My dad has always said to me “In the giving we receive”. He says that he has always been handed so much and been blessed with abundance but attributes a lot of it to “having an open hand”. I interpret this in two ways: 1) Giving is the true gift. To help others means [...]
I can’t believe that Christmas is only a few days away! Although I have never fancied myself a winter/holiday bride you can’t help but love some of the beautiful winter berries these brides used in their weddings. There are so many great and hearty berries that can easily be incorporated into personal flowers, centerpieces and [...]
Living in California my whole life, I have become very accustomed to sunshiny seventy degree holidays. Today I wanted to just imagine a different climate. Below are my pine cone dreams and snow flake wishes. The muted blues and warm browns just make me think of winter and want to wrap up in a cozy [...]
Mark and Andrea were engaged in an orchard a few months ago. Sara of Onelove Photography shot their engagement session in Livermore, CA. They did part of the shoot at an undiscovered barn and went down town for some others. Besides being extremely an attractive couple, they just look like they have the most fun [...]
In light of the rain we have been finally experiencing in southern California I thought I would share some pictures with one of my favorite props: Umbrellas. If you didn’t see the beautiful rainy wedding featured on Green Wedding Shoes last week, click here to go gaga over grey skies and a bride in wellies! [...]
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah! Although I am not Jewish, I have always been fascinated by the culture and celebrations (especially the food). Also It is a really nice change of color palate with all of the Green and Red we see in December, below is our nod to The Festival of Lights [...]
I love seeing beautiful events and spaces styled by Joy Thigpen…they look lived in, not like just an ordinary life has been there but one full of wonderful stories and memories. When I got a little more background information about Joy, my feelings about her designs is no longer as mysterious as she has spent [...]
Today we have a beautiful and intimate elopement that took place at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope, AL. Carrie and Jimmy opted to have a very simple and intimate wedding, no first dance or throwing the bouquet, just the ceremony, supper and the cake. I love when bride’s and grooms make their day more tailored [...]
Such an exciting time! Many of the beautiful weddings and features we have waiting to see in print are finally here! I am so proud of my clients! Bella Weddings and Events, The Special Day, In Any Event, JL Designs, Classic creations, Lucia Paul Design and Joyful weddings and events all had knot features this [...]
So did any of you get some loved ones checked off the list yesterday? I hope so. Well today is all about all of the great gift wrap out there! The way you wrap them can really enhance the design scheme of your tree. The icing on the cake so to speak. There are so [...]
