Fairytale Birdcage

I love this sweet little handmade bird cage decoration from Nest Pretty Things

Light Hearted

All from the Fox 5 interview at Sweet Revenge. Supposedly airing tonight.

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I am very excited to announce that I will be participating in this terrific upcoming event. I have the honor of being in the company of some very talented vendors. At the very last minute we all got word that Fox 5 News would like to interview us! I scrambled up to the market in the wee hours of the morning to put some flowers together. It was a crazy rush of adrenaline. I was completely nervous but in the end it was a lot of fun. The piece will air tomorrow, Thursday May 28 between 5:30 and 6:00pm.

RECESSION-FRIENDLY WEDDING PLANNING EVENT!

NEW YORK CITY (May 18, 2009) -- For the bride-to-be who has a flair for fashion but a cost conscientious approach for her wedding plans, this must-attend event offers high-style wedding options that fit get-real budgets. Local business owners Marlo Scott (Sweet Revenge), Robin Goldsmith (Scissor Paper Stone), Peta Takai (Koru DesigNZ), Joshua Freiwald (Joshua Freiwald Photo), Denise Fasanello (Denise Fasanello Floral Design), Courtney Kern (Events Beyond), and Janelle Funari (Orangia International))are teaming together during this 2-day event to bring you stylized cupcakes, spectacular stationary, striking jewelry, stunning photography, stylishly modern floral arrangements, smart wedding planning services and savvy eco-friendly bridal couture. Cheers to the perfect marriage of being en vogue and on a sensible budget for your big day!

June 13th & 14th
10am-1pm
Sweet Revenge
62 Carmine Street (btwn Bedford & 7th Ave)
West Village
212-242-2240

Enter in person at the event for your chance to win a grand prize package of fabulous wedding merchandise and services. One lucky bride-to-be will win!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS:
Marlo Scott / Sweet Revenge:

Sweet Revenge, the upscale, world-inspired cupcake beer and wine bar, opened in the West Village in July 2008. Marlo made her artisan cupcakes and discussed her unique cupcake beer and wine pairings menu on The Martha Stewart Show in January 2009 and on Fox5’s "Good Day New York" in February 2009. Sweet Revenge won Time Out New York Magazine’s prestigious 2009 Eat Out Award and was the magazine’s "Critic's Pick" and in its "Top 100 List" in 2008. Marlo has been featured in Bon Appetit, the Feedbag.com, CupcakesTakeTheCake and New York Metro, among others.

www.SweetRevengeNYC.com / 917.881.2020

Robin Goldsmith / Scissor Paper Stone:

Scissor Paper Stone designs wedding invitations for today’s modern bride - stylish, cool and totally fabulous. Available in a range of formats to suit every budget, from luxurious handmade invitations wrapped in tissue and ribbon to cool and funky postcards. The invitations are fully customizable, including print specifications, colors, designs, typeface, and personal photographs. Already a leader in the UK, Scissor Paper Stone is pleased to announce the launch of its US office and website.

www.scissorpaperstone.com / 718.313.0139

Peta Takai / KoruDesigNZ:

KoruDesigNZ sells New Zealand-inspired jewelry, clothing and art using natural raw materials from New Zealand (e.g., merino wool, paua/abalone shell, mother of pearl, greenstone, pearls, and river stones). Peta’s stunning and stylish pieces reflect the inspiration she draws from her native New Zealand’s natural resources, multi-cultured people, and landscape and the energy of her life in NYC. With a passion for travel, people, surfing and cycling in places all over the world, Peta brings it all together in her striking line of jewelry, hip and versatile clothing and dazzling artwork.

www.KoruDesigNZ.com / 646.526.6551

Joshua Freiwald / Joshua Freiwald Photo:

Joshua Freiwald is a freelance photographer based in New York with 15 years of experience. His clients include Estee Lauder, the St. Regis Hotels, Unicef, film producers, and art directors. Josh’s photographs are held in private collections in over 15 countries. He combines a documentary approach with a background in fashion and editorial photography, capturing all the love, humor and joy of a wedding day as it unfolds naturally. Revealing authentic emotion and human interaction, his photos are beautiful, fresh, spontaneous and modern. Full of truth and beauty and of moments large and small, Josh's work reflects all the complexity and richness of
the emotions experienced during one of life's most precious occasions.

www.joshuafreiwaldphoto.com / 646.729.7444

Denise Fasanello / Denise Fasanello Floral Design:

