JOIN US AT SAVANNAH’S BOUTIQUE BRIDAL EVENT!

Behind the Veil, Savannah’s premiere bridal event, will showcase the area’s top wedding professionals on Sunday, March 3.

The boutique bridal salon, presented by Savannah Weddings, the Telfair Museums and the editors of Savannah magazine, will feature more than 50 expert wedding planners, caterers, florists, photographers, venues and more.

These top professionals will be on hand to help brides envision their perfect day—right down to the last hand-finished detail.

EXPERIENCE AN UPSCALE AFTERNOON OF TASTING, CONSULTATION AND INSPIRATION

WHAT: Behind the Veil Bridal Event

WHEN: Sunday, March 3, 2013

TIME/PLACE: 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St.; 1-5 p.m. at the Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St.

COST: Tickets are $15 in advance at Savannahmagazine.com; $20 at the door

CHECK-IN: The Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St.

FIND “THE ONE” AT OUR BRIDAL FASHION SHOW

Highlighting the Behind the Veil bridal event is the top-label bridal fashion show featuring exquisite gowns from exclusive designers such as Oscar de La Renta, Monique Llhuillier and Vera Wang, just to name a few. The fashion show will display the newest high-fashion bridal trends of the year. Sponsors include BleuBelle Bridal, B Street Salon and Savannah Makeup and Skincare Professionals.

WHAT: Top-label Bridal Fashion Show

WHEN: Sunday, March 3, 2013 TIME: 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St.

COST: Included in the bridal event ticket price

ENJOY A VIP CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Behind the Veil’s intimate and exclusive VIP Champagne Brunch will feature guest speaker Elizabeth Demos, renowned stylist, event planner and author of Vintage Wedding Style. The luxe event designer will share her “buy it, rent it, borrow it, make it” method and walk brides through how to create the look they are dreaming of.

WHAT: VIP Champagne Brunch

WHEN: Sunday, March 3, 2013 TIME: 11 a.m.

WHERE: Off-site location COST: Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at Savannahmagazine.com.

MORE INFORMATION ON TICKETS AND EVENTS

Call Anita Hagin at (912) 652-0293 or email anita.hagin@savannahmagazine.com.

This is a feature I styled for HGTV Magazine last year. It just came out so go get a copy!

photography David Land
photo styling Elizabeth Demos

Starting 2013 off right! Just received the brand new magazine Flea Market Style Weddings to see my origami bouquet on the cover. I also produced 2 features; one idea filled Southern plantation reception and another all about non-traditional bouquets and boutonnieres! FMSW also did a lovely review of my book. Yippee!!!

MY BOOK IS OUT!!!! and available world wide.

Fall is my favorite time of year. There is nothing like curling up in a warm blanket, sipping on something pumpkin flavored, and enjoying fireside tales with friends. This season I compiled a list of hauntingly perfect handmades to decorate my home and celebrate all things autumn. These sweet little Plush Pumpkins sure take the pie when it comes to festive fall DIYs. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Fall Colored Fabric
• 100% Wool Felt
• Twine
• Embroidery Thread
• Sewing Needles
• Scissors
• Cotton Stuffing

 Step 1: Cut a 5 in by 10 in piece of fabric. Fold in half so short sides meet (printed side in). Stitch along short edge with 1/4-inch seam allowance.

Step 2: With doubled thread and running stitches, sew along one end. Pull thread to cinch fabric closed. Stitch to secure.

Step 3: Turn pouch right side out and stuff with batting. With doubled thread and running stitches sew around open end. Pull thread to cinch fabric and stitch to secure.

Step 4: Thread a long needle with twine (I used striped bakers twine). Wrap twine around pumpkin creating 5 sections; pulling through core several times to add ridges.

Step 5: Cut leaf shapes out of your wool felt. To add detail embroider onto leaves with floss.

Step 6: Cut 1in strips of brown felt for stems.

Step 7: Stitch felt leaf and stem onto the top of your pumpkin.

