This has to be one of the most beautiful color combinations on the planet! Well, at least at this very moment. I am loving, loving and loving this stunning pallet of purple and gold designed by the one and only Sasha Souza.
Sasha Souza designed this stunning event at Castillo di Amorosa, which at first glance I assumed was an old world European castle but nope, this is a stunning winery in Napa Valley! This is all-around mouth watering beautiful, with purple feathers, branches, hydrangeas, gold chairs (oh those gold chairs) and beautiful linens. Take a deep breath and enjoy these pictures by Damion Hamilton!
Bizous, (kisses)
Violaine
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| Leave a Comment So you’ve chosen to marry on the sand, but don’t still want to make it a formal affair? How about incorporating some formality with these stunning “alters”?! Below you’ll find some inspiration on how the use of some draping fabrics, swaging, dropping chandeliers, can turn your beach ceremony into a jaw-dropping formal feeling affair!
Bizous, (kisses)
Violaine
**All photos are from Style Me Pretty
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From Nisiesenchanted.com
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| Leave a Comment Ok, to tell you the truth I’m not a fan of baby’s breath if it’s not being used along with a mixture of other flowers but I must confess that I’ve fallen in love with this shoot by MMD Events! I mean serouisly, what’s not to love?
Bizous, (kisses)
Violaine
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| Leave a Comment One of the reasons I love my job so very much is because I get to design space for my clients and I always like to imagine what it will feel like as a guest to walk into such a space. When came across this outrageously beautiful inspiration shoot (via Style Me Pretty), I literally gasp for breath and I assure you if I were a guest at a wedding and I entered a room such as this…..I would say “shut the front door!” No, I’m not dramatic at all.
I mean, look at this! Do you see the huge mirrors and soft pink arrangements? How about those beautiful mixtures of roses and peonies? The clean and crisp white with the understated yet dramatic mini platinum vases? Do you see the ghost barstools? I’ve simply die and gone to styling heaven! A huge high five to the designers at Luxe Fête Event Planning and Design Studio.
Bizous, (kisses)
Violaine
Credits:
Flowers and Design: Luxe Fête Event Planning and Design Studio / Photography: Ambrosio Photography / Couture Furniture and Linens: Nuage Designs / Location: The Nuage Studio / Mirrors and Lighting: Modani Furniture
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| 4 Comments With the taste of the mild temperatures this weekend and the clocks springing forward for daylight savings time we all have a bad case of spring fever here at the Stoneblossom studio. We are ready to hang up our winter coats and trade them in for our sundresses and sandals. However, the best part about the warmer temperatures rolling in and longer days ahead is that the 2011 Wedding Season is right at our fingertips!
The flower markets are beginning to fill with a variety lush and fragrant spring blossoms. As we prance through the aisles of blossoms, it’s hard to not burst out in song and dance. The peonies, the hyacinth, the anemone… we just love it all!
However, it’s not just the flowers in the markets that we love, it’s the weddings and events that we have the privilege of planning and designing. We are just so honored to be able to work with such lovely couples each year. We truly fall in love with every one of our fantastic couples. Each couple has a style that is unique to them, and we have such a blast meeting with them, discovering their style, and assisting in making their wedding day as beautiful as they hoped. Take a look at some of favorite spring bouquets to kick of the season.
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Loving Stoneblossom,
Violaine
Via (Stoneblossom)
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| 4 Comments The year 2010 was an amazing year for me all round and when I planned my daughter’s twelve birthday party, I saw how much fun those little girls had, I decided to treat myself and my husband to a nice dinner party to celebrate our birthdays which is only a few days apart.
I like to tell my clients when in design to make sure their style and personality reflects in the décor of their celebration. I’m happy to report, I took my own advice. I’m a shoe, (a slightly obsessive collector) purse, champagne and jewelry kind of girl. If you through in a massive chandelier, I just might die and go to heaven which is why the St. Regis Atlanta was the perfect venue me.
To start, I consulted Christine (one my personal favorites) of Perfect Petals to provide the amazing décor for the evening. I loved the idea of Hydrangeas, Orchids and Roses coming of my shoes. I started gardening a few years ago and when Christine suggested using Wheat Grass verses linens, I loved the delicious picture I was imagining. The custom burned orange invitations from Praez Occasions with the Saxophonist made of Swarovski Crystal is just was I wanted to set the tone for my guests. Now, I must confess to you… the décor of this birthday party really had nothing to do with my husband as I completely took over.
