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... 

Its all about the Ring

sometimes... its all about the ring

check out some handmade and vintage rings we love on etsy.

Into the Atelier

 a look into the atelier...

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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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!

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!!!

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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Rain, Rain

looks like rain... hope you get a moment to listen to it quietly, dance in it with a friend, splash in it on the walk home and savor it through the window as you sip something warm...

Peach & Navy

Classic and romantic color palette. Peach and Navy.

Rainy Day...

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Hard to believe we're half way through May already. It is grey and rainy out today... perfect for a cup of  our favorite tea, inspiration from our current favorite eye candy site, and a moment of calm before this busy weekend of weddings... Happy Rainy Day!

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