There you have it! A perfect pumpkin project for my favorite fall season! Try mixing and matching fabrics for an adorned mantel or craft up additional sizes (Try an 8in by 16in piece of fabric for medium pumpkins and an 11in by 22in piece of fabric for large pumpkins).

May your spooky season be filled with many cold-weather craft days!

I just love DIYs! I use my love for handmade details to inspire me on each shoot I style and every event I plan. The ability to take an everyday object and make it into something totally different is such an incredible feeling. There are so many amazing how tos out in the web world, here are some of my favorites!

Dip Dye Tablecloth

DIY Stamping with Rolling Pins

Tray Stencil

How to make envelopes from scrapbook paper, wallpaper samples, and other pretty paper.

Gotta Try This!

Pretty Paper Boats

Upgrade a Nightlight

Paint Dipped

xo,

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It’s what’s on the inside that counts, well actually the outside is pretty important too. Your home is the core of all your inspirations, daydreams, and cultivated collections. Apart from styling homes, I love to gather inspirations from other home owners, ideas both for future projects and my own nest. Here are some of my favorite Interiors & Exteriors.

Bunk Beds from Idea Homes

Janet Rosenberg + Associates / JRA

rustic

That Garden Shed and White Picket Fence…sigh

Cozy Corner

What a view!

Attic Sitting Room

Simply Charming

What’s Inside Your Hideaway?!

xo,

The newest issue of Savannah Weddings is quite a special one.

I partnered with the talented Jade & Matthew of Jade & Matthew Take Pictures, and make-up artist/stylist Jessica Duthu to create this whimsical cover. Myself and my soon to be released Book (i can’t believe it!) are also featured inside. Grab you very own copy of Savannah Weddings to read it for yourself! Whether you’re a bride to be or just a creative soul there’s lots of inspiration to be found in its pages.

If you wish to pre-order my book just click here! The release date is fast approaching and I couldn’t be more excited!

I was recently featured on the inspirational website Manner & Lane. The site is home to a collection of expertly curated lifestyle guides for Southern Women and is a daily read of mine. Click here to see my entertainment feature and be sure to sign up for their newsletter which is packed full of must-have knowledge for the everyday southern gal.

A little about what’s behind Manner & Lane…

Today’s Southern woman has a strong sense of culture, significance and her own unique perspective. She longs to enjoy a full life, but one with fewer distractions that is defined by meaning and her own identity—to enjoy a less complicated, rich existence, rooted in the place and with the people she loves.

Manner & Lane aims to curate and celebrate this view. From entertaining friends to supporting causes we believe in, discovering a designer that elevates our style and everything in between, we’re on a search for uncommon quality, intriguing culture and enriching stories.

Manner is the way we live. To be Southern is a distinct approach. Our heritage has taught us to cherish what matters most and to carry ourselves with class and strength, grace and hospitality.

Lane is the path we take. We aim to be the online destination that supports you in the journey to further refine who you are—along the way exploring relevant items of culture, cuisine, art, music, style, health, knowledge and more.

In a world overloaded with information, bombarding us with so many expectations of what a woman should be, we know that part of our beauty and passion for life is rooted in our uniqueness, both as individuals and as Southern women. We know we can’t be all things to all women, but we hope to provide a curated guide through the haze and expectations of society. Through our free bi-weekly email publication and website,Manner & Lane strives to produce authentic and distinct editorial content to make the art of living well easily accessible.

photo & excerpt from Manner & Lane

There are so many forms of art that I find inspiring. My love for typography, illustration, and paper goods continue to grow. So much so, I crafted up a Paper & Print Pinboard to showcase some of my favorites! Here they are!

Too Lovely for Words!

Matt Stephens cleverness

Paper Animals!

Hand-drawn Stripes – Perfection!

Typography Sketch Books

Charming Illustration!

beautiful – from Geninne Zlatkis

Enjoy

See more of my favorites and other Pinboards on Pinterest!

xo,

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