Dreamy White & Rouge Inspiration Board

As everyone is gearing up to celebrate love this Valentine's Day. It only seems fitting to create another Valentine inspired board. I love this one.  The dazzling whites of this look are gleaming against the vibrant reds and blushes that are sprinkled in delicately. There is also the slightest hint of natural wood and linen that seem to add just the right amount of warmth and texture to this otherwise intense look.

 Here are some of the elements that were used in planning this board, use them to make this look your own:

Colors: White, Red, Blush, and Pale Pink

Elements: Lace, Organza Ribbon, Natural Linen, and Pale Natural Wood

 Flowers: Poppies, Tulips, Garden Roses, Peonies, Ranunculus, White Allium, Astrantia

 Fabric: Lace, Chiffon, Polyester

Favor Ideas: sugar cookie ingredients packaged in glass jar with heart shaped cookie cutter

Photo Credits (clockwise from left):
Flower Petals via Style Me Pretty Photography
http://www.gregfinck.com/| Cake via Hello Naomi| Pink Door via The Veda House| Bridesmaids via Jessica Sloane| Strawberry Shortcakes via Style Me Pretty Photography Lisa Vorce| Shoes via Style Me Pretty Photography Heather Waraksa| Lace Bed Linens| Bride with Bouquet via Le Magnifique Photography Ashley Tingley Photography| Invitation Suite via Style Me Pretty Photography Kurt Boomer

For more wedding inspiration boards be sure to check out my Wedding Inspiration Page.

Happy Planning!

Angie

Captivating Valentine Inspiration Board

When I was in elementary school my parents started a tradition that followed through to high school, they had flowers delivered to me every Valentine's Day. I remember waiting in anticipation, as I went to my classes, to hear that a delivery was waiting for me in the school office. The hope of what was to come was great: what kind of flower would it be, what color, would there be a balloon (or many balloons), and what would the card say. That tradition built a fond love of Valentine's Day which, of course, was later transferred to my husband.

 Valentine's Day is a day for dreamers, for the romantic, and for those who love to love.

Credits (Clockwise from left): Centerpiece via Grey Likes Weddings Photography Jen Huang Photo| Silk Ribbon via The Birmingham Bride| Bride with Bouquet via Wedding Chicks Photography Ashley Leslie Photography| Book of Love via Ruffled Photography Paper Lily Photography| Table Number via Wedding Chicks Photography Ashley Leslie Photography| Floral Lanterns via Style Me Pretty Photography Jenna Henderson| Stationery via Style Me Pretty Photography White Loft Studio| LOVE wall via Style Me Pretty Photography Landon Jacob

Take that love of Valentines Day: the balloons, the flowers, the decorated boxes with little love notes slipped inside and turn it into something captivating. That was the inspiration, for me, behind this board. The idea is the same, but the elements are a little more sophisticated.

Here are some suggested ways to make this look your own.

Colors: Shades of Red from the deepest burgundy to the palest pink, white, cream

Elements: Flowers,"LOVE" in type or on display, hearts, pretty ribbon, lace embellishments,

 Flowers: Dahlia's (choose an assortment of large and small bloom size), Peonies, Snapdragon, Tuberose, Spirea, Vernica

 Fabric:Taffeta, Lace, Silk Ribbon

Favor Ideas: Shortbread/Butter cookies in a gift box with red and white adornments

 

 

For more wedding inspiration boards be sure to check out my Wedding Inspiration Page.

Happy Planning!

Angie

Blush and Flurry Inspiration Board

Winter weddings are so lovely and when paired together with a very unlikely blush pink they become magical. This inspiration board showcases a handful of stunning images that capture the tenderness of a wedding day adorned with gentle snowfall and subdued adornments.

