I am so excited to announce the launch of my new blog, Couture Eats. It all began with my husband’s food blog, The Male Martha. Since it began it gained a cult following, so when he decided to retire it I felt it was my duty to pick up where he left off. The blog [...]
Filed under: the WV on July 20th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
When I first saw Alexis Mackenzie’s work over on fecal face, I was instantly smitten. The photos of her studio are so inspiring and fabulous! Alexis’s work is created from images she cuts out of old books she collects from estate sales, and flea markets. I love that she takes existing illustration and is able [...]
Filed under: Design on July 17th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Princess opulence I think perfectly describes what I love right now. Check out the inspiration board I made inspired by this look. I would love to do a wedding like this, think lace, tiaras, french macaroons, champagne, and a beautiful chateaux in paris…can you picture it?
photos via {tiara, Gabi Tubbs; lace bride + groom, Bliss [...]
Filed under: Event Design, Wedding, inspiration boards on July 16th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
When Emily shared with me her photos from their family trip to Memphis (horseshoe lake) I was super inspired. The first thought I had was “what a perfect setting for a wedding”. Think mason jars with candles, mint juleps in silver cups, outdoor tents, drink stations set up at the barn…so cute! Here are some [...]
Filed under: Event Design, Wedding, inspiration boards on July 15th, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I am really loving the new and unique ways couples + photographers are coming up with to create these fun, whimsical engagement shoots. It seems there is a definite trend towards trying to capture the essence of the couple in the engagement shoot and I must say its brilliant! I would love to see the [...]
Filed under: Wedding, wedding trends on July 14th, 2009 | No Comments »
So I am really loving this handmade mix and match vibe I am seeing in so many of the weddings lately. I am just dying to custom design a wedding suite with this same vibe. I love the idea of having a cohesive wedding suite while including different patterns and themes, maybe tying them all [...]
Filed under: Event Design, Wedding, wedding trends on July 13th, 2009 | 4 Comments »
They stand next to you as you take your vows, they listen to you panic when details go awry, they wear the dresses you ask them to wear even if they secretly hate them…you’re bridesmaids deserve something beautiful don’t you think? That’s where Studio Suzan comes in. Her new line of gorgeous handmade jewelry, Sentiments, [...]
Filed under: Wedding on July 10th, 2009 | 4 Comments »
While moving I came across some oldies but goodies that I will be sharing with you from time to time. This happens to be one of my favorite invitations we have done. This invitation was for YPO (Young Presidents Organization), for their annual holiday party. The theme was a rock n’ roll theme which we [...]
Filed under: Design on July 9th, 2009 | No Comments »
These photos kind of describe how I am feeling right now. This first photo really inspired this post. I am wishing I was in the middle of the forest with this magical suitcase! Love it. This stunning photo, as well as the metro, carrousel, butterfly, dandelion and tree lined road, are all the fabulous work [...]
Filed under: inspiration boards, the WV on July 8th, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I can’t tell you how excited I am for the new column over at D*Sponge, Behind the Bar. For the very first installment, they visited Apothecary, in Philadelphia, for a Cardamon Rose Cocktail. This column is going to be the perfect inspiration spot for brides looking for a new, unique spin on their signature cocktails. [...]
Filed under: Wedding on July 7th, 2009 | No Comments »
