Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Alice in Wonderland Engagement Shoot

When one of my favorite daily reads {Green Wedding Shoes} features a party or
styled photo shoot based on one of my favorite themes {Alice in Wonderland} ~ you know
I'm going to get excited!

...and I know I always say this, but this might be my favorite Alice in Wonderland styled
photo shoot to date. =) I love the fact that each of the Alice in Wonderland shoots that I
have featured have been based on the creative talent of the designer and photographer
{who in this case happen to be one in the same} , along with their personal vision and adaptation of the beloved story.

This engagement shoot that was featured on Green Wedding Shoes was inspired by the
bride's grandmother's tea cup collection, her old Alice storybook, and their wedding theme of "love and happiness". Photographer Joy of Wildflowers Photography, styled the shoot in
her own backyard! She combined the sentimental elements (a favorite quilt, grandmother's
tea cup collection and Alice storybook) along with a vintage gown, some hand~painted cardboard clouds, some mismatched velvet chairs, paper flowers, custom cupcakes and a
pair of hot pink socks! *Swoon*.

Be sure to check out more fantastic photos and all the details directly on Joy's blog!


DIY Alice in Wonderland Inspired Printables

More fun DIY Alice in Wonderland printables found via Nonpareil Magazine
and created by Shauna Younge. Enjoy, and head over to their blogs to say thank you!


Download DRINK ME tags here

Download EAT ME tags here

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

"Pride & Prejudice" Inspired Wedding Shoot

This gorgeous wedding shoot based on the Jane Austin novel "Pride & Prejudice" and
featured on The Sweetest Occasion, was designed and styled by Anne Sage of The City Sage,
and photographed by Lisa Lefkowitz. It was also featured on one of my other favorite reads, Style Me Pretty.

The location of this shoot was at the Villa Montalvo in Northern California, and will
definitely go down in my book as one of the most romantic photo shoots of the year.
I just love the romantic color palette of soft celadon green, peach, pink and ivory, paired
with lighthearted patterns ~ stripes, polka dots and butterfly chinoiserie. Combined that with the formal table settings, empire~inspired gown and accessories, and you have perfection!

I am a huge fan of bringing a beloved children's story, a favorite character or a romantic novel to life and I definitely give props to Anne Sage for a job well done!

As always, please see the original post on The Sweetest Occassion or Style Me Pretty for more images, as well as credit and links to all the talented designers who participated in this shoot.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Shabby Chic Fairy Party

Today I'm featuring this darling, homespun shabby chic fairy party that Pamela with Party Starters planned for her daughter's 5th birthday.

I love this party for so many reasons. First ~ it's simply adorable! But what's most
amazing about this party ~ is the fact that Pamela was able to create something so
beautiful and magical for under $100.

Her DIY secrets?? Using antique glassware from her collection, and creating the banners,
fairy boxes, cupcake wrappers, fairy cupcake picks and butterfly straw decorations
out of damask printed paper in watermelon pink, apricot orange, lime green and ocean blue.
All of the food and drink was made at home, and she only splurged on a couple of bags of
candy, popcorn and flowers.

I love how creative Pamela was in designing a party sure to delight any little girl that adores fairies and all things pretty and magical ~ without breaking the bank!

Be sure to head over to Party Starters to see all the behind the scenes touches and more
details and photos of the party.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Fabric & Paper Floral Bridal Shower

This is a darling floral bridal shower styled by Breanna with bre notes and featured on

What a creative use of eclectic fabric invitations, paper flower centerpieces and eclectic cake stands showcasing a different shaped mini pound cake!

I love some of the DIY elements included in this party such as each place setting had a
menu card that resembled the invites; the table runner was made from curtain panels;
and I think my personal favorite ~ the favors were fabric ponytail holders, which also served
as the napkin ring!

Great job Breanna!