DRESSING ROOMS

Tiger and Tapestry

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Whether designing or curating, I often find inspiration for Garland Collection from spectacular interiors.Whether through refined and layered objects, bold and dramatic palettes or rich and decadent textures, a loved and lived in space is often a showcase for standout … Continue reading 

NONE THE WORSE FOR WEAR + Surf & City Packing Lists

Surf City Blog Board

No matter where in the world we travel, be it Botswana or Belize, Baja or Boca, there is always one setback that I can count on and, regrettably for me, it’s not delayed flights or lost baggage. To my unbridled … Continue reading 

SMART COOKIE + Gym & Accessory inspiration

Get Physical Board

“You will have a successful year in business,” read one friend. “Your magnetic personality will take you far,” read another. Assuming that mine would be much of the same, I popped a piece of my fortune cookie in my mouth … Continue reading 

MATTERS OF THE HEART + Valentine’s Day Inspiration

FROM THE HEART BOARD

For Garland Collection, jewelry is always personal. When my hubby proposed eight years ago (OK, more like begged. Misunderstanding protocol, he got down on both knees), we designed a crest for our wedding invitation incorporating our initials into an ornate, … Continue reading 

GREEN DAY!

Emerald Blog Board

We are crazy about Pantone’s color of the year for 2013! Emerald! The color of LA’s palm trees, ferns in NY, malachite and well…emeralds! We love the way emerald looks in our homes and wardrobes…and we can see from some … Continue reading 

TRAVEL: WHAT’S IN A NAME + African safari destinations & a dream packing list

Wild at Heart

I have a confession. My name is not really Nicole Mann Novick. At least not legally. Every time we have attempted an articulate discussion about the weighty subject of my name, no matter how Mike approaches the inevitable, “But why?,” … Continue reading 

BROOCH THE SUBJECT!

Brooch the Subject

We love brooches at Garland Collection, whether it’s vintage Marilyn or thoroughly modern, like our dressed up denim outfit below. Sew a sparkler into your hair for a black-tie event, wear a cluster of pins on a blazer or denim … Continue reading 

SMOOTH OPERATOR – The real strawberry & banana smoothie

Photo courtesy of delish.com

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Many of you have inquired about the real ingredients (not including sour cream) in the THIRST FOR LIFE post’s strawberry banana smoothie recipe. Despite my earlier mishap, I still make this smoothie all the time when I want something refreshing … Continue reading