So this isn't exactly a sneak peek, but here are some highlights from our day!
The Frog
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| Photos courtesy of Open Door Photography |
Travis
The Naughty Mushroom
Good times!
I promise to post some sneak peek photos on Friday!
4.12.2011
It's the little things...
The photo shoot was so fun. It brings me so much joy to pull fabulous people and fabulous handmade products together in a gorgeous location and make something so magical. Lots of laughter and silliness accompanied our hard work. The icing on the cake!
So this isn't exactly a sneak peek, but here are some highlights from our day!
He introduced himself as we were settling into the mossy location. Our model Bailey, immediately chased him down under the brush and "invited" him into the shoot. Mr. Frog settled into the bouquet quite happily (he was quite insistent on staying until I gently shook him free!
Was the "groom" for the shoot, and eventually went from groom to Borat-esque Eastern European accessory.
He kept us all in stitches most of the day.
Resembling a certain part of the anatomy had never crossed my mind. Seriously! But we put it down and took a few photos, and suddenly we were worried it might seem mildly provocative...
Good times!
I promise to post some sneak peek photos on Friday!
So this isn't exactly a sneak peek, but here are some highlights from our day!
Good times!
I promise to post some sneak peek photos on Friday!
4.11.2011
Something for the Men Folk - Easy Feather and Raw Silk Boutonniere Tutorial
Hello! It's so nice to see you again! I'm back to the land of the living, finally. After a harrowing bout of illness over the past four days, I'm back in the saddle again. And to celebrate, I bring you a tutorial!
(It's also to distract you from the fact that I haven't yet posted any actual pictures from the photo shoot a week ago. Coming soon, I promise!)
Sometimes I get asked to make boutonnieres and corsages for weddings, which I love to do. For the photo shoot we did last weekend, I made up a few of these cute little feather boutonnieres that took me about 5 minutes total. I thought these would make a super easy DIY project that's elegant and a great way to save a few bucks at your own wedding! And NO glue!!! Yay!
Feather & Raw Silk Boutonniere for the Men Folk
What you need:
Feather picks
Find these at JoAnn's or your local craft store in packs of two. There's all different kinds of feathers, colors, sizes. Or if you're feeling extra crafty, grab your favorite feathers, strip away about a half an inch at the bottom, and bind together with florist tape to make your own pick!
A strip of raw silk
About an inch wide, 8-12 inches long. Make a snip at the selvage edge and tear away! Remove any long strands that get in your way along ripped edges.
Scissors
Clean fingers
A pat on the back (for when you're done - you did a great job and saved all that money!)
Start with the feather pick. If there is a little plastic loop at the bottom, go ahead and remove it. If you have too many feathers or it's too long, pull out or snip and shape the feathers to the size you desire.
Then take the strip of silk and wrap tightly around the bottom of the pick a few times to hide the florist tape. Tie in a simple knot, not too tight, not too loose.
Or make a bow if that's your thing, (or hot glue in the back to hide the ends for a simpler look.) Trim the ends of the knot to the desired length
And fray the ends a bit with your finger tips. Voila!
A very handsome boutonniere that will last forever. Very manly, but not too manly. You could even embellish the groom's boutonniere by adding a little flower or a bit of greenery, or distinguish it by using a different shade of fabric. I love raw silk because it comes in every color of the rainbow, and has such a shimmery, lush appeal to it.
This project would probably cost about $5 for a quarter to half yard of raw silk, and about $1-$4 per feather pick, depending on what kind you get, so if you made 6 of these for the groom's party, you could potentially get away with making these for right around $12-$15! More money saved for honeymoon mai tai's. ;)
(It's also to distract you from the fact that I haven't yet posted any actual pictures from the photo shoot a week ago. Coming soon, I promise!)
Sometimes I get asked to make boutonnieres and corsages for weddings, which I love to do. For the photo shoot we did last weekend, I made up a few of these cute little feather boutonnieres that took me about 5 minutes total. I thought these would make a super easy DIY project that's elegant and a great way to save a few bucks at your own wedding! And NO glue!!! Yay!
Feather & Raw Silk Boutonniere for the Men Folk
What you need:
Feather picks
Find these at JoAnn's or your local craft store in packs of two. There's all different kinds of feathers, colors, sizes. Or if you're feeling extra crafty, grab your favorite feathers, strip away about a half an inch at the bottom, and bind together with florist tape to make your own pick!
