Wedding Wednesday: Dessert Tables

Today I thought it would be fun to share some idea for creating a unique DIY Dessert Tablescape by just adding a few finishing details to fit you style!

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Get the perfect finishing touches here:
flag banner, bird cake toppers, birch vase, cupcakes, ribbon, cake stand, chalkboard

Remember to stick with your theme, use your venue as a backdrop to make it all come together perfectly and always choose the perfect balance of treats to serve your guests! Enjoy!

- Megan Shuler, Forget Me Knot Weddings

P.S. f&f would like to give a big thanks to Ez over at one of our all time favorite blogs, Creature Comforts, for re-posting our Easy Fabric Corsage DIY! If you don't already follow her blog, it's a must-ad to your blog roll.

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Wedding Wednesday: Color Inspiration

Hi everyone and happy Wednesday! Can I just say again I am so happy to be sharing wedding inspiration with all you on Emily’s great blog! Today I have a some fun color inspiration to share with all of you. Since summer is here (well for the most part) I am in the mood for bright, colorful and all around cheery color palettes. I hope you enjoy these unique color stories and they bring inspiration to you for your celebration!

Pink Lemonade
Palette: Lemon, Cotton Candy Pink, Pale Blue
1. Paper Rosettes 2. Bouquet on books 3. Mini Cake on plate 4. Favor boxes & paper straws

Summer at the Boardwalk
Palette: Yellow, Cream, Blue
1. Tent 2. Vintage Suitcase 3. Wedding aisle with lemon 4. Bride and Groom & Bouquet on chair

Antique Turquoise & Yellow
Palette: Golden yellow, Turquoise, Burlap
1. Tablescape 2. Escort Cards 3. Porcelain Nesting Bowls 4. Dresser Knobs

- Megan Shuler, Forget Me Knot Weddings

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Calling All Couples!!!!!

Frenchie & Flea is styling an upcoming wedding/bridal shoot with the wonderful Untamed Petals and extremely talented Gina Maxine Photography! It will be in August on the Central Coast, CA.

I am looking for real couples who would love to share their REAL love in front of the camera! Married, engaged, dating - whatever - we want to hear from YOU! So if you're in love and want some amazing photography to keep forever, please send your photos and a little bit of info about your love story to emily@frenchieandflea.com.

The shoot will most likely fall on a weekend in late August. We will take "model" applicants through the week and be in touch by early next week with more details! Thank you!!

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Wednesday: Weddings - Bridal Shower Inspiration

f&f is thrilled to another edition of Wednesday: Weddings with Megan Shuler today! She has created some amazing bridal shower (or even wedding) inspiration boards for your next soiree! I especially love the Pancake Breakfast (click here for all the lovely details from Design*Sponge) and the DIY Paper Pennant Garland (click here for step by step instructions on how to create your very own!). Loving these inspiration boards...enjoy!

Hello lovely readers!
Today I am excited to share some bridal shower inspiration that
is easy to create for your next event...

Antique Dream Party
images via:

Vintage Dresses: http://timmelideo.tumblr.com/post/607418866/lovely-bridal-shop-west-village-ny

Flowers with vintage camera: http://greylikesweddings.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/diy-hot-air-balloon-kits/

Table Decor: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/05/20/eclectic-wedding-shoot-by-jessica-zais/#comment-109511

Place card: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amysmiffy/4599910024/in/set-72157624058219930/

Tea Cup: http://www.myvintageparty.co.uk/

Vintage Garden Party
images via:

Pink flowers: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbeasoap/4359921079/in/set-72157621770464268/

DIY Lighted Paper Pennant Garland: http://www.oncewed.com/12961/diy/decor/diy-lighted-paper-pennant-garland/

Gift with clothes pin: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taraanderson/4541591723/in/set-72157614651231191/

Table Decor with pancake plate: http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/04/beyond-the-big-day-a-pancake-breakfast.htm

P.S. Check out Salt & Prep today for an AMAZING feature for Gina Maxine Photography & f&f's styling!!! We are beyond flattered that they included our "how to style your shoot" tips!

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Wednesday: Weddings

Happy Wednesday, lovelies! Today I am so excited to have the oh-so-fabulous Megan of Forget Me Knot Weddings guest blogging here. Megan, pictured below on her totally charming DIY wedding day (which was featured on 100 Layer Cake!), is a recent newlywed, lives in the Bay Area, and has jumped wholeheartedly into the world of Wedding Planning, Design & Blogging.

{Check out her gorgeous wedding photos by Kate Harrison Photography}

We just love the inspiration Megan brings to the wedding and blog world, and are thrilled she is here today to share some of it with all of us! Thank you, Megan!
And without further ado, here is this weeks edition of...

Hello Everyone! First off, I want to say a huge thank you to Emily for having me this week and I'm thrilled to be guest posting here on Frenchie & Flea! Today I want to share some fun style inspiration for you on your big day. It is all about finding your style as a bride and with so many great options out there, the choices are endless to find that perfect look.

This first look has a sophisticated, vintage glam feel that would be perfect for an evening event. Images {Bracelet, Clutch, Heels}

This second look has that bohemian, laid-back vibe that would be perfect for an outdoor venue. Images {Earrings, Flower Ring, Clutch, Sandals}

This third look has a bold modern vibe with a twist of glamour. Love the fun shoes!
Images {Necklace, Clutch, Heels}

The last look is one of my faves with the natural, vintage feel that is fresh and feminine.
Images {Cardigan, Bracelet, Clutch, Ballet Flats}

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Calling All Summer Brides!

