NEW IN THE SHOP!

I've got some new prints up the shop.  Four new quotes in black and white calligraphy and these feathers in two different sizes. 

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XO 

AUTUMN HOLIDAY TABLESCAPE | INSPIRED EVENTS FOR OCCASIONS MAG

Priscilla of Inspired Events recently asked me to contribute a couple items to her fall table scape for a styling challenge from Occasions Magazine.  I was more than happy to create this menu in such an inspiring color palette.  These images really make me ready for Thanksgiving next week! Our table scape was chosen as one of six finalist.  You can vote for your favorite on Occasions Facebook page right here, simply be liking the photo (contest ends tomorrow). 

Styling: Inspired Events // Photos: Naomi Chokr // Florals: Victoria Blooms // Rentals: The Reserve Vintage Rentals // Calligraphy: Shannon Kirsten // Linens: Linens by the Sea 

BRIGHT BLOOMS

A recently customized suite based off of my original boho design (we just took out the beetle and added more flowers).  I love creating things like this...the loose watercolor style is my favorite.  

I used gouache and canson watercolor paper to create the original designs.  I then had them printed on a linen textured card stock to maintain the painterly effect.  Green envelopes are from Paper Source.  

Available in my shop, here

RECENT WORK : BRIGHT, BOLD BOHEMIAN WEDDING

This bright bohemian wedding was recently featured on Weddings Unveiled! I not only had the pleasure of doing the paper goods but I also photographed it and had a hand in the floral styling (the bride's bouquet and this table runner!).  Hop over to my photography blog to see the full set of photos! 

xox

DIY FLOWER CROWN

 I made a flower crown for my shoot this week, I wasn't sure how this project was going to go down at first but I was pretty happy with the results.  This was my first time making one so I'm definitely no expert but this is what worked for me... 

 I only ended up using thick floral wire and scissors,  And of course whatever flowers you are going to use.  I asked some advice from a florist friends about storing them overnight.  She recommended keeping the stems long enough to keep in water (there are special little tubes you can buy at the craft store)  I didn't have time to get those so I just used a large tupperware bowl and gently set the flowers in it with a bit of water. It worked just fine and they kept overnight.

 I measured a circle around my head and tied it off.  Then I began tightly wrapping the larger flowers onto the wire circle.  I only did the front and sides...

 In the morning before my shoot, I finished it off by sticking the smaller stems and wildflowers in with the larger ones.  It was easier then tying everything on with wire, they stayed just fine! Cut the stems off pretty short before using so it will set on your head...

 Afterward I took it apart and put the butchered flowers in little milk glass bowls and vases...they are still alive four days later! 

And here is a little sneak peek from my shoot with Annalise!  

I'll definitely be making one again soon.  

xx