flowers under glass
Although the designs by Raf Simons were the reason for the show, of course, and they were glorious and ladylike, I can’t stop staring at the flowers designed by Mark Colle, an Anthwerp-based florist, for the Fall 2012 Jil Sander collection. Encased in lucite boxes, Colle’s arrangements feel like modern day Dutch still lifes. Couldn’t you imagine these on display at a museum wedding?
gaga for geometry
I’m loving geometric prints, patterns and designs right now. How amazing is the lighting in that first picture?
images: mandarian oriental hotel via the cool hunter; table at bend seating;
colorful christmas
Loving this colorful Christmas table, with bold floral patterns and hints of bright neon, photographed by Sharyn Cairns and styled by Glen Proebstel for Inside Out Magazine.
Chevron Wedding Details
Hello! Brittany here again with my second post on the merriment blog! Chevron is such a fun and popular print these days, in fashion, in decorating, and of course in weddings. It’s one of our favorite patterns too — a certain someone I know may use it for her baby shower! It’s the perfect accent for a classic and preppy wedding or for a fete that’s a bit non-traditional too.
images: 1- Designed by Sitting in a tree and photographed by Sarah Yates; 2- designed by Alison Events and photographed by Jose Villa via Green Wedding Shoes; 3- designed by Wardrobe Stationery; 4- Designed by Maddy Hague of Inspired Bride and photographed by Paper Antler via 100 Layer Cake; 5 – photographed by The Nichols via Style Me Pretty; 6 – designed by Ritzy Bee and photographed by Kate Headley
pretty color palettes #7
photography by Colin Cooke and styling by Paul Lowe via Sweet Paul
runaway
I ran across this video* on Shannon’s blog; not sure where I’ve been, but I saw it for the first time last week. That table, the colors, the ballerinas…major inspiration…never mind the lyrics (cover your delicate ears).
*You can see the full length version here {again, your ears…language, Kayne, language}. Bless you if you can make it through the acting. I recommend scrolling through to 11:00 where you can see more of the prettiness.
wedding program inspiration
A friend illustrated these darling programs for Katie, and included her pug, Alfred, of course! I love that nearly every bride is united by the story of a last minute trip to Kinko’s in the days (or the night, in Katie’s case) before the wedding day. Katie had these printed at Kinko’s, and her friends tied each one with a different color of ribbon over mimosas the morning of her wedding.*
{program via Katie Armour, photographed by Cooper Carras}
*Planner warning: Katie just had 25 programs. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time — hand tying programs can take quite a bit of time. : )
preppy meets moroccan
I’m dreaming of an event that’s a little bit preppy and a little bit Moroccan. It all started when I saw that seahorse motif in Mr. Boddington’s studio several weeks ago. I’d love to pair it with a blue ikat pattern.
{1 – picture by me in mr. boddington’s studio; ikat fabric from the lil bee; J Crew bracelet via Style Court; flower arrangement originally from Domino Magazine via inspired to flower}
modern mix by eddie ross
Loving this table designed by Eddie Ross composed of amazing goodwill finds like the chinoiserie plates and gold chargers.
{image via Eddie Ross}
Dabney Lee stationery
little white book loves the bright colors and graphic patterns in Dabney Lee’s new collection of wedding invitations, Soiree. Totally customizable and at a price point that won’t hurt your wallet, Lee’s invitations are totally sunny, fun and happy!
Dabney’s blog is also full of color inspiration and charming gift ideas. Be sure to check it out!