Credits (clockwise from left): Blushing Bride via Style Me Pretty photography by Orange Girl| Cake via Style Me Pretty photography by Karyn Louise Photography| Donuts via 100 Layer Cake-let photography by Heidi Lau Photography| Peony Bouquet via Wedding Chicks photography by KT Merry Photography| Boutonniere via Elizabeth Anne Designs photography by averyhouse| Bottle in Basket via Style Me Pretty photography by KT Merry| Place Setting and Menu via Ceci Style photography by KT Merry

I love how uncomplicated it would be to create a  wedding with this ambience simply by adhering to 2 main elements: blush pink and gold. If you are blessed to live in an area that is guaranteed to have snow on your wedding day be sure to capture it's beauty in your photos and include the wonderful surroundings in your celebration.

Here are some suggested ways to make this look your own:

Colors: Blush, Pink, Gold, White, and Ivory
 Elements: Rose Colored Glassware, Gold Glassware, Gold Flatware, Glitter Paper

 Flowers: Blush Peony, White Hydranges, Star Blush Light Pink Spray Roses, Blush Garden Rose White O-Hara, Dusty Miller, Pink Snowberry, White Astilbe, and Ivy

 Fabric: Organza, Fur, Cashmere

 

Don't be discouraged if you live in an area where you know there will be no fluffy white precipitation. You can still achieve this look with some simple planning. An abundance of bright natural light and white space can create a brilliant soft glow that is equally stunning.

For some additional inspiration I highly recommend checking out this post that was found on 100 Layer Cake-let this baby shower absolutely pulled off this look (without the presence of snow). 

 

Credits: Party via 100 Layer Cake-let photograhy by Heidi Lau Photography

 This is a great reminder to think outside the box when finding inspiration for your big day. Sometimes your design inspiration can come from the most unexpected places.

For more wedding inspiration boards be sure to check out my Wedding Inspiration Page.

Happy Planning!

Happy Birthday, Sweet Alissa!

This summer we celebrated a very special birthday.  Alissa turned 5!  I can not believe how quickly she is growing up. It serves as a very serious reminder to make sure my days count because they are precious and pass by quickly.

Alissa is such a blessing to have in our lives and a constant source of joy in our home.  She loves all things girly:

changing clothes (too many times a day)

painting her nails

wearing my high heel shoes

chocolate

jewelry

and the list goes on and on.

We absolutely love you Alissa and are grateful that God has blessed us with you.  He is so good to us!

For Alissa's birthday we kept things simple and sweet. I tried my hand at a "naked" cake, it was really much easier than I thought it would be. A quick call to my mother-in-law was needed for instruction on how to get the cake out of the pan without tearing it apart, otherwise it went fairly well.

 Alissa and I made a banner for the top of her cake using leftover paper from checkbook covers I have in my shop.  Can you tell which banner she cut out? I was very tempted to remove that piece of paper from the banner.  I am so glad that I didn't! True beauty and joy were found in the process of working together to create something special for her big day...not the end result.

We enjoyed pink lemonade in pretty glass cups that were passed down to me from my grandma.  Although you are not able to see them clearly in these photos, they have a beautiful "P" etched into the glass with a sweet laurel branch around it.

These "pinterest" inspired Minnie Mouse Oreo cookies were a hit - despite my poor icing skills!

All in all we had a wonderful day with family and friends.  We are truly blessed and can't wait to see what the next year holds for our little (but getting bigger every day) girl!

Blessings,

Angie

Fresh Favorites

Recently I have fallen in love with a pink,charcoal, and cream pairing of colors. Most of the time when I see pink and black paired together it tends to remind me of life growing up in the 80's, a little too retro and graphic for my taste, but done correctly this pairing can look very soft and feminine.

 

Favorite Storefront

Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a flower shop this beautiful?

Favorite Branding

 

 To receive a package this soft with these wonderful font pairings would make any lady feel special.

Favorite Outfit in Pink

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh my!  I love everything about this outfit but the purse is my absolute favorite.

Favorite Packaging

Simple pink packages tied up with different widths and patterns of charcoal ribbon look stunning.

Favorite Flower and Vase Pairing

 

Love the stripe and flower combination. The pink ruffle in the flowers pair wonderfully with the strong geometric pattern of the vase.

Favorite Pink Blossoms

God's beauty is amazing. I would love to find a cherry blossom lined street in the spring and get some pictures of my family.

Thanks for sharing in some of my favorites. If you want to see some more of my favorite things I would love to have you follow me on pinterest.

