yes, please

Lauren & Jacob on Green Wedding Shoes!

2010-12-15T09:00:00.000-08:00

Remember this inspiration board? Well, Lauren and Jacob's wedding is up on Green Wedding Shoes! See the story here. We loved everything about this one - the Oskar Fischinger motion painting projections on the walls, the bride's stunning chuppah design, the geometric paper formations we created, the burgundy dahlias, Lauren's adoration for all things typography, and the celebration of art that encompassed the entire day. Thank you Lauren and Jacob for making us a part of your very special day!

*photos by Will Keeler

The More You Know...

2010-12-15T08:54:00.000-08:00

So many of our clients don't realize that we make pretty flowers. So... we thought we would let you know with this little mash-up of a few of our designs. Enjoy the prettiness.

*photos by Max Wanger, Sarah Yates, Bonnie Tsang, Annie McElwain, Erin Hearts Court, Feather Love, Charley Star, and Will Keeler.

Rue Goes Blue {christmas!}

2010-12-07T16:09:00.001-08:00

A little mash-up of our Jingle Girl Rock spread we styled for Rue shoot. See the story in their issue 2 and check out the BASH, PLEASE blog for more photo goodies from Feather Love. We adore the Girls With Glasses and all our friends who contributed to the shoot. Go Rue, Happy Holidays!

Ace Halloween Rocked It!

2010-11-05T16:50:00.000-07:00

the weekend's here and I'm still recovering from our whirlwind weekend last week. so many amazing projects to end the season with a bang. first this gorgeous wedding at Marvimon (the stunning photos by Max to come soon). Then, we packed up our Prius and hit the road for Ace Halloween in Palm Springs. And it was epic. I'll let the too-good-to-be-true Smilebooth photos speak for themselves.

Even more images to come from this spooky couple. Big love to Flashy and Sharky for hosting an kick ass party with us. I'm ready to do it again. What do you say...Halloween in July anyone?

Kristen + John : Inspiration Board

2010-10-27T20:21:00.000-07:00

well kiddies, it's our last wedding of the season and we're going out with a bang. kristen + john are getting married saturday at Marvimon. above is our project board and floral inspiration board for the super cute, hippy-dippy couple - chock full of crafty, natural, earthy elements with a perfectly homespun feel. Max Wanger will be there to capture every precious detail. Heirloom LA will be supplying the delectable grub. And Flashy spinning the grooves. I told you, we're going out with a bang. i meant it.

Lauren + Jacob: Inspiration Board

2010-10-13T08:08:00.000-07:00

It's wedding mode here at bash, please. We're in heavy production for an artful, avante garde wedding this weekend. Lauren and Jacob are getting married at this guy's studio in Venice and we are doing the floral and decor - including some pretty exciting installations. Oskar Fischinger stop motion paintings on the wall, 3-D paper sculptures, typography painted on the tables, deep hued autumnal florals, outdoor lounge vignettes with Found, lots of antique pewter, a custom aluminum chuppah draped with snow camo (designed by the uber talented bride!), and lots more! We can't wait to see how it all comes together. Love working with couples who get excited about the uncommon and are willing to push the conventions...

oh yeah, and there's this...

2010-10-08T16:06:00.000-07:00

Hitched from Shark Pig on Vimeo.

HITCHED Photo Roll

2010-10-08T09:45:00.000-07:00

We snagged some of the most talented ladies in photography for HITCHED. They totally killed it! Check out their photos from the day. Thanks girls - we love you and your mad skills!

all photos above by Sarah Yates Photography

all photos above by Bonnie Tsang Photography

all images above by charley*star photography

all images above by Annie McElwain Photography

all photos above by featherlove photography

2010-10-07T09:13:00.000-07:00

We're hosting a little shindig for our dear friend Jaime next Friday at the little seed in Larchmont.. Her book Prudent Advice has just hit stores and it's time to celebrate her authordom. join us for a night of sweets, bubbly, and great advice. RSVP to jaime@prudentbaby.com

HELLS YEAH!

2010-09-29T14:26:00.000-07:00

Our double header week was double awesomeness. HITCHED went off without, well, a hitch. it was one helluva a good time hanging out with old friends and meeting new ones. we drank, we ate, we said CHEESE, we rocked out the dance party. if you missed it, don't fret, we're already getting set to announce the next one very VERY soon. keep an eye out. for now, check out a few of the early bird write ups floating around the blogosphere.

two days after HITCHED, we killed it at Emily and David's wedding. Killed it. Absolutely can't wait to share all of the awesomeness, but for now check out the sweet sweet couple (as captured by rockstar Noa of feather love Photography).

one helluva week

2010-09-21T22:31:00.000-07:00

You already know we've got HITCHED on thursday, but did you know we're also working on one helluva a wedding on Saturday? it's true, and we are so excited to see this sweet vintage, home spun, rock and roll wedding come to life. check out the inspiration board. don't you want to live in it? not only is the aesthetic right up our alley, but the bride and groom are two of our favorite actors. we'll spill the beans later, but take our word for it - these two are awesome. it's gonna be one helluva week - see you on the other side...

Alexndra + Greg on 100 Layer Cake!

2010-09-13T11:21:00.000-07:00

Alexandra and Greg's gorgeous backyard wedding is featured on 100LayerCake! We loved this couple and their style. Thanks to Bonnie and Heirloom LA for the awesomeness they brought to the day.

Check out the full post on 100 Layer Cake here.

Michelle + Matt on Style Me Pretty!

2010-08-31T09:19:00.000-07:00

we admit it - we love us some confetti here at bash, please! check out this playfully sweet wedding full of color and fun! big love to Style Me Pretty and Emilia Jane for the post. Check out the rest of Raya's pretty pretty pictures here. Congrats Michelle + Matt! xo

it's a double wedding weekend!

2010-08-27T08:23:00.000-07:00

We've got two weddings this weekend! Today's wedding is at the stunning Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu (there are zebras there!) Then Saturday, we shift gears from rural to urban for a wedding at the crazy chic and stylish Siren Studios. can't wait to share them both with you! in the meantime...a sneak at our inspiration board for today's wedding with Lacy & Gordon...happy weekend!

succulentLOVE in C Magazine!

