Monday, February 22, 2010

Picture Perfect



Spent a sunny, Nashville Sunday here with my friend - and amazing photographer - Kelli Trontell. The mission? Capturing photos of two brides and two grooms. Two couples with two totally different styles, but both equally gorgeous. And so much fun to work with!

To accomplish said mission we scaled mountains and rocks...Ahem. Okay, so it was actually rolling hills and stone pathways, but when you are carrying camera accessories, boxes of props and bride's bouquets they do sure FEEL like mountains and rocks. But, it was completely worth all the trekking for the beautiful end result. I can't wait to share the photos with you as soon as I am able to!

One of my favorite things about designing weddings is getting to see how different and unique each couple is and discovering how to coordinate and execute a look that accurately represents who they are. So, with that in mind, here is just a little preview of the two wedding designs we are working on:

Wedding #1:

style - Modern Classic Elegance
colors - black and white with touches of crimson red, lemon yellow and soft sky blue
textures - glass, metal, silk and lace
couple affectionately known as - "our GQ couple"

Wedding #2:

style - Rustic Spring Woodland
colors - browns and spring greens with touches of teal, pink and lavender
textures - burlap, bark, yarn and twigs
couple affectionately known as - "our Anthro couple"


Two completely different directions - but, I love them BOTH. And, both are going to be so much fun to work with...just like Kelli, who by the way, just re-designed her site. You should check it out. Really, you should.

And now it is time for me to go unpack the previously mentioned "boxes of props" and try to put my jumbled studio back in order before the next round of wonderfully chaotic creativity begins!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

a Beautiful evening



Candles flickered and cupcake paper flowers stood tall as we sat beside the Nashville skyline and were inspired. No, more than inspired. Called to action. By friends who are not only compassionate. They are changing the world.

And, when creating centerpieces meets world-changing? Well, THAT is when life (as an artist and designer) is truly beautiful.



Monday, February 1, 2010

this week we are.....

busy. And, busy is good. It is especially good when it involves collaborating with wonderful, creative (and FUN!) friends on their new ventures .

Busy is also (oh so) good when it includes making pretty things for shindigs like this one. Clear glass vases, red paint, cupcake papers, floral wire and round paper boxes have all gathered on my work table. And they are ready and waiting to be transformed into lovely, unique centerpieces. 5 designs. 25 tables. 3 nights from now.....it's time to (go grab a paintrush)and CREATE.

More details (and photos)from both projects will be on the way soon!