Denise Fasanello Floral Design is a boutique events company that specializes in stylish weddings for the modern couple. With over ten years of experience working with leading New York floral designers, a BFA from The Cooper Union, painting studies at the Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam, and exhibitions of her art in New York and Paris, Denise brings her artistic passions and experience to life in every floral arrangement she designs for her clients’ special occasions. By establishing an overall design aesthetic based on the individual’s needs and vision, Denise incorporates color, scale and texture to create unique arrangements that are truly
works of art.

www.dfasanello.com / 718.791.1561

Courtney Kern / Events Beyond:

With 10 years of experience in the arts and event planning industry, a career at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and a passion for perfectly executed events, Courtney Kern founded Events Beyond in 2007 to provide clients with innovation, style, and seamless and flawless event management for special occasions. Offering a full spectrum of services, from idea development to total event planning and management, Events Beyond turns visions and dreams into reality.

www.EventsBeyond.net / 518.229.5683

Janelle Funari / Orangia International:

Orangia Bridal is a leader in the bridal industry with an eco-friendly, ethical collection catering to the fashion-savvy customer. Janelle Funari and partner architect Rodrigo Londono have been commissioned by brides all over the world for custom creations made with natural and organic laces and silks, also designing trims, embroideries and laces. Janelle makes wedding day dreams come true by working with the bride-to-be and having each piece crafted by artisans in the U.S.A, fabricating each design with love.

www.orangiausa.com / 917.589.2902

Flopsy Mopsy

I adore lilacs...their heady scent and their color whether it be pale lavender or rich purple are divine. But I have to admit I they remind me of Sesame Street muppets with their flopsy selves. Or maybe I am watching too much kid's TV?

Decoupage King

I was in the East Village the other day taking notes for a wedding I am doing this summer. It is at a supremely magical venue. Can you guess? Check it out here. More on that later. Anyway...I use to live, go to school and then later work in alphabet city for years and years. It was nice to be back in the old hood. It being a gorgeous day, I strolled over to one of my favorite NYC shops. Of course everyone knows about John Derian, the man who single handily elevated the craft of decoupage to new heights. I can say with certainty if I was a very wealthy woman I would purchase one or maybe two of every single thing in this shop.

Coral and Mango

Flowers for a cocktail party fundraiser held at our studio last night. Delish!

Upcoming wedding...

*sigh*

I keep staring at this textile (an antique Suzani) - the colors, the patterns, all that handwork! I would love to make an arrangement inspired by this. And how I wish to be reading in that cozy little spot! Images here found via this great blog, An Indian Summer.

Thoughts

I should be working but my mind is all over the place. I am dreaming of summer already. I have all these balls in the air and I am working to not drop them. My mind swells with wedding flower details, unfinished art projects, a messy house that needs cleaning, errands and more errands and potty training questions. These lovely photos are by Irene Suchocki from her blog eye poetry.

Wavefield

New earth work by Maya Lin at Storm King. Reviewed in the New York Times. If you have never been to Storm King Art Center, I highly recommend a trip. It's an amazing place.

Bird and Dog

Little bit of dogwood left around the studio. Viola.

The Met

Yesterday, Littlest Pheasant and I packed up the stroller and headed out in the rain to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I had not been there in years. My God, that place is magical. It contains so many beautiful treasures from all over the world...it's completely staggering. We wandered all around looking for animal images. I guess all that art knocked her out. Before I knew it she climbed into her stroller and nodded off...leaving me some time to photograph. I found myself entranced by the Greek and Roman Art Galleries. I am now dreaming of designing a wedding using similar shaped urns and vessels with bits of gold trimming. That and I would totally live in a palazzo if I could.

Henna Hands

I love this image by Rachel McGinn of the bride's hands. So amazing.

Spring time

Punch of Color

A snazzy bouquet and boutonniere from this past weekend. The bride wore turquoise heels.

Wedding Bloggers

On April 25, I met up with friends Monika, Breck and Rebecca and headed over to The B-List event at Galapagos Arts Space in Dumbo to chat it up with fellow creatives in the wedding biz. It was great to put a face to some of my favorite wedding bloggers and meet them in person. As well talk to other wedding vendors and swap stories. Thank you Vane and Anne for organizing such an excellent event!

Adorable Vintage Find

These vintage strawberry pin cushions are so cute. I see a bunch of daisies in a milk jar sitting right next to them. More great vintage finds at Sweet Love Vintage.