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A Peek into the Studio – Painted Christmas Stockings!

‘Tis the Season to get crafty!  So, several weeks ago I rounded up the Momental Girls and gave each a thick piece of creamy natural stock with their names printed in my newest font obsession, Roadkill.  Hanging stockings at the studio had never been so artful until then!  My only direction was for them to […]

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My Story is Art – A Gold and Blush Hacienda Wedding

I am fresh off the phone with a new couple and feeling full of joy and ready to pick up the brush.    Spanish inspired scroll work is my muse for a new painting this week.  The board below begins to tell the story of a sophisticated design full of artful personality soon to come […]

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Press – A Painted Peacock by Jess in Bridal Guide Magazine

I am so proud and have been counting the days until I could share the news with you all.  As you know my team, the lovely Momental Girls are the heart and soul of the studio.  Our work, my art, this studio could not be what it is without them.  The biggest yet most unexpected  […]

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Inspired Ink – Invitation for Kate Spade's Candy Darling Bag

Earlier this week I shared the 2010 Momental Gift Guide and today after swooning the entire week decided to create an invitation inspired by this lovely bag by one of my favs, Kate Spade.  Iconic shapes, delicate patterns, unexpected materials and saturated color use are hallmarks of this fashion icon’s designs.  Who wouldn’t be inspired? […]

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Go Paint! – Shimmer Stripes as seen on Martha Stewart's The Bride's Guide

I have been painting since birth it seems.  Well, really not since birth of course but art is in my blood.  From the age of 5 or 6 I can remember making pine cone wreaths with Mom and sculpting little critters with friends.  In grade school I began art lessons with a local mentor and […]

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Press – Metallic Wedding Ideas on Martha Stewart's Bride's Guide

You may have followed my cryptic tweets and update a month or so ago about a top secret project I had the honor of being a part.  Finally, I am able to share some behind the scenes details from the “California Luxe” shoot recently featured on Martha Stewart’s The Bride’s Guide!!  Working with  Jose Villa […]

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Renewal in PA Part III – The Favors, Cake and Stationery

For the next installment of our Renewal in PA posts, I am sharing more today about our candy favors, Sylvia Weinstock Cake and the stationery by yours truly!  Have a look at previous posts here and here to catch up on all the detail! A big part of our vow renewal planning process involved collecting. […]

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Renewal in PA Part II – The Venue and The Look

To continue our Renewal story today I am sharing more about our fabulous venue in Dallas, Pennsylvania.  Early on in the planning I posted this, so have a look!  The Cottage at Hillside Farms is anything but that which the word cottage implies.  This was the summer home of the well known Cunningham farming family.  […]

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A Peek into the Studio – Roses, Ostrich Feathers and Rich Pattern

We are grateful for a full painting table this time of year.   It seems I have been painting blooms galore even though we are diving right into the fall season! Meredith’s design has been a long time coming and has experienced a good deal of evolution throughout the design process, but we could not be […]

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A Peek into the Studio – Watercolor Roses and Lacy Blooms

This week’s production table was full of watercolor textures and dramatic color palettes.  Christina planned a perfectly sophisticated 40th Anniversary celebration for her parents with my watercolor scarlett roses as each guest’s first glimpse into the event to come .  The look is meant to be graceful, elegant and bold.  Each rose was flooded with […]

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My Story is Art – Church Shot by Elizabeth Messina

I stumbled upon this wedding yesterday on Style Me Pretty.  Nestled deep in the galleries was this perfect shot.  I want to be there.

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A Peek into the Studio – Buckles, Swirls and Rhinestones

Melissa is getting married this coming weekend and the Momental Girls could not be more thrilled.  We will miss her sense of style and kind words as she has been a pure joy to work with over the last few months.  Her invitations were epic, in my opinion at least!  From gorgeous silk textures to […]