It saddens me that nearly a month has passed since my last post.  I love blogging.  I love sharing tidbits, advice and thoughts about weddings and life in general with all my amazing readers.  So when busy takes over and I cannot find a moment to clear my head, write a sentence or much less […]

As wedding season seems to have flown past, I’ve observed many tips and trips simply by trial and error that I’m really excited to share with you in the upcoming months.  One of the biggest things that has been on my mind lately though is the details.  You know, all those agonizing little pieces of […]

I’ve been working with Anchor & Ink on a new logo design for a couple months now.  Chelsi oozes talent – her painting, her lettering, it’s all simply fabulous. I approached her because I don’t feel my current logo, and complete branding/business for that matter, truly represent me.  Now I know I’ve rambled on before […]

Photo by Bradley James Photography Brides often  start painting me a picture of their beautiful “shabby chic” wedding day and as an artist myself, I pick my paint brush and jump right on board only to realize that we’ve created 2 completely different pieces of art.  My vision of shabby chic does not always align […]

Ever notice how much life costs?  Yeah, I figured you have.  It seems like you start a project, get all excited, plans made, blueprints drawn and then you start shopping.  And once you start shopping the totals just keep add up, and up.  And somehow, even though you had planned well and thought this was […]

I want a brand inspired by the beautiful things that surround me every day.  I love natural elements and think that nature provides the best color palettes.  But it’s not just nature that surrounds me, its family, love, my home and those who I hold dear. I love walking into a venue or space and […]

Today my desk is filled with a miss matched jumble of design proposals, flower orders, coffee cups and parties all over my mind!  Frankly, today is a struggle keeping it all straight.  Ever wonder what it’s like being inside my mind?  Just imagine 2,8xx Internet browsers tabs open all at the same time – only […]

Earlier today I was reading a post about money saving ideas for weddings and planning on a budget.  I realize everyone has their own ideas, and it seems that all “rules” have been thrown out the window.  I myself am guilty of encouraging couples to do whatever pleases them and making the celebration truly their […]

Hey West Michigan!  Want to talk about the weather?  Does anyone else feel like that’s the only topic being discussed right now?  Yes we have snow… thanks for the update. Sheesh!! When I was younger, any time we were planning an event or family gathering in the winter my grandparents were always the first to […]

I have chatted about fear before.  But that doesn’t mean I have overcome all of mine.  So here we are again… I’m thinking about the risks we take every day.  They may be large or small, but they still exist.  Every time you leave the safety of your own house there’s a chance that something […]