25 Jan
2009

Posted in: Featured Posts, Inspiration Boards
By Candice

Inspiration Board: Preppy in Pink with Salmon Rose, Contessa, and Rose Dust

The Inspiration

Who knew I was so inspired by shoes? This color palate and inspiration board was inspired by a pair of gorgeous Badgley Mishka heels that I first saw in the new Winter issue of Instyle Weddings. Of course I immediately ordered a pair (which I plan on wearing to our engagement shoot!) and I’m eagerly awaiting their arrival. In the meantime, I thought I’d design a fabulously romantic pink design board in honor of all their beauty!

I didn’t have to look far for the perfect colors. The Pantone Spring color report, published a few months ago, has some amazing colors for 2009. Among them are these pretty pinks named Salmon Rose and Rose Dust. I added my own color of Contessa to round out our color palate.

I think our inspiration board has a preppy and whimiscal feel to it. I love the ruffles and fabric especially. I wish I could have found a wedding cake that incorporated ruffled fondant in shades of pink. Wouldn’t that have been so pretty? I really picture this wedding outside, overlooking the Connecticut countryside.

The Color Palate

The Inspiration Board

Silk Gala clutch in “tea rose” pink with bow from J Crew; Wrought iron crystal “Celeste” chandelier from ; White fabric draped canopy from Southern Weddings; Chocolate cornflake clusters as a favor from Chocopologie in South Norwalk; “Carlo” shoe by Badgley Mishka, available at Solutions Denim; Pink wedding bouquet from Southern Weddings; Pink and white tablescape from Martha Stewart Weddings; Wedding Gown by Lela Rose for her Spring 2009 Collection; Platinum rimmed cocktail glasses from Pottery Barn; Pink two-tiered wedding cake from Instyle Weddings; Bridesmaid’s dress from Priscilla of Boston style number PB311 in the color english rose; Invitation suite from Saima Says Design; and they lived happily ever after…. from Southern Weddings.

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19 Oct
2008

Posted in: Inspiration Boards
By Candice

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Inspiration Board: Quintessential Fall in Eggplant, Tenne, and Ripe Pear

First, let me apologize for the long lag in between inspiration boards! I’ve been so busy and this one has been sitting in photoshop for a long time.

I was inspired to do this board by an email I received from Crate & Barrel last month, advertising some of their new fall products! I saw these two images and immediately loved the color combination. I love purple, pumpkin (although this color is officially named “Tenne”) and the color of pear together. It is so fall festive and effortless. I think food provides a lot of color palates that we must consider. I remember watching an episode of Trading Spaces MANY years ago where Genevieve Porter did a room inspired by a cup of miso soup. I always admired and understood her for that, and I try to find inspiration in the same way: everyday life and the unexpected.

This color palate really asked for a country-style wedding. I could see it implemented at Candlelight Farms Inn, Tyrone Farm, The Webb Barn, or Wickham Park. Of course, it would also be gorgeous at a private estate wedding! There are so many fun elements that I wanted to include but I just didn’t have the space. So, here is to what is left of our fall foliage!

The Color Palate

The Inspiration Board

Pumpkin colored plate with pear place card from Pottery Barn; Wedding Gown “Keira” from Modern Trousseau; Wagon of mums as decor from unknown source; Gold / Purple invitation suite from Cheerupcherup on Etsy.com; Purple champagne cocktails from Brides.com; Tuscan style buffet on a rustic dining table from Brides.com; Purple, Pumpkin and Green bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings; Three green cakes on wooden cake stands from Brides.com; Glazed pumpkin cookie favors from unknown source; Purple boutonnieres from Martha Stewart Weddings.

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23 Aug
2008

Posted in: Inspiration Boards
By Candice

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Warm & Cool: Cocoa, Cranberry, and Fountain Blue Inspiration Board

I felt inspired after seeing W Magazine’s September 2008 cover of Kate Hudson. I love the look of brown, red, and blue together and decided to make a color palate and inspiration board based on these hot colors!

