Thinking of Our Day

Today I was thinking of our wedding day.  I can remember every detail so vividly- I hope my memories always stay that way.  I found this photo of myself getting ready to walk down the aisle to D, my Dad is standing behind me, and it brought back an amazing memory.

"Today" by Joshua Radin was one of the songs we included in our wedding video.......love.

Dress Me Up

Browsing on over at Blustarfruit Jewelry has shown some amazing pieces lately!  I've had the pleasure of working with Sarah, creator and designer of Blustarfruit, on the tags for her company's packaging which she does a gorgeous job at pulling together. 

I'm so excited to be working with her again on a fab necklace she's creating for me:

Here are some additional amazing pieces she's recently added.  Those modern ribbon headbands are rockin- may have to get me one of those next!

Visit Blustarfruit's Etsy shop here

Cutesy

Babies are not in my vocabulary or up for discussion until next year, but I can't help but fall in love with cute baby-related things:

Photo via Twig and Thistle

Ad via Stills by Hill

Photo via RH Baby and Child

Photo via Adorabellecouture on Etsy

Photo via CitygirlCountryboy on Etsy

Destination Brides' Decor

Being that I was a destination bride myself, I love working with other DW brides and hearing their planning details and all the work that goes into pulling off an awesome event away from home.

I've had the pleasure of  not only working with some awesome and talented brides, but by doing so, have created some wonderful friendships.  I truly care for each of the ladies I work with and look forward to hearing about their big day and seeing their amazing photos!

I had the opportunity to create Ashley's table runner for her cake table and oh did her project bring back memories!  I used the same exact linen for her runner that I created my runner with for my very own wedding.  She is having a beachside wedding, as did I.  She used the same monochromatic scheme as I did for the runner's fonts-  ohhhh Ashley, I can't wait to see your decor "in action"!!!  I am currently working on chair signs for Ashley to coordinate with the runner- can't wait until they are done!

I've also had the pleasure of working with Jen!  If you remember those hang tags I made for her recently, you'd recall her out of this world color scheme.  I've been working on her runner days straight (who would have known my Maui brides end up having fabrics that soak up paint like crazy), but I certainly cannot wait to reveal it to Jen.  In fact, I am going to torture her now with a sneak peak:

                         

It's coming along Jen!!!   Just a matter of time now!  I wish I could capture the amazing turquoise color of the fabric through the camera- I guess it's just so out-of-this-world, it's bold gorgeousness can only be seen in person.

And for my Tami-Tams who just got married this past week................I will be waiting on those pro photos of your runner my dear- I can't wait to show it off among all of your fabulous wedding decor!

ALL THINGS AQUA!!!!

So, it's no secret that I am addicted to anything and everything aqua colored.  Call it seafoam, turquoise, mint, or robbin's egg- I've officially started calling it "my color".  If I'm out in a store and see something in this shade, I immediately think 'that's my color'!  I have umpteen different paint chips in several different shades looking for what they can be applied to!  Here are some favorites I've gathered:

Front Door: Photo via Twig and Thistle

Handspun Yarn:  Photo via Simply Twisted

Bloom Ring:  Photo via Linkel Designs

Walls:  Photo via Russell and Mackenna

What can I say, I dream in the hue of blue!

Bedroom Design: Thoughts and Wishes

When it comes to the "style" of design that one is drawn to, especially myself, I feel that my likes conflict.  I'm somewhat of a rustic/cottage fanatic, yet I can appreciate contemporary design and clean lines. Is this possible?  It can be a struggle, especially being a designer!!!

My husband and I both have similar likes.  We can go into a store and when we see a piece of furniture or just the right accessory, we are typically in agreement if we feel that it's a contender to be included in our home.  Sometimes if I fall in love with something, it may take a bit convincing on his end.

As we walked into Bon Bon this past weekend, we reminded ourselves how much we adore a bed (headboard) they have on display.  It's a bit more traditional compared to our existing, but the tuffted design, the color, the size, OH *WISH*!  We even were digging the comfy pillows they had displayed, soft, down-filled, cozy.

Our Bedroom Currently:

Our Lovely Find at Bon Bon.........

.....Maybe One Day:

My husband even suggested we add in a third Euro back pillow to our bed..........um........hello, AWESOME SUGGESTION HUBSTER!!!!  It was a fun outing for sure, and what newlywed wife could complain after stuffing her face with pizza and getting to go to an awesome design inspired shop with her husband?  No complaints here.  Hubs is still in agreement that we could use some sprucing up, so yay for that!

More lovely finds at Bon Bon:

Maui- licious

Jen, another PW bride, is getting married in Maui, Hawaii  (a bride after my own heart)!  I've had a fabulous time working on some monograms for her, as well as designing some hang tags for her guest fan favors and a monogramed table runner.  Her runner is still a work in progress, yet I'm loving how her other projects are turning out.  She has an out-of-this-world color scheme, so bright and fun, that I can't wait to see how her planning progresses!

Monograms designed by S&S:

Hang tags designed by S&S:

  

For the Girls

I had the honor of designing bouquet tags for a fellow PW bride Ashley, and I just adore her color scheme!  I am so pleased that she thinks they are lovely- I think they're lovely too Ashley!  And how about that ribbon?  I am loving the color grey lately, but who would have know it would be so difficult to search out grey colored ribbon?  An FYI to ribbon distributors: there is a distinct difference between silver and grey, how about we offer up some more greys?  In any case, I found a lovely soft grey in a wider thickness, and I'm stoked that Ashley approves!

Sand-tastic!!!!

If I hadn't already gotten married, I just might have saved and saved and saved even more $ to replicate this reception decor for our special day!  I am in love!  The placement of each piece, the location, the colors, the pillows, the charger plates, the flowers.  Really, a beach vignette could not be more beautiful!

Photos Via Pacific Weddings