I immediately fell head-over-heels for these perfectly styled tables by some of my fave tastemakers (Abby Larson, Ceci Johnson and Marcy Blum, to name a few) for contemporary registry site Newlywish. In collaboration with Waterford, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton, each designer had free reign to create the table of their dreams. I’m partial to this bold,… read more
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Monochromatic Monday :: Birds of a Feather
After a busy last week of styled shoots, speaking engagements and traveling to Dallas to visit my parents, I’m feeling especially drawn to images that evoke tranquility this morning. When I spotted this gorgeous bohemian-looking girl (top left), I knew I wanted to design today’s board around the carefree beauty of wispy feathers in her… read more
Rustically Ever After
Last week we gave you a pretty peek at the rustic-meets-romance wedding we designed here in Austin, and today we’re thrilled to share all the gorgeous details and images! Miraculously, this wedding was conceived & executed in a whopping three weeks, but was an absolute pleasure every step of the way. The lovely couple envisioned… read more
Happy Love Day!
Hope you’re all embracing the spirit of romance today! To help get you in the mood, hop on over to coco+kelley where I’m sharing some ideas on hosting a decadently sweet afternoon tea for your most-adored gal pals. And be sure to check out the recipes here…after all, today is a day for indulgence!… read more
Rosy Outlook
It seems that February 14th’s impending arrival has gotten everyone thinking about the ultimate symbol of undying love; we’ve noticed roses popping up in some of the prettiest party ideas, and it’s gotten our hearts all a-flutter. Take this cake adorned with roses, for example: it’s almost to pretty to eat, but one peek at… read more
Styled with Succulence
The moment I laid eyes on the deep romantic images of this Southern California wedding (featured on Style Me Pretty), I knew I was looking at something special. As I continued to browse the snapshots (with my jaw slightly agape in infatuation), I noticed one unique element after another… the standing escort table made of… read more
Monochromatic Monday :: Rustic Romance
Although I love all kinds of party looks – from bright & colorful to calm & serene – I think if I had to choose my very favorite, it would be this romantic, rustic vibe with a soft feminine palette. The warm wood tones play off blushing peach & pale green in a way that… read more
Fairy Tale Day
Back in the Victorian era, it was commonplace for women to fall victim to swooning: you know, rapid heartbeats, feeling faint, and maybe even collapsing dramatically into another’s arms in emotional distress. Although I’m not dealing with the constraints of a too-tight corset, I definitely experienced the swoon when I laid eyes on these gorgeous… read more
Fête-ing with the French
Today marks the final stop on my European soujorn, and I can’t imagine a more fitting place to end than Paris. Out of all the different places we’ve seen on this trip, Paris is the only one I’ve visited previously. One taste of the City of Lights several years ago was all it took for… read more
Romance Language
What do you get when you combine inspiration from the most romantic poetry ever, vampy black lace pumps, & Scarlett Johansson’s sexy ad campaign for Dolce & Gabbana? The girly new invitation line by Wiley Valentine, one of my all-time fave stationery designers out there.… read more
