Interiors: Stone

Happy Monday!

After having the best weekend of the whole year so far (by far) I am feeling unusually jolly for a Monday :) 

I was inspired to post these gorgeous pictures of stone interiors after seeing that beautiful stone ceiling'd (not a real word I am sure!) bedroom over at my favourite blog sf girl by bay
I wouldn't mind living in any of these gaffs - the kitchen with the black chairs and arched ceiling - omg!

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New In The Shop

Something new for the shop today. Hand cut, hand painted feather style escort cards (or place cards if you so prefer).

If you read my blog often you will know that I am a huge massive fan of the monochrome look and luckily for me the whole black and white look is a very popular wedding theme at the moment so I thought I would take advantage of the opportunity to create something along those lines. 
It's looking like polka dots are a trend that is here to stay for a while too so I thought I would add some of those into the mix - and if I do say so myself I am pretty much loving these :)

You can get hold of them here - they are available in large quantities so get in touch for a quote.

I have lots more of these in different colours to add to the shop soon along with lots of other wedding goodness. I shall keep you updated - as per usual.

Luckily for me my weekend starts right about now so have a good one friends!

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Inspiration Boards

Inspiration boards or mood boards, are an excellent way to flash out ideas for colour, pattern, textures etc.. and are a must have for most designers. I just like them because they look nice! I have created them myself in the past and it's good fun and have always intended to have one on my wall but have just never got round to it.

Here are some articles for advice on creating your own inspiration boards-
Online and offline mood board tips - LaurieBstyle
Create a wedding inspiration board here
Pinterest inspiration boards - Lobster and Swan

Hope those 'inspire' you!

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Urban Weddings: City Wedding Ideas

More urban wedding inspiration for you today. 
It's so nice to see architecture being used as a backdrop for these unique photos. It makes a change from the usual!
For more city wedding ideas take a look at these links I came across today -

• A blog that is totally focused on city weddings- A City Wedding
• Martha Stewart city wedding ideas
• An ultra chic London wedding over at Brides Magazine
• Love is a small word - New York City Wedding Magazine
• A sophisticated Melbourne City wedding
• A New York Plaza Wedding video below - amazing venue and styling 

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Shop News

Howdy!

I am very lucky to have been recently featured in Emmaline Bride the 'ultimate handmade wedding guide' run by Emma Arendoski. My Lavender confetti bags were included in the Ceremony Exit Ideas post. 

With over half a million visits a month it's really exiting to be featured and I have ticked off another thing on my list of 'to dos' this year.

The website is chock full of useful wedding articles and has lots of gorgeous real wedding photo shoots to glean inspiration from for your own wedding. One of my favourites - a laid back rustic/indie wedding in a windmill winery.

I am really looking forward to doing another styling shoot with Sophie at Style Your Day in July. Hopefully alfresco so fingers crossed for some sunshine this time.

Don't you just adore Sophie - she is so stunning!

The shop now has some new additions.

I am creating a line of downloadable ready to print wedding invitations for those of you who would prefer to print your own.

There will be some more traditional designs coming along too as-well as the modern ones and many more in-between.

Hope you like 'em!

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Interiors: White and Wood Brooklyn Home

I have always been a fan of Todd Selby aka 'The Selby' I think mainly because he has one of the best jobs ever travelling the world photographing the very interesting interiors of extremely artistic people - I sometimes feel like I shouldn't be looking at his website as it is a world of people that I am not at all familiar with as they are so scarily 'cool' but it's interesting to see their sometimes unusual and varied take on interior decor.

I love this Brooklyn house with all the neutral colours and wood. This minimalistic yet cozy pad is the home of Lyndsay Caleo - goldsmith and interior designer and Fitzhugh Karol - woodworker and interior designer. 
The interior is lovely and I really love the exterior - I have always loved townhouses and I actually dream about them quite a lot - random fact. They are my favourite type of house with their high ceilings, spacious rooms, many floors and all that history to go with it.


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Rustic Weddings: Lighting

Turn your wedding from average to amazing with the correct lighting. I love these ideas, they are so atmospheric and of course romantic! That alter is stunning - something you and your guests would never forget.

Here are some links to some other websites with some useful tips and ideas on lighting.

DIY Wedding Lighting Ideas
15 Reception Lighting Ideas
Wedding Reception Lighting Basics
Luxe For Less: Bright Ideas

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Images via Pinterest