Happy Weddings in Seattle:

My lovely friends, Niki & Shawn, tied the knot last month! It was a warm, sunny day in Seattle and we were all happily surprised. Congrats you two! It was a truly beautiful ceremony with a ridiculously fun after party (complete with a hot dog stand, photo booth, and wild dancing).

I was lucky enough to design their invites and had a blast mirroring the theme to the venue: The Georgetown Ballroom. It had a lot of exposed brick, set in an industrial area, with bright colored lanterns and vintage signs.

Their dog, Rogue, was the flower girl. She is like a person in a dog-suit most of the time, and I couldn't resist making a cameo like Stella's.

Animals Rule.

Paris Inspired:

I've recently become quite smitten with the idea that France would be a lovely destination for my next international excursion. This daydream occupies my thoughts to ridiculous proportions. So much so that, not only did I purchase a party dress and a pair of red high heels with (unrealistic) anticipation, but I also purchased several books on Paris and France antique markets and boutiques. These books lead to some serious page perusing where I discovered the most fabulous handmade lights made out of jam jars. My crafty side had to replicate the artwork I found.

So I went to my local coop and found a lovely France-made jam in an equally lovely glass jar. But one can't let such $$ jam go to waste. I baked delicious jam-filled cupcakes and used every last drop of french goodness, cleaned the jar, cut a hole in the top (with a few smaller holes for heat ventilation), found a tini light bulb, cord kit, and PRESTO. My own French inspired light. It's adorableness hangs over my bed and is a romantic reading lamp. One that allows me to fall further into dreams of French countryside, Paris outdoor markets, and black party dresses with dramatic ruffles and very, very red heels.

Cut It Up.

Scissors on the brain.
Bright red on the brain.
Head cold.
Snow hurricane.

Stella the Bella: A dog cameo

the hopeless romantic in me

Just can't stop:

happy hearts.

I love Valentine's Day. Whether I have a relationship to snuggle or am flyin solo. The crafts and inspiration that come from this day of love-honoring are truly fun! This design is inspired by two pairs of antique scissors I recently acquired. The real things are old and rusty, but have so much charm. There is something to be said about tools made out of metal. None of this plastic disposable business... Antiques tell stories that I can't resist. So secretive and mysterious, leaving most to the imagination. My favorite.