Fraises

Strawberry picking at Ambrose Farm on Wadmalaw Island...

                                                                           Anne-Laure filling up the buckets...

       look at that! 

 

It was a windy day out there...

Anne-Laure working on a strawberry pie!

This was a perfect ending to the adventure! Can't wait to visit again when the blueberries are ready to be picked!

Already thinking of Fall

This coat is perfect for Fall/winter in Charleston! Designed by Emerson for EmersonFry

Sunset on the Battery, Charleston

Tea with Dorothy Draper.

I have recently been reading about decorator, Dorothy Draper and i'm especially paying attention to her work at the Greenbrier hotel in West Virginia.  I remember visiting the Greenbrier when I was young and have held onto some ideas since then. What particularly stands out to me is the abundance of Kelly Green. If you go to the afternoon 4:00 high tea, you will notice, green stripes, green teacups, green carpet, wallpaper, and so on. You tend to think... How did she so tactfully pull this off? This is why I admire Dorothy's taste. She definitely followed her own style and it doesn't look as though she was afraid to use many different patterns together. I would just love to have a cup of tea with her today.  

Can you tell where inspiration for this dress came from?

Santa Barbara Charm

I just watch the movie "Its Complicated" starring Meryl Streep. I have seen this movie many times. I'm not so interested in the story-line so much as in the charming style of the movie. The kitchen in the movie would be anyone's dream! Here are some things that I've found to fit with this style. 1. Rattan Riverside Baskets 2. Gabi Throw Blanket  3. Maggie's Harvest Cookbook 4. No. Two Tom Pots

Also, here is a really great video that Kinfolk Magazine featured on how to make Pesto.

Custom

   I love listening to a bride's ideas and creating flower girl attire that best fits her vision. Here is a mood board that I  put together for a citrus colored wedding. Photos via pinterest, floral designs by Amy Merrick, and a couple of my designs that you can find currently at Sugar Snap Pea in Charleston.  p.s. don't you just want to take a bite out of that cake!

Spring is for violets

Details

Strawberries+Cream

The Springtime snack that never gets old.

Making Buttons

Handmade covered buttons just add something special to a dress. Since I had left over fabric after this dress was finished, I decided to put it to good use.

Happy plants

Succulents from CVS pharmacy(only $1.00 each) Thyme from my mom's garden in Nashville (free) Oh, just a pink flower that I don't know the name of from Harris Teeter that I thought was dead back in December (see above photo)

Swimsuits and Jewelry on the Road!

Swimsuit designer Marysia of Marysia SWIM and Jewelry designer Jane Pope of Jane Pope Collection and Balboa are getting together for a road trip down South.  I am excited for them to hit Charleston and plan to follow their adventures on Instagram...what fun! If they're headed to your town... be sure and RSVP!  Check out their schedule here.

First Blooms

Katie's Flowers

Here is a photo of Katie's bouquet that my mom put together for Katie's wedding! Actually, this is the maid of honor, Katie's niece, Kayla's bouquet. It was such a pretty Winter wedding. I will have to show photos soon, but I think that you're supposed to show them to the bride first;) Oh, and here is a photo of the beautiful urns that my mom made for the church. 

 The bird may or may not be real;)

Curiosity.

  I have recently been admiring Amy Merrick's flower business and found this top photo of the milk glass on her blog the other day. I have been holding onto it for inspiration, so I was so excited to discover a new antique store in town, Curiosity, where owner, Courtney sells her unique finds in a hidden gem just down an alley way off Queen Street, Downtown Charleston. The best part is... I noticed right away the collection of antique milk glassware which can be rented for weddings and special occasions. Of course, they're for sale too. It's a really happy place to visit for any antique lover!