2010-08-22T21:02:00.000-07:00

It's here it's here! The September issue of C Magazine has hit newstands and I'm thrilled to say succulentLOVE is featured! I'm in love with everything C Mag puts out each month, so it's a huge honor to be part of the issue. A big heartfelt thank you to Alison Clare Steingold for choosing the canoe arrangement I created for drybar's launch party to represent the season. muah!

mantra.

2010-08-11T08:31:00.000-07:00

...with 6 events packed in this month, the stress and agita are creeping in. i'm trying to remember this sentiment each morning to stave off crank-face-kelly. here's to happy winning out!

andy + edie on OnceWed

2010-08-04T10:06:00.000-07:00

check out our latest bash, please shoot on OnceWed! this was one of the best times we've had working on a shoot - pure, indulgent fun. i mean, how often do you get to paint the centers of daisies black?! big love to andy and edie for an endless amount of inspiration and chutzpah!

check out our mod little creation here, here & here.

Event Design/Styling: bash, please (yes, please design + bash eco events)
Photography: featherlove
Location: Siren Studios
Rentals: Town & Country
Cake: bittersweet treats

better together

2010-08-03T22:18:00.000-07:00

check out our bash, please interview up on the HITCHED blog! yee-haw!

HITCHED - sneek peek

2010-07-23T12:29:00.000-07:00

HITCHED is right around the corner kiddies and Paige, Audrey and I have cooked up a purty little inspiration board to get you all excited. Our participants have all been snagged (minus a few last minute surprises of course!) and the stable is jumping with some serious talent. if you havent already go get your tickets cause they are going fast - and we wouldnt want you to miss out on this bushwackin' good time.

sneak peek: Kim & Omar

2010-07-14T11:16:00.000-07:00

i was beyond thrilled when Emily contacted me to do the florals for her clients' wedding. then i did cartwheels when she told me they wanted to use ALL succulents. um, hello, amazingness. The wedding was just this past weekend at seven degrees in laguna beach and I can't wait to show you all of the beautiful pictures. for now, here's a bit of a sneak peek of the bride's bouquet and wedding cake overflowing with some succulentLOVE.

just for the heck of it

2010-07-08T11:20:00.000-07:00

i'm up to my eye balls in a sea of succulents for an all succulent wedding this weekend. yes, you heard it right, ALL succulents. i can't wait to see it all come together. anyways, since i'm living in a sea of greens this week i figured i'd bring some color to the blog with these lovelies i arranged special for my mom's visit a couple weeks ago. these flowers are long gone, and unfortunately she's back home too but, what the heck, it's nice to reminiscnce.

On design*sponge: Nautical Crab Boil

2010-07-02T10:52:00.000-07:00

For our second spin around the globe for design*sponge, Paige and I landed squarely in the ocean. great. we took another spin, and again landed our selves in the sea. obviously the universe was trying to tell us something. So we put on our captain's hats and set forth to create a sweet nautical inspired crab boil birthday party! Miss Bonnie Tsang captured all the fun. Check out all the red, white and blue here. Happy 4th of July!

meet pickle

2010-06-18T16:59:00.000-07:00

without further ado, i introduce you to our little pickle.

andy + edie : inspi board

2010-06-15T16:53:00.000-07:00

get excited, there's another Once Wed photoshoot on its way. Andy Warhol + Edie Sedgwick. we know, not a couple couple, but you can't deny they loved each other. and you definitely can't argue that their style wasn't utterly inspiring. Me and Paige are working with the peach of a lady Feather Love and shooting at the new event space at Siren Studios in Hollywood. and yes, there will be bananas.

sneak peek : fatima & matt

2010-06-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

just back from the desert for a wedding in Joshua Tree...can't wait to share more photos of the lovely couple and their day. Congratulations Fatima and Matt!

new to the shop!

2010-06-09T08:11:00.000-07:00

we've got a new addition to the shop! the talented Jen Kuroki has created yet another brilliant piece for us at succulentLOVE called the tear.drop. lovely isn't it? each is handmade ceramic with a bright white gloss. we just love how our succulents look nestled in each one. go ahead, order one for yourself!

oh, and beasties are coming in regularly now, so get your orders in! xo

succulentLOVE in ReadyMade!

2010-06-04T11:16:00.000-07:00

I've been an avid reader of ReadyMade forever and just LOVE perusing all of the amazing DIY projects in each issue. Imagine my excitement when RM's editor (the lovely Amy P) contacted me about succulentLOVE contributing an outdoor entertaining idea for their June/July issue. My mister and i came up with a fun idea for repurposing reclaimed bricks as planters.

Pick up the June/July issue to see all of their great summer DIY ideas!

Ready...Set...H I T C H E D!

2010-06-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

I know i say this a lot, but i am SUPER excited to share some big news today. Audrey, Paige and I have cooked up something awesome. we're pulling together an amazing group of people to create HITCHED, a curated wedding event. the line-up of vendors will seriously knock your socks off! and because we like to tease, we'll be revealing one fabulous vendor a day. check it out. www.hitchedevent.com

we're getting a dog

2010-05-26T17:34:00.000-07:00

and her name is Pickle! getting persmission to get a pup in the same apartment we've lived in for 7 years was my anniversary gift to the mister (that and his favorite homemade pickles). we adopted her over the weekend and she's FINALLY coming home on saturday. the cutest little terrier mix you'll ever meet. don't worry buckets of photos to come. I can't wait to bore all of you with the umpteenth puppy story every week.

around the world with bash, please: coffee cupping

2010-05-24T16:07:00.000-07:00

Paige and I teamed up to concept and design an entertaining column for design*sponge. as part of a monthly post we'll be going global and designing our events around a different region, country or culture. fun right? we'll be travelling the world through each area's unique experiences and tastes.

our first stop? Seattle, Washington

inspired by my recent trip, we focused on Seattle's characteristic coffee culture, and specifically the boutique roasters around the city that offer "coffee cupping" to caffeinated aficionados. like wine tasting for coffee lovers, cupping is a collective way to understand and appreciate the nuances of the various beans. Honestly, what's more Seattle than coffee and donuts and getting snuggly with friends?

For the florals, i wanted to capture the lush, damp feel of the region. I fashioned a natural table runner out of dense moss sprouting with white Scabiosa, Helleborus, Maidenhair Fern, and Lily of the Valley. We used coffee tins as containers and topped them again with the "sprouting moss". As a final touch we scattered glass jars with single sprigs of lilly of the valley on books and newspapers.

we incorporated so many fun (and easy) DIY ideas into this shoot. find all of the details at Design*Sponge - including the perfect coffee-house mix Paige put together.

