Hi everyone, its Megan! I’m excited to introduce my new column,”Paper Art.” I’ll be featuring anything from the world of art and design that is two-dimensional. Hopefully, you’ll be inspired!

I love this  piece called Blackfield that I had the pleasure of seeing at Shoshana Wayne Gallery in Santa Monica, CA. This artwork was created by Zadok Ben David and is made up of thousands of tiny, flat stainless steel plants. When you first enter the room, all the plants appear to be black.

When you walk around to the opposite side of the room, the colorful side of each plant is shown. The piece is huge, so the colors are slowly revealed to you as you make your way across the space.

What a surprise! You can watch a video here.

All photos from Shoshana Wayne Gallery.

Everyday I struggle with my insanely small closet and where exactly I’m suppose to put all my pretty shoes. I love this idea above of creating a wall of shelves tucked behind linen drapes to store all my pretties.

Though this solution might work better for me– colored molding to hold all your pumps- so darn pretty and it doubles as artwork too.

Though if I had the space, I’d be all over a vintage armour like this.

Or this one too, sigh.

Photos from top: 1. via This is Glamorous from Atlanta Magazine 2. via Purple Area blog from Living Etc 3. Sandra Lane 4. Maria Dawlat

Its been so very gloomy in Santa Barbara and I’m dying for a glimpse of summer light.

I would wear my best floppy hat and take a drive…

To the beach with my diana camera in tow. Here’s hoping the gloom goes away this weekend, I need a break from work and some serious beach-lounging-doing-absolutely-nothing time.

Photos from top: 1. Candace Meyer 2. Mario Sierra 3. styled by Lynsey Fryers

Converse for the groom and adorable ballet flats for the bride? Yes, please. Photo by Stephanie Williams.

I’m in love with these adorable patent leather mary janes. They’re so sweet and I love the cut out detail on the back of the shoe. By Rupert Sanderson and available here.

I know what you’re thinking-this gorgeous Jose & Maria Barrera necklace is a little more bold in color that what I normally choose in my weekly glitzpick. But…this beaded bib with 24 karot yellow gold plating was just too unique to pass-up, and I couldn’t wait to show it off to every summer bride out there (especially those looking to add a magnificent statement piece to your wedding day attire). Wouldn’t this necklace be a perfect compliment to a Santa Barbara Mediterranean-style wedding? You could even pair this with a long black beach dress, and wear it to dinner on your honeymoon. Ole’! Get yours, here, and don’t forget to visit StellinaStellina later today for my Santa Barbara Chic glitzpick inspired-inspiration board.

Crazy, sculptural black lace shoes by Valentino! Available here.

About a year ago, I heard Anthropologie was opening a test store, Terrain, which would feature garden and outdoor products. The store itself if gorgeous and even better, you can have your wedding there. But have you checked out their online store? From awesome iron plant stands and darling terrariums that you could use for seating cards display, as part of a centerpieces,  really the styling opportunities are endless. And can we talk about the awesome potter’s work bench? Distressed turquoise color? Check! Super functional? Check! Storage? Check. I can go on, but go check it out for yourself right here.

I love designing the food and beverage as much as the tablescape (it must be those 5 years working for catering companies and creating menus!).

SBB Catering was kind enough to create a geranium lemonade and lavender iced tea which would be awesome for welcome drinks.

I found these paper straws online and I fell in love with them. They’re so cool and vintage!

I found this wood Coca Cola crate at a vintage salvage store. I absolutely love the texture of the wood and the old metal brackets.

Who wouldn’t want a cold coke on a hot day?

I love this adorable photo with the flower girls! How cute are they!?!

Photos: Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Arts Photographie

Catering: SBB Catering

Design: Kelly Oshiro Events

And speaking of bows and Kate Spade, how cute are these black pumps? I love the two patent leather bow against the black suede. Trés chic! Available here.

I’m loving the delicate tulle detail on these Dolce & Gabbana shoes. It really makes these black shoes seem very delicate and very appropriate for a bride. Available here.

Classic, little, black heels with a little jewelry on the toe. Perfect. By Kate Spade, also comes in pink.

I’m digging these unusual t-strap peep toes shoes by Valentino. Available here.

This past Wednesday I had the amazing opportunity to go to the Vera Wang Fall 2010 show. In the above dress, I loved how the fabric was layered asymmetrically to create volume, and in person, you could really see the huge amount of detail and craftsmanship that goes into each dress.

I love how the bands of fabric swirl from top to bottom to create the shape of the dress. Also, the asymmetrical neckline and beading on the belt really enhance the subtle s-shape of the dress.

The simplest dress shown was this one-shoulder column dress. I love the crisscross pattern on the bodice!

The layers of cut shredded fabric and the detail on this dress is just stunning. To me it looks like a modern take on feathers.

And of course, this collection had loads of black detail. I love the nude underlay of this black dress which softens the look; this is definitely an option for the fashion-forward bride.

The dress had layers of lace and pleated fabric. The detail was incredible, and oh so delicate.

I love the contrast of the structured bodice here with the net overlay. I absolutely adore the crisscross detail on the back of the dress.

This dress was a study in sculpting layers. I love the repetition of this theme throughout the collection. And oh yes, that’s me in the pink in the front row… I had to pinch myself several times to make sure I was really there.

Images: 1-7 Brides.com 8. via brides.com twitter (Big thanks to Anne Chertoff!)

I’m in love with these Louboutin shoes and they even spell out “love” on the toe of the shoe. Available here.