My Story is Art – Engage!12 at the Mandarin Oriental Part I
Every year, twice a year I head off to some lovely location to mingle with industry friends at the legendary wedding symposiums called Engage! The experience of Engage! goes far beyond mingling, to a higher place where like-minded artists get to let their hair down, speak freely and get to the heart of what it […]
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 […]
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 […]
My Story is Art – A Honky Tonk 40th Anniversary Party Part I
This artful story is less mine and more that of my parents, but I had fun bringing this tale of lifelong love to life. Cyd over at The Sweetest Occasion featured the gorgeous images by Daniel Lanton recently and I am just too excited to share even more. My parents were married in 1972. She […]
Slate and White Artistic Wedding Inspiration Part II – The Dessert Table and Programs
So I’m back today with more from our very artistic wedding inspiration shoot from last year. You’ll notice we began to infuse more mustard into the color palette here. So read on for more images, more dessert, more! Remember, all new content is denoted with an *. Originally posted June 2011 I’ve dedicated this week […]
Slate and White Artistic Wedding Inspiration Part I – The Tablescape
I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to share more from a 2011 project that still makes my heart skip a beat. With Spring giving us sweet little reminders of her bounty lately and the cold air turning warm, I thought this week was the time. The posts I will share this week originally went […]
A Peek into the Studio – Tropical B’nai Mitzvah Invitations
Claire planned an over the top celebration for her twins’ B’nai Mitzvah. First a trek to Jamaica where Alanna and A.J. were called to the Torah and then the big party at home. These lavishly painted invitation set the tone for a sophisticated yet tropical inspired affair! From the invitation and maps to the artwork […]
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 […]
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
Inspirations – Marie Antoinette Wedding Chic
Julia’s subtle Antoinette inspired celebration calls for sweet yet sophisticated details. Our Gilded Frame collection is a perfect fit… Jeweled Frame, Papers, Gilded Frame Handmade Wedding Invitation, Marie Antoinette’s Bedroom, Antoinette Wedding Cake
My Story is Art – A Glitzy and Glam Party for The Momental Girls Part II
Back again with more from our glitzy and glam Holiday celebration! In yesterday’s post, I got a bit mushy about my team but today I’m getting passionate about the paper!! Color was electrified by the moody lighting and glimmery, glittery, sequin filled space. Vintage frames were the inspiration for all paper pieces. I sketched, drew […]
My Story is Art – A Glitzy and Glam Party for The Momental Girls Part I
You may not know but “Momental” is a real word. Over the years so many have asked how I came up with the name; if I had made it up and so on… The word Momental often confused with Monumental speaks of precious time, memories that are fleeting and pass by in a flash. They […]