The Fairmont looks over the sprawling San Francisco skyline. Inside, you'll look up to stunning vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows. The modern color palette juxtaposed against the ornate setting – the bride held a pale pink peony bouquet, and the table tops were adorned with centerpieces of white, yellow, fuchsia, and greenery.Read more»

Easter is celebrated in beautiful ways throughout the world. This season, we've collected hand-painted easter eggs from Austria. Peter Priess eggs are created by a husband and wife who buy thousands of eggs and sell the whites and yolks to bakeries so that nothing goes to waste. They take the delicate shells, clean them, and decorate them with gorgeous, miniature designs.Read more»

Valentine's Day means something different to everyone. If you're a woman who enjoys a special night out on the town on this day of romance, don't let anyone get you down. Express your style with pride. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love with someone you care about. It's the perfect excuse to put on something beautiful and shine.Read more»

Changing seasons are the perfect time to draw inspiration when planning an event or planning a wedding in San Francisco. Spring flowers offer a bright and colorful palette to guide you. Spring is a prime time for outdoor celebrations. Here are the most lovely and seasonal spring flowers for weddings and events.Read more»

Dog lovers make up a significant portion of our customers in the shop. This season we honored everyone who's ever loved a dog with a quirky, charming collection of dog ornaments. Vintage-inspired and eye-catching, each of these adorable pups will delight the dog-lover in your life.Read more»

The New Year is the perfect time to update decor pieces in your home and put yourself in a fresh, bold state of mind. Freshen up your design around the home and set your sights on bigger and better things in 2016. Sometimes all it takes to lighten your mood and inspire you is something beautiful to smile at every day. These lovely statement pieces do the trick.Read more»

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our luxury gift shop at the Fairmont San Francisco. During this time of year, the Ornamento team is busy with beautiful holiday commercial installations throughout the San Francisco area and beyond. Ornamento works closely with hotels and retail spaces to create delightful floral designs. It's a cheerful time of year, full of gorgeous foliage and flowers and the rich palettes of the winter season.Read more»

Occasionally, Ornamento’s award-winning floral designer Orna Maymon has a chance to step back from her busy schedule of planning weddings, special events and beautiful corporate floral installations. On November 17, Orna was the special guest at The San Francisco Garden Club. During an enchanting luncheon, she gave a demonstration using fall florals, foliage and gourds. Read more»

Attending a holiday party this season? Don't forget a lovely hostess gift. Hostess gifts aren't just good manners — they're a thoughtful way of showing your appreciation to your host. Whether you're attending book club or an elaborate holiday party, bring something to thank the host for putting time and effort into planning a gathering.Read more»

When you're hosting Thanksgiving, the entire day feels like a whirlwind. You end up making turkey instead of memories. This year, start preparing early so you can sit back and enjoy time with your family and friends. These are our favorite tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving that gives you the opportunity to reflect on your blessings.Read more»