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Setting New Year Goals for Your Creative Business
If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that it is never too early to get a jump-start on your business goals. Here are my go-to's for setting new goals for 2022 that will take your creative business to the next level.
Decoding Client Inquiries Ahead of Engagement Season
As we prepare for engagement season inquiries, it’s important to learn how to distinguish the ideal clients from the ones that may not be a good fit. Let’s discuss what it truly means to decode a client inquiry!
A Glamorous Outdoor Summer Wedding Reception in White & Gold: Sara & Jamal
Sara and Jamal’s luxe summer wedding was both opulent and incredibly personal. See how we used gold and clear glass accents to elevate their elegant white wedding color palette.
How to Find the Right Clients for Your Service-Based Business
Not every client will be a good fit for your business, and it’s okay that you cannot serve every client that pops into your inbox! It’s our job to set appropriate boundaries and pave the way to attract our ideal clientele.
How To Make 3 Creative Holiday Wreaths
Here are 3 DIY holiday wreath tutorial videos to help you decorate this holiday season. Couldn't we all use a bit of that warm and cozy holiday feeling right now?
Festive Fireplace Mantels - Holiday Decorating Ideas
Embellished fireplace mantels create a cozy and festive focal point in any space. When transforming my office for the holidays, I knew I wanted to decorate my fireplace mantel to make the entire space come to life. To share my holiday design ideas with you, I created 3 different looks, all of which are easy to recreate and alter to fit your own home. Happy holidays!
3 Popular Winter Wedding Color Combinations
When planning your winter weddings color palette, don’t feel like you need to be limited to only dark tones or classic holiday colors. Any color combination can bring a winter event to life! I’ll show you how…
Fall Floral Inspiration: How To Use Pumpkins & Squash In Your Flower Arrangements
Get creative with fall florals! Let me show you how to incorporate unexpected elements like pumpkins and squash into your fall floral arrangements.
8 Easy DIY Fall Floral Arrangements!
As the weather changes and the air becomes crisp, I’m always inspired to create fall floral arrangements that reflect the season.
Halloween Skeleton Wreath & Indoor Halloween Wall Decorations (DIY Video Tutorials)
It’s fall and that means decorating for Halloween! I love making simple and inexpensive Halloween decorations that look super creative and add tons of drama to your home. Read on to learn how to make a Halloween Skeleton Wreath & Spooky Indoor Wall Decoration, and to see my full list of supplies.
Summer Party Inspiration: Host a Boho Outdoor Movie Night
For this recent summer party, my client wanted a very chic but simple boho vibe for an outdoor movie night. With that in mind, I worked closely with Fancy That Events! to curated the perfect setting for a relaxed but luxe summer celebration.
Wedding Planners - Is it Time to Offer Design Services?
Many planners consider taking the plunge into design. If you’re considering it, here are some considerations to keep in mind while planning your expansion…
Uplevel Your At Home Dinner Parties! Design Tips & Inspiration
Now more than ever, an at home dinner party is an opportunity to treat our loved ones to something special. Whether you’re serving a full on dinner, or simply serving cocktails and snacks, it’s all about the details!
3 Gorgeous Fall Wedding Color Palettes
Are you planning a fall wedding? It’s one of my favorite seasons to design for because it lends itself so well to rich, luxurious wedding color palettes, and I love working with color! To bring you some wedding color inspiration I’ve put together three wedding mood boards that are perfect for fall celebrations.
DIY Floral Tutorial: Working with Dried and Preserved Botanicals
Here are some DIY tutorial videos showing you multiple ways to use dried and preserved botanicals to inspire you to create your own floral arrangements at home.
Pampas Grass Floral Arrangements with Dried & Bleached Botanicals
I’ve always loved the use of dried or bleached botanicals in floral arrangements to create a warm, neutral color palette. See how I achieve this look using dried pampas grass - it’s one of my very favorite components to use when designing with natural colors!
Tabletop Design Ideas in Ultimate Gray & Illuminating Yellow {Pantone 2021 Colors of the Year}
As soon as Pantone announced its 2021 colors of the year, I got excited to put together some yellow and gray tabletop design ideas and inspiration - check it out!
An In-Depth Look At What It Really Means To Manage A Creative Team
Business owners all have an idea of what a perfect team looks like, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all handbook that comes along with management. How can you set your team up for lasting success? Here are some of my top tips...
Managing a Storefront AND Events During the Busy Season
After a long year of uncertainty, it looks like we’re finally seeing events pick up for 2021. If you’re managing a storefront AND a new wave of upcoming events, I’ve compiled a few tips and tricks to help put your best foot forward…
Modern Outdoor Garden Wedding | Inspired by California
This incredible recent garden wedding was inspired by the beauty of its California location, and as you’ll see from the photos, every detail was the epitome of modern, organic wedding style.
The Ultimate Baby Blue Baby Shower
When the party is for one of your event industry friends, you know the creativity involved is going to be through the roof! I had such a good time collaborating with my event industry family to create this ultimate baby blue baby shower for my dear friend and photographer Melody Melikian. We found the perfect shade of light blue and built the entire event’s design around it. It was modern, monochromatic and minimalist, and so much fun.
The Key to Unraveling and Fulfilling Your Client’s Vision Without Fail
As creative professionals, it’s our duty to listen, understand, and interpret our clients' big picture vision. That’s why it’s essential to show up with a plan so you can draw out the details that will help you deliver a fully customized design experience that goes above and beyond expectations.
Pink, Plum & Pomegranate - A Bold Color Palette for Spring & Summer Parties!
Spring & summer parties feel all the more exciting when they have decor in a bold, bright color palette! For this beautiful outdoor spring engagement party, I used multiple shades of rich red, pink, purple and lavender.