We're just now coming down from the coffee high and itching to land on our next stop...can't wait to see where we end up!

must remember this

2010-05-14T20:54:00.000-07:00

via miss mary ruffle

barbie + ken

2010-05-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to finally share photos from our very first (official) bash, please wedding! Barbie + Ken (yes, those are really their names) were married in a gorgeous backyard affair in March. The adorable couple was so fun to work with and gave us freedom to work our bash, please magic. The result was a super sweet wedding for a super sweet couple. Jen, from Green Wedding Shoes featured the wedding on her blog, head over there for more details from the day.

Now, feast your eyes on these beauties from the talented Miss Bonnie Tsang....

and a few studio photos taken by my mister:

our one year holiday

2010-05-05T10:57:00.000-07:00

the mister and i turned one last weekend and we took a trip back to palm springs to celebrate. we had a great time enjoying lots of sun + beers + card games. we stayed at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club, ate at our favorite restaurant, toured the Lautner exhibit, ate at Cheeky's TWICE, hiked an amazing oasis in the desert, shopped the vintage boutiques, played records, danced on the patio, read through our year of notes, visited the place it all happened, and relaxed, relaxed, relaxed. it was divine. can't wait to ring in year two.

{Once Wed} Johhny + June

2010-05-04T14:04:00.000-07:00

i'm so behind in my blogging, but really excited for this post. for April's OnceWed bash, please photo shoot we channeled the sweet love of Johnny Cash & June Carter. We headed down south (ok, Irvine) to a small farm (ok, golf course) to create this darling scene. the super talented Sarah Yates snapped pics and even helped us clean up hay. we were naughty cowgirls later in the day, but that's a story for another time. Enjoy all of the photos here and here on OnceWed.

we're one!

2010-04-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

the mister and i are off to palm springs for a few days to celebrate our first year of marriage together. i can't quite believe it's been a year already! here are a few (ok, a LOT!) of my favorite photos from the most amazing day of our lives....

all photo amazingness courtesy of erinheartscourt

lately

2010-04-30T08:34:00.000-07:00

some of the pretty things we've been working on lately over here at succulentLOVE...

on Refinery 29!!

2010-04-28T22:16:00.000-07:00

i'm an avid reader of refinery29 (how else would i know that the flower child look is back for spring/summer? yay!) anyways, i digress. today the fashion forward site psoted their "Complete Wedding Inspiration Guide" and so many of my favorite blogs were included: Once Wed, Cup of Jo, 100 Layer Cake and Green Wedding Shoes. Imagine my surprise when scolling through i noticed TWO images from my own work. An image from our most recent bash, please shoot inspired by Johnny & June (more on that later) was featured in the collage for Once Wed and our Peony Box for 100 Layer Cake! thanks refinery29!

100 Layer Cake Guest Post

2010-04-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday Loves! I'm off to Indio, CA to set up at an event for Stagecoach. Then i'll be enjoying the desert weather for a few days - lucky me! Before I depart, i wanted to share some images from my guest post series on 100 Layer Cake this week. The girls were nice enough to invite me to share some centerpiece ideas with their readers while Kristina is enjoying her little bundle of joy on maternity leave. I had a great time working with my mister to come up with everyday objects to use and upcycle to create some unique centerpieces. I really love how they turned out and I hope you do too. You can see the full posts with DIY instructions here, here, and here

One of my favorites, the cinder block centerpiece didnt run, so I'll share it with you here:

A cinder block as wedding décor? Why not? These inexpensive building materials clean up quite nice.

Onto the makeover.

First, using acrylic paint I painted each cinder block with the corresponding table number. It helps to trace an outline of the number in pencil first. If you’re unsure of your painting skills you can find stencils to use as a guide for your numbers. To create the arrangement, you’ll need a glass container that fits snuggly inside the center and a couple small pin frogs, or one big one. Simply place the glass container inside the middle of the cinder block. Affix the pin frogs and add water. Arrange your flowers with rustic flair and you’ve got yourself a centerpiece.

Don’t you just love how the rough cinder block plays against the delicate nature of these flowers? Gorgeous.

Martha Stewart : Pretty in Pink!

2010-04-20T17:35:00.000-07:00

we're tickled pink! Bash, Please (me and Paige, obvs) styled this photoshoot for Martha Stewart's wedding blog! Our parameters: "make it pink!" dream come true (especially for pink-loving Paige). For this shoot we visited the kids table and created our vision just for the littlest guests. We had just about the cutest models you could imagine (and they work for cookies) ;) The lovely Bonnie Tsang worked her magic with the kiddies to shoot these amazing images. Jaime from Prudent Baby created those sweet headpieces and that darling bowtie. Danielle from Bittersweet gave us all one gorgeous sugar high. Read the full post here.

spring is in the air

2010-04-17T15:31:00.000-07:00

oh couldn't you just die! i enjoyed playing in the flowers today. the beautiful coral peonies, white anenomes, and sweet smelling lilac. oh, spring is here my friends and i'm loving every second of it.

it's a great day for a photoshoot y'all

2010-04-16T12:29:00.000-07:00

yee haw, we've got one heck of a photoshoot planned for today. Paige and I are throwing on our cowboy boots and heading south with Sarah Yates for our latest OnceWed photoshoot. Here's our inspiration board for the day...can't wait to share photos from this toe tappin' day.

happy weekend y'all!

meet bash,please

2010-04-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

it's official. i've got a partner-in-crime. if you read this blog you know that i LOVE to team up with this fabulous lady for lots and lots and lots of creative collaborations. well, we've decided to make it official - and DailyCandy is helping us get the word out.

We're teaming up to offer our combined creative juiciness to clients. Because two heads are better than one afterall. together we offer styling, coordination, florals and design all in one pretty package. awesome, right?

check out today's Daily Candy where we're happy to be featured with some of my favorite ladies.

then, pop over to our fancy new site here and say hello!

