Inspired Creations Contest Photo Shoot

I am beyond thrilled to finally be able to share the super secret project I was working on with flutter glass photography, Erin Ever After and The White Flower Boutique. Our entry for the Inspired Creations contest at The Sweetest Occasion and Elizabeth Anne Designs is up and I could not be happier with how everything turned out. We had such an amazing time running through the fields and playing in the woods during this shoot. It definitely felt like a gypsy caravan wedding and our inner bohemians were singing!

We wanted to create a bohemian affair with touches inspired by the state symbols of California. Inspired by the vibrant oranges of the California poppy, we incorporated a mix of bright and bold wild flowers with beautiful coral peonies and snapdragons.

Feathers, like those found on the California Quail, were a big part of the design and used as centerpieces, table setting decor and in the bouquets and boutonnieres.

Erin had the idea for the cocktail table with cute straws and mouthwatering fruit to decorate the blood orange champagne punch. Hand stamped tags with guests' names were placed on each drink stirrer.

To continue the natural vibe, we used various sized bark tubes to house the flowers. The other decor - tables, vases, dinnerware, etc. - all came from our personal collections (the booze and berry table is my kitchen table!).

I found this gorgeous Ikat fabric and made the seat cushions (now pillows on my couch - I love them!) and table runner. I also wrapped the bouquets and boutonnieres in it. I even made our (handsome) groom a bow tie!

Stay tuned! There is even more to come and I will be posting more pics throughout the week.

These photos make my heart happy.

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Cabaret is one of my favorite musicals. I had the soundtrack even before I had ever seen a production of it on stage and I would practice strutting my stuff in front of the bathroom mirror (embarrassing confession of the day). I love everything about it - the music, the costumes, the story. This vintage poster for the movie with Liza inspired me to come up with a bridal shower/lingerie party board. How gorgeous would it be to set up cafe tables and chairs, umbrellas and props everywhere and showcase all the sexy undergarments for the bride-to-be (via Lake Jane)!? I think Sally Bowles would approve, no?

{via bliss}

This is not just a tablescape but an entire DREAMscape. Every last little touch from Lo Bjurulf is out of a whimsical, dream world.

Terrain at Styers

{via Ruffledblog and Laura Novak}

Why oh why was this venue not around when I first started planning my own wedding? I would have been there in a heartbeat! Oh and if that style looks vaguely familiar it might be because Terrain is the sister company of Anthropolgie...maybe you've heard of it?

Another one of my boards was chosen for a Style Me Pretty shoot! This one totally took my breath away. I'm in love with the hair pieces and the sweet, simple vibe. It's so crazy how spot on the design is compared to what I had in my mind initially! Hello...bohemian feel with French flourishes...you are speaking my language!

Inspiration Board: Hippies and Freaks

I made this board for Noa who is looking for some hippies and freaks to participate in what is probably going to be the photoshoot project of the century.