I'm sure it'll be no surprise that blue is a favorite color of mine to design with. Clearly that's obvious just by glancing at a few of the DIYs posted here as most of them have some sort of blue in them. Even the blog design has a bit of blue in it. Studies show blue is associated with clear thoughts, focus, intellect and communication. In addition, blue is thought to be a calming color as well as being a hue that promotes creativity. Awesome! Now I'm even more happy to have so much blue around me.
As for gray, there's not a lot of positive things written about any benefits of using the Click Here to Read More
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Why Not Try Designing with a Splendid Blue, Brown & Gray Palette?
I'm sure it'll be no surprise that blue is a favorite color of mine to design with. Clearly that's obvious just by glancing at a few of the DIYs posted here as most of them have some sort of blue in them. Even the blog design has a bit of blue in it. Studies show blue is associated with clear thoughts, focus, intellect and communication. In addition, blue is thought to be a calming color as well as being a hue that promotes creativity. Awesome! Now I'm even more happy to have so much blue around me.
As for gray, there's not a lot of positive things written about any benefits of using the Click Here to Read More
Jessica & Ron’s Sweet Riverdale Farm Engagement Session
Today's engagement session was shot by Litrato Studio at Riverdale Farm located in the heart of Cabbagetown in rural Ontario. It was a perfect day...not too hot, not too cold and everything was bright and sunny. And with the spring breeze, the flowers in bloom and the added details brought in by the photographer...(the pale and sprinkling can, eggs, baskets, tulips and purple flowers)...this shoot came out pretty fantastic!
Jessica and Ron met at the gym which was the perfect place for them to meet since both of them are into fitness. After eyeing each other for a while, Ron gathered up the Click Here to Read More
THE Perfect Weekend Outfit With a Little Patriotic Flair
With the Memorial Day holiday just a few days ago, I'm still in a very patriotic mood. And...of course since Memorial Day marks the un-official start to summer, I thought this cute little number would be a perfect outfit pick for this week. Don't you just want to live in it? I mean really, in my opinion this outfit is perfect for any relaxing weekend day!
You can purchase all items through the following links. Items are listed from top left clockwise.
1. Hunkydory Fringed Awning Stripe Scarf, 2. Old Navy Womens Graphic Tee Shirt, 3. Brown stripe square sunglasses, 4. ADRIANO Click Here to Read More
Two Photographers Tie The Knot In This Seriously Gorgeous Wedding From Antigua, Guatemala (Part 2)
And here's part 2 of Kristiaan and Lionel's gorgeous Antigua wedding and a few words from the bride about their amazing day.
"After the ceremony, guests rode a chicken bus (a brightly painted school bus) to the ruins of an old church where we celebrated the night away. I'm a DIY girl, but I had to settle on just a few items to bring and a limited number of craft projects. It was difficult to hand over the reins to a local, but with a destination wedding, I knew I had to. I sent the decorator screenshots to give him a sense of what I wanted — neutral colors (peach, gray, cream, tans, and Click Here to Read More
Two Wedding Photographers Tie The Knot In This Seriously Gorgeous Wedding From Antigua, Guatemala (Part 1)
Typically our blog features are set for two months out, so submissions that are accepted today will likely be published in late July or August. That being said, yesterday when I received today's amazing wedding, I was so blown away by the gorgeous imagery, I broke a couple of my own submission guidelines, (shhhh), and rearranged everything just to bring it to you today. Yes...it's that good!
