Behind the Scenes – Alchemy at the Barn, The Stationery and Feathers
Thanks so much for following along my behind the scenes look at my Alchemy at the Barn shoot. If you missed the first two posts, check here and here! Creepy was a word that continually entered my mind when designing this table. I know, I know…creepy…for a wedding concept? Something Colin Cowie said at Engage […]
Behind the Scenes – Alchemy at the Barn, The Concept
You may remember my entry for the Inspired Creations competition that I shared a while back. Ami from Elizabeth Anne Designs and Cyd from The Sweetest Occasion visioned the contest as a way to draw out some creative love from talent throughout the wedding industry and boy did they ever….I was thrilled to step outside […]
Behind the Scenes – A Johnny Cash Wedding, a Song and a Dance
Today I am back with the last behind the scenes look at our Walk the Line, Johnny Cash shoot with friends from Austin and beyond. If you missed the first two posts, check here and here to get caught up! Before I go any further I must mention the incredible team that brought this experience […]
Behind the Scenes – A Johnny Cash Wedding, The Stationery and Getaway
You’ve had the chance to read and see all about our Walk the Line shoot in Austin here, here and here! Today I’m giving a behind the scenes look at the stationery and some never before seen shots! The stationery was inspired by folk art from the 50’s and 60’s. I created the collection from […]
My Story is Art – Joy Marie Photography
Found this image recently and cannot seem to get it out of my mind. Haunting. Stunning. I’m not the only one….
Behind the Scenes – A Johnny Cash Wedding with Paloma's Nest and Friends
There are moment when your life shifts. Usually these are small moments when big change is least expected but most likely. Saying yes to an idea or just being in the moment with an welcoming mind can open doors to so much good. I’ve said it before. One of the great joys of this business […]
Hello 2011 – Looking Back, Thinking Forward
A custom piece I had Caroline of Paloma’s Nest create for the studio last year. I sat down with myself this weekend and took a tour back in time. 2010 was an exhilarating year of firsts, falls, freedom and family in so many ways. I leap into 2011 with a full heart and peaceful mind […]
A Peek into the Studio – A Stitched and Painted Collection for Eco Beautiful Weddings
In November Katie Martin, the super stylish gal behind Eco Beautiful Weddings Magazine asked me to create a collection inspired by cotton. Her directions were simple; make it Eco-friendly (of course) and use the colors yellow and blue. I like to surprise people. It is a secret delight for me to shock a bit. […]
Happy Holidays from Kristy and The Momental Girls
Wishing you a very merry Holiday filled with engaging conversation, fond memories, bright color, fuzzy slippers, and warm cookies… May you take mindful moments to reflect on this past year; cherish moments passed and reflect on those still to come. May you breathe in each moment and see with new eyes, all the life around […]
My Story is Art – Painting Spirits Bright
My art teacher and mentor from childhood is still someone I cherish daily. She lives an artful life with passion and verve and I tribute much of my work ethic to the example she set for me as a young artist. Painted canvas is typically reserved for high art pieces in a gallery but not […]
A Peek into the Studio – Painted Christmas Stockings!
‘Tis the Season to get crafty! So, several weeks ago I rounded up the Momental Girls and gave each a thick piece of creamy natural stock with their names printed in my newest font obsession, Roadkill. Hanging stockings at the studio had never been so artful until then! My only direction was for them to […]
My Story is Art – A Gold and Blush Hacienda Wedding
I am fresh off the phone with a new couple and feeling full of joy and ready to pick up the brush. Spanish inspired scroll work is my muse for a new painting this week. The board below begins to tell the story of a sophisticated design full of artful personality soon to come […]