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It’s A Shore Thing

June 18th, 2008 · 4 Comments

My family has always spent summers at the shore so it was only natural that my cousin, Rebecca and her now husband Ed have their wedding there. And since the sea and shore were always so important to our family, we wanted to incorporate it into as many aspects of the design as possible.

The candy station gave […]

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Posted in: Inspiration Tuesdays · Papery · Inspiration · Things We Love · Weddings

The Bride’s Bouquet-Don’t be afraid of color!

June 6th, 2008 · 3 Comments

This late summer- early fall inspired bouquet uses bold color, crab apples, yarn and satin ribbon. Perfect for the bride who is inspired by bold color!

This pink an white beauty is the perfect bouquet for the bride who wants to off-set her dress with some color. In addition to pink majolica roses and pink sweet […]

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Posted in: The Detail that made the Difference · Inspiration · Flowers · Things We Love · Weddings · Uncategorized

My Mother-Sharon Lord Naeole

May 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments

This is a photo of my beautiful mother on her wedding day. She was 19 years old (wow!). Today is my birthday (forget it-I’m not telling) and I thought it would be nice to tell her-before Mother’s Day-how much I love her and how lucky I am. She is a very unique and indomitable spirit.
Whether […]

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The Details that Make the Difference

May 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment

These elements are some of my personal favorites. I gravitate to them again and again like old friends.

Pussywillows are fantastic branch around the holiday season.

Ferns are like natures delicate feathers. They mix beautifully in so many many stories.

Bittersweet is vibrant and dramatic for large arrangements.

Stones are so versatile. They are earthy, modern or gardeny.

This girl […]

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Shells , shells and more things from the sea.

April 22nd, 2008 · 3 Comments

Once you get to know me-you will learn that there isn’t a shell I have met that I didn’t like!! My staff teases me when we are stuck on a design by saying…”just hotglue some shells to it-she’ll love it!”

This shell mobile was the perfect substitution to the ever expected flower arrangement for a destination wedding […]

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