Happy Weekend!

{via Black*Eiffel}

Happy weekend, lovelies! I'm taking off on a road trip that will last most of next week (up and down the eastern seaboard - whee!). Don't worry - I've got a great lineup planned for while I'm gone. But you'll have to wait for that until Monday.

A Banner Day

{c/o Country Living}

A friend is planning a May bridal shower based on this inspiration board {so excited to see someone actually bringing the inspiration into reality!}. She's planning to make the garlands in the top left photo, so last night we plotted her construction plan of attack. I thought others might benefit, so here are the resources I shared.


{c/o Country Living}

The original inspiration came from Country Living, and they do provide instruction on their website, though minimal.

"To make flags, triangles of coordinating cotton fabric are cut with pinking shears. Muslin triangles are printed with bird motifs and stitched to every fifth flag. To hang, the flags are stitched to a colorful length of seam binding."



The Purl Bee {love the Purl Bee!} has a much more detailed guide, including templates and a step-by-step photo tutorial. Check it out here {and stay to browse the rest of their absolutely lovely projects}. Their book is on my wish list!

Sedona Bride

Love this wedding I found in the archives of Sedona Bride. Love her gardenia hair flower, her pearl drop earrings, her dress's neckline, and love the atmosphere they created with simple, inexpensive twinkle lights and candles. It's a little bit magical, I think.

All images c/o Sedona Bride.

See Sea Lorraine Dress

Flickr is an amazing site for so many reasons, outfit inspiration being a surprising new use I've recently discovered. I love the brown Zara bag that pops up in so many of Sea Lorraine's photos, the fact that she seems to wear dresses or skirts most days, and that she chooses interesting locations in New York as backdrop for her wardrobe.

See more at her flickr photostream.

{Thanks Whitney!}

Custom Inspiration Boards!

I mentioned in my last post that Marcie found me through my Etsy shop. I'm excited to announce that I'm now offering custom inspiration board development!

This service is perfect for the bride who is pulling together a wedding on a budget but would like some professional assistance at the outset. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the options available, or have no idea where to start your planning, or have several ideas that won’t seem to mesh together, or are thisclose to a polished look, I can help.



Through an exchange of emails, images, and ideas (as many as it takes to get it right!), I’ll listen to what you want your wedding to be – how you want it to feel, what you want it to look like. Together, we’ll refine your vision of the day.

Focusing on the aesthetics of the event, I’ll then synthesize our discussions into a comprehensive and beautiful inspiration board which you can refer to throughout the rest of your planning. The board will be emailed to you and presented on Peach & Pearl together with an explanation of the different elements and how they come together.



Pricing:
Custom Inspiration Boards are only $25 each and come with a letter of explanation and further suggestions. A combination package with an inspiration board and a Custom Concept Flow is available for $40. Read more here.

So if you like what you see here, visit my shop to see the rest of the details then drop me a line {peachandpearl (at) ymail (dot) com} and tell me a bit about what you've got going on so far. I look forward to working with you!

Board No. 19: Tuscany in Texas

{Click image to enlarge!}

This board is for lovely Marcie, who found me through my Etsy shop. She came to me with a few details in place but was looking for some help bringing everything together with a vintage Tuscan feel.

My first suggestion was to tone down her color palette a bit, from cheery red, orange and yellow to something approximating the landscape of Tuscany: the rusty red of soil, burnt orange, buttery gold, succulent green, and cream/champagne. I also suggested swapping out the gerbera daisy centerpieces she wasn't in love with for a more organic tableau of hearty artisan bread, small bowls of olives, scattered herbs, plenty of pillar candles, and maybe even a rusty urn overflowing with potted ivy.

The Details:
First row, left to right:
The faded red brick of Marcie's venue sets the perfect scene for a Mediterranean-inspired affair {The Gallery}. Monogrammed wine bottles make perfect table decor or recycled water carafes {Brides.com}. Artisan breads, either bundled in woven baskets or arranged simply on tables, make intricate (and delicious!) centerpieces {from Oh How Charming, photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy}.

Second row:
Fill shallow, dark wood boxes with sand and prop up escort cards in neat rows. Cluster succulent buds and white blooms at the front {arrangement by Modern Day Design}. If you're assigning seats as well as tables, wine cork place cards look chic at the head of each place setting {via Weddingbee}

Third row:
Send guests home at the end of the night with rosemary seedlings planted in terra cotta pots (for those with out of town guests, consider a seed packet tucked into the pot, instead). Guest names can be written on simple wooden sticks for identifying ease {photo by Leigh Miller Photography}. Bar menus printed on burnt orange paper alert guests to the night's signature drinks {Martha Stewart Weddings}. Consider using tall, bundled wheat stalks or bare manzanita branches as decor at the bar or on the cake table. Champagne linens and herb sprigs tucked into menus or napkins make for a refreshing tablescape {photo by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty}.

Fourth row:
A leather journal bound with archival-quality paper is a simple guest book {Martha Stewart Weddings}. Ask small attendants to scatter loose herb sprigs instead of flower petals (bonus: your ceremony space will smell delightful!) {photo by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty}. Bring in deeper colors with personal flowers, and consider a champagne sash for either your dress or bouquet {photo by Sedona Bride}.

Monday, Monday

{Photo c/o Meg Smith Photography}

Lots of big happenings at Peach & Pearl this morning. Coming up soon: a special inspiration board and an exciting announcement!