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Entries from June 2008

Toot Toot

June 27th, 2008 · 1 Comment

As promised, here’s the pic out of the Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom.

These succulent favors were placed in a cute square container I wrapped in birch veneer. I added a raw silk ribbon and finished it all off with a wax seal. I loved how they combined simple elegance with natural elements.
Melissa O’Hearn [...]

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Seattle Metropolitan Bride & Groom

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

When Laura from Seattle Metropolitan Bride asked me to make a favor for the “True Colors” feature in the latest issue I jumped at the chance. I brainstormed ideas that would incorporate the color scheme (pale pink, gold, pearl, silver, ivory) but wanted something living, elegant and completely original. I came up with two different [...]

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Fun Summer Dresses

June 23rd, 2008 · 5 Comments

Whenever I’m asked about bridesmaids dresses I always offer the same advice. Pick dresses that fit your bridesmaids personality and a dress that your bridesmaids are comfortable wearing. Trust me, if they don’t like the dress, you’ll see it in the photos! I will almost always recommend picking a color that goes with [...]

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Natural Amber Potpourri

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

This natural amber potpourri would make wonderful bridesmaids gifts. I got some last year and it still is filling my bedroom with amber yumminess!

It’s actually tree sap that’s then infused with vanilla and amber. Truly amazing!
If you’re local, grab some at the wonderfully indulgent Essenza, or online at Zanisa.

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Brown Sugar Design Studio

June 17th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Paprika got it’s first “shout out” today on Brown Sugar Design’s blog! I couldn’t be more excited because Whitney and Jonathan are just the best. Aside from being great people, they are true paper geniuses! In the last year they’ve designed quite a few things for me, from save the dates to [...]

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Tags: local talent · yummy paper