Mud. From the earthy, wet fragrance to the magic that grows within it, there’s something fascinating about mud.  It’s definitely underappreciated and so often taken for granted.  But this is the canvas from where all of our sweet little blossom grow.  This is the place where roots dig deep and stems grow tall.  This is […]

It’s Gretta’s birthday today (can you believe she’s 2 already!? Flashback to her 1st birthday here) and I’m busy making cake, wrapping a quick present and packing to head out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday but in the midst of it all I’m going to totally be cheesy and cliché here and share a […]

What makes a wedding simple?  I find myself circling around this term again as yet another bride has used this word as a description of her ideal wedding. I spent almost 15 minutes fluffing and re-fluffing, and making sure a tablecloth at last Saturday’s wedding fell with the perfect drape.  I wanted it to look […]

I adore my photographer friends.  The amount of artistic talent, stamina and imagination it takes in their profession is truly admirable.  It is because of their camera knowledge and skill that my work is able to shine and I appreciate each and every one that works with me and shares pictures from events that we […]

Photo by Eliza Jean Photography There’s this old way of thinking that some brides still fall prey to when it comes to choosing wedding colors.  Pick 2 colors that you like and that go together.  2 colors – that’s all you get. For everything. Flowers, linens, dresses, ties – everything! I don’t know where this […]

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 […]

There’s a line at the beginning of Dirty Dancing where Mr. Houseman is bragging a little about his daughters (if you’ve never watched Dirty Dancing – you can stop reading this right now, we are no longer friends!) “My Baby is going to change the world” “And what are you going to do?” (referring to […]

Think back to the start of your last relationship.  When you met him, did you instantly feel sparks?  Where there butterflies in your tummy with just the whisper of his name and did you fall to sleep each night with memories of your last kiss warming your lips? Picture by Hetler Photography Remember just walking […]