The Inspiration

The Color Palate

warm&cool.jpg I was inspired by the Kate Hudson W Magazine cover, but lets face it, this color combination is extremely popular right now! Open any bridal magazine or decor magazine and you are sure to see some type of variation of these colors. Bridal and event bloggers have also regularly featured their take on this color scheme. Some of my favorites? Red Details @ Elizabeth Ann Designs Blog, Raspberry & Blue @ Polka Dot Bride.com, and Color Palate Contest Entry @ Style Me Pretty.com.

The elements I love most in the inspiration board below are the delicious alternative to a wedding cake, the height defying croquembouche dusted in chocolate. They almost look like truffles, don’t they? I also love the vintage typewriter I found, which you could use to have your guests type a message for your guestbook, verses signing their names (you could frame all their signatures, words of wisdom and quotes in your home). Lastly, I love the use of cranberries as vase fillers. You can use them in a variety of ways for decor with this color scheme. You can pop them into your champagne flutes which will add a little color to your toast. Also, string them and use them along with greenery for garland swagged entry ways, church doors, or chair backs. Use them as decor on your passed appetizer trays or stations. The possibilities are endless!

Enjoy the board. I’m off to prepare for a dinner party we are having with friends. No wedding this weekend, which means I can relax and have a glass of wine!

The Inspiration Board

Bridesmaid dress “Georgia” in bright blue from J. Crew; Ceremony aisle photograph from our preferred vendor Blush (location The Old State House, Hartford, CT), Poppy & Peony Bouquet from Brides.com; Invitation from Lasoo’d Moon Designs (visit their etsy store to purchase); Wedding Gown Angel Sanchez Fall/Winter 2008 Collection; Croquembouche from MarthaStewart.com; Necklace from Tiffany.com; Cherry favors from MarthaStewart.com; Vintage blue typewriter from Three Potato Four; Cranberry vase fillers from PotteryBarn.com; Poppy centerpiece from The Real Wedding of Jill & Shane at TheKnot.com; Red napkins by Michelle Brusegaard; Tablescape by our preferred vendor Blush.

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11 Aug
2008

Posted in: Inspiration Boards
By Candice

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Rustic & Romantic Inspiration Board

I felt inspired today after getting an email debuting some of Pottery Barn’s new fall collection. I really love the colors in this pillow cover:

I came up with a fun palate based on the color combo in the pillow’s design. The main colors featured are pesto, periwinkle gray, and irish coffee with a splash of “mandy.” My inspiration board turned out to be a little rustic with a lot of romance. My favorite elements are the super chic chandeliers hung from wooden beams, the antique wooden box used as table numbers, and the old medicine bottles used as vases (…you know me!). I was also inspired by the new Williams Sonoma home collection (I got the magazine in the mail the other day… to die for!), especially the Rosemary and Olive wreath featured on their website. Wreaths are such an intimate and unexpected touch to wedding décor, don’t you think? I love using wreaths on church or venue doors, on the back of chairs, or to dress up a drab table. The Rosemary and Olive wreath theme was carried over into the back of the chairs as garland. Beautiful! I hope you enjoy it.

The Inspiration Board

Credits: Chandelier from Trendir.com; Wooden box used as table numbers from Tree Potato Four original collection; Colored pencil wedding favors from EstiloWeddings.com; Pretty Paper Journal from Tree Potato Four; Wedding Gown the amazing Jenny Lee Bridal’s Spring 2009 Collection (Style #714); Green & Pink tablescape from TheKnot.com; Monogram Wedding Cake from Instyle Weddings; Rosemary and Olive Wreath from Williams Sonoma; Medicine Bottle and Orchid tablescape from Instyle Weddings; Rosemary and Olive swagged chair backs and outdoor tablescape from Instyle Weddings; Pillow cover from Pottery Barn; Invitations from Elum (Garden Aviary Collection).