Dog design

Psychologists say that pets make people happier, but even if you don't have one, you can still bring dog design into your home to make you smile. Here are seven cute pieces...

1. Dog-walker mug, $10.95.
2. Dachshund bookends, $150.
3. Wallpaper, $180. (How amazing is this?!)
4. Dog print, $38.
5. Brass dog for your desk, $28.
6. Glass, $6.
7. Custom pet portrait, $225.

Do you have a dog?

P.S. Puppy butt! Plus, dog names and more round-ups...

(Layout by Rachel for Cup of Jo. Brass dog photo from High Street Market)

Rehearsal Dinner Planning and Design {Entwined 2012 - Annie + Tyler}

Last spring, we had the wonderful opportunity to plan and design the rehearsal dinner for Entwined 2012 - an amazing wedding weekend giveaway featuring some of the best central Texas vendors. Needless to say, we were super excited to be included! I want to give special thanks to Kristin Light and Brandi at Country Sugar for asking me to participate. 
Several couples were in the running, and Annie and Tyler won with the most votes. Annie and Tyler were a dream to work with. They were super sweet and grateful for all the work going into their wedding festivities. They also loved all my ideas and that didn't hurt :). Hope married life is treating you right, Annie and Tyler!
Let me tell you a bit about the design. I wanted to create a French boutique atmosphere using lots of colors, shapes, and textures. Elegant, eclectic, and fun. Luckily, I had an amazing team of vendors to help me carry it out. Overall Entwined planning by Country Sugar. We provided planning and design for the rehearsal dinner portion. The Creative Parasol created all the paper goods, including one of my favorite invitations of all time. Kristin Light Photographie captured the event beautifully. Fresh Urban Flowers provided the gorgeous arrangements full of dahlias, roses, and ranunculus to name a few. Loot Vintage Rentals brought some of their beautiful vintage furniture and decor items. The Cupcake Bar provided delicious cupcake favors to guests. Whim Event Rentals provided linens and tabletop items. Event Ignition turned the room pink for us! Uptown Blanco was the setting and caterer. All graciously donated by the vendors. 



{Photos courtesy of Kristin Light Photographie}

Wedding Design {Jessica + Derek}

Hurray! It's time to post Jessica and Derek's lovely wedding photos by Griffin Photography. The big day took place at The Vineyards at Garden Ridge. I had the privilege to create a wedding design based on a few things the bride loved: flowers in wooden boxes and a romantic, rustic aesthetic. Lots of family and friends helped us pull off all the design projects, which I think gave the event a sweet, handcrafted feel. Barbie Foerster created all the beautiful florals and I think they fit the vision quite perfectly! Our pal Lauren of The Creative Parasol designed the wedding stationary, including the save the date, invitation, program, and thank-you-kindly stamp for favor bags. See end of post for the team of vendors that helped execute the perfect day for Jessica and Derek!

Event Design and Planning {Bird Dog Wedding}Photography {Griffin Photography}Venue/Day-Of Coordination/Rentals/Catering {The Vineyards at Garden Ridge}Florist {Barbie Foerster}Paper Goods {The Creative Parasol}Cake {Nancy Kraft}Officiant {Daniel Seydler}Bride's Dress {Casa Blanca from Celebrations} Bridesmaids Dresses {ML Monique Lhullier}Hair and Makeup {Felger and Friends}Band {This is Our Band}Bride's Hangar and Here-Comes-the-Bride Sign {Etsy}Lots of projects by the bride, groom, friends, and family!



Congratulations, Jessica and Derek! I love you guys! Thank you for including me in your special day.{03.31.12}

Wedding Design {Lori + Nathan}

Oh, man! Where do I begin...It was SO fun helping design this wedding and there were many reasons for that. Number one being that this was my best friend's wedding!! And, I was the matron of honor - hurray! And, I got to spend so much quality fun time with family and friends along the way - bonus!  
Lori and Nathan put on an eclectic, colorful garden fiesta that played with vintage and modern elements - in turn, producing a totally unique wedding that reflected their fun-loving personalities. The San Antonio Botanical Garden provided the perfect setting for this magical day. This wedding turned out so beautifully that Style Me Pretty Texas featured it!
Katherine O'Brien Photography snapped these amazing photos. 

Girls getting ready. Lori wore beautiful Kate Spade Clume wedges and a gorgeous Modern Trousseau gown from Unbridaled in Austin. Pretty make-up by Nisa Nicole Makeup Artistry.

The Creative Parasol designed the program fans and Eden's Echo arranged all the flowers.

Bouquets featured dahlias, ranunculus, billy balls, hypericum berries, scabiosa pods, snapdragon, hydrangeas, and roses to name a few. So pretty!
For favors, Lori and Nathan gave guests succulents from Nature's Herb Farm in baby jars. Table elements: flowers arranged by Eden's Echo in a mix of vintage vessels collected by the bride, groom, family, and friends; framed table numbers by The Creative Parasol; and green/cream and gold/cream chevron table runners sewn by a friend. Each table was a little different than the next!


This precious little teapot was found at Max's Haus Mercantile in New Braunfels. 

Table assignments by The Creative Parasol. Lots of vintage goodies. g(room) and b(ride) letters from Anthropologie.


Lori and Nathan's ceremony overlooked the Lucile Halsell Conservatory at the Garden. Aisle poms made by your's truly!



Workin' my aisle pom magic. Billy balls, hypericum berries, and greenery for the groom's boutonniere. Pretty head table layout.



Gorgeous Lori in the arbor area. Bridesmaids with program fans. More table layout.


Tables in the fountain plaza. Bride behind the honeycomb garland (your's truly). Bride's Omi's ring (her something blue - so sweet).
Ceremony captured in the pond's reflection. Mr. and Mrs. Dimmitt!!!! Honeycombs!
The happy couple!
Wedding party letting loose after the ceremony! Girls in shades of green, cream, and yellow. Boys in blue seersucker. 
Wedding sign by the bride's brother. Honeycombs, again! Beautiful bride and groom.
Dessert table with vintage cake stands, platters, and bowls. Pretty and delicious cakes by Ayon's Bakery. Brownies and cookies by friends and family.
Succulents all ready for guests to take!
Bride and bridesmaids crafted ribbon wands to send off the bride and groom! Here I am showing you how to wave it :). 
Lori and Nathan making their grand exit! What a celebration!

A few Holga shots from Katherine O' Brien. 
What I love most about this wedding is how family, friends, and vendors came together to pull off a vision. The collaboration between those three parties not only makes a wedding look amazing, but makes it  meaningful to the couple. 
Congratulations, Lori and Nathan! I love you guys! Thank you for including me in your special day.
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