WEDDING DESIGN: PINK AND CHOCOLATE

WEDDING RECEPTION

IN ICE PINK, IVORY AND CHOCOLATE

so if you've followed the blog,you know I was involved in creating a wedding in Dallas at the first of this year.

I promised more photos but have been a little lax at getting them onto the blog.  Well, the time has come....

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE DETAILS - 

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER THIS TIME.

(with a couple of extras thrown in...)

Bride and Groom in front of the mirror

decorated with garland, crystals and floral cones

Close up of floral cone

Father and Daughter Wedding Dance

The Cake

Surrounded by crystals, on a silver stand 

A mini hand tied bouquet as the Cake Topper

with amazing four inch ivory pearl-studded ribbon

and a rhinestone 'K' monogram

The Cake Eaters

The Candy Bar in Pink/White/Brown

sprinkled with photos of the bride and groom

The Hot Chocolate Bar

Hot White Chocolate or regular Hot Chocolate

topped with whipped cream

Mashed Potato Bar

Garlic mashed potatoes with sour cream or

mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans

The Popcorn Bar

Caramel, White Chocolate and Chocolate Avalanche

The vendor tinted the white chocolate pink to match the reception!

And while we are on the subject of food...

The Family Tree

had wedding photos of family members

placed into glass frames - a keepsake the bride and groom will always cherish

Custom covered lampshades and leaf covered frames

Pearl monograms (the letter 'K' featured prominently at the reception)

I found the adorable polkadot fabric for $1 per yard in LA

Bride's toe shoes, under glass

on a moss base

Centerpiece and Chair covers

Beautiful chandeliers and tin ceiling set the mood

Ready for guests

In the entry, light glass floral arrangement and 

moss covered frames studded with pearls and rhinestones at the guestbook.

Bridesmaids and a lucky groomsman

we created the hand-tied bridesmaid bouquets

The hand-tied bridal bouquet with rhinestone cuff

Moss flower girl basket with rhinestone buckle

ISN'T LOVE WONDERFUL!

WITH WARMEST WISHES TO CIERA and STEELE

and THEIR FAMILIES

Which Would You Choose???

Here are my current wood counter stools with the Ballard Design toffee checked chair cushions. If you look closely you will see that the chairs are actually different. The two on the ends I bought at a discount many years ago because they were being discontinued by the manufacturer. When I needed an additional stool I bought a similar one from Ballard Designs.

What I like - the tall backs, the warm wood tones and cushions - over all the chairs are very comfortable for sitting. We don't like that we can only fit three stools. I have two children and when they each have a friend over, only three can sit. Also we don't' like how the stools protrude into the walking area.

Here are the Tabouret stools. Aren't they great?! Did I mention they were only $50 each - I am still giddy about this...you can find them here. What I like: Aesthetically I like their lines and the way their color ties in with the stainless steel in the kitchen. I love how four stools (and children) fit. I also like how they push in and make a clear pathway for walking by. I don't like how cold they are to sit on in the morning and how uncomfortable they are with out a back. I also worry they are just too industrial looking (a family lives here after all!)

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So readers, what do you think?? Which do you prefer and why???

Thanks" Carnival of Shopping"

Thanks to Sarawathi Shanth Kumar and her team at "Pocket Change - Shopping Blog" (one among the biggest online shopping blogs) for having mentioned me and my Decor Blog "Celebrations Decor" in their Carnival of Shopping finds

HOME DECOR: GOING COASTAL

CLOSE YOUR EYES AND THINK OF SEA GLASS

 

OF THE COLORS OF THE OCEAN

OF DRIFTWOOD

OR A SANDY BEACH

OF SUNBLEACHED FABRICS AND TIMEWORN FURNITURE

AND YOU HAVE THE ELEMENTS NEEDED FOR COASTAL DECOR

SO, TODAY I'M INTRODUCING YOU TO A STYLE THAT I LOVE

FOR ME ITS AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE,

A TUG AT LONG AGO MEMORIES OF BALMY NIGHTS, FRAGRANT BREEZES, AND SAND BETWEEN MY TOES

COASTAL COTTAGE

TAKE A LOOK AND TELL ME IF YOU LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DO.   I COULD SERIOUSLY CURL UP AND LIVE IN THESE PHOTOS.

Coastal decorating - painted furniture, wooden floors, striped rugs -

(cottage style furnishings by Stanley)

(seriously love the deep teal color)

Coastal decorating takes the indoors out - creating inviting outdoor rooms with an inside feel.

You can enjoy this style even if you don't live on a coast

(coastal living magazine)

More coastal cottage furniture by Stanley

Crisp white kitchens are a mainstay of coastal cottage homes 

I love how the tiles here are the colors of the sea and sand

and I love the timeworn barstools

The bamboo/rattan chairs are a little more traditional in style but the feeling is unmistakenly coastal

My favorite touch is the lanterns - especially the green one ...

Living under the stars - seagrass deep seating, white slipcovers, teak table and painted white fireplace and cabinets - who would want to spend any time indoors??

A green painted buffet adds an inviting punch of color in this beach cottage entry

Notice the beadboard walls and touches of sea glass color in this inviting dining area

I love that Coastal and Cottage styles don't take themselves too seriously.  The furniture here has elements of treasured antiques, but the soft painted finishes and timeworn edges change the overall feel to casual and fun.

More from the Stanley Furniture line - simply adorable pieces

Love the high wainscotting - painted white, of course!

Amazing bed from Tuvalu Home

Dove grey - like driftwood and a cloudy sky - love the casual slipcovers

A soft turquoise dresser makes an impact in an entry

A very beachy floor covering - seagrass is classic and durable

Look at the lamp - I love this clear glass bottle lamp

Here is another, in green

Sea green subway glass tiles form the backsplash in this coastal kitchen

Simple furnishings, timeworn elements, slipcovers and touches of blues and greens are the formula for making this room inviting, fresh and beachy

Seagrass is a durable and virtually waterproof floor covering, perfect for coastal decorating, but also works well with many decorating styles.

It stands to reason that you would find coastal decor in a beach town.   I recently had lunch in Laguna Beach, and prowled around the town a little afterwards...

and came across a wonderful shop in South Laguna on PCH

called Cottage Furnishings

They very kindly allowed me to take a few photos of their treasures to show you

there were sprinklings of coral and shells

these wonderful wide molding frames

I especially loved them in groupings

Cottage furniture

or painted vintage furniture

(if you have the time, you can create your own)

lamps, textiles, shells and shorebirds

glass fishing floats and jade turbo shells

and wonderful stacked glass lamps

I love this piece that says "you have my whole heart for my whole life"

visit them when you get the chance, or visit their website here.

Coastal style can be as casual or serious as you choose.  It can feel like a vacation, or a fresh and inviting home.  It will be beautiful and comfortable as long as you don't take the shell and seaglass theme too far, and keep a nice neutral white palette with just touches of the blues, greens or greys you've seen here. 

I love this look - but I lived in the South Pacific for 6 years.

I'm interested in how you like it. 

Is it a style you would like to try?

In what room would you like to try coastal style?

I'd love to hear what you think