Blessings,

Angie

Soft Summer Wedding Inspiration

Summer is hot, but that is no reason to postpone your big day.  With a little forethought and consideration you can make your August wedding just as comfortable and stunning as any June wedding.

Credits (clockwise from left):  Lace lowback dress| Paper Fan Programs| Ice Cream Cones via lover.ly| Braided Summer Updo via Brides| Naked Chocolate Floral Cake| Bridesmaids and Bouquets via DPark Photography| Table Setting via
Bridal Guide

Here are some suggestions for making your August wedding breathtaking and pleasant despite the hot weather.

• Keep your guests cool by renting free standing misters which are said to make a surrounding area feel up to 10 degrees cooler.
• Have your wedding program printed onto a lovely paper fan.
• Make sure to have plenty of water available.
• You and your bridesmaids may enjoy having your hair pulled up in a soft braid or a wispy updo.  Also, be sure to choose dresses with lightweight fabrics in soft pastels.
• The new trend of a "naked" cake is an absolutely wonderful idea for a summer wedding.  No need to worry about it "melting"
• Consider a late morning or early evening wedding to avoid the hottest time of day and be sure to assess your venue to determine the sunlight pattern. Set up your seating in an area that receives shade first.
• Above all: have fun!  

Colors: Pink, Cream, Ivory, with a touch of Brown

Elements: dark brown wood, lace, chiffon (lightweight fabrics), milk glass, paper fan programs, wood crates, "naked" cake, ice cream, low back dress

Flowers: White Gardenias, Coral Charm Peonies, Veronica, Ranunculus, Mini Coin, Peach Stock, all wrapped up with a beautiful Satin or Silk Ribbon

Fabrics: Chiffon, Charmeuse & Georgette

 
For more wedding inspiration boards be sure to check out my Wedding Inspiration Page.

Happy Planning!

 

Paper Flower Pomander DIY

For girls, the dream of a beautiful wedding day begins long before we are an appropriate age to marry.  It starts when we are very young.  When a little girl has the honor of being a flower girl it becomes a highlight of her life, a day she feels important, pretty, and valued.

Here is a simple DIY project you can do for the special little girl you have invited to be a part of your big day.  The fun thing about this paper flower pomander - it is something she can take home with her and play with over and over again.  Just think of the fun she will have as she pretends to walk down the aisle.

To make this project you will need the following supplies:

• 5" Styrofoam Ball
• 7 Sheets of cardstock (I got mine from Hobby Lobby and used 3 Pastel Pink Vellum, 2 Cream Vellum, 2 Fireweed Metallic) 
• 3 packages of 144 count pearl topped corsage pins
• Ribbon (I used pink and ivory from my shop) 

 

Step 1: Cut out your flower shapes.  I downloaded a simple floral pattern onto my silhouette and let it do the cutting for me.  If you do not have a silhouette you can do it yourself by using a paper punch.  I like this Martha Stewart Punch from WalMart.  You will need around 300 flowers.

Step 2: Gently curl the tops of the flower edges.  You can use the edge of a butter knife or a pencil.  Now you have a pretty bowl of petals and all of your materials.  

Step 3: Begin attaching petals to the styrofoam ball. I gently folded mine for some added dimension before attaching.

 

 

Step 4: Attach Ribbon.  Once you have attached 3/4 of the petals it is time to add ribbon.  Take 1 yard of ribbon and fold it in the center.  Measure 6-8 inches from the center loop and attach it to the ball with 2-3 corsage pins.  This will leave you with a 6-8" loop for holding the pomander and 2 streamers with which to make your bow.  After making your bow you will continue adding petals until you have completed the entire ball.

And you are finished!

Now you are able to present it to the special little girl you chose to be a part of your big day.  I am sure it will be a joy to behold as she delights in the special gift you made just for her!

Creature Comforts: Autumn Orange

amenities that make a person feel comfortable

Via {Benjamin Moore & Country Living}

Creature Comforts: Sunbeam

amenities that make a person feel comfortable

Via {Benjamin Moore & Real Simple}

Creature Comforts: Peony

amenities that make a person feel comfortable

 

Via {Benjamin Moore and Design Chat}



Pleasant Pastels

We are so ready for spring, yet it seems to be teasing us.

