A wedding in the woods

I had the pleasure of coordinating this beautiful wedding last weekend at Beaver Lake in Sammamish, Washington. Stefanie (the bride) had an elegant vision of a wedding in the woods, candlelit of course. Every detail was simple, chic and unique.

Below are a few of my favorite décor pieces from the wedding, enjoy!

Congrats, Stefanie and Matt!

Hello Spring! It's here in Seattle

Spring has officially sprung in Seattle!

I'm celebrating with pink roses, why not? Flowers are probably my favorite decorative accessory, (if you haven't notice yet!). Fresh flowers make a great addition to any room and you don't need a special occasion!

Well, spring in Seattle in May, okay, let's celebrate! 

Vacation Packing List

Packing a suitcase for a 10 day vacay, is kind of like packing a party, in a suitcase. Right?Below are some simple packing guidelines I stick to when I start loading up my bags. 

1. Consider the weather. Is it going to get chilly at night? Have you checked the forecast for rain? A rainy vacation is not ideal but you want to be prepared. Rain or shine!

2. The Layered Effect. Bring pieces you can layer up or use in multiple ways. Cover-ups that can be used as sundresses, a maxi that can be worn at night with a statement necklace.

3. SPF & Sunnies. Protect your skin from the sun. I swore off sun about 2 years ago; 2 years too late. Usually the shelf life of SPF is about a year; so if you brought it on your vacation last year, you better toss it. 

4. Travel Size. This is will make your life SO MUCH easier. I promise. Find a local drug store and stock up on travel sized toiletries.  It will gave you so much extra space in your suitcase. 

5. Book & Reading Materials. ...maybe the latest episode of GOT, not kidding. Pick up a good book, something you can drive into and really enjoy. And of course, the staples: US Weekly, InStyle, People :)

Office Space

Sooo... What does your office space look like? I'm in loving this beautifully decorated office by @Ashleyelladeisgn. It is a great inviting color scheme, it actually makes me want to work! 

Black and white offers a perfect canvas to add pops of color or metallics. 

Wedding Trends #emerald

What is trending this season? 

I found these beautiful color schemes on Pinterest, (obviously). I am in love with the trendiest color: emerald. 

What is your favorite 2014 wedding trend?

Green Parties!

Who is planning a green inspired party this weekend due to St. Patty's Day?

Anything from mini cupcakes, the recent craze 'cake pops' or customized popcorn boxes. Whatever your desire, make sure to add some green food coloring! #happystpattysday

Great ideas from Pepper Design Blog.

Photo Shoot.... This was kind of fun!

What a fun day! Thank you Eric Rust Photography  

Thank you @EricRust Photography for this great shoot yesterday. I needed some professional head shots taken and it quickly turned into a creative shoot! Love my new necklace from Anthropology; very excited for spring! #spring2014

Creating the perfect centerpiece

I love flowers. They are the perfect gift or decoration for any occasion. I love this floral arrangement from Blush & Bloom; simple, sleek and pretty. 

When creating an arrangement you want to start with a color scheme - White/greens, white/pinks, multiple colors, etc. 

Follow 3 simple steps:

1. Find the vasa you'd like to use. It can be any shape, shape of height.

2. Grab some scotch tape and a scissors. Create a grid on the top of the vasa with scotch tape. This balances out the arrangement, so you don't have flowers falling to one side. 

3. Then decide your size of arrangement; how high you'd like the flowers to sit. Then cut ad start sticking the flowers into the tape grid.