Showing posts with label corsage pins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label corsage pins. Show all posts

I'm going nude (a nap time mani, new custom order + wedding course update)

The past few days after leaving the hospital from baby Blayze's birth, I've had the stomach flu. I first thought it was food poisoning from the hospital's cafeteria but after my husband came down with it only a few hours after being home, I knew differently. Needless to say, I was in bed all weekend and got a bit behind on a few things.
I am now feeling fully recovered and have been able to knock out quite a bit of things-like a new mani! Here's to nap time manicures with quick drying polish! I am loving the nude color. Simple, natural and hey, it goes with everything!

Polish: NYC-Fashion Safari

I have also caught up on most of my orders and sent out several handmade pretties including this completely custom order. This Canada bride is the sweetest ever and I'm her very first Etsy order (I still remember my first Etsy purchase)! I am so thankful and honored that I was able to work with her.
I created boutonnieres for the guys, corsage pins for the ladies and hair clips for her bridesmaids. I also include a little gift for her since the pieces were for everyone else.
So, I realized after I sent her package off, I didn't take a photo of the 6 boutonnieres all finished! This is all I have (the one on the right isn't 100% complete). There were 5 navy wrapped bouts and one white bout.
Since I want the gift to be a surprise for the bride, I will share what I made her in a later post. ;)

It has been a while since I've shared any updates from the Wedding/Event Planning course that I'm taking but that may be because I haven't really put too much time into it. I have been coordinating a wedding for the past few months amongst lots of other events and projects. Since the wedding was at the end of June, I dived right back into my studies and finished Unit 3 (finally)!
This Unit was all about the photographers, DJs, live music, flowers, honeymoons and travel. Since I've worked with photographers several times whether it be with styled shoots, weddings or other types of collaborations, lesson 10 was my favorite to read because I was really familiar with the content and I absolutely admire photography. 
If you want to cut the costs of your wedding day, DON'T do it with your photography! Those photos will be all that you have to look back on from your big day. There had been countless times that brides have regretted their decision with the photographer(s) or lack thereof. Find someone that you are comfortable with and really love their work because those photos will be your treasures from that special day.
As far as honeymoons go, bridal consultants don't get too involved but it was fun learning about different places to travel and when. Did you know that when it is summer time here in the U.S., it is winter time south of the equator and vice versa? Good thing to know if you are getting married in July and are thinking about going to Tahiti or Bora Bora for your honeymoon. Maybe a second thought?
Unit 4 is up next! I'm about half way done!
If you're a bride or have been a bride, what's the first thing you bought/booked for your wedding day?
I think mine was the venue then the dress...

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Recently (a wedding, a styled photoshoot + a baby)

It's been a while since I've posted because lately, I have been a bit busy and priorities had been placed elsewhere.
I have been running around with baby love trying to keep up with all of his energy and excitement. Morning rituals of bath time and naked baby as well as his first dentist appointment leading to broken utensils. Whoops!

I also had 2 full days of wedding coordination starting with decorating and rehearsal time on Friday. Saturday was the big day so running around and making sure everything was going smoothly was the job on hand. Thankfully, everything did go well and there weren't too many major hiccups. I did get a bit emotional though as the bride (a dear friend of mine) danced with her husband for the first time. It was so sweet and as usual, I had tears in my eyes.
On my way to the festivities!
Sunday, after church, my husband and I decided to take our young adults bible study to the beach. It was PERFECT weather outside and many people had the same idea we did because it was pretty busy.

A few weeks ago, I was asked to participate in a bohemian inspired shoot by Beyond the Wanderlust. Without hesitation, I sent out a piece to Salem, Oregon to be featured in the photo shoot. I am absolutely in LOVE with the styling of the shoot and I'm so excited to see the rest of the photos!
Here's a sneak peek. Get the headpiece here from my shop!

Photography Credit: Hurtienne Photography

I also went to talk to the Dr. this week about having another baby soon. My husband and I have been talking about it so I wanted to make sure that since I have hypothyroid, my thyroid levels are stable and we are good to go.
He gave us the green light but I have to get ultrasounds every 6 weeks (as if I didn't have to see the Dr. enough already) because of my history with ovarian cysts. Oh boy! Keep us in your prayers that everything goes smoothly.

I took some time to myself the other morning to sit on the porch with coffee while the flowers were being watered. I keep telling myself that I need to wake up earlier to enjoy these moments more often.

I was able to get these pretty custom orders out in the mail to some brides to be!
Love these boutonnieres with vintage-inspired buttons, gold skeleton leaves, detailed pearl ribbon and pretty feathers.

These lovely flower corsage pins are going out today. They are inspired by these corsage pins in my shop and came out beautifully!

Lastly, I have also been trying to get Unit 3 done of  my Wedding and Event Planning course. All of that has been put on the back burner while I try to focus more on my shop but I have scheduled the units back into my agenda so I may doing more updates soon!

As far as 4th of July goes, we have yet to make any plans. We seem to spend the 4th all over the place and they seem to always be last minute plans.
What are you doing for Independence Day?

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Vintage inspired shoot featuring some Love Sparkle Pretty hairpieces + new projects!

After one less stress of a big fat final to worry about--I finished it...and ACED it this morning--I can now focus on completing orders, projects, and the daily joys of wifey and mommy duties :)

I wanted to share a couple of my newest & original pieces that have been completed and I'm pretty excited about! This is just one of several posts to come about lots of new stuff!
Whooo Hooo!

First, a friend of mine photographed a "vintage-inspired" shoot and used some of my items which turned out so beautifully!

Photography credit:
Kayla Von Der Heide Photography

This is the newest piece in the shop right now.
It's the first "headpiece" that I have created and I absolutely love it!
It's so simple yet beautiful. :)

The {newest item} Gold Chain Headpiece--available here.
The Red Blooming Headband--available here.
{Psst! Want to win one of these headbands?
"Like" my new Facebook Page right here.
Once I get to 150 "likes," I will be giving one away!}

Vintage inspired hairpiece with vintage brooch--available here.
Wearing the Mustard Yellow Spring Ring--available here.
 
View the rest of this beautiful photoshoot here.
More credits:
*Clothing:Celestial Horse
*Hair:Sulema
*Makeup:Melanie Honeyblossom
 
I also made a new flower piece for one of my good friend's birthday present using silver satin and a pearl brooch for the center. Here's a little preview.
 
I also have a custom order for 4 floral corsage pins
going to Canada this week for a June wedding!
I love these little cuties!
 
These are also available in the Love Sparkle Pretty Shop right here.
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Just as a reminder, I have a few giveaways going on right now too!
Enter my 100 followers giveaway right HEREfor this
dainty rosette necklace handmade by me :)
 
Want to win this adorable rose necklace also handmade by me?
Head over to Sprinkles of My Life right HERE and enter Lindsey's giveaway!
 
 
I have lots of new projects (including new DIY's heading your way very soon too!
 
{Have a BEAUTIFUL day!}

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