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This year has brought another set of challenges + accomplishments, days feeling like I can do it all and others where I seem to have fallen short on all counts. On the defeatist days, looking at photos of my couples always reinvigorates me. I’m blessed to have a job where I get paid to be […]
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12/22/15
Normally winter isn’t the season I yearn for, but looking at these shots from our winter woods shoot reminded me of the magic that comes with a crisp, snowy day! I created menu cards + chair signage inspired by music lyrics, against the backdrop of vintage china + ethereal December florals. Serendipitously William Parkinson Events’ […]
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12/08/15
If you know me then you know of my love for all things bright + bohemian, so getting to incorporate both into a styled wedding shoot made me a very happy girl. Seeing it featured on The Wedding Chicks Blog was the icing on the cake!The main inspiration was Persian wedding traditions, while mixing in […]
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9/23/15
Sean + Robb’s aviation backyard wedding was a one-of-a-kind design, so it’s no surprise to see it featured on Snippet & Ink and gracing the pages of The Knot Magazine! The grooms are both pilots, so they celebrated their shared passion with aviation details throughout the wedding, designed + coordinated by the amazing Amy Champagne […]
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8/17/15
Today I’m sharing the essential guide to wedding invitation info cards!Ah, the elusive information card for your wedding invitation suite. I constantly get questions from clients on wording for details cards. The truth is, it’s not one size fits all. What you include really depends on your guests + your wedding details, but here are […]
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7/14/15
As a new mom, what I’m finding incredibly challenging is accepting unfinished business. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, I want to tackle everything right now. Now that I am home full time it seems one thing crossed off the to-do list leads to five more added. I’ll clean out my inbox and see […]
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4/02/15
Nicole + Tariq’s wedding at The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls was one of those classically just-plain-pretty weddings, so it was no surprise to see it featured on Carats & Cake! Ashley Douglass Events was the creative force behind this wedding, beautifully captured by Bruce Plotkin Photography. I worked with the couple on their paper story […]
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2/11/15
A few weeks back Brooke let me know I had mail at the studio. When I came to pick it up, I expected to find some samples from printers and a Chinese menu or two, but instead I had a pile of thank you notes from my couples.The stationer isn’t the first vendor you think […]
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10/30/14
Before the baby arrived, we wanted to complete a slew of home improvement projects: a new fence, a paved driveway, and a freshly painted house. I convinced my husband that a red door would look fabulous, and of course I was right. But as I got home that day to see it for the first time, […]
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9/17/14
Today I’ve got another color inspiration post, and I’m highlighting my new favorite combo: peach + aqua! This became the palette for Finley’s nursery, so I’m a bit partial. What I really love is that the soft hue of peach is the perfect complement to the bright aqua. Though summer may be coming to an […]