Now Representing: Mattie Luxe

Moderne Press is happy to announce the representation of Mattie Luxe, a home décor accessories company, offering bold modern placemat and lucite tray designs that can be personalized for your unique aesthetic and personal taste. With over 40 customizable fun graphic patterns, Mattie Luxe creates stylish, thoughtful products for the hip home. For more information, to view products and shop online, visit http://mattieluxe.com.

Holiday 2011 at Hammocks & High Tea

Hammocks & High Tea is happy to introduce the “Fiesta” Collection for Holiday 2011, featuring the following products:

Reversible Clutch ($169) – A new bag shape for the brand, the Reversible Clutch measures 11” x 11” and folds over with an invisible magnetic snap.  The fully reversible clutch features luscious leather on one side, while the other features a Hammocks & High Tea design, printed with water-based inks onto 100% organic cotton. Available in three colors.

Drawer Liners ($25) – This bestselling product returns in Gold Chevron for Holiday 2011. Sold in a set of six 12” x 18” sheets, the liners are printed with soy ink onto 100% recycled paper and scented in Jasmine/Bitter Orange.

Candles ($48) – New for Holiday 2011, each 16 oz. candle is made with soy wax and 100% essential oils, and has a burn time of 100+ hours. The candles are housed in a gilded textured ceramic container, that is reusable and perfect for gifting. Priced at $48, the candles will be offered in the following three scents: Terai, Grasse and Ila.

The Zoe Report features Hammocks & High Tea

We were beyond thrilled to read that Hammocks & High Tea‘s “stylish throw pillows” were featured in Rachel Zoe’s The Zoe Report’s Dorm Decor story yesterday. If you have a youngster heading off to college, make sure you check out what to pack to stay stylish!

Lunching Fabulously with The Mrs.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Kelley from Mrs. Lilien last Friday in Little Italy for some lunch and gal time! We ate at the most delicious Italian restaurant, Bencotto, and the food was TOO DIE FOR! We highly recommend the Rizo Fritto and the Gnocchi with Bencotto sauce.

But even better than the food, was the opportunity to chat with a fellow fashionista/creative/mom/San Diegan about life, love and living the dream. A fun time was had by all. Hope to do it again soon. Thanks a mil, Kelley! You are simply AMAZING!

A Great Still Life

Oftentimes, brands underestimate how much phenomenal photography can help the overall branding and look of their products. A photographer, who understands how to style/shoot products and make them look great as a still life, will help elevate the product – ultimately, making a difference to the overall perception of your brand.  

Lately, I’ve been scrolling through photographer Nicole Hill Gerulat‘s work, and am so impressed by her still life shots. Nicole has the talent of making products look incredible, nailed. Below are some examples of Nicole’s work, but check out her site for more.