wedding photo wednesday.

via (ruffled)

the french, they just do it right.

happy wednesday.

rubber stamps.

i absolutely love creating brands

whether for my own wedding or others that i'm working on 

they can be used in so many different ways to personalize favors, invites, banners, etc.

i think they highlight that the wedding day is celebrating this specific couple

and they really stand out as a unique detail

photo via (tecpetaja)

one of my favorite resources for this is rubberstamps.

you send them an image that you've scanned in of your brand or monogram 

and they cut a stamp using that image.

awesome, no?

my favorite part is that you can keep using it after the wedding is over-

i still use ours to sign our name to something or stamp the back of an envelope we're sending

it'll last forever and always remind you of your big day.

if you are thinking of creating a stamp for your wedding, definitely check them out!

hope your tuesday is just lovely.

monday delights.

good morning! is it just me or is anyone else so so excited for this 4th of july coming up??
we are having family and friends come down for a combo 4th of july/housewarming extravaganza!

in honor of that holiday here are some red, white and blue delights coming your way this monday:

i'll never stop loving this wedding and this bride's blue dress

via (100layercake)

pretty mixed red, white, peachy florals. 

 via (bridesmaidblog)

love these boutonnieres 

 via (oncewed)

 cherry pie, strawberry rhubarb, mixed berry, i'll take them all thank you.

 via (bridesmaidblog)

can't celebrate the fourth without sparklers!!

via (googleimages)

happy monday! and look for my guest post next week on the fourth over at loveandlavender!!!

hope your week is full of BBQ shopping and preparation (i know mine will be)

pretty.

via this dreamy lady's pinterest

i wish i had the guts to wear things this giant and bright in my hair.

someday, if i do, i'll post a picture of it. promise.

have a beautiful weekend

i'll be meeting with a bride of my own and going to a friend's wedding

what are you up to?

<3

venue thursday.

i know this is a-(nother) california venue, but it's also one of my all time favorites
i found it when i was looking for venues for our wedding but it was too far from home
i swear, every wedding i see at this place is to-die-for
feast away beauties:

figueroa mountain farmhouse.

acres and acres of land for ceremony, reception and photos?

rustic old farmhouse filled to the brim with antiques

-that can sleep your wedding party?

yes please.

 photography via (maxwanger) via (greenweddingshoes)

photo found via (googleimages)

location: los olivos, california
capacity: 200+
contact: info@figueroamountainfarmhouse.com
 877.431.5200


one more day til the weekend!!!

wedding photo wednesday.

(tecpetaja)

woops. 

happy wednesday

grandfather's day.

happy grandfather's day weekend to the man who liberated southern france in world war II
helped my single mother raise me
took me to my orthodontists appointment's as an awkward pre-teen
and walked me down the aisle on my wedding day

you are the best man i know. i'm so proud to be your granddaughter.

ohsobeautifulpaper.

photos via (benjaminedwards)

thanks to nole of ohsobeautifulpaper for featuring my business cards. it made my day! 

my best friend alex designed them/created my logo and i hand-sewed the little fabrics

go check them and lots of other creative business cards out today over

at ohsobeautifulpaper.com

wedding photo wednesday.

tattooed bride. yes please.
isn't she just gorgeous?-and that dress? heavens.

via (ruffled)

ruffled team, you are killing it this week with some amazing affairs, if i do say so.

wedding profile: riley and kimberly.

it's about 70 days or so out now for a wedding i'm doing in colorado 

and i am getting so so excited to put everything together for this amazing couple

originally we had planned on doing a sort of rustic/vintage inspired affair with lots of candlelight and some tree inspiration here and there...

well we've kept the candlelight but now the wedding has become much more whimsical- incorporating green leaves all over, hanging flowering trees for their backdrop and moss, lots and lots of it.

almost like a midsummer night's dream (without costumes-that might be taking it a little too far)

now the theme has become a dreamy, vintage, lace, tree inspired extravaganza and i cannot wait to share the final product with all of you once its all put together. 

here is their inspiration board i've been working on via pinterest

and the lovely couple:

via (weheartphotography)

i'm totally stoked to work with the killer wedding photography duo of weheartphotography on riley and kimberly's big day. these two deserve such a special day, they are two wonderful and humble people who are just beside themselves to get to spend the rest of their lives with each other.

how cute are they!?!? and how incredible is her ring? (an antique 1920s dream!)

i'll definitely be sharing projects this summer as i gear up for their august nuptials-so keep an eye out for some DIY action!

have a lovely tuesday!

monday delights.

finally, a weekly edition of monday delights!
after moving down the west coast back to san diego,
painting, cleaning and moving everything in to our little house
i'm back to blogging and so so happy to be!

so here are some lovely delights to brighten your monday:

 neon dreams via (atlantic-pacific)

pretty and glam reception dress via (SMP)

 fun and fresh socal wedding via (ruffled)

 thanks to miss jacin for sharing these pretty cabbage roses as substitutes for peonies

knowledge stored for future wedding jobs!

finally not 1 but 2 awesome giveaways going on right now:

go enter this AMAZING jewelry giveaway via (loveandlavender)

and last but not least- how'd you like to go to PARIS!!!

that's right, the incredible miss jordan ferney of OH HAPPY DAY is PERSONALLY giving away a fabulous paris vacation for two!!! head on over there to check out the contest rules and have a lovely monday!

beach bungalow: after

here are the after photos of our little bungalow.

furniture is in, things are hung on the walls and it feels home-y, finally. 

isn't that the most rewarding feeling after a big move??

little living room with our littlest dog.

dogs everywhere. #welcome to my life

olive oil can lamp via venice beach garage sale

the hobbit den (seriously though the ceiling is so low in here)

our favorite place.

70s flour and sugar. thanks mom.

oh and thanks mom for this antique french dresser. you are incredible.

rainbow dvds.

the most comfortable bed.

bright red vintage dresser + flour sifter for my earrings

little marrieds from some little marrieds.

open closet is no more with a tension rod and curtains.

lovebird shakers lovin their new nest.

happy day to you! back to regular posts in the next week or so.

hope our crazy move hasn't bored you to death.

plus-coming soon-projects for some upcoming weddings i'm working on.