A Few of my Favorite Things

When it comes to kids stuff, I tend to lean toward hand made rather than store bought. However I don't usually take the time to sew or "craft" a lot. Which is why I am grateful that other people feel that Stella deserves pretty things, so they provide them for her.

My Grandmother is one of those people. She makes beautiful things for Stella (and me) and they always seem to be just my taste.

This skirt poofs over her butt perfectly. (Stellas butt. Not my Grandmothers butt.)

I really love how Stella looks like such a toddler in this photo - little square feet and her belly poking out. I wish she would never grow up.

Stella is already having innovative ideas when it comes to fashion. I am so proud.


Rhetts mom is also a talented seamstress, check out her Etsy shop. She made Stella this little owl pillow.


And then there is Megan, the Knitress of the Night. It is really crocheting, not knitting. I thought the name was clever so I found a way to use it. She made Stella these hats and I love them! Unfortunately they are still getting much use, even into May.

And last but not least, my Mom. I wanted to make Stellas bedding, but my belly was HUGE and frankly, it was just in the way. So my Mom basically made it for me while I enjoyed potato chips on the couch and watched her. I pretended like I was watching the Martha Stewart show, that way I didn't feel bad for not helping more. Martha Stewart never needs help.

Blankets make playing with toys even more fun. This is usually our blanket of choice.

She also Crocheted this big beautiful blanket. It is not our blanket of choice when it comes to play, because I am keeping it nice so Stella can give it to her daughter one day.

Basically I am surrounded by amazing people. Just thought you would like to know.

Wild Woman

This one was so fun - St. Paddies Day, Celtic dancing, and an easygoing bride who gave me lots of creative freedom. Kara is one of my best friends, and I was lucky to be part of her big day!

Congrats Kara and Jake!

Thanks to Roxie Photography for the images below.

Thanks to Jessicas Photography for the images below

Pothole Gardens

These photos made me smile today... I picture some little old lady walking around London filling all the potholes with beautiful flowers. (I actually think it is someone trying to make a political statement about the poor condition of London's roads. I like the idea of a little old lady a lot better.)

See more here.

Photos from the St. Patricks Day wedding coming soon...

I'm Back!

Hello my little darlings who still read my long lost blog. I took a little break to create this little beauty:

My little Stella baby. Yup, call me mommy.

I have had my hand in a few flower adventures during my year long break, but not a whole lot. I have missed it terribly and I am dying to get my hands on a few more weddings for the summer.

One of the things I have missed most about having a wedding every weekend is always having fresh flowers on my table. Last Spring I was asked to do the bouquets for the Wedding Showcase Fashion Show. This was a dream come true, because I got to pick all the flowers and just go to town and do whatever I wanted. One of my favorite flowers that you don't see very often are Hellebores. These dainty little girls have the most beautiful speckled petals and curvy little celery green stems.

I ordered 1 bunch of them to go in a bouquet. The night before the show when I received my order, my little friends the Hellebores were nowhere to be found. I was totally disappointed. My supplier felt so bad that they hadn't arrived on time, that they actually had the whole shipment forwarded to me at the show. With NO CHARGE. In the middle of a long day at a bridal show I got a special delivery and I did NOT share it. Actually I think I did give a couple of bunches away but I saved the other 30 for my little old kitchen table. I spent an approximate total of 2 whole days of my life just looking at these flowers and taking pictures of my favorite ones and watching them bloom. I am sure I had more important things to do that I was choosing to ignore. Oh what a wonderful day.

Anyway. The point is my break is over and I am back!!

A Riter Wedding: Heather in the Autumn

These photos are just too pretty to pick and choose so I am posting them all! Thank you Vanderbeek images for the beautiful photos of my work.
Heather and I actually never met. Not once through the whole wedding planning process did I meet her face to face, which I was so dissapointed about. We had several phone conversations and lots of emails, but she planned her whole wedding from Oregon so a face to face consult was out. Thank you Heather for trusting me, without ever meeting me, and for giving me the privilege of reaping the rewards of your good taste. Enjoy the pretty pictures.

                                                 More non blurry pictures to come!!

Blue and Green at the Riter

Fresh, Funky, and Fun... perfect words to describe Stacey AND her wedding! The orchids were soooo fun, I cant get enough of them!

Stacey's two necessities for the day... flowers and a cold Diet Coke! 

Thanks for the photos Wendell!