Showing posts with label decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label decor. Show all posts

Friday, June 24, 2011

Rustic and Romantic - A Minnesota {BARN} Summer Wedding // Wedding Day Prep (Vol. 6)

Wouldn't you love your
special day
to be filled with
rustic decor,
whimsical antiques,
romantic flowers,
and warm earth tones
on a summer day?
During the Easter holiday, I was able to spend some quality time with my friend Britt, her fiance Adam and his family. After church and brunch they were nice enough to show me (their very curious artsy friend) some of the plans and inspirations for their August Barn Wedding
They have already collected shabby chic furniture, antique china and soft fabrics to create the perfect romantic setting for their special day.

Britt and I have known each other since she was a sophomore in high school and I had just moved to Minnesota after college. We became good friends through fun coffee dates, performing on a dance troupe, youth group gatherings and trips to Honduras. One summer we also took a road trip with a group of girlfriends to Colorado. Over the years we have had many girl talks about school, family, friends, and of course ... love.

Speaking of love ... Britt and Adam have been together for just about a decade (they started dating in high school). So this wedding will be greatly anticipated by all of their friends and family. If I had to describe this cute, young couple I would say that they are a combination of

Vintage meets Modern,
Eclectic meets Traditional, 
and Whimsical meets Simple.

The groom, Adam, is extremely creative and talented in many types of design. He has taken it upon himself to dream up and construct a beautiful, Degas-inspired wedding gown for his bride. While Adam is busy creating things, I can guarantee that Britt will be coordinating all of the wedding details like it's a breeze. As long as I've known my friend, she has always been gifted in organization and event planning. She was even my very first hire as a shipping assistant. My business was fresh and she was able to help me when things had begun to get a bit overwhelming. It is fun to reflect on our history and friendship when she is about to experience her BIG DAY. As you can see from their engagement day photo, Britt and Adam are very smitten with each other and can't wait to walk down the aisle at their rustic and romantic Minnesota barn wedding. The setting will truly be magical!

This is what I call
 BARN WEDDING
eye candy




Etsy Finds Inspired By
Britt and Adam's
Minnesota Barn Wedding

 A DEGAS-INSPIRED GOWN WITH
CORSET AND DRAPING DETAILS
Annie Wedding Gown by reddoll
$950.00
WHITE FLOWERS IN PLANTERS,
VASES AND MASON JARS
Large Barn Wood Rustic Planter by braggingbags
$24.99
NUETRAL CHIFFON, VINTAGE 
OR LACE BRIDESMAID GOWNS
Kaden Dress by PrimandProperJewelry
$58.00
RUSTIC WEDDINGS SIGNS
Customized Barn Wood Wedding Signs by ShandrusCreations
$50.00
 OFF-WHITE ROSES AND
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Spring Summer Bride Bouquet by braggingbags
$74.99
PERSONALIZED BANNERS
Burlap Banner Personalized by victorianstation
$16.00

Friday, April 15, 2011

Wanna {ROLE-PLAY}? Bubblegum Pink, Seaside Blue and Orange Crush // My Dream Wedding (Vol. 1)


One of the BIGGEST QUESTIONS you will
ask while planning is
"What colors do we want
to use for our wedding?"
It's simple. Just choose your favorites!
If I were to have my dream wedding today I would use my favorite color Seaside Blue because my favorite colors as a kid were blue and green. The last few years I have found a new attachment to corals, oranges and even fuchsia. I would want my wedding to be filled with bright, bold and beautiful accents to ensure that my guests would smile the whole day!

These pictures would be the perfect inspiration for the decor because of the pops of color. As an artist, I have always known that blue and orange are complementary colors on the color wheel. You can see why they work so well together. I would want to wear super hot aquamarine heels under a fitted white lace dress with a bouquet full of hot oranges and pinks. The men would wear neutral suits in khaki or grey with hot pink ties and vests. I'm sorry guys, but you look pretty hot in pink!

The flower girl could wear a sweet coral party dress, the cocktail could be vodka-infused strawberry lemonade, and the reception could be poolside or by the lake (I'm dreaming here).

All I know is that if I could get my paint brush out for a "dream wedding" art piece, you would find these colors on my palette. Why not have such a special day reflect your mood and personality with the colors that make you happy?

{HERE ARE SOME GREAT ETSY FINDS!}
http://www.etsy.com/

SEXY heels in a bright color surprise
everyone under an elegant bridal gown!
Peacock Teal Satin Shoes by Parisxox
$122
You can't have a cute wedding
without a cute cake topper. 
These birdies make me smile!
Custom Bride and Groom Cake Topper by CountrySquirrelsRUS
$55.00
I LOVE a non-traditional wedding
invitation. These would be perfect
for my dream wedding! 
$3.00
Give them a REASON!
Custom signs that direct your guests
to areas with ease. They will thank you!
Wedding Sign Wood Drink by OldNewAgain
$68.00
The FLOWER GIRLS can look 
like soft, girlie princesses!
The men will look SHARP in these fun,
bold and UNEXPECTED neckties.
People will have to smile!
Everyday Necktie Bubblegum Dots by MeandMatilda
$29.00
Decorate with these adorable POMS and
let your guests take one home with them!
100 Tissue Poms by SweetTeaPaper
$325.00
Add color with charming ANTIQUES,
DECOR, and CAKESTANDS.
These are items you can keep forever!
Cake Stand Dessert Pedestal by elizalee17
$29.00
 Perfect POPS of color with 
these MAGICAL necklaces!
Olivene's Rosie Necklace by octaviabloom
$29.00
Beautiful BRIDESMAID DRESSES
with a unique TWIST!
Martha's Vineyard Convertible Dress by CoralieBeatrix
$79.99

