“What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?” ― George Eliot
SANTA BARBARA CHIC
EST. 2008
I started this blog a decade ago when I was a wedding designer as a way to share trends with brides. Eventually, the blog became my sole focus and I began to produce orginial content in 2009. Now, I work with a variety of lifestyle brands as a prop stylist and set dresser. Below is my recent prop styling work and over 1200+ posts of back content.
"You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
- Maya Angelou
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August 19, 2008
Shoesday
Sorry there was no Shoesday last week, so today we're doing double time. The top and middle shot is by the lovely Katie Moos and the shoes are made by Grace Footwear. I love the sophisticated little...
Other
August 15, 2008
Couture Paper Goods
Now that we've had a little behind the scenes look at what goes into making couture paper goods, I thought it would be fitting to end the week with some serious eye candy. Here is just a small samplin...
Other
August 15, 2008
Thank you guest bloggers!
A big thank you is in order to all my guest bloggers:
Megan of Nutmeg Press
Becky of Sugar Plum Invitations
Christine of .cevd {custom invitation studio}
Laura of Laura Hooper Calligraphy
I h...
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July 31, 2008
Pillow Talk
I love details like ring bearer's pillows because I think this little article can definitely sum up the whole look and feel of a wedding.
Brooklyn Bride has started making these adorable, modern pi...
Blue
June 20, 2008
Pretty!
I thought I'd end the week with some truly delicious eye candy. I love antique engagement rings, the craftsmanship, the plethora of designs. These rings are truly portable works of art. I am biased to...
Entertaining
November 13, 2007
LEDs- The future of Lighting
LEDs are great for events where candles are not allowed (museums, historical mansions) or when an unexpected glow of color is needed. I've used them for a monochromatic blue party, and at all all wh...
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November 13, 2007
Oh My God Shoes!
Kate Spade is one of my favorites and these shoes totally embody her design style: classic, modern and chic. I want them!
Other
November 13, 2007
So Over It: Cupcake Tiers
Wedding cake, the traditional dessert option was updated into cupcake tiers back in 2005. Now, two years later, they're everywhere and I am so over it! Similarly, candy stations became popular last ...
Other
November 13, 2007
All the Colors of the Rainbow
Town and Country Event Rentals has just added colored chivari chairs for rental. These are a great alternative to the traditional gold chivari chair and will certainly add a pop of unexpected color t...
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November 13, 2007
A Day Celebrating Weddings
Your Wedding Day magazine put on a fantastic wedding show yesterday for Santa Barbara weddings. Vendors both from LA and Santa Barbara displayed their wares and offered some unusual and fun decor id...