A MUSIC FESTIVAL WEDDING IN THE REDWOODS

How fun is the inspiration behind this wedding suite?  I had a good time working with this music loving couple to incorporate some unique elements that would reflect their wedding weekend.  I loved the brides idea to make the envelope liner redwood trees! The floral colors on the suite were chosen to reflect gem stones, the colors the bridesmaids were wearing.  So much fun to create. 

XO

NEW IN THE SHOP

Just a quick little update today, there are a few new cards in the shop that I am so excited about.  Easter and a few new birthdays are coming soon! 

Check them out here

Hope your week is going great! 

XO 

HELLO MARCH : MONTHLY DESKTOP DOWNLOAD

Happy March (a few days late as usual) and ALMOST Spring! 

I hope you enjoy this download for the month. I used some favorite flowers from my wall calendar that sold out in my shop last month...

Click to download: 

DESKTOP // PHONE 

XOXO 

The not so fun stuff: These designs are copyright of Shannon Kirsten Studio and are for personal use ONLY.  Not for re-sale. Please be respectful when downloading and sharing.

BLUSH & MUSTARD FLORAL BABY SHOWER

This isn't just any baby shower. This baby shower was for one of my best childhood friends (hosted with our other best, long time gfs).  This last photo above, that's us and sums us up perfectly. Always laughing about something, being silly, and cherishing our 19+ years of friendship. Friends turned sisters. It's unbelievably exciting to celebrate such sweet occasions for the people you love.  I was happy to lend my talents in making this day beautiful and memorable for Heather. That Sarah Tucker,   she made everything happen and opened up her beautiful home for the day.  I painted the flamingo crest and printed it on canvas to welcome all the guests to the party,  a just for fun 'photo booth' that I hand painted on Sarah's dining room floor one evening while planning last minute details.  We did a cheese table with calligraphy painted directly on it, some sweet treats and little sandwiches, infused water, pink champagne (of course). Sarah also secretly got baby photos that were placed about the house on white balloons.  We all laughed at the cute pictures and wondered who Ava will look like.  We are desperate to meet this little girl and it could be any time now with a due date of February 1st! 

featured on Little Peanut Magazine

Their maternity shoot on my photography blog today

XO

MID-WEEK RAMBLINGS // LATELY IN THE STUDIO

Hello! Just popping in to share a few favorite snaps of some work in progress from this past week.  The above photo seemed to be a hit on instagram. I loved all the nice comments about me switching it up a bit (with my color palette). YES, I will offer this as a print as soon as I have a free moment to clean it up and get a test print made to make sure it looks great before I offer to y'all. I never, ever use orange and yellow. Not because I hate them, I'm just not drawn them I guess. I don't wear these hues much / don't like how they look on me so maybe that's why? Anyways, I am challenging myself to introduce some new color combos into my life (all aspects of it) this year...

 I've also been really into old folk art lately and have been researching various European styles.  I'm not really trying to create an accurate depiction of it, but I like to feel inspired by different types of art and then just make it my own. Hence, the above and below photos. This stool has been around for years and I just randomly did this to it last week, ha.  I'm liking it so much that I am painting part of my spring collection in this style.  I can't wait to share what I'm working as spring and the National Stationery Show get closer! 

A few snippets from my desk and deciding what to turn these guys into...

Finally, my painting area after a long week.  It's not cute but it's necessary to my productivity. I like being able to leave everything out as sometimes I need to go back and forth from here to my computer. Coffee, a million paints, tiny brushes... ya know, all the essentials for surviving around here. haha. 

Hope you all are having a lovely week. It's raining today but Florida is finally experiencing our tiny spurt of winter. Not complaining about putting my favorite sweaters and boots to use that I never get to wear! 

XOXO

COLOR OF THE YEAR INSPIRED : ROSE QUARTZ & SERENITY

 images and more color of the year inspiration found on my boards here and here

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I thought the best way to kick off my blog posts for 2016 was to start with the inspiring and calming colors of the year.  Dusty pastel shades are my favorites so I am absolutely loving the rose quartz and serenity combo.  The could't have named the blue shade better as it reminds me of a calm, serene day by the ocean in my hometown.  I will be looking forward to client requests for these shades and to see how they are incorporate into wedding palettes and other projects.

Can't wait to bring a some fresh posts, projects, and updates to the blog this year.  Feeling all kinds of inspired.  I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start! 

XO 

2016 CALENDARS IN THE SHOP!

Better late than never! 2016 calendars are up in the shop! They are each 11 x 14 and ready to be framed.  All new orders will now ship after Christmas. 

XO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

all florals on black available in my shop

Happy Friday! 

