Yup, it’s that time. We all need to decide what sort of fun, cute, or classy day planner will accompany us throughout the year.
I like this one. Simple, clean, versatile.
But this one is too cute. It kind of reminds me of Kelly’s dog, Mira.
And I’ll need to pick up some of these little guys for extra help. I’m currently on a product design kick, and loving all these items from Poketo.
I’m this close to finishing decorating my bedroom (its only taken a year). I wish I had this photo as inspiration back then– I’m loving the rumpled linen drapes and that headboard is pure, tufted, perfection.
Of course, this bedroom has the most fabulous tufted bed frame ever. I love that is the only punch of color in the whole room.
I love the touch of blue in the chairs, walls, throws, and carpet. And that ottoman is the epitome of chic.
Silver-y blue, chesterfield? I think I love you.
Photos from top: 1. via Sarah Klassen 2. Gabi Tubbs 3. via House Beautiful 4. Joanna Henderson
Happy New Year everyone! I’m feeling a bit rusty on the blog front so I thought a burst of color might get me inspired.
Maybe layer a hint of neon into a tabletop design?
Or use colorful vintage tea canisters and filling them with colorful flowers? Yes, please.
Photos: 1. Polly Eltes 2. Hugh Stewart 3. Styled by Kristi Blunt
I’m packing up and heading home…
To the Bay Area, to see family and friends, and enjoy a spiked eggnog or two. And, in general, taking a break from all things work related.
I’ll be back next Friday (New Year’s Eve) with my annual year in review post, until then adieu and Happy Holidays!
All photos by Polly Wreford.
The City Sage is featuring more photos of my red and white holiday table. Check it here. Thanks Anne!
Fifty Flowers approached me to do a little photo shoot using their fun Christmas Carnation Flower Pack.
I used a seersucker runner and then created a garland down the table of ornaments and red and white carnations.
I love the way ornaments reflect light!
I used some fun soda pop cans in my color scheme of red and white.
Above, I hung ornaments at different heights.
Votive candles added a lovely glow.
For a favor, homemade peanut brittle in mason jars with seersucker detail, adds a tasty touch along with festive presents.
Happy Holidays! Special thanks to Tim Halberg of Halberg Photographers for shooting this mini-Christmas shoot. And a big thank you to Fifty Flowers for sponsoring this post!
I’m really into these giclee prints by Inaluxe.
I dig the colors and the paper.
I may have to get a set of these Christmas cards…
Photos from their Etsy.
I’ve posted artwork by this printer before - maybe I’m a little obsessed? Blanca Gomez’s designs are so sweet, and these prints are perfect for the season.
You can visit her Etsy here. She has lots of wonderful prints for sale!
I love that winter peonies are here and ranunculus are finally back too!
A hot pink ranunculus in an ink well from the 1870′s.
This arrangement is in a vintage aqua ball jar.
Happy Wednesday!
Photos & arrangements by me.
Now that the holiday season is officially in gear, I thought I’d share a holiday wreath I created.
I wanted to incorporate the colors of the season, but add a touch of copper and blue to the mix so it doesn’t feel too traditional.
To create the wreath I used a ready made twig wreath for Michael’s as the base. Then I tucked in red ranunculus and dahlias for the floral elements. Then I layered pumpkin branch, fig, and berzilla balls, to add texture.
Blue thistle added an expected element and contrasts nicely with all the red elements.
The end result… a chic, modern, holiday wreath!
Special thanks to Cheryl Halberg of Halberg Photographers for taking the pretty photos.
For a thanksgiving feast, I would use tons of gourds mixed with citrus to create the centerpiece of the table. An old farmhouse would host the dinner and loads of pie would finish off the meal!
Photos from, left to right, top to bottom: {Row 1} 1. Per Gunnarsson 2. Heidi Johannsen 3. Alexandra Rowley {Row 2} 1. Jim Franco 2. Molly FitzSimons 3. Frances Janisch
So today is my birthday and I’m off to do some fabulous shoe shopping, enjoy loads of German food (and beer), hang out with some friends who are visiting from LA, have a dance party, and not do a lick of work. Seriously, I’m even turning email off on my phone. Its gonna be epic. Have a good weekend everyone!
Photo by Amanda Pratt.
Good morning everyone! Today I want to share with you these Christmas postcards I made for 2010. They are letterpress printed with metal type I set myself, on a really gorgeous, soft, blush pink paper.
The whole idea is that you can send someone a recipe, or just fill in the blanks with silly things. And you end up saving some money on postage, too, which is pretty nice.
Good news is, I’m selling these on Etsy so you can have some, too, if you’d like!
Photos by me.
This wedding was held at the gorgeous Rancho Dos Pueblos, my all time favorite location. Here is the beautiful bride and perhaps the most “wedding planner” moment I’ve ever had; I was the one driving the golf cart to the ceremony site!
For ceremony, I had a platform built and carpeted to add an elegant touch.
Overhead, Kim at Collage created a simple huppa with gorgeous hydrangea, calla lilies, and yellow roses.
My favorite photo of the couple, taken right after ceremony.
For the escort cards I hung them on an old burnt out tree at Rancho Dos Pueblos’ Casa Grande. Laura Hooper did the elegant calligraphy.
For invitations, Megan used her own handmade paper (yes, handmade!) and created a deckle (torn edge) on the bottom of each part of the invitation. The design was very simple, with a hand drawn Morton Bay Fig Tree flanking the bottom of the invitation. For the hotel insert, she used translucent handmade paper that was gorgeous.
My favorite part of the event design, was uplighting Rancho Dos Pueblos’ huge Morton Bay Fig Trees. Each one is at least 60′ in diameter.
Some of the guests tables with the trees lit behind. For linens, I had runners made of a soft yellow silk set atop dark wood Amalfi tables. It was the perfect blend of “Rustic Elegance.”
For the head table centerpieces of hydrangea, calla lilies, and cymbidium orchids, decorated the table. I also used mercury glass candle holders in two heights to add a touch of silver.
For the bride and groom’s chair, a bunch of roses tied with yellow silk added a romantic touch.
On each place setting, a hemstitch napkin held a letterpress menu that was mounted on a thin piece of wood. One cymbidium was tucked into the napkin as well.
Since the lawn is so large, I used hedging to baffle the lawn and hide the catering kitchen. In front of the hedging, I created a huge bar using Montecito furniture from Town & Country.
In front of the bar, I used Montecito couches mixed with Rococo furniture to create a large lounge area.
Christine Dahl made a simple square tiered cake accented with cymbidiums, was perfectly elegant and understated.
A special thanks to all the vendors who made it possible:
Location: Rancho Dos Pueblos
Photography: Halberg Photographers
Catering: SBB Catering
Rentals: Town & Country Event Rentals
Flowers: Collage Event Design
Lighting: Bella Vista Designs
Invitations & Menus: Megan van den Bergh for Kelly Oshiro Design
Cake: Christine Dahl
Calligraphy: Laura Hooper
Favors: Paulette’s Macaroons
Hair & Makeup: Blushing Bridal
Videography: Lola Video
Wedding Planner & Event Design: Kelly Oshiro Design
All photos by Halberg Photographers
We are a boutique event design company based in Santa Barbara. We love creating designs that reflect the couple down to the smallest detail.
Kelly is a design fan. She loves event and floral design and is thrilled that she gets to call that her job. She has a pretty serious fabric and container collection and is a self-confessed shoeaholic.
