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Behind the Scenes – Bright, Organic, Southwest Shoot on Project Wedding

If you’ve read my blog for more than a month, you likely know my affinity for the Southwest.   Affinity maybe doesn’t describe it best since I did recently entice friends and family to a southwest locale for our renewal celebration.  Read more on that here.  Anyway, when Project Wedding reached out to have me create […]

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A Real Momental Wedding – Danielle and Matt, Big Canyon Country Club, CA

Who knew this color lover could fall so hard for a white a gray palette?  Something about this wedding; the sincere couple, frothy Vera Wang gown, sketchy stationery, it draws you in.  I was introduced to the Bride, Danielle by Constance Curtis, her lovely planner.  Our breezy blooms, which look to be fresh off a […]

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Inspirations – Art Deco Wedding

Art Deco is a movement with force.  We are seeing it everywhere; cakes, stationery, gowns, you name it.  The strong lines and sharp character of classic Deco details are gaining momentum in events of both modern and classic sensibilities.  So what defines this design movement that gained it’s footing in the mid 1920’s? How is […]

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A Peek into the Studio – It's a Pinterst World

Pinter-what?  By now, anyone who spends at least an hour online each day, knows about the lovely little not-so-secret Pinterest.  Actually, it seems EVERYONE is on Pinterest these days.  I call it the “useful time killer”, as spending 3 hours on picking and pinning can feel like 5 minutes.  At least after it all you […]

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A Very Mo(nu)mental Vow Renewal in Zion National Park Part II

Yesterday I shared the story of our 10 year wedding renewal ceremony recently featured in Destination I DO magazine…Read on for more on the very colorful dinner celebration! Our original wedding as I like to call it now was lightyears away from this renewal celebration.  We did the big-party-invite-everyone-you-ever-knew thing.  It was a wonderful day […]

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A Very Mo(nu)mental Vow Renewal in Zion National Park Part I

You may remember the Vow Renewal  Hubby and I planned back in 2010? Leading up to the day, every detail was shared here but TODAY I can finally reveal the full story!  Why the wait you might be wondering?  Well, the editors at Destination I Do Magazine graciously offered to feature the our renewal story […]

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My Story is Art – Trellis Pattern for Envelopments, The Stationery

Wrapping up my Behind the Scenes look at Trellis Shoot today.  To get caught up with all the lovely Tangerine Tango Wedding Inspiration, check here, here and here!! To celebrate the launch of Envelopments’ newest pattern designed exclusively from my hand painted watercolors, I created three distinct stationery suites.  Each is meant to show off […]

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My Story is Art – Trellis Pattern for Envelopments, The Scene

If you missed yesterday’s post, head over here and get caught up!  Today I’m sharing what one blog reader called “Momental Land”.  Trellis pattern by Envelopments inspired an entire scene filled with custom upholstery, a romantic makeup vanity and custom chandeliers.  The Trellis pattern has the unique ability to transcend paper and inspire well beyond […]

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My Story is Art – Trellis Pattern for Envelopments, An Intro

You may have seen our feature on Green Wedding Shoes last week?  Well let me tell you a story… Dresses by The Dessy Group There is nothing I enjoy painting more than florals.  For years I tried to hide that fact and make nice with every design trend that passed my nose.  Being versatile keeps […]

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Inspirations – The Watercolor Wedding

A watercolor wedding… This board appreciates the subtle magic that happens when colors mingle in a whisper.  Touches of paint to wet paper explode and create a clear message, one that speaks of modern romance and pure beauty. Clayton Austin, Papers, Modern Watercolor Wedding Invitations, Watercolor Votive,  Rizz Riz Photography

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The Making Space – Hopeful Ruins and The Idea Wall

Ruins, the remains of human made architecture… When this word rolls of your tongue you are likely to vision Pompeii or some such historical moment.  Today I am thinking on the word ruin and feeling hopeful. From left: Walls coming down and the chaos of clutter this past weekend.  New space, blank and ready. Last […]

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Inspirations – Modern Art Museum meets Romance

A modern boutique hotel with an affinity for fine art sets the stage for a thoughtful celebration.  Sophisticated hues in blush, gold and coral flirt with a touch of romance. Sarah Ryhanen, Papers, Versailles Swirl Artwork, 21 C Museum Hotel, Modern Art Wedding, Vintage Swirl Wedding Invitation