A succulentLOVE collaboration

2010-04-08T06:57:00.000-07:00

the uber talented Jen Kuroki and I have partnered up for a little collab. You see, Jen makes these amazing ceramic containers and she approached me to do something custom for succulentLOVE. The lovable, impish beastie you see above is the result of our little tryst. cute right? these guys are available as part of a VERY limited edition starting next week for $95. Don't worry, when they run out we'll make more - it will just take some patience on your part. :) We'll be offering these guys and some other equally adorable designs in the months to come.

cocktails, cupcakes and shoes - oh my!

2010-04-07T18:49:00.000-07:00

If you live in the Los Angeles area you should definitely pop into Confederacy this Sunday for their Jenni Kayne trunkshow. I'll be there with some cuppielove deliciousness and sticking around for a bit to try on some pretty shoes. Just don't tell my husband.

JENNI KAYNE TRUNKSHOW

SUNDAY APRIL 11, 1-5pm

@ Confederacy

4661 Hollywood Boulevard

Between Vermont & Hillhurst

{Once Wed} Georgia + Alfred

2010-03-31T11:33:00.000-07:00

my favorite photshoot yet is up on OnceWed. i love the beautifully muted tones tucked among rugged textural elements. i love the vast serene landscapes that frame these images. i love the truly wonderful ladies (Paige + Charley) that i had the pleasure of collaborating with. not only did we brave a 4 am drive into the desert, but we did it with great joy of anticipation and a mutual love + respect. this process was fulfilling on so many levels. I hope you enjoy our wedding scape inspired by Georgia O'Keefe and Alfred Stieglitz. See all four posts here.

i love seattle so much i could marry it

2010-03-30T16:32:00.000-07:00

sorry honey, but i really did fall in love with a city this weekend. Erin and I flew up to Seattle Friday afternoon to spend the weekend with our dear friends Ian + Reid. These two are incredible hosts and set to putting together an intensely curated itinerary as soon as we hit purchase on the Virgin America website. Here's a little peek into our weekend and all of the lovely things we got to see and do.

FRIDAY
Upon arriving, we quickly changed and headed to the Olympic Sculpture Park. It's a pathway along the water front that winds around and shows off different views of the city and an amazing collection of sculptural art. My favorite piece was a candy apple red structure called Eagle by Alexander Calder. Then we made our way towards the cocktails. (It was Friday after all). We walked to Tavern law in Capitol Hill. On a far wall of the restaurant is an old-fashioned black phone. Reid dialed a number and we were buzzed in. Following a winding staircase lined with 1940's photos of nude flappers, we entered Needle & Thread, a quaint little speakeasy where we ordered cocktails based on flavor profiles (vodka base with herbal, citrus notes for me). What came was a beautifully mixed delight made with vodka, Lillet, cardamom bitters and basil. best. cocktail. ever. We finished out the night around the corner with dinner at Quinn's Pub.

SATURDAY
Up bright and early, we grabbed coffee and sweet morning treats at Victrola Coffee on 15th. Well caffinated and bundled up we boarded the ferry to Bainbridge Island. The ferry ride (albeit cold cold cold) was a highlight of the trip. The Seattle landscape is so stunning. In Bainbridge we did some window shopping (ok, and a little actual shopping too) and hopped back on the ferry back to Seattle. Lunch was perfect at Oddfellows Cafe. Exposed brick walls, vintage typewriters, and some great beers on tap. With full bellies we scooted off to Pike Place market to watch some handsome fish mongers toss their wares around, scour (and later devour) some yummy cheeses at Beecher's Cheese, and pick up a couple bottles of wine from Pike & Western Wine Shop. Back at the house we relaxed a bit and washed down those cheeses with bubbles, a bit of red and the Ramen Noodle Chocolate bar Erin picked up at the market. Cocktail time again so we headed to Unicorn back in Capitol Hill. It's sort of a French Circus Burlesque themed bar. loved it. The best drink of the night was the Hellicorn - made with Fireball Whiskey and ginger ale. We walked to the Tin Table (above Oddfellows and next to the cutest dance hall) for a later dinner and then over to Pony for a fun nightcap with the boys.

SUNDAY
Waking up wasn't so easy this time, but thankfully Seattle is riddled with amazing coffee shops. We drove to Ballard for brunch at Bastille Cafe & Bar. Then strolled through the farmer's market. (btw, porta-potties in Seattle are called Honey Buckets - yet another reason to love this city) Then we made our way through a bit of rain to the mecca of the city: Stumptown Cafe. I've been lucky enough to sample their genius coffee at the Ace in Palm Springs, but never in latte form. heaven. We enjoyed said lattes and a little apple pie pocket. Then at 3, we scurried downstairs for their daily "cupping". Much like a wine tasting for coffee aficionados. I came away a huge fan of their Hairbender blend. Go figure. After learning more than I ever needed to know about coffee (and i say that in the best way possible) we headed to Molly Moon's for some homemade ice cream to take the edge off our buzz. Strawberry Balsamic & Salted Caramel for me. Full and happy as can be, we packed our bags and waved goodbye to our dear dear friends. I am completely smitten with Seattle and can't wait to come back.

yes, please on Martha!!

2010-03-26T09:05:00.000-07:00

Yup, you heard it right, yes, please was featured on Martha Stewart Weddings website! This is such a dream come true and I couldn't be more excited. I literally had goosebumps when I saw the feature. And when they did a follow up post with some of my planning sketches -- i died! Come back next week for a full blog post on Joo & Jacob's amazing SmogShoppe wedding. I've been dying to share all the prettiness with you for ages. For now check out the gallery and blog posts up on MARTHA! :) (still giddy, can you tell?)

georgia + alfred {the inspiration}

2010-03-23T08:26:00.000-07:00

last week Paige, Charley and I trekked out into unknown lands of goats and chickens to shoot a beautiful tablescape based on the love of Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Steiglitz. We'll be sharing all of the gorgeous photos very soon on OnceWed . for now, here's a peek into the inspiration behind the shoot.

martha martha martha!