A strip of raw silk
About an inch wide, 8-12 inches long. Make a snip at the selvage edge and tear away! Remove any long strands that get in your way along ripped edges.
Scissors
Clean fingers
A pat on the back (for when you're done - you did a great job and saved all that money!)
Start with the feather pick. If there is a little plastic loop at the bottom, go ahead and remove it. If you have too many feathers or it's too long, pull out or snip and shape the feathers to the size you desire.
A very handsome boutonniere that will last forever. Very manly, but not too manly. You could even embellish the groom's boutonniere by adding a little flower or a bit of greenery, or distinguish it by using a different shade of fabric. I love raw silk because it comes in every color of the rainbow, and has such a shimmery, lush appeal to it.
This project would probably cost about $5 for a quarter to half yard of raw silk, and about $1-$4 per feather pick, depending on what kind you get, so if you made 6 of these for the groom's party, you could potentially get away with making these for right around $12-$15! More money saved for honeymoon mai tai's. ;)
4.03.2011
Elk & Boar - The best of the new
There are so many exciting things I can't wait to blog about and share with you. Photo shoots, new goodies, new ideas... But today I want to share a little bit about Elk & Boar, a local Tacoma band chock full of talent and heart. These two have been incredibly supportive of my creative endeavors and are generally wonderful people and I am just about their biggest fan, because not only are they wonderful people but they are outrageously talented and I love the beautiful music they create.
Better known as Kirsten Wenlock and Travis Barker, these two talented folks have been divinely paired to create. When I first heard/saw Elk & Boar, I was struck by how different they sounded than everyone else in the local music scene - soulful, unique, unabashed. Two seasoned musicians, with voices like yin and yang (or like two great tastes that taste great together.) Their songs as well - anywhere from lamenting and heartbreaking, to hope-filled and comforting.
When I saw them again, I was struck by their passion. I see a lot of live music. I see a lot of passionate musicians. But every song felt like a prayer, like a cry to a Heavenly Father. Like a conviction of the soul (theirs and mine.) It was deep. Way more than just a performance.
Recently, I attended their CD release party and was struck by their showmanship. They certainly do not disappoint live. In fact you'd better not wear socks to their show because they'll just rock them right off. Not only are Elk (Kirsten) & Boar (Travis) born to write songs, they are born to perform.
Big things are in store for these two. They hit SxSW this year, will be the featured band on One Band One Brand next week, and I have no doubt that from here, the world is their oyster.
I highly recommend giving them a listen. I especially love Canyons because it's a song that speaks frankly and deeply, and is sublimely written and performed. They also made a music video with the lovely and talented Dee Jones to the sweet and honest tune of Room To Start.
Life isn't easy, that's for sure. Elk & Boar's music remind us of that. But it also reminds us that their is much beauty to behold in this terrible, chaotic mess, and that's what keeps us going.
Elk & Boar's Blog
Elk & Boar's Facebook Fan Page
Elk & Boar on Reverb Nation
Better known as Kirsten Wenlock and Travis Barker, these two talented folks have been divinely paired to create. When I first heard/saw Elk & Boar, I was struck by how different they sounded than everyone else in the local music scene - soulful, unique, unabashed. Two seasoned musicians, with voices like yin and yang (or like two great tastes that taste great together.) Their songs as well - anywhere from lamenting and heartbreaking, to hope-filled and comforting.
When I saw them again, I was struck by their passion. I see a lot of live music. I see a lot of passionate musicians. But every song felt like a prayer, like a cry to a Heavenly Father. Like a conviction of the soul (theirs and mine.) It was deep. Way more than just a performance.
Recently, I attended their CD release party and was struck by their showmanship. They certainly do not disappoint live. In fact you'd better not wear socks to their show because they'll just rock them right off. Not only are Elk (Kirsten) & Boar (Travis) born to write songs, they are born to perform.
Big things are in store for these two. They hit SxSW this year, will be the featured band on One Band One Brand next week, and I have no doubt that from here, the world is their oyster.
I highly recommend giving them a listen. I especially love Canyons because it's a song that speaks frankly and deeply, and is sublimely written and performed. They also made a music video with the lovely and talented Dee Jones to the sweet and honest tune of Room To Start.
Life isn't easy, that's for sure. Elk & Boar's music remind us of that. But it also reminds us that their is much beauty to behold in this terrible, chaotic mess, and that's what keeps us going.
Elk & Boar's Blog
Elk & Boar's Facebook Fan Page
Elk & Boar on Reverb Nation
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