Handcrafted Celebrations
Last weekend I styled a party for a 3 year old princess- It was lovely and magical with shades of pink popping out everywhere. Here is a very tiny sneak peak…
Party photos will be coming soon. Next week I look forward to sharing the first of the party’s DIY projects, which might be my favorite [...]
I’ve fallen instantly in love with the wedding of Kim and Mike, every detail so vibrant and beautiful. My favorite touch of the day was this gorgeous handcrafted sculpture, stuffed with flowers and wine corks that dangled over their cocktail table.
(Photo by Orange Turtle Photography via Project Wedding)
The piece was crafted by ebony one of [...]
I have seen many well done Alice in Wonderland themes this year. Vibrant colors and striking pieces fit to make a child giggle with glee. This afternoon tea was different than the others… and I love it!
It may be the first truly simple and very pretty take on the popular Alice theme. I am so [...]
These ostrich feather chandeliers by Haldane Martin are astounding- a beautiful way to start off our week together. Imagine one hanging over a bright bold tiered cake, or strung in succession over a dance floor. It might take a little time and patience but I am convinced these could be tackled via DIY.
(via ishandchi)
Here is [...]
I am so pleased to announce that I am one of the new contributing editors over at Inspired Bride this fall. There I will be posting a new DIY’s and encouraging handcrafted design for all the brides-to-be!
This week I started off with cigar favors, topped by sweetest goodbye bottle caps. They even have a ribbon [...]
The plum love shoot was one of the most fun projects I worked on this summer, partly because the women I had a chance to partner with, partly because I adored the concept and partly because we shot it in my backyard, against my favorite white chipped wall.
The main design piece of the concept was [...]
I have been so eager to share this inspirational shoot with you. Plum Love was a lesson in monochromatic color as we sought to bring shade of purple to light amidst a backdrop of white & silver. I collaborated with two amazing gals, Jackie Wonders and Leigh Anne from The Floral Lab to create the [...]
Handcrafted celebrations seem to be popping up everywhere these days- it is quite refreshing. Whenever I find pieces that I adore I flag them to attempt making someday. However my folder for future projects is overflowing with months of work- oops;)
Instead, I am sharing a new series entitled recreate recipes, where I share just a [...]
It has been incredibly hot in California this week- enjoying dinner out doors sounds so lovely…
(Photo by Dreyer & Hensley via Everything fabulous)
Especially wen paired with a string of lights, wood logs for seats & homespun blankets.
PS. There is a new fad for secret dinners held outdoors & I want to go! Austin’s is [...]
Inspired by Anthropologies fall look book, I am finding boxed up vintage crates to be the most lovely of pieces.
(Product photos from the fall catalog)
I made a few from re-purposed wooden crates for an engagement party & they looked perfect overflowing with apples. An easy project that will add a touch of handcrafted warmth to [...]
I love to share the process of design, especially my inspiration. For a massive dose of design inspiration to start off your week take a peak into Pinterest, an online social catalog where you can view thousands of lovely photos and follow them back to their original sources- I promise you will get lost for [...]
We are live… City Cradle Design is officially up and running.
The website is where you can find my ever growing portfolio and information about hiring City Cradle Design to style your next celebration. It is accessible from the sidebar widget and the top menu link.
I couldn’t be more pleased about FINALLY launching this site, [...]
A sneak peak of the rustic fall engagement party…
As a style statement for the recent engagement party, I tied a porcelain white deer head to a tree in the woods- I named him Roger, he is awesome:) It was such a fun contrast to the woodsy rustic feel of the evening.
Antlers are surely one of [...]
I am in quite the holding pattern these days… Waiting on photography, article releases etc before sharing my recent celebration goodies with you. In the meantime another AMAZING handcrafted celebration… Fiesta style!
I’ve fallen in desperate love with the recent mini-bunting-on-cake trend. I have also begun a small fetish with laser-cut banners. Combine these two and [...]
A dose of cheery yellow to start off this new week + a lovely way to great guests at your next celebration! This gorgeous monogrammed wreath serves as a formal nod to tradition and also a whimsical showing of personal style.
An easy tutorial by Kristy makes this element a cinch to recreate with very little [...]
We are off enjoying our last little family trip of the summer, but I am popping in to share a fabulous find for your Friday afternoon! These handcrafted creatures are just perfectly cute.
See the whole gallery here – cake toppers, favors, party masks, decor & even DIY inspiration. The whole shop just made me giddy!
PS. [...]
It is often the most simple detail done on a very grand scale that transforms a celebration from normal to stunning. Four pieces of wood + a bit of paint can do it like no other.
(photo via Ruffled)
Lovely detail… a very, very large frame- Really there could not be an easier way to make an [...]
Seeing this wedding featured made my heart skip a beat. It is the perfect mix of rustic and beautiful, filled with hundreds of gorgeous details.
The rustic barn, the old fashioned cameras, the vintage dress hanging daintily between two rusty old cars- It was picturesque, and the flowers amazing! See more of the sweet details here.
Amidst [...]
Today I am styling a rustic, fall inspired engagement party- wearing suede boots and all:) The design has been prompted by the lovely fall trends popping up around us. Vintage crates abounding, I am using glass in new ways and nodding the coming season with gorgeous textures and warmth inducing treats. Hoping for a very [...]
