I’m obsessed with clematis (if you couldn’t tell) and this dark burgundy type is simply gorgeous. To construct this bouquet I started with a bunch of geranium which acts at the base for t...
I’m loving this collection of pretty silver shoes that this bride’s maid’s wore… Which one is your fav? Photographer: Beaux Arts PhotographiePhotographer: Beaux Arts Photograp...
Last week I declared there to be no more romantic place in the world than Italy…and this week I’m re-declaring it true as we escape to an area known as Cinque Terre in the Liguria region ...
Satin is such an classic texture, I love the shimmer and instant glamour it brings to a room or wedding. For a bedroom design, I could see layered satin bedding with a hint of lace and cream furnitur...
I love a palette of rich jewels tones in flowers. Mix in some umbrella fern for a forest-y vibe, and you’ve got a colorful and fun centerpiece. For this arrangement you will need: Flowers: -1 s...
I love, love muscari, and this variety in white is so feminine and delicate. Here, I styled them in my old pointe shoes… Of course, they also look pretty good in an old golf trophy I picked up ...
You can never go wrong with a pair of pink Manolo Blahniks shoes with a bit of bling. Photographer: Josh GruetzmacherPhotographer: Josh Gruetzmacher
You guys know how much I love a short wedding dress, and this dress is quite simply adorable. Paired with a cute bob and head band (how sweet is that!) and the prettiest shoes, I would say this is on...
So last week we made a headdress with the gorgeous clematis flower. This week I’m making a matching bouquet inspired by some fun plaid ribbon I found at a fabric store. You will need: Flowers: ...
I’m super excited to share this beautiful editorial produced by our newest sponsor here at Santa Barbara Chic… Merryl Brown Events. Photographed by the super talented Elizabeth Messina th...
I’m a big fan of travel photography, especially of places not usually visited by Americans. Here, Jose Villa‘s beautiful photographs capture the soft colors of Cuba and the city that seem...
My favorite part of my job is collecting old objects for prop styling or weddings. There’s something so cool about owning a little piece of history… These guys I bought in England and are...
I’m so excited to introduce a new column, floral chic with photographer Nancy Neil. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a floral head wreath using gorgeous clematis. You will need: 6...
I love the light in Italy and its never been so perfectly captured as through Elizabeth Messina’s lens. Here, the boats of Venice, the grand canal, and the famous tower of San Marcos plaza. But...
About a month ago, Elizabeth called me and asked me if I wanted to do flowers for the Wedding Chicks product/fashion shoot. It took me about zero seconds to say yes! I did a small table setup with Fo...
This wedding has a special place in my heart… The bride, Elizabeth was an absolute pleasure to work with and this wedding was among the last weddings I planned… Tricia Fountaine created t...
I’m so excited to share this bohemian wedding photographed by the oh so talented Nancy Neil. I adore the bride’s custom dress with lace and ombre details. And those gold lace up victorian...
A classic peep toe with a bright pink peony bouquet, what could be better? Photographer: Beaux Arts PhotographyPhotographer: Beaux Arts Photography
I love a good colorful wedding and this board, inspired by watermelon, is certainly that. I picture this wedding taking place at the height of summer, bridesmaids would wear flowers in their hair, wa...
For this look board, I was inspired by embroidered linens, fine silver, and that particular shade of watery blue. Fine china, cut crystal, old perfume bottles, and simple floral arrangements of garde...
I love the idea of layering bold reds and deep fuchsias for an unexpected color explosion. It would be key to keep the shapes of containers and decor simple, and let the color be the big wow factor. ...
I love a good colorful wedding (or interior) and this board screams fun with its slightly kitschy vibe. It would be fun to do striped, colorful napkins, mixed with a polka dot linen. Flowers could be...
I think my obsession with shoes began at the age of 4 with ballet lessons and conveting those pretty, peachy, pink, pointe shoes… Needless to say this photo by Elizabeth Messina from the new Tw...
How simply stunning are the florals by Modern Day Design? Garden roses, ranunculus, berries, oh my… I particularly love the elegant water bottles (no ugly water pitchers here) and the chair tre...
Today’s stunning wedding was designed by the bride, Tamara, and photographed by Beaux Arts Photographie. The beautiful flowers by Camille at Modern Day Design incorporated cafe au lait dahlias,...
I love this soft and romantic color palette with its delicate grays, soft pinks and aquas… Quite simply chic… Would you consider it for your wedding day? Photographer: Left: Sophie Traime...
Sometimes it’s undeniably necessary to feel girly and drink a “frilly”, sweet, and brightly-colored martini. While I personally have to be in the right mood for such a lady-like li...
Shoes + books, one of my favorite combinations!
I’m so in love with this adorable pink and aqua wedding photographed by Beaux Arts Photographie. For the ceremony, the bride made a backdrop of floaty pink and aqua fabric, that swayed in the b...
It’s been quite a week! I have a lot of reason to celebrate during the next couple of days…I just got engaged during my recent vacation to SF with the beau. Since we’ll be popping b...
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