Handcrafted Celebrations
I often hear laments from people with homes that are not suited to throw celebrations. May I direct your attention to an amazing work of art, Mon repos aux Tuileries…
(Photo by unknown via Frenchblue)
This photo reminds me, with the right outlook any place can be primped up & made ready to celebrate, even an old [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
It’s Friday and I am thankful! To share a bit of that, I designed these sweet embroidered pendant thank you cards. They can be downloaded and have super easy DIY instructions over at Tattertots and jello where I am guest posting today.
They would make splendid favors for your next event + I just sent a [...]
I’ve been thinking lately about celebrating not just the big, huge, wonderful events in life but also the tiny everyday moments. Today, it is a family yogurt run after the gym and enjoying a bunch of bright green fresh flowers.
I would love to hear something you are celebrating this weekend, big or small!
Plus, a collection [...]
I have a knack for loving things that are soon to disappear. From my favorite Mediterranean restaurant to my newly obsessed over perfume. I try hard these days not to get too attached…
but sometimes it happens, and then I find an old issue of Blueprint buried under a stack of papers and I mourn what [...]
Hard wired into my DNA is the desire to- Go. All. Out. for celebrations. You love me for that:) On the flip side it can also be nice to light a few candles, make a paper hat and sign a sweet melody… The End.
Simple paper cones and stapled tissue paper create the most adorably easy [...]
Today I am thrilled to have my very sweet friend Chelsea here to post. She also happens to be the photographer behind many of the kiddos adorable baby photos. Fashion inspiration is her thing- I just adore checking out her very lovely looks- here are a few to inspire the inner party girl in you [...]
Today, I am so thrilled to be introducing you to Melanie who blogs at You are my Fave. She is one of the most inspiring gals I have gotten to know. We both love parties, bunting & photo-booths which makes us totally connected in some other dimension:)
Summer Party Inspiration:
I love that there seems to be [...]
Today is my first day away for two weeks as I take a quick little vacation! I leave you in good hands though and am please to share my first guest- Rachel who not only runs a fabulous blog filled with pretty little things, but also has been a great encouragement to me.
A few favorite [...]
This weekend I have two exciting events to produce and I am writing to you hopped up on strong coffee with lots of french vanilla. I look forward to sharing soon the projects I have been busy working on- involving these amazing vintage thread spools, plums and colorful monkey fists.
Vintage thread spools
Also, I will be [...]
Happy Friday! I am running around today preparing for a house that will be overflowing with company this weekend + I hope to duck away with the MR. to check out this local joint.
A sneak peak at what is waiting for you next week as we finish celebrating picnic month! Remember you have until [...]
After a vacation, a sick week and a whole lot of planning, this weekend I am finally feeling serious about getting to work on a couple upcoming summer projects!
This table just screams old fashioned summer celebration to me. I love the colors, the bunches of candy and the amazing detail on the table. Everything I [...]
Today is rainy where I live and my whole household is sick. I hope you are having a more lovely day yourself. My answer to the chaos is to take a nap, so until tomorrow I leave you with the most adorable picnic in the world!
He is three and she is four and one day [...]
Although the Crew-Cuts line may run a bit out of my baby clothes price range, they sure do have extremely inspiring photo styling. Their latest catalog makes taking the kids to the beach this weekend seem like a wonderfully charming idea.
Sticks in the ground, a few old colorful sheets hanging overhead, a towel or two [...]
