A Week at the Beach – Watercolor Bird of Paradise Wedding Invitation
Today I am wrapping up a week of wedding invitation inspiration for the beachcomber in all of us. First up was a bold red hibiscus and next I shared a favorite Sculpted Bloom Invitation! The Bird of Paradise has become a long-loved symbol of all things tropical. We’ve interpreted this bloom in countless designs but […]
Behind the Scenes – Dark and Dramatic Dinner Party
When I have the chance to work with Cortnie from Canvas and Canopy and Carissa from JL Designs, I know good things are coming. Leila from Be Inspired PR orchestrated a dinner party for some of her blogger friends. Meaning to treat these ladies to a night a expertly crafted food and perfectly paired wine, […]
A Peek into the Studio – Bold Lotus, Blue Delphinium and Watercolor iPhones
Bold blue made a reoccurring appearance in the studio this week. Envelopments’ Mercury Blue has become a staple here and this week acted out both it spirited and reserved personalities. First up are Melissa’s Vintage Lotus Save the Dates. Mercury Blue is front and center and accented with a regal damask and saturated orange hues. […]
Behind the Scenes – Original Watercolors for Ketubah.com
I can barely contain myself today!! Been sitting on some news and finally I can share. Last year the folks at ArtVows.com got in touch to commission a series of paintings. Art Vows was founded by the leaders in artful Ketubahs, Ketubah.com! The concept of Art Vows is to offer all couples the opportunity to […]
Inspirations – Hand Painted Lotus Wedding Invitations
The lotus…soon to be painted on rich cobalt cardstocks in lush textures. Yes, please. Asian Fabrics, Oriental Pattern, Papers, Lotus Wedding Invitations
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Peek into the Studio – Versailles Swirl Wedding Invitations
Years ago I created a painting for Taylor. She was hosting a Parisian influenced event and wanted a watercolor wedding invitation inspired by an aerial view of Versailles Gardens. Enter my Versailles Swirl artwork. Since then we have adapted, deconstructed and detailed this original look for Brides all over the world. Who doesn’t love a […]
A Real Momental Wedding – Blueberry and Pink Travel Inspired Malibu Wedding
We love working with Constance, from Constance Curtis Events! Her design aesthetic gives us the opportunity to spread our creative wings and get serious with our brushes. Heather and Scott’s wedding recently seen on Green Wedding Shoes took a joyful color palette and the couple’s love of travel and spun it into a masterful scene […]