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Several weeks ago we designed an organic and interesting tabletop to include succulents, orchids, burls, branches in an unstructured manner. We used an abundance of cymbidium orchids, makara orchids along with dahlias , coxcomb and moss. The manzanita branches provided the height while balancing the rocks and the succulents at the base of the table. It was fun [...]
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Purple Peacock Passion table decor featured on The Bride and Bloom magazine
September 16, 2009 – 7:00 am
I just love using deep intense colors. The fall issue of The Bride and Bloom published my “Purple Peacock Passion” table decor. For this ‘peacock’ tabletop theme, I emphasized the plum and purple palette. Using gorgeous anemones, hydrangeas, kales, sweet peas, tulips and my personal favorite ‘lady’s slippers’ orchids. This was put together in [...]
Green Odyssey tabletop featured in The Bride and Bloom magazine
September 14, 2009 – 9:00 am
The latest issue of The Bride and Bloom magazine featured our ‘Green Odyssey’ table decor. I had such a great time putting this tabletop together. I love the whimsical appearance of floating bulbs and vases. The overall look is very organic yet lush. We used an abundance of glass vessels. The florals included fuji mums, ladys slippers, [...]
Exquisite Weddings Magazine Fall 2009 Issue: Tabletop feature
August 14, 2009 – 9:31 am
Hot off the press! The latest issue of Exquisite weddings magazine is out! We are so happy to be included in their Fall 2009 issue. For the tabletop photo shoot, the theme was ‘opulent Versailles’ . It was great fun to work with the phenomenal photographer Terri Rippee and Magazine’s creative director Alyssa Holstrom. [...]
Ceremony Magazine tabletop photo shoot at Estancia La Jolla
August 3, 2009 – 10:08 am
We had a blast hooking up with Jim and Amy Harrick, publishers of Ceremony Magazine. We participated in their tabletop shoot for next year’s issue due out in January. The Photo shoot took place at the beautiful Estancia La Jolla Our tabletop consisted of 80 stems of phaleanopsis, 50 purple vanda orchids, 150 lavender roses [...]
Photographer ‘Terri Rippee’ for Exquisite Weddings Magazine Photo shoot
June 10, 2009 – 8:09 am
I posted the photos from my humble little camera of the tablescape for Exquisite Weddings Magazine. But the amazing {Terri Rippee} with her keen eyes for the finest details provided me with these professional images. Terri was the photographer for the photo shoot which will be on the stands in August. I thoroughly enjoyed creating [...]
Lexi’s wedding is coming up
May 22, 2009 – 7:42 am
Yesterday I had a great visit with a very sweet bride Lexi and her mother. We create a mock up for her wedding coming up in June at the beautiful Hotel Del Coronado. Lexi LOVES the classy look of the golds and all the muted palette and lots of crystals. My kinda girl! Of course [...]
Bouquet Monday
May 4, 2009 – 7:00 am
Happy Monday Everybody! Spring is finally here and I love the fresh crisp scent in the air! This week’s bouquet is not a ‘spring’ bouquet per se but the Clean style of this bouquet reminds me of spring. Green Phaleanopsis is the main feature of this bouquet. I don’t get to use it very often [...]
US Grant Wedding and Event Showcase
April 28, 2009 – 7:00 am
The US Grant hosted a magnificent wedding party last week at their beautiful property. I just love this venue, with it’s nostalgic history and crystal chandeliers, It’s a gorgeous place to host a classy wedding. I was honored that Platinumpro and Emily Smiley has asked me to design their booth. We came up with [...]
Southern Weddings Magazine Thursday Post
February 16, 2009 – 7:23 am
I’m still very excited about being a guest blogger for {Southern Weddings Magazine Blog} If you have missed last thursday’s post. Here it is….’Romance: Marie Anntoinette’ in full edition. We had a lot of fun putting this together. Using a soft nude palette, we lined the boxes with a shantung fabric and accent it with a beautiful [...]
Sweetheart Day!
February 13, 2009 – 7:00 am
Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!!!!! Love is in the air…… Since our wedding industry comprises of all things beautiful, I thought I’d leave you with these gorgeous images from the talented Terri Rippee of {Rippee Photos} In the meantime, I am off to the Caribbean with the LOVE of my life {my wonderful husband Russ} ….May [...]
Purple Peacock Passion
February 8, 2009 – 10:41 pm
Last week I had a great time brainstorming with the ‘Peacock’ wedding theme. I can not tell you how many request I have received on this particular color and inspiration. So I wrapped my head around this fancy feather and came up with the Deep violet plum palette juxtaposed with crystals and all the [...]
Glamour meets East: Zen Structure with a feminine twist
November 6, 2008 – 12:16 am
We are very excited to introduce our newest collection! This dark stained wooden canopy is awesome! It can be used for an intimate dinner a cool ceremony structure or as a chuppah for a Jewish ceremony. Size and fabric may be customized! Imagine draping this completely with an abundance of orchid strands and adding [...]
Very chic ultra modern
October 6, 2008 – 11:08 am
We created this tabletop using very clean line pieces with an abundance of unique and interesting vases filled with ‘gomphocarpus physocarpus’ pods. Sounds like a medical condition right? Multiple stalks of apple green cymbidium orchids were used to line the center of the table. Linens includes beautiful slate blue with chocolate swirls runner along with [...]
I love Pink!
October 5, 2008 – 9:43 am
I was inspired to create something girly. My inspiration stemmed from the soft and fullness of ‘Peonies’ blooms. It reminds me of little girls in tutu dresses. This tabletop was photographed by Darin Fong at the newly remodeled L’auberge Del mar. Come by and check out this boutique hotel, it’s gorgeous!