floral design

10 Jul

SSL Party Inspiration Board – Sneak Peek!

categories: decorating ideas, events, floral design

Here’s a sneak peek at the inspiration board for the Swiffer SocialLuxe Lounge – a BlogHer kick-off party that I’m styling and co-hosting with these 5 wonderful ladies on July 23rd. (…which is suddenly right around the corner!)
This event is a “pampering party” but it’s also a place for socializing, checking out tech demos, taking [...]

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Read more → Posted on July 10th, 2009 at 8:36am

8 May

Gorgeous Floral Artistry by Mints Design

categories: centerpiece ideas, floral design, wedding

The first time I stumbled upon the Mints Design website, it was love at first sight! If you’re looking for floral design inspiration that’s seriously beyond the basics and elevated to what really feels like an “artistry” level – get ready! There’s so much visual eye candy over at Mints – from their stunning events [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 8th, 2009 at 10:28am

31 Mar

Easter Pails + Window Gels

categories: centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, easter

In my quest to come up with easy & budget-friendly Easter decorations this year, here’s another idea that fit the bill and only took a few minutes to whip together: mini pails + window gels + flowers = super cute Easter Centerpieces!
Shopping Resources:
Mini pails: $1 bins at Target
Window gels: Target ($1.99/pack of 2 bunnies + [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 31st, 2009 at 10:54am

20 Mar

Spring & Summer Party Inspiration

categories: books, centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, easter, wedding

Well, today is officially the first day of Spring! I thought it would be fun to celebrate the imminent arrival of warmer weather with some spring-and-summer-appropriate decorating inspiration from one of my favorite entertaining books: The Perfect Wedding Details by Maria McBride.
Regardless of whether or not you actually have a wedding to plan – wedding [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 20th, 2009 at 8:58am

17 Mar

Best of the Web: St. Patrick’s Day Chic

categories: cocktail recipes, decorating ideas, food and drinks, st. patrick's day

When you think of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, I’m guessing the word “chic” isn’t the first adjective that comes to mind, but these smart & stylish ideas from ’round the web prove there’s another side to St. Patty’s Day festivities that’s sans the all-you-can-drink green beer and rowdy pub crowds!
1. Chic St. Patty’s Day [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 17th, 2009 at 10:16am

4 Mar

Getting Creative with Carnations

categories: centerpiece ideas, floral design, wedding

Carnations seem to get a bit of a bad rap when it comes to the floral “status quo” – but the truth is that there are plenty of beautiful – and even cool – looks you can achieve with this budget-friendly flower.
Because of the price point and shape of carnations, they allow you to create [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 4th, 2009 at 10:00am