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Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Carol Hannah

While in NY we had the privilege of popping in on Project Runway designer Carol Hannah, who extended us a gracious invite to her studio for a peek at what she has in the works. While not showing a collection at Bridal Market,  the savvy designer still had quite a few frocks up her tailored […]

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Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Romona Keveza

I could barely contain my excitement at the Fall 2012 Romona Keveza show.  From the minute we entered the ballroom at the iconic St. Regis Hotel in NYC drama was in play.  Lighting were glowing golden, the soft hum of the crowd was building and my sketchbook was already filling as I peeked at press […]

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Congratulations Amanda!

We heard some joyful news yesterday about Amanda from 100 Layer Cake!  You guessed it, she’s engaged!  Wishing Amanda and Tim much bliss on the journey before them.  XOXO Just picked up some pure pigment shimmer watercolor and this news gave me the perfect opportunity to break them in!

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Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – Theia Couture

Our NYC Bridal Market adventure began with the artful show of Theia Couture.  The designer, Don O’Neill spoke briefly at the start about his fall 2012 collection designed to uphold Theia’s approachable pricepoint with the finest of details while offering select, more indulgent pieces.  A romantic goddess vibe unfolded as each model floated down the […]

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Trend-Sketching NYC Bridal Market 2011 – An Intro

Ladies, you are in for a treat.  Jess, my creative assistant and I have spent the last 4 days in NYC in the throws of Bridal Market week.  Each day was filled with thrilling shows and intimate appointments with some of the worlds elite in Bridal Fashion.  Why are stationers interested in gowns you might […]

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The Momental Girls Live from Bridal Market in NYC

Hello everyone!! Yes, that’s right it is nearly 8pm on a Saturday night and I am blogging!!  It must be something good, you’re thinking and you would be right.  Jess and I are lucky enough to be in NYC for Bridal Market previewing designer collections for fall 2012.  What a thrill to see bridal fashion […]

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My Story is Art – New Collection Mini-shoot with Jillian McGrath Photography

Yesterday Katie and I were all tangled up in a painterly inspiration shoot of four new designs coming your way soon.  I set out to challenge myself a bit with super clean styling, un-fussy painting and modern detailing. Bravo to Jillian and hubby for some of my favorite shots to date.  They dove in and […]

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Inspirations – Santa Fe Modern Handmade Wedding Invitations

Spring Santa Fe wedding anyone?  Yes please!!  Antonio and Bryan adore our Modern Sketched Landscapes and watercolor treatments so their very own version is underway… Spencerian Calligraphy,  Southwest Landscape Wedding Invitations, Las Campanas, Papers

Behind the Scenes – Vintage Shop Engagement Shoot on The Bride's Cafe

Sharing this project has been a long time coming.  I’ve been sitting on images for nearly a year.  Yes, I’m a very patient lady.  You might remember my trip to Utah last fall?  I posted about a life changing project with a group of people I call friends but that was about all I said.  […]

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Talavera Pottery Inspired Wedding Invitations

Lovely chat with Maricelle today has me literally giddy about design.  Mexican Talavera Pottery is at the heart of what makes Maricelle visual tastebuds tick!  Whimsical pattern in vibrant earth tones mix with watercolor-esque glazing techniques to create an iconic look that is so very recognizable.  I’ll be creating a Momental  interpretation of Talavera paired […]

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A Peek into the Studio – Art Deco, Positano Italy and Red Dahlias

This week’s favorites from the painting table are a varied bunch.  Each project holds so much sentimentality for its couple and family and we are honored to have brought these stories to life!  First up is Leigh’s Art Deco inspired wedding invitation.  A few photos of family heirlooms from Leigh are all we needed to […]

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My Story is Art – NYC Bridal Market Bound

Happy Friday all!  The studio is a flurry with activity from gorgeous projects heading out the door to travel plans taking shape.  The Momental Girls are always up to something and this month seems to have our heads spinning! Jess and I are headed to Bridal Market in NYC next week. We’re not NYC bound […]