic style 24/7? Pick up The Well-Dressed Home for interior is inspiration.
We're getting in even more books - cookbooks du jour, Christmas classics, and maybe even a few children's books - for the holidays! Yep...it's already time to start thinking about THE HOLIDAYS...more on that soon!