Shoot #4: Forest

May 24, 2012

Filed Under : Cards - Invitations - Paper Projects - Wedding

Shoot 4 of 5: I envisioned this shoot to be straight out of a fairytale: a huntsman with his lady. When I saw my models arrive decked out in their costumes, I was thrilled! My model stylist read my mind exactly: the guy had his rugged, textured look; and the gal had on her pixie skirt and loose blouse. Perfect. But the pressure was on, because I actually got to scene style this shoot myself — which turned out to be buckets of fun. Here’s the inspiration board I came up with:

My photographer took us to a pretty park that had a woodsy feel to it, but let more light filter in than your average forest. Unfortunately, it started to rain that day, and it got so bad at one point that we had to call it quits. Rain and stationery do not mix too well. Bummer. At least while the rain held up, we got some pretty pictures in…

Stationery: Anastasia Marie

Photographer: Daniel Usenko

Model Stylist: Julia Nesterenko

Scene Stylist: Anastasia Marie

Production Manager: Eleanor Petry

Models: Pia Gueiros Gorbunov & Stephen Reed

Inspiration board image credits: forest (image source unknown); gal in the woods via Vogue; fancy dress (image source unknown); wild hair (image source unknown); ax (image source unknown); and apples (image source unknown).

DIY: Tissue Fringe Garland

May 23, 2012

Filed Under : DIY - Paper Projects

Last weekend I threw my little sis a surprise bridal shower (yes, we managed to actually surprise her!) and I spent the day before the bash making lots of tassels to deck the shower out with. I decided to share the project with you since it’s quite fun and so easy to do. I shared the tutorial on Dearest Nature yesterday, so make sure you stop by there to check it out…

I’ll also be sharing photos of how I decked out the rest of the bridal shower tomorrow on the blog. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve already seen a little sneak peek, but get ready to see more!

Inspire. Palette #101: A Night’s Dream

May 22, 2012

Filed Under : Palettes

A Mid-Summer’s Night Dream, you say?

Love this gal by the river via Flickr (Alexandra Sophie); these favors (image source unknown); this table setting via Design*Sponge, photo for Once Wed Magazine by Jose Villa; this strung bulbs via Oh Happy Day, photo by Robert & Kathleen Photographers; this twinkling garden path via HGTV, photo by Starscape; these bloom-covered chairs via Style Me Pretty, photo by Joy Marie; this decked out cake via Design*Sponge, photo by Julie Cope, flowers by Loretta Flower; and this boat via Tourmaline.

Shoot #3: Field

May 16, 2012

Filed Under : Cards - Invitations - Paper Projects - Wedding

Shoot 3 of 5: For this shoot, I wanted something very organic and freeing. What’s better than a field? You can frolic barefoot. Have crazy wild hair. And it all just fits in perfect with the personality a field has. Imperfection. Here’s the inspiration board I gave to my stylists:

It was, by far, my most favorite shoot. Not only did it bring back good memories from my very first promo shoot (we shot at the same location), but some of my most favorite pieces are featured in this shoot. And yes, the styling is incredible. Can’t forget about that.

Stationery: Anastasia Marie

Photographer: Daniel Usenko

Model Stylist: Julia Nesterenko

Scene Stylist: Julia Manchik; other places to find her: photography and travel

Production Manager: Eleanor Petry

Model: Lena Davidyuk

Inspiration board image sources: frolic in the field via 100 Layer Cake, image by Joielala Photographie; field dreams via Eleanor Petry; gorgeous gal via Glamour & Grace, photo by Modern Love; branches (image source unknown); jump (image source unknown); and handful of blooms via Daniel Usenko.

Inspire. Palette #100: Neutral Day

May 15, 2012

Filed Under : Palettes

When you have a hard time choosing a color, just go neutral…

Adore this place setting via Ashely Meaders; this wooden chair sign via Style Me Pretty, photo by Jose Villa; this centerpiece (image source unknown); these wooden place cards via Style Me Pretty, photo by Elizabeth Messina; this shredded fabric curtain via Southern Weddings; this cute couple via 100 Layer Cake, photo by Joielala Photographie; these tan shoes (image source unknown); and this yummy cake via Alena Kogotkova.