Trend Sketching Bridal Market NYC 2012 – Leila Hafzi
We had the pleasure of stumbling upon international and eco-friendly designer Leila Hafzi. Working in hand dyed natural silks dried in the open air of the Himalayas, her designs evoke the kinetic environment they are created in. Rough cut edges and flowing, sweeping shapes in a palette of soft natural hues were a welcome break […]
Trend Sketching Bridal Market NYC 2012 – Monique Lhuillier
The much anticipated Monique Lhuillier runway is always a highlight of Bridal Market. The stage was set with whimsical white branches sprawling upwards and across the ceiling for a fairytale forest effect. The models sauntered in a figure eight fashion around the two clusters of limbs allowing their frocks to fan out to their full potential. […]
Trend Sketching Bridal Market NYC 2012 – Douglas Hannant and Stephanie Allin
You never know what to expect from Bridal Market, a nod to tradition or a splash of color; we of course welcome the latter. Like I’ve mentioned before this is our second year back and we’re still fine tuning our fashion crystal balls. We’ve been following our favorite designers and trends but there were still […]
Trend-Sketching, NYC Bridal Market 2012 – Theia Couture
So let’s get everyone caught up a bit… If you remember, last year, we decided to brave into the world of Bridal Fashion during market in NYC where designers debut their newest for the coming seasons. Well again this year, we spent a whirlwind 4 days in the big apple meeting with designers and watching […]
My Story is Art – NYC Bridal Market Bound!
It is that time of year again, where Jess D. and I pack up our brushes, palettes and selves to immerse in a week of bridal fashion pretty in NYC. Live from the runways last year we were live tweeting the latest looks and sketching smaller moments that predicted some of our favorite trends from […]
Behind the Scenes – Runway to Reality with Claire Pettibone
What happens when the amazing gowns of Claire Pettibone get inside this artist’s head? Read on… One of the surprises of my career has been the amazing people I’ve met. Recently my friend and fellow wedding artist, of the sugar variety that is, Sharon of Sweet Sensations encouraged me to share a shoot concept I’d […]
Inspirations – Chalkboard Style Hand Painted Wedding Stationery
We adore the look of amazing chalkboard lettering and thus our Contrast Painting style was born… Succulents, Papers, Hand Drawn Rose Wedding Invitations, Milk Glass
A Peek into the Studio – Cape May, West Virginia and NYC Bound
The end of September into October always mean a lot of travel for me. We start with my birthday, then the hubby’s and of course 4 days in NYC for Bridal Market. Before I know it each, year October comes and goes in a blink. So today’s post is my attempt to slow things down, […]
Inspirations – Mid-Century Modern Meets Chinoiserie
Chinoiserie captures a certain whimsy but maintains a distinct sophistication. Marry that with a mid century modern inspired pattern and we’ve entered a whole new world of lovely. More please. Chinoiserie Wedding Cake, Mid Century Modern Concrete Block, Pattern Frame Wedding Invitation, Frame
Inspirations – Watercolor Floral Pattern Wedding Invitations
Recently my newest floral pattern came to life within the pages of the most recent Utterly Engaged issue. If you haven’t seen the film yet, take a look here and let me know what you think! Utterly Engaged invited us to create 5 distinctly different looks from the same pattern and here is what we […]
A Peek into the Studio – Hand Painted Letterpress, Baroque Frames and Floral Bouquet with Critters
Today’s post is as varied as it’s title. I’m proud everyday of not only the quality of work we create but also the variety. Early on my art teacher, Sue Hand encouraged me to experiment with many different mediums and techniques. Her suggestions stuck and to this day, myself and Jessica (my right hand when […]
My Story is Art – Live Watercolor Film in Utterly Engaged Magazine
I had this idea…what if we could capture a painting unfolding on film, what if? You say or think the words hand painted invitations…cool idea, must be pretty. BUT to be able to show how the hand painting happens, to witness the simple pencil lines evolve into layers of watercolor substance is an entirely different […]