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A Real Momental Wedding – Elizabeth Messina at Beaulieu Gardens

Sharing this wedding was a long time coming, but hopefully worth the wait.  Elizabeth Messina is an icon in our industry.  One who has the gift and magic of capturing light through her lens.  She seizes time and crystallizes heartfelt moments with a click and the charm of her gifted eye for composition.  When our […]

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A Peek into the Studio – Suzani Pattern, Poppies and Watercolor Stripes

I pulled two designs from the production table this week first for their wow color and attention grabbing textures.  Two very different approaches to color here, but both equally as impactful. Melanie’s Poppy flower save the date incorporated her love of color and punchy Suzani inspired pattern. Killer combination; delicate blooms and bold pattern… After […]

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My Story is Art – Patterns, Films, Trellis and NYC

I won’t belabor the reasons why this is my first and last post of the week but just the same I’ve missed you dear blog!!  This time of year is infamous at the studio as we are in high season, preparing for Engage! conferences (this year in Vegas) and managing various other projects.  May of […]

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Behind the Scenes – A Parisian Bridal Shower in Bridal Guide Magazine Part II

Back today with more from my best friend’s wedding shower seen in Bridal Guide Magazine!  There were so many personal touches that turned into moments I will never forget.  From the gold squirrels on each menu to the caricature artist capturing me and Amy’s favorite phrase “Ocean Now”, it was a day that I cherish… […]

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Inspirations – A Preppy Garden Party Wedding

Fresh off the phone with Britney and the ideas are flowing for her Preppy Garden Party Wedding Invitations…just picked watercolor blooms, a garden gate and sweet illustrations are the story here, all wrapped up with a twist of prep.

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Behind the Scenes – A Parisian Bridal Shower in Bridal Guide Magazine Part I

I wrote this post, what seems like forever ago when knee deep in plans for my best friend’s wedding shower last year.  Here we are exactly 1 year later and I’m over the moon to share the whole party as seen in the newest issue of Bridal Guide Magazine, on newsstands today!! Cover This snapshot […]

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Behind the Scenes – Very Southern Wedding Invitations

A while back the ladies at Southern Weddings got in touch with a request.  Their invitation was for me to design 4 distinctly southern stationery suites.  Well how fun, I thought!  Nothing inspires romance quite like the thought of a ride on a tree swing or sitting in a garden full of blooming pretties – […]

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Meet Kristy and "Trellis" at the National Stationery Show

Learn more about Envelopments’ newest pattern named “Trellis” created exclusively with my watercolor paintings! Meet Trellis and me Tuesday May 22nd at the National Stationery Show. We’ll be guests at Envelopments’ booth (#2462), showing off some of our latest creations with their newest pattern!  Hope to see you there!! XO

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Inspirations – On Being Literal…

In the studio, the word literal has no shelter.  In my world, the stuff of making art, creating impressions with something tactile like paint requires a need for embellishment both literal and figurative.  We strive to paint a picture of our couples’ love everyday without necessarily painting the whole picture.  Do you know what I […]

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A Peek into the Studio – Succulent Bouquet, Vintage Charms and a Seashell Bouquet

We’re amidst some of the most thrilling times of the year.  Wedding season is in full swing and so are our creative spirits!  Today I’m sharing some projects still very much in development as well as a favorite from the production table last week! Late last week I create a new watercolor featuring Succulents, Scabiosa […]

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My Story is Art – 12 Years and Counting

Yesterday the hubby and I celebrated our 12th Wedding Anniversary. 12 years. Wow.  Time seems to be chasing me with the constant reminder that each moment has something valuable to be noticed, felt…experienced.  The seasons pass quicker, the milestones come and go at a fevered pace these days, amidst the flurry of life.  It is […]

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My Story is Art – A Honky Tonk 40th Anniversary Party Part II

I’m back today with a final look at my parent’s 40th Anniversary party!! Today is all about the stationery and boy did I have a blast…of course.  Thanks to Daniel Lanton for styling these gorgeous shots so no detail went unnoticed.  Get caught up with the story here… A rich palette of jade, bright gold […]