A Bride’s Bouquet

This weekend I had the thrill of getting together with my Mom, my Aunts, my Uncles and Cousins up in the Pacific Northwest for my Cousin’s wedding.  My cousin being related to me is of course a DIY kind of gal too.  So she planned an afternoon of bouquet and boutineer making.  All of the family whipped out gorgeous... Read More »

Custom Wedding Rings

My ultra-hip cousin and her fiance are getting married this summer up on a grassy bluff overlooking Puget Sound at Fort Worden Sate Park in Washington state.  I have had the pleasure of gathering ideas, sharing ideas and enjoying the wedding planning process with her.  My cousin Lace works for Washington Trails Association.  So I would say she is... Read More »

Felted Bouquets

I found these felted bouquets on Etsy. The bouquets above are created by a Russian Artist Tatiana. I love the diversity of her felted flowers. She also creates some amazing shrugs. There are tons of felted bouquets on Etsy. Many with buttons and brooches. Read More »

Beach Wedding Inspiration | Alchemy...

I recently had the pleasure of joining Vanessa from Alchemy Fine Events on location for a photo shoot she was doing. I assisted in the creation of a few things for the shoot including name place tags and weathered wood menu boards. I had such a wonderful time setting up the pieces on the beach. Shooting on location is... Read More »

Alice and Wonderland Birthday Party...

I am having so much fun planning my daughter’s Alice and Wonderland Themed Birthday Party. I made these invitations at home. I have an account with Wastenotpaper.com and I am hoping to do more birthday and wedding invitations. I use to do these years and years ago when I had my sign shop. Nowdays it is so much easier... Read More »

Victorian Top Hats

Well I am loving just looking at wedding sites lately. I came across this gorgeous retro hatmaker on Etsy, Topsy Turvy Design. These designs are so fun. I think they are great since we are now in the month of Love. Check out her store and the Be mine hat. Topsy Turvy also makes great retro veils too. Read More »

CupCakes

The cupcakes at the top are from Brides.com/Southern California Magazine. I love how they look so Anthropolgie. The second cupcakes are from Kylie Lambert, a pastry designer in Australia and one of my Flickr friends. Her blog is here.The mushroom cupcake is from anoher Flickr fav Sweet Cupcakes and treats Her web site is Just cupcakes and she is... Read More »

Brooch Bouquets

I came across these great photos in one of my favorite friend’s giac1061 on Flickr photostream. She archives a lot of great party ideas she comes across. I love the idea of using old brooches as a flower bouquet. I think this would look cool in a vase too. Read More »

Wedding inspiration

I really love the work of Rebecca Thuss. Her web site is complete eye candy. I love that she does Creative Direction, Weddings, Events and Crafting. Read More »