Last week, my best friend and I flew down to Costa Rica for a few days to celebrate her birthday. It was a spontaneous trip, so I went knowing very little about the country and what to expect. I was overwhelmed by the abundant natural beauty, friendliness of the people and dramatic vistas from every […]
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A Sugar & Spice Baby Shower
Last weekend, I had the great pleasure of hostessing a baby shower for one of my good friends. The other hostesses and I had so much fun thinking of how we could best honor our friend. We decided upon a Sugar & Spice theme with a pink, yellow and orange color palette and subtle touches […]
French Friday: DIY Picnic Wedding
I’m super excited for my next wedding, a French-inspired picnic with lots of DIY elements. Here’s a sneak peek:
Flexing the Creative Muscles: June Events
I love it when my clients come to me with an event that lets me use creative muscles in a new or different way. This June, I was fortunate to have two great opportunities to work with clients to create interesting and unique theme parties. Golf Chic A previous wedding client wanted to take advantage […]
Anticipation
I’ve always said that, for me, anticipation is over 50% of the experience. I’m so excited for all of my fabulous June events, but one in particular has been absolutely amazing to design. When my client first contacted me about helping her plan her engagement party and mentioned words like French, garden, romantic, and vintage, […]
Inspired By: Weaver Nests
A few years ago I went camping for two weeks in East Africa with some dear friends of mine who spent three years on an overland safari throughout Africa (see their story here). Being in the wilderness of Africa is a constant learning experience. Everyone always talks about the Big Five, but there is so […]
Simple Details, Dramatic Effect
Simple elements, such as ribbon, wine bottle corks, and decorative paper can be used to create dramatic visual displays at an event. Here are just a few ideas I’ve been filing away:
Daffodil Delights
Living in England as a little girl, I am quite partial to the lovely daffodil. There is just something so bright and cheery about their sunny faces. One of my favorite poems is about daffodils and always reminds me of my childhood in England and my favorite flower. I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats […]
Give Me a Sign
Signs, signs, everywhere there are signs! There are so many wonderful ways to personalize your event. From directing your guests where to go to informing them about what to expect to inviting them to become an active participant in your lasting event memories, signs can be both functional and decorative. I’ve been collecting examples of […]
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! I had great fun ringing in the new year with a party for a favorite client. I have had the pleasure to plan many fantastic parties for Kate, but one of my favorites is the New Year’s Eve party she and her family throw. A family-friendly party, the New Year is celebrated […]
