5 Tips for the Perfect Tablescape with Elizabeth Law

Hi! I’m Elizabeth Law, an interior designer based in Los Angeles.

Being around a table with family and friends is my favorite way to celebrate holidays, special occasions or just spend time together.  A table setting allows for endless creativity, beauty, functionality and it’s always a fun process.  Everyone can get involved and the final product is rewarding!

With holidays approaching, knowing that the table may be a little different this year, I’m sharing a few tips for future tables. 

Stay safe!

Tips for Tablescape:

  1. I look at a Tablescape the same way I do a room, mixing old and new, color, texture with lots of candles and flowers!
  2.  If you can find some great vintage glassware, cutlery or linen, I think it really adds character and sophistication to a table.
  3. Flowers Flowers Flowers!  Floral arrangements reflect the season in the most beautiful way, really bringing in color and texture.
  4. Mix a China pattern with earthenware.  This way it doesn’t feel too stuffy, but still has the traditional elements of a set table, especially when paired with vintage or antique cutlery or glassware.
  5. Lots of Serving dishes, mix up the sizes, this makes it easy to pass things around and also displays food beautifully and use a beautiful glass bottle for water.  I have repurposed beautiful glass tequila bottles for this sort of thing!

 

 

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Holiday Gift Guide | Sarah Michaelson of ROE Caviar

My name is Sarah Michaelson and I’m a mom, wife, and owner of ROE Caviar, a stylish and sustainable caviar company harvested in Northern California. Our goal has always been to make caviar fun, easy, and accessible to all, whether for a great occasion or no occasion at all. With the holidays quickly approaching, I’m going to share some of my go-to brands that I love to gift the people in my life.

C and the Moon Candle

Handcrafted in Los Angeles, the C & The Moon Sugar Cookie Candle is my automatic go-to for the best smelling candle. 

Jennifer Meyer Jewelry

My favorite jewelry company that also does great things for the betterment of the world. 100% of the proceeds from their “Change” necklace goes directly to Color of Change, a nonprofit Civil Rights advocacy group.

Lady and Larder

Not only is this company run by two amazing women, but their products are just as good. Their DIY Cheese and Cured Meat Board is a favorite to send to my girlfriends with some ROE Caviar for a Zoom party.

Heather Taylor Home  

A company that is easy to get behind. Not only do they carry my favorite home linens, but they also launched an initiative in March that has donated over 85,000 masks to those in need. 

Helen’s Wines

My favorite place to go in LA for all of my wine needs. She also has a Caviar Dreams gift box, equipped with ROE Caviar, Crème Fraiche, Lays Potato Chips, and Champagne.

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Real Clinical, Radiant Results with Cheyenne Adler

Name: Cheyenne Adler 

Location: Brooklyn, NYC

Age: 25

 

Tell us a little about yourself…

I’m a curly-haired Capricorn on a mission to make the most out of every day I’m given! I dream of moving to Bali or Tulum (give me all the tropical sanctuary vibes) and love ending the day with a bit of cannabis and a cocktail. 

Can you describe your skin type? 

I have combination skin that tends to react to seasonal and hormonal changes so I do like to switch up my products based on what my skin needs!

What are your skin goals?

I’m all about the glow, baby! My definition of skin goals is clear, hydrated, glowing skin.

What do you look for when creating a skincare routine? 

I’m super low maintenance so I really love it when my routine is streamlined and every step or product is targeted to meeting my skin’s needs! I’ve been making the move to all clean products this year and I’m really excited about that! 

First thoughts when trying the Bodycare Regimen

BEFORE

The first thing I noticed after using Goldfaden MD for a week was how soft and smooth my skin felt. I typically forget about exfoliation in my routine, but after using the Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub, I don’t think I’ll ever stop exfoliating regularly. There’s a noticeable difference in the way my skin feels after cleansing with the Pure Start and mixing that with a bit of the Doctor’s Scrub. My face feels clean and physically lighter (bye bye dead skin!). 

2nd week… We’re seeing magic happen! I’ve always been pretty insecure about my dark circles and any small discoloration that comes from blemishes in the past so I am so excited to see how well the Wake Up Call and Bright Eyes have worked with my skin. After applying the two products at night, I wake up not only feeling refreshed but looking like I got a full night’s beauty sleep. My eyes are less dark and puffy and the discoloration on my skin has definitely brightened up. It makes me so happy to have products that really do the work! 

AFTER

3rd week… It’s like night and day from when I began this skincare routine! My skin texture is smooth and hydrated with my pores tighter than they’ve ever been! Hallelujah! What I love most about the results of the Bodycare Regimen is that I can see AND feel a difference in my skin. My skin tone has evened out and is brighter than ever. I’m feeling more confident with the appearance of my under eyes and I’m so excited that I’ve found clean products that really work. 

Is clean beauty something that you feel passionate about?

Definitely. I think you can really tell a difference in how your skin feels and responds to clean products. In these past few years (my post-college years lol), I’ve started caring more about what it means to be “healthy” and have good overall “wellness” and ultimately, it all comes down to caring about what you’re putting into AND onto your body. Your skin is the largest organ in your body so we’ve got to give it only the best of the best and when it comes to skincare, that’s clean beauty. 

What else do you feel passionate about?

I’m extremely passionate about mental wellness and destigmatizing the occurrence of mental illness in black women. As a recovering work-a-holic who lives with daily anxiety and depression, I know what it feels like to not understand what’s happening in your brain and wish more than anything that there was someone who looked like you to hold your hand and say everything is going to be OK. I’d really like to be that person for other people. 

How do you stay focused and motivated throughout the day?

I try to schedule my day in productivity blocks so that I know when I need to focus on certain things, but also have time to decompress and let my mind rest between switching projects. As someone who mentally switches between multiple projects and type of work daily, I’ve learned rest is crucial to staying motivated without burnout. 

What are some of your favorite foods that keep your skin healthy?

I love avocados in all contexts: guacamole, smoothies, salads – if it has avo in it, i love it. 

What’s on your WFH playlist?

Currently, I have ‘WAP’ by Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion on repeat! 

Fill in the blank:     Living life without a plan     is underrated.

 

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