St. Regis had the nicest private dining room for what I had in mind. The outdoor patio was perfect for cocktail hour. Robin of Artvelasus provided amazing custom made wax candles which was perfect on the patio. I wanted a little action for my guests and what better action then a champagne saber? Yes! A real sabrage
I love the minor details in an event. Since we had a formal seated dinner, I wanted to do something a little different for my seating cards. I choose to have individual miniature cakes (from Sugar Plums Visions) engraved with each guests’ names. This was so fun to do and my guests would be able to take the mini cakes home as party favors.
Our fourteen guests were treated to a five course meal with wine pairing. Both my husband and I love Crème Brûlée which served as our dessert.
Question for you is when was the last time your planned something that truly reflected your style? How did you incorporate YOU in the design?
Happy Monday,
Violaine Diogene
All the stunning pictures were captured by the very talented Hilarye of My Fotographa
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| 4 Comments I know someone must have cringed when they read the title of this post but these silk arrangements by Emici Bridal made me do a double look as I’ve fallen head over heels in love today with these incredibly beautiful dupioni silk floral bouquets.
Each bouquet is hand-made masterpiece made with beyond luxurious dupioni silk and accented with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls or rhinestones. Traditional, I’m not a fan of silk flowers but I think these are some of the most beautiful things I’ve seen.
What do you think about them? Would you ever consider using silk flowers in your wedding?
Violaine Diogene
This silk fabric bridal bouquet is comprised of hand cut and formed silk fabric flowers of various shades of cream, off white and ivory. Each flower has its own hand placed highlights featuring either rhinestones, crystals or genuine freshwater pearls. Completely handmade and stunning!
Each flower is hand cut and formed, looking closely you will see two different dupioni silks and a silver silk satin. Freshwater pearls mingle with the rhinestones. Smooth elements compliment textured ones and the entire ensemble marries together to form the New York Bouquet.
Each flower has its own hand wrapped silk stem. The collar is a hand pleated silk organza wrapped in satin ribbon and topped with rhinestones and genuine freshwater pearls.
As seen in Town and Country Weddings Magazine. This tempting pink silk satin peony and catala blooms bouquet in orange and white dupioni makes an eye catching arrangement.
This silk fabric bouquet is comprised of hand cut and formed silk fabrics. Each flower has its own hand placed highlights of genuine freshwater pearls. Completely handmade and stunning!
This silk fabric bridal bouquet is comprised of hand cut and formed flowers of various gorgeous silk fabrics in blush, champagne and ivory. Each flower has its own hand placed highlights featuring either rhinestones, crystals or genuine freshwater pearls. Completely handmade and stunning!
This handmade floral arrangement consists of pink silk satin peonies, white dupioni catalas, silk satin anemones, black ostrich feathers and black coque feathers.
Each flower is cut and shaped by hand on its own silk wrapped stem. The anemone centers are silk taffeta buttons that are hand beaded with black glass beads and Swarovski crystals around the edge. The catala flowers and the peonies are centered with rhinestones.
Also features a vintage beaded button from Paris on the stems.
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Ooh la la peacock and gold, how I love thee…..
Yes, I know peacock is sooo 2010 but I could not help myself as I fell deeper and deeper in love this stunning inspiration shoot posted on Style Me Pretty. The funny thing is I’m on that blog everyday but somehow missed this stunning inspiration shoot. But now that I found it, I could not help myself.
Let’s see, where do I begin? How about the stunning bouquet? To be honest, everything about this shoot made me giggle and do the silly clap (which only happens when I’m truly excited) and go into dreamy mode. I could not put all the yummy pictures on this one post but please do go and see the rest of this inspiration on the Style Me Pretty Blog. And off course, below you’ll find the information on all the incredible vendors who made this possible.
What are you using as inspiration for your wedding?
