Behind the Scenes – Chinoiserie Pattern Wedding Stationery in BRIDES Magazine
I know when the following two things happen my world is about to get so much more interesting: 1. I get the chance to work with Cortnie from Canvas and Canopy Events 2. She uses the words “Ghostly, shipwrecked, ethereal, romantic, glam” to describe the project’s aesthetic. Yes, indeed. My team and I were lucky […]
A Peek into the Studio – Ladurée Inspired Wedding Timeline Save the Dates in BRIDES UK Magazine
We’re so thrilled to finally share these Ladurée Inspired Wedding Timeline Save the Dates featured in the latest issue of BRIDES UK Magazine! When Elle first contacted me she shared her idea to embellish a box of fresh macaroons from Ladurée – all meant to be sent to guests within 48 hours of packaging! It was of […]
Behind the Scenes – Botanical Greenhouse Wedding Lunch in Utterly Engaged Magazine
I remember the sun trickling in early that morning. It’s hard to not get good light in a greenhouse but that cold December morning seemed like perfection. Dew on the window panes with succulents and ferns at every turn, the room came alive. Every year I celebrate with the team…offering up an amazing meal, […]
My Story is Art – From my Engage!13 Biltmore Sketchbook
If you’ve known me for a while or sat beside me at a conference, you’ll know…I take notes in color and paint my thoughts….Each Engage! conference I attend floods my senses not only with color and styling to make any designer drool a little, but also enough wisdom and powerful takeaways to keep the head […]
Inspiraitons – Breezy, Artful Wedding Invitation Inspiration
Soft, sun drenched hues and breezy, vintage details infuse this inspiration palette. BHLDN earrings, Bouquet, Venue Painting Wedding Invitation, Papers, Ceremony Altar, Horse, Valentino
A Peek into the Studio – Engage!13 at the Biltmore Hand Painted Summit Stationery
Designing the painted paperie for Engage! Summits never ceases to thrill. This time around we create welcome itineraries and property maps for the 11th event held at The Biltmore in Ashville, North Carolina. I can’t begin to express what a magical gem this property is, so steeped in history and with every turn you know […]
Inspirations – Sunset Key Wedding Inspiration
Sunset Key Wedding, Seaplane, Papers, Palm Tree and Pier Wedding Invitation
My Story is Art – It's Good to Be Home
It’s so good to be home. This phrase captures my thoughts today exactly; it’s good to be home, in my studio, picking flowers out of my garden and simply sitting still for a moment. As you may have noticed, from my radio silence on this blog, the last month has been, quite literally the most […]
Inspirations – Elegant Tree Wedding Invitations
Inspired to create Carey’s Elegant Fall Wedding Invitations…Thoughtful use of color and a tree scene full of personality (we’re adding in their pups) are planned. Excited to see this design unfold. Riverbend in Kohler Wisconsin, Papers, Bouquet, Vintage Lacy Tree Wedding Invitations, Groomsmen
Inspirations – Vintage Seaside Elegant Wedding Invitations
Fresh off the phone with Tara and dreaming of breezy seaside watercolors in tones of taupe, blush and whites… Bouquet, Papers, Windows on the Water, Bridesmaids, Frenchie on Beach
Behind the Scenes – Pantone Emerald and White Wedding Inspiration Part II
I’m back with more from our Fiore celebration shoot! To get caught up, have a look here to read more about Envelopments’® most recent and very spirited pattern, Fiore! The design process for this pattern was a very collaborative one, where a certain synergy between creative minds was a must. My watercolor swirls, swags and […]