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Reaction Photos: Creating a Wedding Reception Big Reveal For My Clients
After putting countless hours into an extravagant floral design, there’s no better feeling than finally seeing a client’s reaction as they realize their vision has quite literally come to life!
Party Rental Trends You Need to Know for 2023
Something that I’m very excited for is this year’s take on party rentals! If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, here are some trends that should be on your radar in the coming months.
Event Decor Ideas in Shades of Orange, from Terracotta to Tangerine
I love working with all shades of orange in my wedding and event designs - from deep, earthy terracotta and rust, to vibrant tangerine and peach. Here are two ways you can work with an orange hued color palette…
A Romantic Flower Garden Wedding INSIDE the Ballroom at The Beverly Hills Hotel
Working with my beautiful clients, Natalie and Jeremy, we created a wedding that felt like being in a lush, fragrant flower garden, but INSIDE the ballroom at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
How to Seamlessly Introduce a New Team Member To Your Business
As a business owner, you understand the importance of having a team that works together well. Let’s talk about seamlessly introducing a new person into the mix when you’re ready to expand.
Creative Floral Details Elevate a Classic Beverly Hills Hotel Wedding
For the design of Tagoui and Alan’s recent Beverly Hills Hotel wedding, we played with creative floral elements in order to add modern details to their chic, classic look. Everything worked together to make the entire reception environment feel special, purposeful and truly elevated.
Zeroing In On Your Ideal Client
Half of the battle when putting together your offerings as a creative business owner is identifying who exactly you want to serve. Our clients look to us as the experts, so it’s our job to unravel their dream vision and deliver exactly what they’re looking for.
Wedding Design Inspiration: Adding Dimension to a Heavenly All-White Wedding
When considering Anee and Onick’s wedding design, I was so inspired by Anee’s angelic personality that I wanted to create an ethereal wedding reception environment that truly felt other-worldly.
Revitalizing Yourself Ahead of the Upcoming Fall Season
With busy season quickly approaching, it’s important to have your sights set on everything you need to help get you to the other side. Here are my top tips for making sure that you stay focused and sharp all the way to the finish line.
Signs That Your Side Hustle is Ready to Grow to New Heights
Starting something new can be nerve-wracking, but getting your side hustle off the ground is thrilling! So, here's the big question: how do you know when your side gig is ready to level up to full-time?
A Dark, Dramatic & SEXY Wedding Color Palette: Blush, Black, White & Gold
Are you looking for a dark and moody wedding color palette, perfect for a fall or winter event? Take a look at this sexy, modern, black, white, blush and gold wedding I designed at The Landmark in Mission Hills, CA!
Jo Malone Inspired Bridal Shower with Black, White & Green Spring Decor
This Jo Malone inspired bridal shower I designed at Ysabel, West Hollywood has such a chic, timeless look! From sleek black and white details, to spring flowers at every turn, it was a romantic and stylish party I’ll always love!
Business Owners & Creatives: The Mid-Year Check-in That Your Team Needs
To revisit your goal-setting from the new year, a mid-year (or quarterly) check-in is exactly what your team needs. Giving them a fresh start to tackle busy season will set them up for success.
Inspiration: 4 Wedding Designs That Sparkle and Shine!
I love incorporating sparkling effects into my wedding and event designs - they just add that special something to the feeling in the room. What’s a wedding day without a little bling?
An Engagement Party in a Vibrant, Colorful (Indoor) Flower Garden
To celebrate their engagement, my clients wanted a space that felt romantic and full of life, so we created a stunning indoor flower garden for them!
How to Maintain Boundaries and Your Schedule as a Creative
Work loads change with the seasons, but creatives should be in control of their day-to-day all year round. Boundaries can blur when we’re busy, but my top tips for policies that help you with maintaining boundaries and streamlining your schedule.
Tips for Designing Meaningful Milestones Events: Birthdays, Graduations, Engagements & More!
Slowing down to mark the meaningful events in life is so important! From birthdays and engagements to christenings, graduations and baby showers, it’s all worth celebrating!
Enchanted Rose Garden Wedding Reception (with 1000s of Hanging Flowers!)
We chose an enchanted garden theme for this fairy-tale wedding at the Taglyan Cultural Complex, and to make it extra special a dramatic hanging rose garden.
A Florist's Advice on Shopping for Fresh Flowers
When shopping for flowers for your own at-home arrangements, it can be had to know where to begin. Whether you’re shopping at a farm stand, a flower market, or your local grocery store, here are a few things to look out for when choosing the best blooms…
How to Discover Your Creative Style as a Designer
How does one determine their creative style as a designer? Let’s dive into the answer so you can set your brand apart from competitors and book your dream clients!
A Wedding With Multiple Summer Color Palettes: From a Coral & Pink Ceremony to a Cream, Gold & Champagne Reception
This summer wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, had not one, but TWO spectacular color palettes! Bright coral, peach and pink for the ceremony, and cream, gold and blush for the reception. Come see how we did it!
Outdoor Spring Weddings: Inspiration & Design Tips
Planning a spring wedding and need a little inspiration for your outdoor event? Here’s a look back at a few of our favorite outdoor weddings that were perfectly designed to take advantage of their al fresco environment. (Plus a few pro design tips for making the most of your day!)
Our Party Rental Trend Wishlist for 2022
Some of the most important elements for designing events are rentals. They can completely transform a space, and are instrumental in elevating the guest experience. Let’s take a look at my party rental wishlist!