In dreamy design land,
Violaine Diogene
Credits:
Chelsea Nicole – Photography
Website: http://www.chelseanicole.com
Naakiti Floral Design – Floral Design
Website: http://www.naakitifloral.com/
Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge – Event Design
Website: http://www.lvweddingconcierge.com/
Gimme Some Sugar – Cake
Website: http://www.gimmesomesugaronline.com/
Emplume – Boutonniere
Website: http://www.emplume.com/
Gourmet Invitations – Stationery
Website: http://www.gourmetinvitations.com/
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About a week ago, we started the conversation on How Well Do You Know Your Flowers and this today, we’re just continuing that conversation.
On Brides.com there’s this amazing Flower Finder and it’s a great place to get all the flower facts your little heart can handle. I’m thinking in the next few weeks, I’ll feature 10 flowers per week for us to get to know.
You know the deal, let me know your thoughts on this post and if you find it useful.
Happy flower learning,
Violaine Diogene
Gerbera Daisies
One of the world’s most popular cut flowers, and available in virtually every color imaginable, it looks fresh and casual when gathered in a simple vase.
Style
- bohemian, beach casual, modern, classic
Color
- pink, orange, red, white, yellow
Season
- summer, spring
Size of Bloom
- medium, large
Cost
- $ = inexpensive
Chamomile
You’ll find fields of this diminutive wildflower in late summer; include it in wreaths, centerpieces, and bouquets for a shot of charm. (It wilts easily-avoid using it in boutonnieres.)
Style
- bohemian, beach casual
season
- summer
Size of Bloom
- small
color
- white, yellow
Cost
- $ = inexpensive
Parrot Tulips
The basic tulip goes for baroque; this parrot variety, available most of the year, entices with its ruffled edges and stripes. A big bouquet is stunning, and the price is right.
Style
- bohemian, glamorous, romantic
color
- apricot, pink, purple, orange, red, white, yellow
season
- fall through early summer
Size of Bloom
- large
Cost
- $$$ = expensive
Foxgloves
These long stems (known as digitalis in the medical world) that feature a dozen or more bell-like blooms are excellent for creating arrangements with both elegance and height.
Style
- bohemian, glamorous, beach casual, classic
season
- spring
color
- purple, white, yellow
Size of Bloom
- large
Cost
- $$ = medium price
Craspedias
Also known as “billy buttons,” these tidy buds are available year-round. Dot bouquets and small arrangements with them for hits of color (watch out for pollen).
Style
- bohemian, beach casual, modern
season
- summer
Size of Bloom
- small
color
- orange, white, yellow
Cost
- $$ = medium price
Bouvardias
These diminutive, tube-shaped flowers cluster on stalks like miniature bouquets, and are available year-round. Kept saturated in water, they add feminine flourish to arrangements.
Style
- bohemian, modern, romantic
color
- pink, red, white, yellow
season
- year round
Size of Bloom
- large
Cost
- $$ = medium price
Nerines
This mini lily (the flowers are only two inches long) is available almost year-round, so you can add its delicacy to bouquets in any season. Consider massing stems together for a round nosegay.
season
- year round
Style
- beach casual, romantic, classic
Size of Bloom
- small
color
- pink, orange, red, white
Cost
- $$ = medium price
Andromedas
Bitty bell-like blossoms appear on evergreen shrubs in late spring and early summer; use generous clusters of them to decorate linen napkins and the table runners, and as texture in your bouquet.
Style
- bohemian, modern, romantic
season
- spring
Size of Bloom
- small
color
- white
Astrantias
As eye-catching as any hothouse hybrid, this summer field flower makes magic in mixed arrangements or when going solo, simply placed in a row of bud vases.
season
- summer
Style
- beach casual, modern
Size of Bloom
- small
color
- pink, purple, green, gold, red, white, yellow
Cost
- $ = inexpensive
Gloriosa Lillies
This wavy-petaled flower, typically sold as individual blooms, lends a Far East air to arrangements. With a stiff stem and the ability to hold its form out of water, it’s ideal for bouquets.
season
- year round
Style
- glamorous, modern
Size of Bloom
- large
color
- orange, red, yellow
Cost
- $$$ = expensive
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Ok, this is almost kind of embarrassing to admit only because I’m a wedding planner and all, but I’m not exactly, no scratch that, I’m not a flower expert at the very least! There, I said it and yes, I’m breathing in sight. Now, don’t misunderstand me, I LOVE flowers and I absolutely love picking out a few flowers to make an arrangement but I couldn’t tell you about their names, meaning and all that, and that’s fine because I leave figuring out what’s in season and what’s what to my favorite floral vendors.