Bride and groom Kristiaan and Lionel are wedding photographers, (Note: wedding photographers always have the coolest weddings, just sayin'). High on the list of priorities for their wedding was location, Click Here to Read More
A Little Bit of Fog Adds Mystical Beauty To This Sweet Harper’s Ferry Engagement Session
Aviva and Avery grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland only a few blocks away from one another in similar communities, yet they didn’t meet until they were adults. However, once they did meet, their common experiences forged a relationship so comfortable and easy it's almost as if they've known each other their whole lives. In addition, Aviva and Avery both enjoy teaching and helping others. He is a high school English teacher and she worked her way through collage with 36 hour shifts every other weekend helping disabled adults. It's always nice to see two selfless people come together. Photographed Click Here to Read More
A Gorgeous Pink & Purple Spanish Hills Country Club Wedding
I'm so happy this blog receives hundreds of wedding and engagement submissions from all over the world, but it's always even more fun when I receive a submission that happens to have occurred in my own backyard. Not literally my backyard, of course...that would be funny ;-) No, what I meant is a wedding that occurred in the area where I live. Photographed by photographer extraordinaire Chelsea of Chelsea Elizabeth Photography, Kristin and Steven's summer wedding was held at the gorgeous Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo California, just a few miles from my house. If you are looking for Click Here to Read More
The Fabulousness of Industrial Design and Decorating
You all know how much I love me some Nate Berkus, right? And if you do too, you'll know that he had a short segment on his show this week about industrial design, which is what gave me the idea for today's post. So...I'm borrowing a little inspiration from him, he won't mind. In fact, if he reads my blog...I think he'd be quite happy to have inspired this/me...I mean, that's what his show is all about. Or...at least he'd enjoy the images ;-) A girl can dream, right?
Anyhow...what I love to do most with industrial design is combine it with something soft. A space that is all industrial without Click Here to Read More
Casting Call For The Newlywed Show with Sherri Shepherd
A couple of days ago, a Facebook friend posted a link saying the Newlywed Show, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, is looking for couples with great personalities married under five years to apply to be on the show. In addition to possibly being on TV, the words "for a chance to win a second honeymoon" might have been an enticing factor for sending an email to their casting department. Unfortunately, even though The Hubby and I would just squeak in under the five year deadline, after speaking with the casting department yesterday we determined our summer schedule will not allow us to fly to New York Click Here to Read More
An Intimate & Magical Valhalla Estate Wedding
Dianna and Shane were married at the historic Valhalla Estate in South Lake Tahoe. Only their closest family and friends attended their intimate and heartfelt candlelit ceremony. Beautifully sewn hand-made drapes were hung in the grand hall where the couple got married. Kim Iliffe of Flowers by Kim designed the Hydrangea bouquets and centerpieces that filled the room. The snow that fell the night before made the venue appear even more magical with the light coating of white that covered the ground. The Flour Girl made delicious Red Velvet cupcakes and Dave Berkman with Ascent DJ kept the guests Click Here to Read More
Travel Themed Wedding Inspiration From Love Is An Adventure Workshop
It's pretty rare for me to post any of my photography other than DIY tutorials or personal stuff. But, the Love Is An Adventure Workshop which I took part in as a speaker was so great and so many wonderful images came from it, I just had to share them with you. Besides, there's some great inspiration for anyone looking to have a travel themed wedding.
The workshop was put on by one of my great photographer friends, Jessica of Jessica Frey Photography. Through the workshop, there was education on providing the best experience for your clients, posing, styling and branding. In addition, I held Click Here to Read More
This Little Sizzler Has Hot Written All Over it
Before my sister got married, way before...like when we were still in high school, she said she wanted her wedding dress to be short in the front and long in the back, kind of like this cute dress featured today. She probably doesn't even remember saying that, but I do. And if you're reading this Sue, first off hi...I love and miss you ;-) And second, I don't know why this stuck in my head for so long when so many other things tend to escape ;-)
But...whatever the reason, this style of dress will always remind me of my sister. And she would look SO good in it too with her tall frame and super Click Here to Read More
Pretty Bridesmaids In Blue, Handsome Groomsmen in Navy & Khaki and a Very Happy Couple at Their Hawthorns Golf and Country Wedding
Large wedding parties are always so much fun! With so many people there is always something going on for the photographer to capture and in the case of today's wedding, the wedding party images come out pretty fantastic. I'm lovin' the guys and the girls shots here...they're so great! And these black and white images of bride Janelle getting ready with her girls. Those are really special. Photographed by Mandy Leonards Photography, this pretty country club wedding was definitely a hit!
Photographer: Mandy Click Here to Read More