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Are You Related To A Modern-Day {MARTHA STEWART}? Well, I AM! // Gift Guide (Vol. 2)


Do you know someone who
can bake a delicious cake, have a 
tidy and well-decorated home,
re-upholster his or her own furniture,
and paint antiques to look
like shabby-chic perfection?

I believe that most of us know a superwoman like this! A woman with the magic for creative thinking and artistic talents puts her in the "Martha Stewart" category, which is something to be proud of. Some women are gifted in decor or cooking or organizing, but a few out there were blessed with a couple of these gifts.

My sister, Heather, and I have been artistic and creative since we were very young. The artistic gene was definitely passed down from generation to generation. In our family history we have artists, seamstresses, furniture makers, carpenters, remodelers, and more. We watched our parents remodel and refurbish all of the time. One of my favorite projects they did was take a vintage dresser and make it into a sink vanity for our guest bathroom. They would envision things and then just go for it! Without a doubt, this gift stuck with Heather and I. I have had my painting career for almost 10 years now and Heather has now taken her love and gift for chic design to another level.



My siblings and I in 2002. Notice how my head tilts the same
 towards Heather just like the baby shot of us above.

Heather is now the proud mommy of beautiful Olivia Grace and married to her multi-talented husband, David Reed. Heather has lived in New York City for the last 10 years and recently moved with her adorable family to Nashville, Tennessee. While living in New York, my sister learned how to master the art of finding salvaged pieces for next to nothing and revamp them into lovely, shabby-chic, one-of-a-kind treasures. Stepping into the Reed home is like stepping into a Martha Stewart Magazine of a trendy, young, modern home decor article.

I went to visit my sister and her family in Nashville this January for a late Christmas. While Heather showed me around their home I kept saying to her, "You could totally market and sell these pieces on Etsy!" During my visit we made a strategic trip to a thrift store and just had a BALL looking for "chachkies" as she calls them for her to re-paint and sell. I had so much fun with my niece, Olivia, in the stroller that day! Right before I left for my flight back to Minnesota, I helped the Reed's open their Etsy storefront and took pictures for the first listing. Since then Heather has been busy painting and creating new items while David helps promote, package and ship. They have had more than 50 sales with exceptional feedback! I think things look like they are off to a great start and now two of the Nelson kids have Etsy businesses!

"I love my new job here of staying home
 with my beautiful baby girl while making
wonderful pieces for other peoples' homes!
Such a dream!" -Heather Reed (ReedLove)

The Reeds (David, Olivia, and Heather)
Their beautiful living space in Nashille, Tenn.
My niece, Miss Olivia Grace.
Olivia's magical bedroom with all of her mommy's original creations!

P.S. I bought her that cute rainbow
tutu for her first birthday from Etsy!
Check out the Reed's blog http://www.reedlove.wordpress.com/
and read about what they are doing.

Here's a description of their shop:
We relove items with our very own creativity and
personal care to make beautiful adornments for
your home! We search far and wide for the best
little treasures - then take them home -
clean, scrub, fix, and paint them to give
them our very own signature vintage chic.

::INSIDE REEDLOVE'S ETSY SHOP::
A "re-loved" gift guide from yours truly!

The Hot Trend right now is a
"trendy chalk/message board."
A great gift for ANY occasion!
Vintage Silver Frame Black Board "ChalkToMeSweetly"
$30
Click here for more "ChalkToMeSweetly" items

Mother's Day is less than 2 months
away and you will find ENDLESS ideas
like this adorable-chic vase!
White Porcelain Bud Vase "Little Lacquered Friends"
$12

An original art piece by Heather Reed
is a great anniversary for your
parents or grand-parents!
Spring Flowers "Original Artwork by Heather Reed"
$120
The Baby ReedLove section has
adorbale little goodies for your
next BABY SHOWER gift!
White Vintage Piggy Bank "Baby ReedLove"
$12

This is a one-of a-kind item that would
make a wonderful graduation gift or a
cute spring decoration for your home!
Blue Floral Dry Erase Board "MemoMeSweetly"
$22

HERE ARE SOME ITEMS I HAVE BOUGHT! 
This tiny Dry Erase Board has a new home - on MY fridge!
My latest purchase is this cute "coral branch" ring holder!


Here is a Special Coupon Code for all of
my "Fizzy Fans" to use in the ReedLove Shop!

use coupon code: fizzyreedlove
for 10% off your purchase
coupon is active from Monday (3.28) - Friday (4.1)


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