Grab your barnyard pals and let’s go to the farm for a fall harvest birthday celebration! Fall is nearing and with it all the cozy things we love. This birthday styling was inspired by beloved seasonal activities, like picking apples, pumpkins, then eating all the best spiced treats. Mateo’s first birthday was celebrated in the…
Traveling to … Lisboa Moments + a Setúbal Lunch
Whenever I go to Portugal, I’m fortunate to spend time in Lisboa’s Caparica coast. Having family there, it’s always a treat being a close drive to the city and also near its beautiful beaches. Sometimes my stays are jammed packed with adventures, others too short but oh-so sweet. This year was somewhere in the middle,…
Floral Inspiration :: By the Seaside
A collector of “gizmos, whozits, whatzits & thingsmabobs“…a treasure trove of summer’s wonders. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a collector of sorts. A child collecting seashells, tiny vintage trinkets, fairies and flowers, from fresh to dried petal. It’s all shaped who I am as a creative today. Summer is a…
Traveling to … Palacio de Queluz | The Details
You’ve joined me as we’ve admired every beautiful room, hallway and corner of the Palacio Nacional de Queluz. We’ve promenaded along their lovely Gardens and gazed onto their ornate fountains. Now, let me show my favorite part; its intricate and captivating details. The details, so rich and dense, yet so delicate and calming. Details that…
Traveling to … Palacio de Queluz | The Gardens
The immense beauty of the Palacio Nacional de Queluz is so vast, that in order to truly savor this beautiful summer day, I’m sharing it with you in parts. Today, we’re taking a nice calm walk around its Jardins Superiores, also known as its Upper Gardens. After making your way within the stunning interiors of…
A 90’s “Decades Of” Themed 30th Birthday
Nostalgia is a classic party as any. And when it comes to celebrating your milestone 30th birthday, many have chosen to live out their favorite decades. For Marc’s surprise 30th in May, not only were we showcasing all his favorite things from the 1990’s but we were also celebrating every decade of him. From childhood,…
Traveling to …. Palacio Nacional de Queluz
Let me take you to what has become one of my favorite places. A place so special, so inspiring and left me creatively refreshed and renewed. There aren’t enough words to describe, nor photos that can do the beauty of the Palacio Nacional de Queluz, justice. It’s often been referred to as the Versailles of…
Traveling to … Peniche & the Archipelago of Berlengas
Peniche, the seaside town known for its fishing, delicious marine dishes, and of course the unbeatable surfing… A famed coastal town that has retained much of its charm and quietness, despite the ever growing tourism. Peniche is also the only place one can be to visit the Berlengas; a Portuguese archipelago consisting of small islands….
Styling Inspiration :: Classic Green & White Details
If there is one color palette I have styled the most with my clients, and that has become one of the most popular for event design, it’s green and white. It’s a color scheme that is classic and a natural neutral, lending itself well to any event from a birthday to its most preferred, a…
Styling Inspiration :: French Blue Garden Party
There are certain design styles that are deemed classic, whether they incorporate details that veer more on the vintage side or on the modern and sleek. The palette naturally evokes that lovely versatility that lends itself well to any type of occasion. Celebrating the arrival of a baby boy or special event, like a 1st…