We are off to visit my grandparents in South Carolina for a few days.  I am so looking forward to the cold weather and wearing some layers for once!  I recently got a new lap top which makes me feel so much better about being away.  Having a reliable computer so I can still get some work done on trips relieves tons of my stress, especially around this time of year. While I totally enjoy unplugging every once in awhile, I like to stay productive and check in during down time on vacation.  Hope you have a lovely weekend and are getting prepared for Thanksgiving (already!) next week.  

Starting next week through the holidays I am going to be turning these Friday Favorites posts into gift guides.  Stay Tuned! But first... some loves, wants, and needs from this week... 

*Quartz collar necklace

*Lavander, thyme, and white chocolate scones, amazing.

*Brass initial door knockers

*Inspired by the cut and texture of this Valentino dress

*Painted antler ornaments

*Just a really pretty holiday pin

*This Free People tunic 

*Stunning, inspiring photo of Jennifer Lawrence 

*A beautiful wedding color palette 

*This adorable boho cottage is everything 

XOXO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

(photo from my catalog shoot, all holiday items now available in my shop)

Happy weekend y'all! The holiday count down begins. Can you believe that we are approaching the last full week before Thanksgiving?! Hope you get some downtime before the craziness hits, at least that's what I'm going to try and do tomorrow. 

Here are a few favorites from the week: 

*These Jeffrey Campbell boots slay me

*Love this gift wrap idea

*Fun, graphic sweater for colder months ahead (hopefully)

*Cute painted drift wood ornaments 

*Off the shoulder top in a deep plum color via Urban Outfitters

*This kitchen is next level #goals

*Inspiring colors and graphics 

*My latest lipstick obsession and this palette is the perfect gift, it seriously lasts all day!

XOXO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

Happy Weekend! 

I'm so excited about this new floral print, now in my shop as an 8' x 10'! 

Some favorites from the week... 

*Society 6 is having a great promo right now, $5 off and free shipping! Only through this link

*Just love this vignette 

*Cutest poppy socks from Anthropologie

*Color inspiration on these coasters from Lief Shop

*Science meets Botanical wedding inspiration, amazing!

*Love this quote 

*Love this sleeves and print on this dress from Anthropologie

*This folksy painted wall and door

*Christmas is everywhere all of a sudden and the cute ornaments killlll me

Have a great one guys! 

XO 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN + SOME LINKS

Halloween weekend is here, yay! 

Do you still dress up? 

It's my favorite. Hunter is always a good sport and will dress up with me, so that makes it more fun! His parents started having an annual party a few years back, so looking forward to that.  It is also the weekend we met four years ago! Man time flies. We will be celebrating at our favorite restaurant tonight. 

Some halloween related favorites from this week: 

*DIY gold leaf pumpkins via Free People 

*Halloween wedding inspiration via Green Wedding Shoes 

*A fall colored bouquet, painting / color inspiration!

*Love these crazy but pretty Halloween makeup ideas

*I think this is my favorite couples costume I've seen on Pinterest

*Beautiful fall decor // fireplace with pumpkins

And a few non-Halloween: 

*Ted Baker floral luggage, come home to me!

*Love the colors and composition of this photo, more painting / palette inspo!

*Gucci S/S '16 is still KILLING me, all those sheer pastels and ruffles

*Can I have this in my backyard please?

*This embroidered dress from Zara, now on my wishlist

AND since this is one of my favorite weekends of the year I decided to offer a special little discount just for the weekend.  Use code 'HAPPY' for 15% off through Sunday.  Shop my prints and stationery right here

Have a spooky weekend kitty cats! 

XO 

REAL WEDDINGS : SUMMER SOIREE IN YBOR CITY

Such a fun wedding to be a part of this summer! I had the pleasure of not only creating some hand painted signage for the day but also shooting it! You can see some more photos over on my photography blog

XO 

LATELY : IN THE STUDIO + HOLIDAY IN PROGRESS

'thankful heart' Thanksgiving print is now available in the shop as an 8 x 10.  I picture this hanging in the dining room or even right on the table for thanksgiving using a little clip or photo stand. 

{Shop it right here}

And a few more things I have been working on for the holidays.  I sent all my holiday cards to print this week and I can't wait to share! 

(above)  More wall calendars in progress, the two designs I made were popular last year so I will be adding a few more options for 2016! 

(below) Retro inspired ornaments might just be my favorite Christmas card this year.

 (below) I think this photo of Twiggy's little paws and illustration of here was my most liked instagram photo yet. So crazy. Definitely keeping my fellow cat ladies in mind as I expand my stationery collection for National Stationery Show next year! 

 (above) more holiday florals 

(below) my real life 'pinterest wall' above my painting area in the studio, it's been getting crazy lately but I like to see my works in progress and I also still rip things out of magazines for inspiration. AND pumpkin spice iced coffee, duh. 

Hope you all are having a lovely week. I'm dying for Halloween to get here. It's my favorite and it's also our anniversary! Although, I really can't believe it turns November on Sunday.  Lots of hustle before the end of this year. 

XO