2010-03-23T08:13:00.000-07:00

is a girl ever too old to squeal with glee? i think not. i mean how can one not when asked to put together a photoshoot for the lady of all things lovely herself - Martha Stewart! this is pretty exciting stuff. I teamed up with my favorite partner in crime to put together a sweet pink and grey inspired photoshoot for the Martha's Wedding Blog. We'll be sharing all the prettiness soon, but for now here's a sneak peek to tide you over. don't mind me, i'll be pinching myself in the corner...

barbie + ken {sneak peek}

2010-03-19T19:27:00.000-07:00

during the early years of mylife i probably witnessed the sweet nuptials of barbie and ken a few dozen times - they usually drove away happily in their red corvette before the reception as midge and skipper waved them on excitedly. well, tomorrow barbie and ken are getting married. no seriously. a real life barbie and ken tying the knot. impossibly cute isn't it? and to top off this incredibly sweet sundae, i get to spend the day working with Paige and Bonnie. it's like my childhood imagination come to life. lots more pics to come after the big day. xo

mix it up

2010-03-15T12:45:00.000-07:00

i'm delighted to share this with you...my oldest and dearest friend asked me to design a blog header for her latest project. an amazingly talented singer/songwriter, erin started her blog to keep track of all of life's interestingness, beauty and random happenings - the things all great songs are made of. it's like an ever-evolving mixtape of her life - cool concept huh? erin's an incredibly thoughtful purveyor of the world and I love seeing things through her eyes. you will too. take a minute to hop on over to her lovely blog and say hi while you're there.

friday randomness

2010-03-12T09:39:00.000-08:00

i made britney inspired cuppies for a friend's 30th birthday last week. what can i say, he's a big fan!
happy weekend! xo

A Stylish Living According to....ME!

2010-03-08T15:59:00.000-08:00

my dear dear friend + incredibly talented photographer bonnie tsang asked me to contribute to her blog's new column: A Stylish Living According To... eeep, what an honor! I mean, bonnie is one stylish lady. i was super nervous being the first to take part in her new column. but, as with everything i do with bonnie i ended up having a blast. thanks miss b. can't wait to see what's next. loves you.

helena + jonathan {sneak peek}

2010-03-04T14:02:00.000-08:00

I'm doing the flowers and coordination for a lovely couple this weekend. They are getting hitched tomorrow at city hall and celebrating with a luncheon for family and friends. This is Helena's bouquet for the ceremony tomorrow morning. She and her jazz musician husband-to-be wanted flowers that were fun, festive and embody the feel of a vibrant latin jazz tune. whatdya think? perfect harmony?
Come Sunday evening we'll be decking out Campanile Restaurant in some more vibrant, Brazilian inspired beauty.

dry bar blows into town!

2010-03-03T22:06:00.000-08:00

Drybar blew into town last week in style with a seriously stylish launch party. And what a lovely night it was celebrating the opening of Alli Webb's glamourous (and ingenious) blow dry bar. I had a fabulous time toasting to Alli + Mike's hair empire surrounded by a sea of perfectly coiffed folk.

The queen of all things fun and stylish planned this shindig and as usual pulled out all the stops. Along with DRY soda, O.N.E. drinks, Large Marge Sustainable catering, and Josie Maran Cosmetics, I was lucky enough to be a part of all this jazz. succulentLOVE designed the flowers + succulent installations and cuppieLOVE made the sweetest little vanilla bean cuppies.

Big thanks to the darling + talented charley*star for her super awesome picture taking skills. (love the one of me and the mister! :) )

Picture This: Around the House

2010-03-03T19:21:00.000-08:00

yes, please on minted

2010-03-01T16:34:00.000-08:00

our love nest design was selected by minted.com to be part of their wedding invitation catalog. we love being a part of the minted family. check out love nest and a ton of other pretty minted designs here. xo

today

2010-02-27T16:30:00.000-08:00

loveliness via mary ruffle

tahoe {in pictures}

2010-02-22T21:52:00.000-08:00

we ate, we drank, we skiied, we snuggled. a lovely time in Tahoe.

a mister turns 30

2010-02-18T08:07:00.000-08:00

today the man of my dreams, keeper of my heart, and generally awesome human being turns thirty. happy birthday to you my love. big xoxo's.

wish me {luck}

2010-02-17T17:23:00.000-08:00

while i'd love nothing more than to set my sights on the beautiful sunny springtime waiting around the corner - i'll be spending my weekend embracing cold, wintery weather in Lake Tahoe. I'm taking my mister skiing for his 30th birthday. He loves to ski. He's amazing at it in fact. I, on the otherhand, haven't skied in ten years, and that last time i skied - well, i hit my head on a rock. seriously. let's just say me and the snow don't have the most loving of relationships. but i'll be zipping up my {faux} fur lined winter coat and strapping my cold feets into some ski boots in the name of love. i'm even sort of looking forward to feeling the cold air against my face. for a bit anyways, those hot toddies will be calling my name in no time. enjoy the weekend!

the lovely print above is by opart and is available here.

drybar {sneak peek}

2010-02-11T10:06:00.000-08:00

i am so thrilled and honored to be doing the flowers for drybar! the genius idea of my dear friend Alli, drybar is a blow-outs only salon in Brentwood - and tomorrow is the GRAND OPENING! I am just so excited to see all of her hard work and passion come to life. If you live in the LA area, book your appointment now - this woman can work miracles, trust me! For those of you who won't be able to visit in person, here's a peek at the flowers i did especially for the launch....

{Once Wed} : John + Yoko

2010-02-08T12:10:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to finally share the details of our John Lennon + Yoko Ono inspired photo shoot. Paige Appel, my partner in all things fun and I are teaming up as collaborators for Once Wed. Each month we'll feature creative ideas, tablescapes, and projects inspired by famous couples in history - both real and fictional. Today our very first project, shot by the lovely and insanely talented Bonnie Tsang based on the love of John and Yoko is up on Once Wed. I know I probably say this about each new project I work on, but the flowers I did for this shoot are my absolute favorite to date - sophisticated and soft, with that rough hippy vibe. Makes me want to make daisy chains and lay in a field of grass.

Check out the full story on Once Wed here and here.

new to the shop!

2010-02-03T15:50:00.000-08:00

we've got a new addition to our little succulentLOVE family. just in time for valentine's day, please welcome our latest sweet design....bubble.love (also available as a kit).

succulentLOVE on mint

2010-02-03T10:02:00.000-08:00

when the fabulous Ellie at mint invited me to be a part of her Valentine's Day DIY week i was thrilled. I love Ellie's aesthetic and she always manages to pull together the most creative and inspiring bloggers for her guest posts. this time is no different. Ellie has invited some very talented bloggers and creative types to come up with a DIY project for the loveliest holiday of them all. i'm so happy to be a part of such a great group of ladies. check out my succulentLOVE sweet love garden DIY! and visit mint everyday this week to see all of the DIY projects

a day at the museum (& beers + sausage)

2010-02-01T08:44:00.000-08:00

the mister and i spent a lovely day downtown on sunday visiting some of our favorite modern artists at MOCA and later washing it all down with a healthy serving of belgian beer and sausage at wurstkuche. here are a few pics of my favorite sights from the day.

