Featured Photographer: In House Studio and Design

Photographer Amanda House recently shared this pic featuring my bunting in fuschia, aqua, and yellow for a super sweet first birthday party.  The entire album is just adorable (babies, cake, and a pinata)!  Amanda photographs weddings, families, and portraits - please take a look at the website for her In House Studio and Design located in Lexington, Kentucky!

A Party for the Naturalist

If you're a nature lover like me, you'll love this party collection inspired by birds, butterflies, and walks in the woods.  

Poconos: 3 Tier Round C... freshpastrysta... $148.00	Wool Handmade Acorns, 1... Fairyfolk $20.00	Mini Moss Terrarium in ... Vertegris $11.00	Nature Themed Paper Gar... smileywileys $5.00
Green Ginkgo Leaf - Pla... evLienDesigns $57.50	Happy Birthday, Unique ... HappyEmotions $22.50	Medium Tree: Leatherwoo... RussTickNatura... $16.00	Shiny Green Jewel Leaf ... REALBUTTERFLYG... $49.99
Feather Nature Photogra... VictoriaEnglis... $25.00	Table Number Holders Bi... jadenrainspire... $45.00	Dark Chocolate Toffee, ... andiespecialty... $18.00	Nature Inspired Leaf Cu... GizmoGreetings $11.00
Burlap Wedding Favors B... naturefavors $49.95	Butterfly cupcake toppe... MagpieandMax $55.00	Binoculars from the beg... DAPHNISNERII $135.00	Vintage field guides fr... silverbeevinta... $24.00

A Party for the Naturalist (and zebra butterfly photo) by Athena

Treasury Time: The Golden Season

 Yesterday I was admiring the soft golden morning light that only seems to happen at this time of year.  I tried to capture it in this autumn wedding treasury in shades of champagne and honey, with a hints of orange and olive green.  It features November's flower, the chrysanthemum, which represents cheerfulness and optimism.
 

floral bridal hair clip... lovefernboutiq... $50.00	Japanese Botanica: 3 Ti... freshpastrysta... $128.00	Mustard Yellow Chrysant... peachtreelane $16.00	Vintage Style Wedding R... MammaMiaBridal $30.00
Pale Golden Yellow Dupi... ccdoodle $42.00	Honey Tangerine Lollipo... TheGroovyBaker $10.00	Macro Photograph Chrysa... FacingTheLens $10.00	Heather Groom or Grooms... EcoLecticEvent... $8.00
Feather Art Photography... lucysnowephoto... $22.00	Letterpress Wedding Inv... Honizukle $8.75	Buttercup - Pure and Na... WillowTreeMine... $5.95	Pear, Honey & Sage Jam ... LAFarmGirl $8.50
Ready to Ship - Wedding... oenopia $79.00	The Opera, Theatre, and... modulem $40.00	Eco-Friendly Fire Weddi... EcoLecticEvent... $15.00	Lovely Vintage Handkerc... FondlyVintage $4.75

The Golden Season by Athena

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That's Amore!

 Here's a photo that my cousin sent me, from the Italian countryside-themed bridal shower she threw for her friend. To make the vases, we glued fabric onto Mason jars with Mod Podge and used fabric paint for the lettering.  We filled them with fresh flowers she bought from the market. So pretty!

Take a look at more Italian-inspired ideas here in this post.



Photo Friday: For the Classic Bride

 What would you find on the classic bride's dressing table? Chanel No. 5 perfume, of course; roses and pearls, and something blue from her grandmother's jewelry box... 

photos by me :)

Inspiration: Mexico Magico!

I came across this "Mexico Magico" invitation set by JP Design Studio while looking for ideas for a Mexican fiesta wedding.  The bold colors and combination of papel picado, folk art, and tilework patterns perfectly captures the essence of a festive destination wedding in Mexico (Pamela, the shop's owner and designer, is Mexican born and raised).  I just love the collection of Mexican refrescos on the reply card - so clever! 

Take a look at another of her invite designs, "Mexico Lindo", in my Destination Mexico treasury below, where I also took some cues from the traditional yet free-spirited style of one of my favorite artists, Frida Kahlo.

Destination Wedding Sa... JPdesignstudio $35.00	Burro (Donkey) Piñata ... thepinatamaker $64.00	floral crown headband h... kisforkani $39.00	Vintage Bright Vintage ... RustySpoke $30.00
SERIOUS SAMPLE SALE Sho... PureMagnoliaCo... $400.00	Mexican Chair NicoleKGabriel $50.00	Amor Letterpress Print,... happydeliverie... $18.00	Mexico Love poppyandpineco... $20.00
Giant flower,Large pape... adornflowers $10.00	mini Cinco de Mayo blue... chiarabelle $15.00	Custom Keepsake Wedding... togetherforeve... $330.00	CLASSIC Banderas (1 doz... AyMujer $52.00
Snowball Mexican Weddin... SugarMeDessert... $14.95	Printable Table Number ... empapers $15.00	Rosas y Alcatraz Earrin... PauletteAvila $290.00	Tropical Destination We... BonFortune $2.00

Destination Mexico by Athena

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