Because I don’t know much about flowers, I’m thinking it’s a great idea to for us to educate ourselves about these wonderful, simple pleasures of life. On Brides.com there’s this amazing Flower Finder and it’s a great place to get all the flower facts your little heart can handle. I’m thinking in the next few weeks, I’ll feature 10 flowers per week for us to get to know.
You know the deal, let me know your thoughts on this post and if you find it useful.
Happy flower learning,
Violaine Diogene
Muscari
These delicate, tightly clustered flowers, also called grape hyacinth, burst from bulbs in spring; small-headed, with supple stems, they’re easily wired into head wreaths for flower girls.
Color
purple, blue
Style
beach casual, classic, romantic
Cost
$$ = medium price
Season
spring
Size of Bloom
small
Hyacinths
This winter-to-late-spring bloom has a strong scent and a fresh-from-the-garden appeal; use the stems in small centerpieces or planters, or pluck a couple of individual flowers for a boutonniere.
Meaning: constancy
Style
beach casual, classic, romantic, modern
Color
red, blue, yellow, pink, orange, white
Size of Bloom
large
Cost
$$ = medium price
Season
winter through spring
Alliums
Like fluffy lollipops perched on tall sticks, these perfect globes of tiny petals create eye-popping displays, but don’t put them directly on your buffet-they smell a bit like onions.
Meaning: unity, humility, patience
Color
purple, blue, white, lavender, violet
Size of Bloom
large
Season
summer
Cost
$$$ = expensive
Hydrangea
Gardens burst into life with these poufs in late summer and fall; in shades from pink to lavender to green, they look modern when massed in bouquets and large arrangements.
Meaning: devotion
Style
beach casual, glamorous, classic, romantic, modern
Season
year round
Size of Bloom
large, medium
Color
blue, pink, green, white
Cost
$$$ = expensive
Sweet Peas
Skinny stems mean you can gather these frilly favorites in a bouquet, and it will still be featherlight. More good news: While it looks delicate, this early spring bloomer is deceptively hardy.
Meaning: delicate pleasures
Color
purple, red, lavender, pink, white
Style
glamorous, classic, romantic
Season
fall through late summer
Size of Bloom
small
Cost
$$$ = expensive
Peonies
This voluptuous, ultrafragrant flower has a fleeting season—late spring to early summer. Bunches of these chubby, old-fashioned favorites are beautiful placed in pretty pitchers.
Meaning: bashful
Style
beach casual, glamorous, classic, romantic
Color
red, burgundy, pink, white
Size of Bloom
large, medium
Season
late spring
Cost
$$$ = expensive
Roses
These are the classic long-stemmed roses that you see in the florist’s shop every Valentine’s Day. A perennial wedding choice, their petals can be plucked to carpet the ceremony aisle.
Meaning: love and passion
Color
red, yellow, pink
Style
glamorous, classic, romantic
Season
year round
Size of Bloom
medium
Cost
$$ = medium price
Lenten Roses
When is a rose not a rose? When it’s this five-petaled flower—more accurately called helleborus—that blooms in the Lenten season; it adds a springy bounce to bouquets.
Color
purple, pink, green, white
Season
early winter through spring
Style
beach casual, glamorous, bohemian, romantic
Size of Bloom
small
Cost
$$$ = expensive
Gardenias
With a scent to swoon for, this stem less flower can be floated in water or wired into a bouquet; though edges turn brown when handled roughly, it’s a stunningly retro-glam hair ornament.
Meaning: joy
Style
glamorous, classic, romantic
Size of Bloom
large, medium
Season
spring, summer
Cost
$$$ = expensive
Color
white, ivory
Eremurus Foxtail Lillies
Each stalk of this long-stemmed spring flower can have hundreds of star like florets; it can last for up to three weeks in a vase, so it’s great for make-ahead arrangements.
Style
beach casual, glamorous, bohemian, modern
Size of Bloom
medium
Cost
$$ = medium price
Season
spring, summer
color
yellow, pink
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