{hot} pink lady

2010-01-29T16:46:00.000-08:00

anyone who knows me know i have an irrational fear of birds. i will screech and flail if one gets within my 3ft safety bubble. it's quite embarassing actually (for me and those with me). i do however love bird imagery. real life birds, no thanks. a bird figurines and bird art, yes please.

well, this little lady ruffled my feathers. talk about fierce. we could all take a note from this fabulous creature. be bold. stand out. be you.

here's to a bold and saucy weekend chickies!

enjoyed on image*spark

milk + honey

2010-01-28T11:45:00.000-08:00

the ever-talented (and super fun) Paige and I are collaborating on some design projects for one of my very favorite wedding blogs...Once Wed! exciting right? we're shooting our first project tomorrow (with this amazing lady) and I am just bubbling over with excitement.

here's a sneak peek at our inspiration for the shoot. can't wait to share all the awesomeness with you.

cuppie party!

2010-01-27T12:30:00.000-08:00

a little bit of glitz, a whole lotta party. these cuppies were designed for a fun party last week. lots of shimmer and shine made for one festive batch of cuppies. these littles guys are dressed to the nines and good enough to eat --no, devour!

it's raining in LA

2010-01-21T09:45:00.000-08:00

a lot. not that i'm complaining. thankfully i get to stay home today so i'm quite enjoying the cozy weather. it's a tea with honey kind of day - and if you know me at all, you know those are my favorite kind. i'm taking off early this week to spend the weekend with my mommas and sister. so excited to snuggle in with two of my favorite ladies. happy weekend everyone.

angie + mark: sneak peek

2010-01-18T22:12:00.000-08:00

I had the great great honor of designing the flowers and decor for my dear friends, Angie + Mark's wedding this weekend. Angie wanted to create an eclectically beautiful event to celebrate their love and heritage. The design concept was a vintage Mexican fiesta infused with whimsy and romance.

I can't wait to share all of the delightful details from the day, but for now, here's a little sneak peek...

we are the wilderness girls

2010-01-11T11:34:00.000-08:00

what happens in the desert

2010-01-08T08:57:00.000-08:00

remember this amazing little project we did for utterly engaged? well, i get to see it come to life this weekend! i'm off to joshua tree to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of a very dear friend. we'll be donning feather headdresses and drinking whiskey - it's gonna be a weekend of debauchery in the desert (with a little pampering thrown in for good measure).

enjoy the weekend lovelies...i'm off to pack up my flask! xo

happy 2010!

2010-01-01T08:23:00.000-08:00

hooray it's a new year! may your 2010 be happy and full of life. it's going to be a very good year. xo

image via ffffound

home for the holidays

2009-12-23T09:41:00.000-08:00

I am such a happy little elf to be home and cozy with my family in Philadelphia. I'll be taking a much needed break from yes, please for a bit. In the meantime, I'd like to share these hand-stitched felt ornaments I made for this lady's client for a holiday party.

Here's wishing you and yours a loving and magical holiday. Cheers to great things in 2010!

xo, kelly

Craft Good Cheer: THE PHOTOS!

2009-12-15T20:07:00.000-08:00

Craft Good Cheer was a stunning success. It was a fine night full of crafting, and fun, and laughter and of course good cheer! Paige, my crazy lovely partner in crime, i can't wait to do it again. (deep breath...we'll take a holiday first!)

Raya, thank you for capturing our magical evening so perfectly!

Paige, darling, I know those wheels are already spinning...can't wait to party like it's 2010! xoxo

Craft Good Cheer

2009-12-11T09:31:00.000-08:00

The Craft Good Cheer party was all sorts of awesomeness last night. My favorite partner in crime, Paige and I were thrilled that so many of you came out and got your craft on with us! How amazing were the felted snowman?! Kudos to the dedicated crafters who stuck through that tedious process. From the looks of it it was worth every needle poke!

I just loved meeting and catching up with all of you (and so bummed to have missed so many great ladies too!) I hope we brought a little joy and cheer into your holidays!

Big love and thanks to...Urban Craft Center, RayaPhotography, DJ Nahchey, Le Grande Orange, PhotoBooth Love, Luscious Libations

Seriously can't wait to do it again! Paige, what's next darling?

This is Where the Wild Things Are

2009-12-09T22:35:00.000-08:00

I'm probably the most impatient person you'll ever meet, but once in a while i can appreciate that some things are worth the wait. Remember this inspiration board I shared back in October? Well, I can finally share the holy-moley-knock-your-socks-off-spread featured in this month's edition of Utterly Engaged. This desert beauty was designed by myself and the ever-amazing Paige. Inspired by all things wild and lovely we created our ideal bachelorette party: a weekend in the Joshua Tree desert surrounded by vast mountains, bushels of feathers, shots of whiskey and our very best girlfriends. It just doesn't get any better than this.

this project was the ultimate labor of love. I feel so fortunate to have worked with such talented, kick ass people. Can't wait to do it again! big love and hugs to you all! xoxo

credits:
Event design + styling Bash Eco Events + Yes, Please Designs
Photography erinheartscourt
Beauty the drybar, Josie Maran Cosmetics
Wardrobe + Stylist Mai Olivio of ShopRuche
Floral Design succulentLOVE
Cupcakes cuppieLOVE
Invites Wiley Valentine
Creative Direction Lucia of UE and D*LSH Design and Summer of Grey Likes Weddings
Headresses by and Littledoe

sweet! succulentLOVE featured on Daily Candy!!

2009-12-09T08:28:00.000-08:00

i'm pee-my-pants excited today. succulentLOVE is featured in today's NATIONAL edition of Daily Candy. thrilled! check out the post, and while you're at it, check out our brand spankin' new online shop.
xoxo

it's gonna be a fluffy white christmas

2009-12-07T18:59:00.000-08:00

Ever since this super lady wrote about the TRUNKSHOW concept in her guest Design*Sponge column I've been smitten with the idea of perusing lovely sustainable goods with some girlfriends. I mean, does it get any better than fondling organic cotton wares while enjoying a glass of wine? I think not. So i was thrilled when Paige asked me to design the sweets table and florals for her client's upcoming holiday TRUNKSHOW.

