Showing posts with label inspiration board. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration board. Show all posts

Friday, December 12, 2008

Icy Cold Inspiration Board

For December, how about an ice blue, white snowflake with touches of silver inspitation board? When I started this I was thinking cold and icy. An Elegant, Winter Wonderland! Not at all what we get here in Southern California~unless it's man-made.

Silver Snowflake Invitation{Invitation Consultants}
Winter Table Setting{
Canada~Vancouver Courier}
White Bouquet{
The Knot}
Snowflake Cookies{
FraziCake Blog}
Snowflake Earrings{
Tiffany}
Ice Cuff Links{
Etsy}
Ice Blue Bridesmaid Dress{
Eden Bridals}
Snowflake Wine Stopper{
Beau-Coup}
Candy Display~
The Knot
Sugar Dusted White Cake{
InStyle Magazine}
Crystal Shoes{
Bellissima Bridal Shoes}
Snowflake Ice Sculpture{Ice Impressions}

Enjoy,


Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween!


In honor of Halloween here's a black and orange board. A touch of Halloween and a little glamorous. Don't you just love the black velvet gown? Next year Halloween is a Saturday so if you decide to get married on October 31st you don't need to go goth or scary.
Enjoy,

~Happy 75th Birthday Mom, wherever you may be~

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Autumn Inspiration

I am from Southern California and here we don't really see the changing of the seasons. September is still hot and sometimes it's hot even into October. Our trees don't change colors and we have to drive for awhile before we can see a farm or pick apples. However, I love the colors and texture of the season. I am also a October baby so I have always been fascinated by Autumn. So this is a little sampling of the feeling of fall even if it doesn't seem like fall where you live and you have to manufacture it.


Enjoy,

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Mexican Inspiration Board

In honor of this week's Mexican Independence Day I thought we should feature a Mexican Inspiration Board. Mexico is a very colorful place. So this one features the many colors of Mexico and also a couple of must haves at Mexican weddings.

  • Almost all Mexican weddings (bodas) include a Mariachi Band.
  • These favors include milagros. Little religious medals. From Brides.
  • This is at Hacienda Las Trancas, located in the heart of Mexico, about 4 hours northwest of Mexico City, in Guanajuato.
  • This floral cake is from The Knot.
  • The Los Muertos cake topper was found on Brides.
  • The fountain picture was taken at Las Trancas.
  • How about personalized Hot Sauce for a favor?
  • Arras are coins used during the Mexican wedding ceremony. A groom gives his bride 13. Arras symbolize the groom's promise to support his family.
  • Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies. Yum! From Epicurious.
  • This Table Scape was found on The Knot.
  • A little Senor and Senorita favor. Found on Santa Barbara Wedding.
  • Invitation from Exclusively Weddings.
  • Sangria photo from Eat Around the Pitt.
  • Bout from The Knot.

Adios,

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Golden Anniversary Board

Happy 50th Anniversary Mom & Dad!


This board is in honor of the two people who raised me on this, their Golden Anniversary.

My parents were married 50 years ago today.In my grandparents backyard under an avacado tree. My mom wore a blue dress and had flowers in her hair. My Dad wore a navy suit. If you read my posts you know that I lost my mother three years ago, and we won't be having a party today to celebrate them. Five years ago, my now husband and I were able to celebrate their 45th with them. I am glad we were able to at least celebrate that one in style.

Here are some of the happenings from 1958.
This year’s calendar is the same as was in 1958. My parents were married on Saturday, August 30, 1958. 
Vice President: Richard M. Nixon
US Population: 174,881,904
Life expectancy: 69.6 years
Homicide Rate (per 100,000): 4.5

World Events
Army's Jupiter-C rocket fires first U.S. Earth satellite, 
Explorer I, into orbit (Jan. 31)
Gen. 
Charles de Gaulle becomes French premier (June 1), remaining in power until 1969

Entertainment
The Bridge on the River Kwai, Won the Academy Award for Best Picture
Alec Guinness, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Best Actor
Joanne Woodward, The Three Faces of Eve, Best Actress

Movies-Vertigo, Gigi, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Defiant Ones
Books-
Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Jack Kerouac, The Subterraneans

World Series
NY Yankees d. Milwaukee Braves 4-3
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.03 ($0.04 as of 8/1/58)

