Sunlight

a little sunlight in the middle of the week...

Inspiration from the Masters

Henri Fantin Latour was a French realist painter and lithographer who worked and lived in the mid to late 1800s. 

Floral inspiration comes from everywhere. Many designers working today look at trends and traditions in historical periods of floral design from structured to natural and in between. Paintings can also be a good source of inspiration and depiction of how flowers were arranged and displayed. Here are two of our favorite painters who focused on florals at some point in their career...

Cy Twombly is known for his large scale abstract paintings. Repetitive mark making builds up the surface and imagery within the painting. Twombly took these incredible photos which he referenced in his peony paintings and other floral studies.

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!

Brands in Full Bloom

 Love, love, love these illustrations by Daryl Feril! Absolutely gorgeous! Love how florals influence design and vice versa. These gorgeous mixed media illustrations are the perfect marriage of the two!
Check out more of Feril's work on Behance.

In the Studio

   
   fun in the studio today...

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!

Family Style

Brides today are always looking for ways to make their wedding a little less traditional and a little more dynamic. One of the ways to create a less expected experience for your guests is by changing up the dining space. We love to style an event that is a little more intimate but can still accomodate many guests. A family dinner is an excellent way to achieve a cozy yet elegant space for any event. We love these images from a well traveled woman. We think they embody the spirit and look of beautifully created space perfect for any size wedding. Bon appetit!

Spring Palette

florals

A little springtime color inspiration to pair with this gorgeous weather we've been having... a spot of rain here and there punctuated by a warm, sunny weekend. Love living in the Bay Area!!! We are so lucky.
Here are some images to keep us in this sunny mood!

ombre cake

love the work of Elizabeth Messina

jcrew

lovely and simple

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TGIF

Yay! It's Friday!!! Wishing you all a restful weekend!

California Wine Country Wedding

Featured on Style Me Pretty, this California Wine Country Wedding was beautiful and we had so much fun creating the floral decor! Check out the full post here!

Planner: Jennie Janzen of Map Events

Venue: Solage Calistoga

Florals: Atelier Joya

Photography: Zoom Photography

Lighting: Refraction