We stayed within a palette of soft muted greens and snowy snowy whites, mixing fluffy textures with crisp greenery. The result was by far my favorite sweets table projects to date. We had cuppies, russian tea cakes, gingerbread men, and a magnificent meringue topiary. Isn't it just the loveliest, fluffiest, sweetest thing you've ever seen? I don't generally share my concept illustrations here, but I couldn't resist with this one...

And if you haven't already, visit the Bash blog to check out more of our photos from the event. Those TRUNKSHOW girls curated such a stunning collection of goods - it's a miracle i made it out of there without buying anything myself (i'm holding out until next week's TRUNKSHOW anyhow!)

Can't wait to do it again girls! xo

come visit!

2009-12-04T20:30:00.000-08:00

here's a little sneak peek at our space at the UniqueLA show this weekend....come visit us! xoxo

come see us @ uniqueLA!

2009-12-04T07:41:00.000-08:00

it's finally here, the uniqueLA show is THIS WEEKEND. Come visit us at the California Market Center on Saturday and Sunday to check out our lovely succulentLOVE designs and some new yes, please designs notecards. We're so thrilled to be a part of the the West Coast's largest independent design+art shopping event!! We've got so many special goodies we're bringing to the show, including the BIGGEST succulentLOVE design we're ever created! So forget the mall this year, and shop local. It just makes good sense. plus, it's a heck of a lot more fun!

here's some more details on the show:
- shop from over 300 vendors selling clothing, jewelry, gourmet candy, stationery, baby stuff, plushies, organic beauty products, housewares, +more
- grab lunch at the Pop-Up Tiara Cafe
- snack on gourmet cookies from Platine (Los Angeles mag's Top 20 Bakeries)
- free drinks (!!!) and fun workshops (um, you can make a robot ornament - kick ass!)
- superstar DJs and giveaways every hour

11-6 pm both Saturday and Sunday
$10 at the door: unlimited re-entry both days, get a limited edition 'top-secret surprise artist' tote bag, and get a free drink

hope to see you saturday and sunday! enjoy this cheerful video uniqueLA created just for the show.

let's make a pillow

2009-12-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

Seriously, you can do this, it's EASY! I just got the most amazing sewing machine, recommended by this lady.

I'm in love. it's like a whole new world of sewing opportunity has opened up. (my last machine was a cheapie I got from target and died within a year) prepare yourselves for a plethora of sewing posts in the coming months. for now I'm sharing one of my favorite all time sewing projects - the super easy pillow slip cover. I've been making them for years and love switching them out to give my living room a new feel once in a while. it's like instant style gratification!

They also make great gifts (just in case you're behind on your xmas shopping like me)

Your really don't need much. Here's what you need:
pillow (you can use an ugly old pillow, I had mine laying around the house)
fabric (I found this fabric at Ikea - pretty isn't it?)
matching thread
scissors
pins
sewing machine

Ok, here's how you do it (with pictures!!)

Measure your pillow. (my pillow is a 10” x 10” square.)

Cut one piece of fabric an inch larger than your pillow to allow for 1/2” seams (11”x11” in my case). Then cut two pieces of fabric that are the height of your pillow + 1” (11”) and the width of your pillow cut in half + 3” (8”)

Iron a 1/2” seam on each of the smaller pieces and sew along the edge

Next lay your bigger square face up. Place the two smaller pieces face down lining up the edges (the smaller pieces will overlap in the middle). Pin so the pieces don’t shift.

Stitch all around the edge of the square.

Turn your slip cover inside out and stuff with your pillow. Voila! Easy as pie.

EXTRA EXTRA: our wedding in The Knot Magazine!

2009-12-02T12:33:00.000-08:00

Mr. Postman brought us a very special package last night - the latest issue of The Knot magazine featuring our very own wedding! When we found out The Knot would be showcasing our wedding back in May I was cartwheels-pee-my-pants thrilled. December seemed like a lifetime to wait and I had all but forgotten about it. So what a lovely surprise as I opened the kraft paper wrapped package addressed to Christopher and Kelly Harris!

without further ado...our little wedding in big print....

our thanksgiving

2009-11-27T14:14:00.000-08:00

Our Thanksgiving was amazing. So much love + happiness + amazing food. We discovered new recipes that we will surely be making a part of our own tradition. Played games (i won!) Watched movies (how on earth did we wait so long to see The Hangover?!) And stuffed ourselves silly. It was a lovely day full of fun memories I will cherish for a long time to come. I am thankful.

In case you're curious....here's a peek at our delicious menu:
aromatic brined turkey
oatmeal stout gravy
apple + chestnut stuffing
spicy whiskey spiked cranberry compote
potato + apple + onion gratin
creamed spinach + parsnips
brown sugar autumn crisp with spiced cinnamon ice cream

thanks giving

2009-11-25T09:52:00.000-08:00

It's just the two of us for Thanksgiving this year. We planned to be with family + friends as always, but a few things happened and now it's just us. It feels a bit strange, but also just a little bit exciting. This is the first chance we have to create traditions as our own little family. Traditions we'll instill in our someday kids. I'm looking forward to spending a day of thanks with a man I owe so many thank yous to.

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with an abundance of love, happiness, and good food!

well done you: Albert Exergian

2009-11-20T08:30:00.000-08:00

I covet simplicity in design. So i was totally in woo-ville when i came across these minimalist graphics by Albert Exergian. He has so perfectly captured the essence of some of my very favorite shows with his simple but extremely iconic designs.

found via fffffound

'tis the season to Craft Good Cheer!

2009-11-16T08:16:00.000-08:00

Paige of Bash Eco Events and I have been busy little elves planning our fabulous holiday party and I'm thrilled to finally post our invite!

