Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts

Sunday, August 19, 2012

let's chalk about it

I have had an obsession with lettering my entire life! Yes, I was that girl that would write song lyrics on the front of my binder and get all excited about deciding which font I was going to write "Biology" in on my book cover. I loved the look of plain old craft paper with creative lettering in the center. . . nerd alert. But little did I know that I would end up doing it for work as an adult! I am lucky enough to work on the visual team for Anthropologie, where I get to do arts and crafts every day. A few weeks back I got to use my love for all things chalk and create chalkboards for display in the store. . .
This tedious little project lit a spark in my creative mojo that got me thinking, more like obsessing over chalk! How many ways can I use chalk and lovely lettering to create art? Oh ya, my mind is still going ape sh*t. . . Anyways, after posting a couple of pics on Instagram and Facebook, I had some of my dear friends reach out with projects of their own that they needed my help with. In I came with chalk, rulers, and font books in hand! The first project that I got started on was a couple of signs for a wedding! I LOVE weddings and all of the love that embodies that special day, so I was super excited to get to put my little touch on the event. Even better was the joy that came out of the bride when I delivered my hand made signs to her. Happiness filled my heart and I drove away feeling so blessed!
{ I can't wait to see + share the pictures from the event}

Sunday, July 8, 2012

love birds

Since we are in the heart of wedding season, we thought that we would share some of the magic from my very own special day. I can't believe that this took place almost 7 years ago!! And to make things even more retro. . . all of my wedding pictures were taken on film!! I know, ancient technology here people. I actually find it really special that we have a box of negatives from our wedding!!

Here is a little snapshot on how things went down. . .
the setting, an old flamenco bar in Los Feliz on New Years Eve
a crystal chandelier, hanging votives, and the moon lit the ceremony to perfection
 curly willow and honeysuckle vines spiraled into a magical archway
 black dahlias, red roses, and hydrangeas were dripping throughout
 the flamenco stage was a perfect setting for our home movies
we sprinkled in vintage brooches, red velvet, and peacock feathers
every wedding needs a sexy burlesque show
a photo booth made for amazing entertainment!
and here we are, the love birds.

wedding photography: rikka zimmerman / flowers and decor: moss to moon / 
wedding venue: el cid / event design: mystics and mint