Love Colorfully

Alyssa can't wait to say "I Do" to a man that is perfect for her, Andrew.  One of the things Alyssa LOVES as much as Andrew is......KATE SPADE.  What better as an inspiration to a bridal shower than ...  Kate Spade..

Guest were welcomed with "I DO"

Through the doors Alyssa and guest were reminded.....28 days till Alyssa and Andrew say I Do!

 For decor, it was all about navy and white stripe, gold, touches of pink, and BOWS.  A custom  navy and white striped bow pillow was placed centered on the navy velvet couch and napkins were carefully folded into bows.

For the cake and cookies, it was all about navy and white stripes and gold polka dots.

Gold   L   O   V  E was placed along the mantle and custom made pillows were place onto each couch and chair.

Table linens were... of course... navy and white stripe.

For the final little touch, custom made signs were place in the living room.  As Kate Spade would say...LIVE COLORFULLY.

Congratulations to the happy couple!!!

Credits:

Cookies from Yummy Delicious Cookies

Cake: Dots Delights

A Baby on the Way!

When my childhood best friend called to tell me she was pregnant, I think the first thing I said was "Yay! Are you okay with a woodland theme for your baby shower?"

Ginger and I grew up in one of the smallest towns in Georgia where life is simple and nature is all around.  I had been wanting to throw a woodland  theme baby shower, and she seemed to be the perfect candidate.  And so it began...

The invitation was all about nature. To the natural kraft paper backing to the pair of leaves tied with twine to the little critters poping up around the floral border, everything about this invitation was about what you might find in the woods. For the location, I picked the local old train depot. Its old wooden floors and brick walls seemed most suitable for the backdrop for this shower.

For the decor in the room, I wanted everything  to reflect back to the invitation. With the help of my lovely assistant , my mother, we created cardboard stumps and felt critters. As for the linens... plaid flannel gave the tables that cozy feeling I was looking for.

Keeping with the theme, I tied the linen napkins and silverware with jute twine, added a die cut leaf, and placed them inside an old picnic basket.  For this baby shower, it was all about nature so fresh picked camellias and Japanese maples seemed to be the most fitting choice for flowers.

With a breakfast menu, we covered all the basics.... sweet , savory, salty, and ....COFFEE!

As guest entered the Depot, they were invited to participate in one of the games planned for the shower. Guest were encourage to take some of their spare change and place it in Baby's piggy bank, and guess how much would be in the bank at the end of the shower.  This baby is already $21 closer to a new car or a collage education!

 

 For the cake, woodland critter cookies, and mushroom cake pop favors, I went with the same images form the invitation. A cozy little spot by the door, seemed the most ideal place for the cake and favors. I placed the cake atop an antique three tier pedestal table, nestled the cookie favors in fresh moss, placed mushroom cake pops within the layers of the stumps, and placed a handmade squirrel in a red vintage child's rocker.

Special thanks to:
Yummy Delicious Cookies for the darling cookies
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsicalOriginalsDB

Dot's Delights for the precious and delicious cake
 https://www.facebook.com/DotsDelights

and MY MOTHER for those long hours she spent hand stitching the felt critters and mushroom. Thanks Mom!

Fall In Love

Patrick and Natalie said "I DO" at the perfect venue on October 20, 2012!

For this perfect couple, finding a unique venue that reflected their love of nature and FALL was important. One afternoon they took a ride through North Georgia and stumbled along The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm.

The venue was the home of a 19th century school house and dormitory. In 1923 the school and dormitory burned leaving only its stone footprint and large chimneys. These ruins create a one of a kind outdoor venue perfect for a Fall Wedding.
With the history at Kellum Farm, old books seemed a thoughtful choice to add to the centerpieces. Paired with vibrant floral arrangements and vintage candelabras, the centerpieces at their wedding were just as fun as the Happy Couple. Moss tucked in the nooks and crevasses add the "old" feel we were looking for.

 

 

 The best thing about The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm, besides the breath taking scenery, is their Prop House. With a room full of vintage, unique, and one of a kind  pieces, deciding what to use and where to use it was fun yet challenging. The challenging part is picking out what to use, because one might find themselves wanting to use it all. Upon our first site visit the Bride and I fell in Love with a moss covered table......perfect for cake?

The floral arrangements were a reflection of not only their love of Fall but also they bright and unique personalities. Not wanting your "typical" wedding flowers, a fun assortment of wildflowers seemed the best choice for this bride.  Purple Zinnias, Red Gerber Daises, Trick Dianthus, Montbretia, Blue Thistle, Safflower, Cherry Brandy Roses, Mambo Spray Roses, Safari Sunset Leucadendron, hypericum berries, and sunflowers (with their petal removed) were the perfect combination. For a more natural approach, I placed the arrangements inside Birch Tree bark wrapped vases. Thanks for the help Mom!

 From the sign in to the gifts, vintage furniture and even an old cart....found in the prop house of course..... were used wherever we could think to use them.

With the breathtaking mountain views at Kellum Farm and the unique 19th century school house ruins, Patrick and Natalie were bound to get great PICTURES! Here are a few courtesy of their artistic photographers.... Davy and Lydia.... at JD3 Photography!

 

Oh and did I mention that as of October 20, 2012 Jeremy and I have been married 5 years! What a great way to celebrate 5 years.... with family, at a beautiful location, witnessing the marriage of my cousinS Patrick and NATALIE! I LOVE YOU TWO!