We're partnering up with some amazing sponsors to bring you a night of crafting, cocktails, cupcakes and cheer: Holiday inspired crafting courtesy of Urban Craft Center (and benefiting the OPCC of Santa Monica), delicious comfort food from La Grande Orange and cuppielove, sustainable arrangements from succulentLOVE, serious imbibing thanks to Luscious Libations, 360 Vodka and Dry Soda, night grooves from DJ Nahchey, event photography captured by Raya Photography and giggle fests in our custom photo booth from Photobooth Love! It's sure to be a fabulous evening and we hope to see all of our Los Angeles and SoCal friends there!

please rsvp to: rsvp@bashecoevents.com as space is limited.

taste the rainbow

2009-11-12T09:27:00.000-08:00

I know, i know Halloween's over and you're trying to squash your candy cravings. But candy is pretty much a year round obsession for me, so you'll have to appease me. Looks like photographer, Craig Kanarick has quite the sweet tooth too. Afterall, he's been photographing candy for over 15 years. I love these color studies he's created with candies of different sizes and textures. They are so visually striking and look mighty good to eat!

Check out his site for more of his candy-inspired work.

http://www.rockmade.com/wall/

I have to go feed my inner sugar monster now.

via Saveur

drink me.

2009-11-11T08:29:00.000-08:00

I had the great pleasure of designing these bridal shower invites for a very dear friend of mine who is getting married in January. She's marrying a Brit and moving to England, so what better way to celebrate than hosting a ladies tea party? The theme is inspired by a modern take on Alice in Wonderland. It's going to be a splendid afternoond spent "down the rabbit hole" and I can't wait to share pictures of all of the fun things we have planned.

it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas....

2009-11-11T07:06:00.000-08:00

had so much fun with this lady & this lady last night at the holiday book launch event for this lady.

paige worked her magic and sprinkled the event with holiday cheer. from the pretty little christmas tree to hands-on ornament crafting stations, I was loving my first foray into the holidays. there's no looking back now, so, 'tis the season! I couldn't be looking forward to it more.

check out paige's blog in the coming days for more details on this snazzy event.

vote for me? yes, please!

2009-11-09T08:05:00.000-08:00

hello lovelies! i hope you enjoyed the weekend. i myself am enjoying the chill in the air and my constant need to have Uggs on my feet. I just love this time of year!

it's design challenge time over at minted again! please support yes, please designs and head right over there to vote for my designs. this time our challenge was to create a wedding invitation and corresponding RSVP card for special judge Kathryn Storke of Snippet & Ink. I was thrilled to see she featured my "lovenest" design on her fabulous blog last week!

click here & here to vote for yes, please.

Linnea + John's Wedding on Once Wed!

2009-11-03T20:36:00.000-08:00

I am on cloud nine. Just got back from wrapping the most amazing photo shoot in the desert. I'm so excited to share that project with you at the end of the month. In the meantime, the lovely Emily has made my day by featuring Linnea + John's wedding on OnceWed.

Linnea + John hosted friends and family to a modern and sophisticated affair at Campanile Restaurant. Their guests enjoyed a pre-ceremony cocktail hour and mingled in the courtyard while the couple hid away upstairs. After one of the shortest and sweetest ceremonies I've ever seen (it clocked in at 3 minutes, people!) guests enjoyed an amazingly delicious meal prepared by Mark Peel and his team. And then it was time to party - their stylish guests hit the dance floor and rocked the night away.

I designed the florals and sweets table for their event. Linnea loved the subtle color and textures of succulents, so we played them up throughout her decor. My favorite piece is the seating card display we created. My husband built a wooden box structure that I designed and filled with beautifully blooming succulents. The tablescapes looked lovely with the succulent and dahlia centerpieces alongside small glass vases filled with single blooms on burlap runners. We cut and stained each wooden plaque before painting the table numbers by hand.

I designed a sweet and savory dessert table with everything from salted nuts to yummy caramels to peanut butter filled pretzels. Custom gooco'd bags acted as favors for guests to take home their favorite treats.

it was a lovely evening with a fun couple. thank you Linnea + John for making yes, please and succulentLOVE a part of it all! xo

Joshua Tree or Bust!

2009-11-01T13:14:00.001-08:00

You're Such a WILD THING!

2009-10-30T17:18:00.000-07:00

I've almost made it through another Halloween: The cuppies are baked and packed up for delivery and tomorrow night we've got a Halloween party to attend (STILL no clue what i will be). Then we're packin' up the ol Prius and heading to Josua Tree for this photo shoot I've been all sorts of giddy about. I'm FINALLY collaborating with this brilliant lady to design a bachelorette party for UtterlyEngaged. Our Where the Wild Things Are inspired celebration is sure to knock your socks off....i mean, what's better than a night in the desert with your best girlfriends, a bottle of whiskey and feather head pieces? Check out our inspiration board above, it teases at some of the clever things we've got planned.

Uggs, check. Flask, check. Fire dance, check. See the rest of you lovely ladies in Josua Tree. xo

I Vant to Eat a Cuppie...

2009-10-30T17:07:00.000-07:00

cookin' up some scary halloween treats.

just married

2009-10-29T19:19:00.000-07:00

jaime snapped this photo last weekend at the ace hotel in palm springs. fabulous, isn't it? i imagine these paper pinwheels were somehow part of this couple's wedding decor and repurposed for their getaway car. genius. and those colors? me thinks orange and gray is the new yellow and gray. le sigh.

ah, the sky is falling!

2009-10-27T19:12:00.000-07:00

It's crazy windy outside. Tree branches falling down, windows banging, dirt flying everywhere kind of windy. So,here's a much needed dose of serenity. the kind of serenity you can only get dangling from an elephant...

i needed that.

photography by elisabeth toll via {a glamorous little side project}

getting crafty

2009-10-27T08:47:00.000-07:00

I've been up to my ears in design work and preparing for the upcoming UtterlyEngaged photo shoot next week - and loving every minute. It's not every day you get to surround yourself with such fun, creative, fabulous ladies: Paige at Bash Eco Events, Courtney of ErinHeartsCourt, Alli from The Dry Bar, the girls at Fiore Beauty. Insane, right? It's going to be a blast.

Who knew work could be this fun!

one of those days

2009-10-23T14:28:00.000-07:00

i'm having one of those days that's filled with high highs and low lows. Does that make today a wash? Or just a cruel from the universe. Who knows. What i do know is i LOVE these posters from Because Studio I saw featured on designworklife this week. And they couldn't be more appropriate than today. half empty or half full? sometimes it's just both people!