Here are some of our Etsy favorites that bring spring to us.  You can't help but look at these and be happy!

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We hope you have warm spring weather {wherever you may be} and are looking forward to some ourselves! 

They say it should be warm on Friday.

How would you spend a warm spring day?  We would love to know...

Why we LOVE fabric

There are so many {wonderful} ways to use fabric, and no matter how it is used it is sure to bring delight.

We are in love with Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane fabric collection.

Here are some beautiful variations in how this wonderful collection can be used.  They were all found on Etsy with a search for Heather Bailey Nicey Jane

We chose to use this collection, in the pink palette, for our tea towels!

We would love for you to visit our shop and check them out. 

Just can't help myself

Two of the blogs that I follow are Simplify and Cotton Way and I must admit, I am completely addicted to these blogs right now.  This is a mother daughter team, Bonnie {the mom} and Camille {the daughter}, who design quilt patterns and fabric.  These ladies are so talented.  The colors they use are so beautiful when paired together.  Their blogs are fantastic too.

They will soon be having a new fabric collection released that is absolutely beautiful!  But, I am still crushing on one of their first ones, it is Bliss {truly, that is the name of the fabric collection}.

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Reds, aquas, pinks, and greens all majestically put together to create beautiful fabric.

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Soon I will be updating Alissa's room from a nursery to a little girls room, I fully intend to use this fabric to make her a quilt.  Hopefully it will turn out something like this:

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Check out their blogs.  You are sure to be inspired!

Tattered Wreaths

We are having so much fun with this blog!  Thank you all for joining us.

Last week we showed you a couple of new products we have in our shop.

Today want to give you a better glimpse at the Tattered Wreaths.  These wreaths are simply adorable and very versatile.  We have had a blast making them.



This particular one is a beautiful combination of browns, pinks, and greens.  I can see it as a wonderful addition to a baby girls room or even as a nice spring wreath for a mantle!

This second one is stunning, I just had to show you the array of different colors and patterns that this fabric collection has.  There are 12 different fabrics in this collection and they are all magnificent.

This last one is so much fun.  It is full of rich, vibrant colors:  browns, mustards, yellows,  greens, blues, and oranges.  So Beautiful.  This one is earning a place in my kitchen!

All of the wreaths shown are 10" in diameter.  They would look great on a front door, hung on a wall, or even placed in a bookshelf.  We also have some in the same designs that are 4" in diameter.  They are not in our shop yet, but will be soon.  We can't wait to show you how sweet they are!

Hope you had a Great Valentine's Day

Well, the {big} day in February has come and gone.  We truly hope that you had a great day and that you had someone special to spend it with.

We know that each holiday has different meanings to different people and for some, may even be bittersweet.  We hope you feel encouraged by the words of Jeremiah 31:3

The Lord appeared from of old to me {Israel}, saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.

May you know the love and faithfulness of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  He is always faithful and true!

Valentines Day Activities for Kids

Here are a couple of fun activities for young kids.  Having 2 kids not yet in school I was searching for some fun {simple} activities for us to try.  Here are two great ones that I think would be fun for all ages.

Paper Heart Garland

Valentine Mobile

Here is a project that would be fun for your kids, but not necessarily done {by} your kids!

Love Juice


Guest Post : A Little Bit of Sunshine

Guest Post by {me} Amy Keck
Okay - for those of you that follow my personal blog... {I am sorry}  I couldn't help myself, I had to duplicate this post over here at WWC. 

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It's so cold outside I thought I would bring a little bit of {Spring} your way!

I had the privilege of creating the floral for Jeremiah's Best Friend {James'} wedding. Jeremiah and James have been friends since elementary school & and now they work together.

The wedding was last summer & they just got their pictures back!

Oh how it warms me to see such beautiful color...

This is my gift to you ~ on this cold January day

{A Little Bit of Sunshine}

Etsy Friday Favorites: Simply Hue Designs