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 things interesting, so I do love a good landscape painting session or sitting down with the pencil to craft a new pattern, BUT my first love will always be floral.

When Envelopments approached me about collaborating on a watercolor pattern featuring the floral designs I had become known for, I was ecstatic.  In late December, Envelopments launched Trellis, a collection of new patterns created from my watercolors painted exclusively for the project.

Trellis is available here and through countless designers and stationery boutiques nationwide.  Pretty pockets, papers, envelopes;  all waiting to make their mark on your wedding stationery.

To express my love for this pattern, its versatility and the heart that I and the talented designer Ramon poured into its development, I created a world where Trellis reigned.  A world where delicate petals in repeat became fabric upholstery and cut-out shapes for a paper wedding bouquet.  A world where flowers and passion create an imaginary place, here if only to put a smile on our faces.  A world that makes me happy every time I look.

Trellis is made of delicate elements like paint drops, textured petals, queen anne’s lace inspired greens and a bit of watercolor stripe.  Seen in full it is romantic, girly and formal.  Just a thin peek at Trellis and it becomes an earthy and organic statement.

Calligraphy by Meant to Be

At another glance Trellis is young, modern and graphic…

Next it can be artful and unfussy, something even the groom could approve of…

Photography by Swoon Over It Studio

So thank you for reading and stay tuned this week as I dive deeper into the project that we lovingly call Trellis Shoot.  Loads of stationery, decor and wedding inspiration to follow this week!  XO

Clayton Austin, Papers, Modern Watercolor Wedding Invitations, Watercolor Votive,  Rizz Riz Photography

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 I shared on our studio remodel, we were in the idea phase; thinking on gallery spaces and the like.  Now we are in the working phase and our lovely studio is a bit of a mess.  There is that stage when your brain recognizes a clear track to a better end, but the mess and ruin that surrounds your heart along the way, is in short distracting.  Soon enough, the dust will clear and shelves will be filled with pretty.

Until then, we are in ruins.   Not the ruins of ending, but in hopeful ruins; where beauty and order is on the cusp.

At the other end of the studio things aren’t quite so noisy.  Cosmetic changes are underway and the first to evolve is my Idea Wall.

Over the years I’ve amassed a collection of pieces from buttons and broaches to glassware and linen, that have inspired countless projects.  Until now these treasures have been stuffed into storage.  Not any longer.  I am pulling every last bauble from the boxes and styling them into lovely shape on open shelves.  By color or finish or just because I am crafting a wall of ideas, past and new.  Now a wealth of visual candy is only a few steps away…

Check back soon as I reveal our new work desks and more!

Sarah Ryhanen, Papers, Versailles Swirl Artwork, 21 C Museum Hotel, Modern Art Wedding, Vintage Swirl Wedding Invitation

For Allison, a subtle sea vibe was in order balanced by the structure of gray damask.

Amy opted for a Deco nod in her Peacock plumed swirl…

Melissa more than nodded to Deco and even had us sketch a swanky couple silhouette…

Kate mingled Versailles Swirl with romantic fluffy blooms and a dreamy color palette…

Mint Green Mirror Room, Papers, Saipua Poppies