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Untamed Petals Spring Collection in Full Bloom

Well, the much anticipated new line from Untamed Petals is finally HERE! Yep, you can shop to your heart's content in her new online shop, and drool over this amazing eye candy from her Spring/Summer 2010 Collection!

I have been fortunate enough to be able to help Amanda with her photo shoot and branding/graphic design, as well as use her fabulous pieces in the recent ballerina shoot I styled. I also adorned my entire wedding party in her one of a kind pieces! Needless to say, I'm a HUGE fan (can you tell?).

Amanda shared her inspiration for this collection with me:
"I was really inspired by all of the fresh colored floral silk prints I was seeing on the runways and in look books. The collection is feminine and romantic with a slight edge."


When I asked her what her absolute favorite piece was, she responded:
"My favorite piece is the full bloom blush sash. I see it on a wedding gown, with a pair of jean shorts with a tucked in white tee or as a sash on a vintage silk dress! I wanted all of my pieces to be really versatile so customers could wear them again and again."

Amanda's fashion philosophy is simple:
"I think the main thing for me is expressing your personal style by adding a bold accessory. It's such an easy and accessible way to make your look unique."

Are you swooning?!?! Make sure you check out her amazing feature on Ruffled Blog today as well! There are plenty more fabulous photos over there, as well as a GIVEAWAY and a Ruffled Reader's discount code so you can get to shopping at Untamed Petals! Spring is in full bloom, now its time to make your wardrobe reflect that! Happy shopping, lovelies!

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Inspired by Chemistry

Maybe it's because I just watched Seasons 1 & 2 of Breaking Bad (any readers out there fans? BRILLIANT - I tell ya!) or because I saw this post on See Saw today in my reader, but I'm really into vintage chemistry/science bottles, beakers & test tubes as decor. Don't you love these!?







All images (and lots of amazing vintage wares + photography) can be found at ethan ollie's etsy shop & flickr stream.
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For a chemistry inspired wedding, check out this post from Amorology.
For a DIY Test Tube Vase tutorial from Design*Sponge, check out this post.
For a gorgeous science-inspired wedding photo shoot (seriously the tables are AMAZING) from Wiley Valentine, click here.

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Untamed Petals - OBSESSION

Untamed Petals is about to launch her AMAZING Spring/Summer 2010 Line and a BRAND new website. This photo, a totally gorgeous teaser, was taken at the photo shoot I was lucky enough to help with last month in NYC. Seriously, people, get excited. This new stuff is LEGIT!

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Love's Abloom!

Spring has sprung and love is in the air! These engagement shoots in fields with yellow blooms and green grass are so REFRESHING! I loooove this time of year! Don't you?

{Images found on Forget Me Knot Weddings; photography by Sloan Photographers}

{Images by Ellie Grover Photography}

{Images by Christan P Photography}

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Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With Strings...

Last night I packed up a very important wedding invitation suite for a bride! I love working with clients who opt for a little DIY action...basically I did the design, printing and ordering and send her a package filled with pieces to build her own invitations! It saves the client money, but still offers a one-of-a-kind design and some hands-on fun! PLUS - I loooove packaging supplies. LOVE!

I have these envelopes (and more) in the shop in packs of 10. I will add leftover supplies whenever I have them so YOU can have your own stationery and paper lovelies to craft and create handwritten notes and invitations at home!

Erin, if you're reading this, your package is on its way! I hope you get all your bridesmaids together for a girls night of crafting & wine!

Oh! P.S. HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!

OH! P.P.S - Don't forget to enter to win Amy Butler Fabric complements of Small Grapes! Giveaway ends tomorrow at 5PM Pacific Standard time!

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New in the Shop: Tea Party Invitations

New in the shop this week: Tea Party Invitations! I designed these for a fabulous client, Kelly, who is hosting a bridal shower at the ADORABLE Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon in San Francisco. Inspired by the venue's decor (see below....beyond whimsical and CUUUTE!), we decided on pink & mint green! Now these invitations are available in the shop in sets of 25!





Here are some images from Crown & Crumpet....LOVE THIS PLACE!







{images from Crown & Crumpet}

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I LOVE Emerson Made.

So I was the LUCKY winner of the Emerson Made giveaway on A Lifestyle Thing I mentioned awhile back. I was THRILLED, to say the least, because I have been a HUGE fan of Emerson Made for awhile now. Her styling and photography is so inspiring...and her creations are simply delightful! So when I received my package I was super duper excited to open it. Of course I had to take pictures, because, as you'll see, Emerson Made puts a LOT of time and thought into her packaging. It is a total experience opening something from her...



Packaging and branding are EVERYTHING...and it this girl has her brand perfected! Everything from the ribbon to the business card to the sticker is cohesive, charming and just plain LOVELY. I was especially excited to see the little "extra" flower pin she attached to her business card. As if I hadn't already won enough goodies...I get a free pin too?! YAY!





Ok so this is the part I loved MOST. Emerson wrote the sweetest thank you card (YES A THANK YOU....because, you know, I WON this gift....and she still writes a thank you?!?!?! That is just class!) telling me a little more about whats to come with her company and thanking me for posting about the giveaway on F&F, etc. Handwritten thank you notes take time and thought, and it speaks volumes about her brand, company & character! I looove her!





And these are the fantastic pins I won: "I Adore You" 3 Pin Bouquet. OBSESSED! I wore them to the baby shower over the weekend and also had them proudly on display in a photo shoot I styled (images and details about THAT biggie to come later this week!). Seriously, this girl has her niche nailed down. Her creations are as amazing!



Thank you SO much to A Lifestyle Thing for hosting this giveaway! I have never been more excited to win something in my life! And to Emerson Made, your brand and company are just marvelous and I can't thank you enough for my prize.

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