Wild and Romantic

Walked into the studio this morning and Priska had made the most beautiful arrangements for today's mock up. Deep pinks, raspberries, plums wth pops of red and peaches struggled to break free of their grey wooden boxes. Jasmine vines meandered along bright red berries and deep purple scabiosa. Love, love, love this wild and romantic look and it will be perfect for a late summer gathering!

indoors. outdoors.

outdoor brick courtyard, courtyard view, verdant bathroom unknown, atrium, basket swing, outdoor shower, windowsill garden

Some of us live in small spaces and extending our living quarters into the outdoors can be a welcome change, especially in the summer months. For those of us who don't have access to green space, bringing a little nature indoors can also help liven a home... here are some of our favorite spaces that blend indoors and outdoors with a little bit of imagination and a lot of grace... 

Sweet 16

We recently did a Sweet 16 that was a black light, club-esque affair. Its seldom that we get a chance to design anything with so much freedom, color and graphics. In fact, I think this was our first event ever without floras! Check out the inspiration to creation below...

Photographer Erik Umphrey did an awesome job capturing the mood amongst the glowing purple and blacks created by reFraction lighting. DJ Dojah created the perfect thumping bass of a nightclub while guests clad in all white bounced with the beat. Shannon Leahy kept it cool while checking guests of the list and marking them as VIPs with our custom designed glowing bracelets!

Rustic & Nautical Design

Putting together a first round of inspiration for a rustic wedding with a slight nautical influence. We love the idea of soft greys and browns in found pieces like old wooden orchard ladders and kraft paper tags. Twine and flax colored linens are paired with bright greens for a fresh and natural look. Whether choosing bold type and text or soft hand calligraphed details, either would make for a charming display!

Sweet 16 like no other...

We're having a blast working on this awesome sweet 16 for this weekend... Making a bunch of custom pieces to make this party extra special. Check out the painted backdrop we're creating in the studio this week...

more fun pics from this event to come!

Storybook Wedding featured on SMP

We're thrilled to have this enchanting storybook wedding we did with Very Merry Events and Tinywater Photography on Style Me Pretty today! This soft romantic look was enhanced my Mary's fairytale inspirations... We created an entire tablescape with soft dahlias in blush pinks, purples, lavenders and soft pinks. This floral runner created drama with soft sweeping lines from table to forest floor. Check out more pics and details about this Today's Bride photoshoot on the SMP blog article!

Blooming Branches

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We've had a couple of sunny days here and with the sunshine a true sense of Spring has arrived. Blooming branches are everywhere, and there is no better way to bring an sense of Spring indoors than with a bunch of tall branches bursting with fluffy blossoms. From cherry, to plum, apricot and even dogwood, stems abundant with delicate blooms are available for the gathering. Whats even better than the look of these seasonal wonders is the ease of putting them into an arrangement. Simply place a large bunch in a galvanized bucket, a beautiful clear glass vase, even use the small scraps in a mason jar or old bottle for a quick window sill arrangement. These delicate beauties will lighten up your space and bring Spring into your home!

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Love is Sweet featured on Style Me Pretty

This fun and flirty wedding we designed with Map Events  and shot by Kate Webber was featured on Style Me Pretty! Check out all the delicious details from Dessert Darling's big day.. from soft florals, a fun desert bar and special details... its all on the Stye Me Pretty Gallery!

Pink and Mustard

inspired by the colors in this lovely little mixed media piece by immacola... pink and mustard

soft coral pink with golden beads...

love this little calendar by SimpleSong. such a lovely addition to your workspace.

hand silkscreened pillows on organic canvas from pikku. Love these bold graphics and large swathes of color.

quick and adorable presentation of ribbon scraps! mustard, pale peachy pink and soft grey... from melinda josie

Storybook Romance

Check out the behind the scenes video from the Today's Bride Shoot with Very Merry Events. 

This fairytale inspired wedding shoot was a dream come true! More pics to come!!!

Today's Bride Photoshoot

We recently did a photo shoot for Today's Bride with Very Merry Events. This romantic fairytale wedding was full of soft florals, delicate touches and beautiful details. For this dramatic dining scene we wanted to create a lush and soft look. Instead of using a fabric or lace runner, we chose something a little more dramatic and less expected. We crafted this runner entirely out of dahlias and seasonal flowers. Blush pinks and soft whites were punctuated with purples and violets creating depth and movement throughout.

Stay tuned for more pics and also a little behind the scenes film later this week!
Photos by Tinywater, vintage props from Milk Glass Vintage, paper suite by Arielist Press, Linens by La Tivola.

Cozy Up

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Somewhere between rain and sunshine we've had moments this week of bright mornings and grey afternoons. Scarves and heavy coats are layered on, only to be stripped off during the walk home in the new hour of light we've acquired in the last few weeks. Cold nights like these remind us to cozy up with a good book, a loved one, a furry friend, and perhaps a favorite tv show or movie. We love a warm cup of tea, a plate of comfort food and a good magazine. What are some of the things you love to do at home on a chilly night???

Stones

Items from nature can be a great source for inspiration. We love these simple and easy ways to enhance the beauty of something as simple as a stone. Forget the pet rock of your childhood. These ideas are ways to create sophisticated and beautiful objects for your home, workspace or even to give as a sweet little gift. 

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Color & Pattern

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Loving these bright colors and patterns and how they inform our floral design... Ethnic tapestries are a great inspiration and they have always been an integral part of good interior design. A beautiful carpet can ground a room, set the mood, inspire the decor and even hang as a work of art. We love to pull out color and texture and let it guide us as we create the environment and florals for an event...

 

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