Custom Illustrated Wedding Invitations
This adorable puppy landed in my mailbox not too long ago. As much as formal wedding invitations can be elegant and lovely, I’d like to state for the record that I am completely in favor of more...
View ArticleFinal Inspiration Lab: Creative Dance Class
On Thursday, we held our fifth and last Inspiration Lab workshop. I have to admit I was a little unsure of how it would go, just because I know nothing about dance or how to be creative with movement....
View ArticleBirthday Brunch Party Ideas
Handmade birthday banner This past weekend, my Mom turned 70—the perfect excuse for a gathering of family and old friends at her house on the shore in Gloucester, Massachusetts. About 40 people turned...
View ArticleWedding Ceremony Readings: Hafiz
I occasionally write wedding ceremonies—which I love—and I came across this poem that would be lovely in a ceremony. Thought I’d share this tiny bit of inspiration, by Hafiz: It Felt Love How did the...
View ArticleNot Your Average Cocktail: Cherry Lime Soda
I spotted a giant bag of fresh cherries in the grocery the other day and of course had to have them. So this week has turned into figure-out-what-to-do-with-cherries week. Obviously at least one...
View ArticleSurprisingly Delicious: Lemon Champear
Ok, I realize that this glass might be a little more full of champagne than is proper or ladylike. But sometimes you want to just have two cocktails in one glass so you don’t have to get up, right?...
View ArticleRegistry Idea: Wanderable, the Honeymoon Organizer
If you’re like us, you probably have plenty of kitchen stuff. But travel experiences? You can never have too many. Enter Wanderable, the simple, beautiful honeymoon registry app. Build a honeymoon...
View ArticleInspired Cocktail Recipe: Basil Gin and Tonic
It’s hard to go wrong with a gin and tonic this time of year. But sometimes I just need to get creative. As you can probably tell from this blog. This is simple but kind of interesting. And really, why...
View ArticleFire-Roasted Tomato & Quinoa Salad
Fire-Roasted Tomato and Quinoa Salad We’ve been too busy working (and enjoying summer!) to update this blog, but we’re getting back on the horse this week. One of the things I love most about summer is...
View ArticleGorgeous Durango, Colorado Wedding
About a week and a half ago, our friends Donna and Aaron got married at the Sow’s Ear at Silverpick Lodge between Durango, Colorado and Purgatory Mountain Resort. We didn’t plan it—Donna is the...
View ArticleFlowers in Her Hair
The two ladies of floral vendor Linger Flower Co. grow their own flowers and hand-twirl their own custom floral head pieces. On this winter day, I’m remembering their gorgeous goods from a wedding in...
View ArticleThe First Leading Ladies Seminar!
This past Friday, Durango photographer McCarson Jones staged one of the coolest events I’ve been to in a long time. The inspiration: Carson began to notice that even some incredibly accomplished women...
View ArticleWhat do obstacle races have to do with getting married?
What do obstacle races have to do with getting married? Well, not much. Until now. Spartan, one of the major obstacle racing series (think triathlon meets summer camp), is hosting the Spartan Fittest...
View ArticleAmazing dessert display at the Eureka Lodge
Yesterday I coordinated a wedding at one of my favorite venues, the Eureka Lodge, north of Silverton, Colorado. And I just wanted to post this ridiculously amazing dessert display! (Don’t mind the...
View ArticleCool Wedding Videographer in Durango
I haven’t worked with Austin Hatala yet…but I’d love to! Check out this cool vintage wedding film from this Durango, Colorado-based wedding videographer, 8 Wedding Films. Sweet.Filed under: Creative...
View ArticleGorgeous New Flower Ideas
I was recently walking through the Smiley Building, where I have a studio, when I passed by the farmer’s market and noticed something different: FLOWERS! A woman named Colleen Clausen was sporting a...
View ArticleGorgeous Durango Wedding at Blue Lake
It’s wedding season again! I just coordinated a gorgeous wedding out at Blue Lake Ranch. The event center hosts a ton of weddings, but only recently have the owners allowed weddings at the much more...
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