The Links for the Golden Inspiration Board

Gold Wedding Gown by Mon Cheri Bridals, Gold Reception from Brides, 50th Anniversary Invitation by Fine Stationary, Jimmy Choo shoes from Saks Fifth Avenue, Gold Bells from The Wedding Shop at The Knot, 1958 Gold CadillacGold Ribbon Boxes from The Knot, Champagne photo from Brides, Place Setting from The Knot, Gold rose from Enduring Rose, Gold Cake from Brides, Event scene: Bolsover CastleTuxedo & Vest from The Knot, Gold Swirl Invitation by Invitation Consultants, Crystal Bouquet by Gemcast




Monday, July 28, 2008

Think Pink

Soft, Girly Pink.
Romantic and Flowery. Oh, so Pretty.

I love pink {see A Joyeux Blog & A Joyeux Day's Website!!} While doing this board I was thinking romance. Soft pinks, lots of flowers, very girly, very pretty. Great for a Spring or Summer Wedding. Enjoy!
Flowers{Bride's Cafe}
Boutonniere{The Knot}
Chiffon Bridesmaid Dress{Jenny Yoo}
Cake{The Knot}
Shoes{The Knot}
Floral Wreath{Bride's Cafe}
Cake{The Knot}
Flower Girl{The Knot}
Favor{The Knot}
Pink Diamond Ring{A J Diamonds}
Table Scape{The Knot}
Rose Cocktail{Brides}
Table Scape {In Style Weddings}
Hanging Orchids{The Knot}
Bridesmaid Dress{Alfred Angelo}

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Black & White Inspiration Board

Black & White Damask
Classic & Elegant!!

I was going to wait and do this one later. These are the colors I have been using for years. My house is decorated in black & white. My clothes are mostly black & white, so I thought I would start off making inspiration boards of colors I normally don't use in my everyday life 1st. Then I fell in love with the chandelier and I couldn't resist. I decided damask was ideally suited to go with it. Here's my take on black & white. Enjoy!!!

Favors{Favor Ideas}
Table Scape{Jessica Claire}
Black Bouquet{Bloomery Weddings}
Cake{Wedding by Color}
Tux{The Knot}
Chandelier{The Bride's Cafe}
Dress{Stephanie James Couture}
White Bouquet{Dream Wedddings on a Budget}
Ring Bearer Pillow{Estilo Weddings}
Shoe{Martinez Valero at Nordstrom}
Table Scape{Wedding by Color}
Cake{Brides}
Invitatation{Esty}

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Happy Birthday Christy!!!


A Purple Inspiration Board
with touches of Green for a Modern look.

In honor of my niece Christy, I thought I would do an inspiration board of her favorite color with touches of her daughter's favorite color, green. By using a deep color it gives it a more modern feel.
Purple hasn't always been Christy's fav color. I remember when she loved orange, then around 6 she changed her mind and ever since it's been all about purple. So here's to you Christy & Summer for the inspiration! Happy Birthday #32, Kiddo!!!
Bouquet{The Knot}
Rock Candy{Brides}
Cake{The Knot}
Centerpiece{Brides}
Cookie(Brides}
Tablescape(The Knot}
Bridesmaid Dress{Alfred Angelo}
Beverages{Brides}
Boutonniere{Wedding Weblog}
Escort Cards{The Knot}

Friday, July 4, 2008

Happy 4th of July

In honor of Independence Day, I thought I would do a Red, White & Blue Inspiration Board. You can do the patriotic colors without having the flag emblazoned on everything. Next year we will celebrate 4th of July on a Saturday and why not do the colors for your patriotic wedding. Plus, as a bonus you get to cap the evening off a great firework display and hand out sparklers to your guests.
So here's wishing everybody and fun & safe 4th of July weekend.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Hot Summer Days!!!


Sunny Yellow & Cool Blue

It's actually the last day of spring and it's 100 degrees outside so I thought I'll try my hand at an inspiration board. So here is my 1st based on the hot, summer sun & fresh, cool water. Nice refreshing lemonade, yellow Gerber daisies, blue umbrellas, fans to keep cool, a beautiful view, a delicious cake and bridesmaids in yellow & blue.
Enjoy!!